A recently enacted ordinance seeks to improve the child justice system at the local level by implementing training for barangays on the formulation of Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Programs (CLJIP) and child rights-based local ordinances. Dubbed the CLJIP Rollout Ordinance by its author Councilor Elmer Datuin, this measure aims to equip barangay councils, particularly their …
Archer Elizabeth Bayla ruled the women’s compound open division in the 8th Philippine National Para Games on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The 56-year-old from Baguio City edged Paris Paralympian and fellow Cordilleran Agustina Bantiloc in the 15-arrow Olympic round, 132-131, to seize the gold medal during the five-day meet …
Saint Louis University’s fencing on land under Proclamation No. 1121-1974 has sparked several concerns among nearby residents. During a forum with the Baguio City Council on November 4, 2024, Gibraltar Barangay Captain Nemesio Huag outlined four reasons for opposing the fencing which is now about 50% complete. First, according to Huag, the fencing has encroached …
From November 5 to 7 in Bagac, Bataan, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) co-hosted a Technical Expert Workshop for maritime law enforcement agencies from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to enhance cooperation in addressing shared maritime issues, including collaborative approaches to countering illegal, unregulated, and unreported …
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The Baguio City Council is set to examine the legal risks associated with the operations of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) facility at the Irisan Eco-Park, formerly a dumpsite, to ensure that legal constraints are not being violated. In a forum during the city council’s session on November 4, 2024, Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda expressed …
Council to assess ricks of black soldier fly operations at Irisan dump Read More »
Anticipation grows for the return of the Enchanting Baguio Christmas 2024 as the Baguio City Council approves a series of events and activities for the upcoming holiday season. This will be the third year for the Enchanting Baguio Christmas as a consolidated festival. While Baguio has hosted the city-wide Christmas activities for many years, this …
At least two dozen political dynasties are aiming for five to 11 seats after May 2025. We’ve seen sibling pairs in the Senate, as well as mother-and-son tandems. But three brothers? If the pre-election polls hold until May 12, 2025, neophyte Sen. Raffy Tulfo will be welcoming two of his brothers to the Senate. Fellow …
Meet the ‘obese’ political dynasties of the Philippines Read More »
The Baguio City Council has called on the City Engineering Office (CEO) to ensure that no houses are demolished during the road recovery project in Sto. Rosario Barangay until all inspections and reports are completed. Prompted by a letter of appeal from Edna Carranza and Lucilla Bersamira, the city council set a forum with the …
City urges protection of residents in Sto. Rosario road recovery project Read More »
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson led a Veterans Day ceremony in Manila to pay tribute to American and Filipino military service members, both living and deceased, and remember their contributions to freedom and democracy. “On Veterans Day, we honor American and Filipino service men and women still in uniform, those who have moved …
U.S. Embassy honors Filipino and American veterans Read More »
Dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and creating positive change in the communities where it operates, SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet (SNAP-Benguet) was awarded as Benguet’s number one responsible taxpayer in the province. The award was given during the Benguet Gong Awards in Business Achievement and Yield (Benguet GABAY) 124th Foundation Anniversary celebration, ADIVAY, on November 8, 2024 …
