A people’s initiative may now take the lead in the market development. A triumphant Atty Zosimo Abratique thanked God for the sudden decision of SM Prime Holdings to withdraw its proposal on the Baguio City Public Market redevelopment, paving the way for a peoples initiative. Abratique said he was inside the church getting ready for …
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In fear of losing water resources residents of Sitio Dalicno, Itogon went to the streets in protest against the Sangilo Mines Expansion Project (APSA 103) by Itogon-Suyoc Resources Incorporated (ISRI). “Sana hindi matuloy dahil maraming maapektuhan. Yung mga kabuhayan at kaligtasan namin,’ Cristeta Cayta 62, resident of Sitio Dalicno, Itogon said. ISRI is poised to …
A decision may come before the year end for the market SM deal. The market re development issue has been calendared for the Baguio City Council to deliberate on Monday, December 22 with a possible decision for the August body before the year ends. In the last council session, it was agreed to make …
Acting Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a deep investigation into the death of former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, whose body was found after a mysterious disappearance along Kennon Road. Nartatez directed Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag, director of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera, to ensure all angles …
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The family of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral has requested that no autopsy be performed after her body was found in a ravine along Kennon Road. Akbayan Representative Percival “Perci” Cendaña, in a statement, condoled with the family but noted the suspicious timing of her passing. “Being a …
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Mystery surrounds the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. After a frantic search by the Baguio City Police Office, Cabral was found unconscious on the slopes of the Bued River on December 18. She was pronounced dead hours later after failed attempts to revive her. Police reports …
In a bid to keep governance in check, Councilor Paolo Salvosa filed a law prohibiting acceptance of gifts in city hall. The “Baguio City Government No Gift Policy”, aims to safeguard the City Government from conflicts of interest, corruption, and even the appearance of partiality, favoritism, or undue influence. Salvosa said “There is a need …
The Cordilleran Youth Center (CYC) has been awarded 2nd Place (First Runner-Up) in the youth-led category of the inaugural UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education (GCED), a prestigious international award recognizing initiatives that foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding, human rights, peace education, and active civic participation. The announcement was made on December 9, 2025 at the …
The Philippines today took a bold step toward lasting change for vulnerable children with the launch of the National Action Plan to End Child, Early, Forced Marriages and Unions for 2025–2028. The action plan aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and support systems so every child can grow up free from harmful practices that limit their potential. Developed by the Government of the Philippines with …
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Mayor Benjamin Magalong has announced the start of a trash collection drive in the city for a possible upcycling venture that will convert certain plastic waste materials into sturdy school arm chairs. The mayor urged residents to segregate and store the following single use plastic materials instead of throwing them for use in the upcycling …
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