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Scientists warn vs. ‘indirect’ effect of tropical cyclones

Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines are often more responsible for heavy rainfall than those that hit the country directly during the annual “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season from July to September, according to new research. The findings undermine the widely-held public misconception that only tropical cyclones that directly hit the country …

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Mt. Camisong unveils clean energy hub; opens new indoor events hall

ITOGON, BENGUET — Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events has taken a major step in its sustainability effort with the launching of its several clean energy initiatives. On July 14, 2025, the premier tourist destination in the Cordillera region held a blessing ceremony for its new solar photovoltaic (PV) system, electric shuttles, EV charging stations, …

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Baguio POSD officers suspended

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Public Order and Safety Division (POSD) officers facing charges of sexual harassment and violations of the “Safe Spaces Act” or the Republic Act 11313 are now suspended pending case hearings. In an interview, Magalong said the cases are now in the courts and there is no other option but to …

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Yap formally proclaimed

Finally, after weeks of waiting, Congressman Eric Go Yap was formally proclaimed by the Benguet Provincial Board of Canvassers Wednesday afternoon, July 2, at the Comelec office in Baguio City. Members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers chaired by lawyer Vanessa Roncal of the Commission and Election – Cordillera and Benguet prosecutor Benedict Pataras as …

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UC tops Comm Olympiad with Mindoro and UP

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the world’s leading network of communication professionals, and COMCO School of Communications, the communication training, professional development and continuing education arm of global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, officially announce Mindoro State University as the first-ever Grand Champion of The Communications Olympiad, followed …

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Hedcor royalty shares to help scale agri programs in Benguet

Local Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in the municipalities of Sablan and Tuba, Benguet are scaling up organic farming and enhancing irrigation with the help of royalty shares from Hedcor’s run-of-river hydropower operations. Royalty shares are fair compensation given to IPs for the use of their ancestral land and resources. Hedcor is the run-of-river hydropower arm …

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