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Concluding its 120-day review, the Baguio City Council finally approved the Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) project during its regular session on June 2, 2025, but with major conditions. All these conditions serve as safeguards and clarifications to ensure that the city government and its stakeholders are protected, consulted, and properly benefited throughout the implementation …

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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — The Benguet Provincial Health Officer advises the public to remain calm assuring that there is no monkeypox or mpox case in the municipality of La Trinidad. “There are no confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases originating from the municipality of La Trinidad,” Benguet Provincial Health Officer Dr. Meliarazon Dulay said in …

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The Philippine Military Academy formally welcomed and received 340 incoming cadets to compose the PMA Class of 2029 during the reception rites at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City. PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia, in welcoming the 274 male and 66 female incoming cadets from across the nation, emphasized that they are no longer …

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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the Senate is duty-bound to fulfill its constitutional mandate following the transmittal of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kapag constitutional mandate, gagawin mo lang,” Cayetano told reporters in a brief interview. The senator was responding to a question on whether or not the Senate …

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The Department of Health-Cordillera (DOH-CAR) advises the public to take food and water-borne disease cases seriously and to practice safety measures to prevent such diseases. “To prevent food and water-borne diseases, drink only from tested safe water sources and wash your hands regularly. When you are not feeling well, seek early medical consultation. Kung may …

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Leading Philippine broadband and technology services provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. announced key movements within its leadership team as it charts a future-forward direction focusing on long-term resilience and sustainable growth. During the Board of Directors Organizational Meeting held on May 30, 2025 after the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, Jesus “Boboy” C. Romero signified his desire …

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Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) warns sudden call for resignation may cause more disruption than reform if no transition plan in place Consumer advocacy group Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) strongly urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Malacañang to ensure that the call for courtesy resignations from Cabinet secretaries does not …

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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong pressed for discipline and behavioral change among stakeholders to make the ongoing city market clean-up effective. “We need to go beyond cleaning up after them.  In fact, we need to do something more than just physically cleaning up.  We have to instill concern, responsibility and accountability among the market entrepreneurs, …

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Cong. Eric Go Yap is mulling to file charges against those involved in the multi – disqualification charges filed before the Commission on Election against him. To date, seven disqualification cases have been filed against Yap, the latest which was forwarded as of this writing, from petitioners Cresencio Akia, Danny S. Montes, Patricio A. Ananayo, …

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With the 2025 national and local elections done, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now focus on the preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled on December 1, 2025. “[Kapag] matapos natin lahat ng trabaho for the national elections, tututok naman tayo ngayon sa barangay elections sa December,” Comelec Cordillera Regional Director …

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