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Child rights and health advocates are expressing disappointment with top government officials and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for enabling the increasing interference of the tobacco industry in government affairs, including accepting the recent industry donation of mobile laboratory clinics. Top government officials, especially Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, whose mandate is to protect public health, are …

Advocates to Health Secretary, PH gov’t: Protect the youth from tobacco industry, not enable their influence Read More »

An individual based overseas  was sued by Benguet Cong. Eric Go Yap for allegedlly maligning the lawmaker on social media. “It is no longer an exercise of freedom of expression, that person has been making defamatory remarks and malicious statements. Enough is enough. Hindi naman po natin pinapansin pero I came across it at nagulat …

Yap seeks NBI help against FB trolls, files cyber libel case Read More »

Casino Plus has set a historic benchmark for the Philippine gaming industry by awarding a record-breaking ₱102,576,582.94 Baccarat jackpot shared among 11 lucky players. This landmark payout stands as the largest Baccarat prize ever awarded in the country, reinforcing Casino Plus’ leadership in the gaming sector. This unprecedented payout not only marks a new chapter …

Casino plus makes history with ₱102.5M jackpot – Largest in PH history Read More »

Environmental advocates, civil society organizations, and policy experts have united to launch the Green Agenda 2025, a comprehensive advocacy platform promoting ecological integrity, climate justice, and sustainable governance for the upcoming elections. Held at Max’s Restaurant in Quezon City, the press launch introduced the 11-Point Green Agenda, which outlines urgent policy priorities that need to …

Green Agenda Launched to Push for  Pro-Environment Governance in 2025 Elections Read More »

“Walang pangil ang panukala ni chair Garcia tungkol sa pantay na paggamit ng facilities sa pangangampaniya,” said senatorial candidate Leody de Guzman, following the statement of Commission on Election (COMELEC) chairman George Erwin Garcia’s ambush interview yesterday telling barangay officials to be fair to everyone. According to de Guzman, the issue of fairness in elections cannot …

Ka Leody to Comelec Garcia: Fairness not in the vocabulary of political dynasties Read More »

The city government continues to explore innovations and technologies to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities. A new audio tactile device called “Pedestrian Blind Man” is currently on demonstration run to test its effectiveness in aiding visually impaired persons navigate pedestrian crossings with ease. Acting City Engineer Richard Lardizabal said three sample devices were installed …

City trying out audio tactile device Read More »

  As promised, the Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Day Care Center at Asin Road was completed and turned over to the city government on March 12, 2025. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Asin Road barangay Peter Dumapi and the Official of the City Social Welfare and Development under OCSWD Officer Liza Bulayungan received the structure from the …

Bahay Bulilit day care center completed on time, turned over to the city Read More »

As teacher of indigenous knowledge, Outstanding Women Leader (OWL) awardee for indigenous education Vicky Macay vowed to promote eco-friendly cultural practices and teach the ways of sustainable waste management to the younger generation, for the good of Baguio. This was part of Macay’s inspirational message as guest of honor during the 9th Ecological Waste Management …

OWL 2025 awardee Vicky Macay speaks on circular economy, a way of life in Baguio Read More »

By SHERWIN DE VERA & MARIA ELENA CATAJAN BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—The Cordillera, a region rich in natural resources and home to a majority indigenous population, has long been a battleground between the government’s investment agenda and indigenous peoples’ asserting their right to land and self-determined development. From extractive industries to energy projects, the region has …

Power Struggle: Cordillera’s quest for just energy transition Read More »

By Maria Elena Catajan and Sherwin De Vera   As the global shift to renewable energy accelerates, Cordillera communities grapple with balancing sustainable development while upholding indigenous peoples’ rights and protecting their territories. The government envisions the Cordillera as the “renewable energy powerhouse of Northern Luzon,” aiming to address high electricity rates and low social …

Cordillera’s Hydropowerhouse Read More »