An outreach for elementary graduates ended in tragedy on Friday afternoon after a vehicle was swept away by a strong river current in Barangay Dalupirip, leaving two men dead. According to a report from the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO-CAR) Regional Tactical Operations Center (RTOC), the incident occurred at approximately 1:20 PM on March 27, …
Soaring fuel prices are putting the brakes on tourism in Benguet province, with local officials reporting a sharp decline in visitor arrivals as the town of La Trinidad struggles to fund its iconic Strawberry Festival. Mayor Roderick Awingan said tourism growth has decelerated significantly, noting that fuel prices—which have peaked at more than 100 pesos …
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The administration of St. John Don Bosco Parish acknowledged security lapses after several liturgical items were stolen Feb. 11, one of four recent thefts targeting Catholic churches in the province. The Rev. Elpidio Silug, parish priest, said the sacristy — the room where sacred vessels are kept — was left unlocked, providing an easy opportunity …
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Even the most familiar subjects can become extraordinary when viewed through a “fresh lens.” That was the takeaway at the launch of “Our Locale,” an art exhibit at the Made Here Artisan’s Studio in Wright Park Hotel on March 25. Seven artists showcased their perspectives on the local scene, exploring the evolving identity of Baguio …
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BAGUIO CITY — The City Council is considering a new law to provide a financial safety net for local workers sidelined by economic crises or natural disasters. During its regular session Monday, March 23, the council deliberated on Proposed Ordinance 0078-26, authored by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., titled the Baguio City Emergency Employment Program (BC-EEP), …
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A proposed city ordinance aims to make local nutrition programs more inclusive by addressing the specific needs of individuals with sensory processing disorders and adaptive feeding requirements. Proposed Ordinance No. 0076-26, introduced by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., aims to establish a sensory-safe nutrition and adaptive feeding program. The measure focuses on residents at nutritional risk, …
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Local transport groups and residents are calling on the government to move beyond temporary subsidies, or “ayuda,” as fuel prices in the city have nearly doubled following global Middle East tensions. During a People’s Forum at the Baguio City Session Hall on March 21, drivers and advocacy groups argued that current government interventions are insufficient …
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Mountain Province Gov. Bonifacio C. Lacwasan Jr. has ordered the cancellation of the 2026 Lang-ay Festival, citing a national energy emergency and the need to prioritize essential public services over large-scale celebrations. Lacwasan on March 25 signed Executive Order No. 17, series of 2026, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s issuance of Executive Order No. 110, …
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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Local officials and participants are calling for increased funding to sustain the annual Strawberry Festival as rising costs and meager budgets stretch the limits of the community’s premier celebration. La Trinidad Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan said securing a sufficient budget remains the primary challenge for an event of this scale, and …
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Market vendors of Baguio commemorated International Working Women’s Day with a demand for fair living wages and support. Sofia Villanueva, President of the Women’s Vendors Association, shared their struggles to sustain livelihoods despite the tourist influx during the Panagbenga Festival during the “Kwentuhang Kababaihan sa Pamilihan,” on March 8. “The impact on us here at …
