The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the City Government under Mayor Benjamin Magalong, honored barangays that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to fire prevention and emergency preparedness during flag-raising rites, March 3, at City Hall. Barangays that recorded zero fire incidents from 2020 to 2024 were recognized for their diligence in maintaining fire safety and …
In line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month this March, Senior Fire Officer 4 (SFO4) Raul Doctolero, Chief of the Fire City Enforcement Section, reported on the achievements of the Baguio City Fire Station (BCFS) during the regular flag-raising ceremony, March 3, at City Hall. He said that in 2024, the BCFS issued 22,588 …
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which comes in response to mounting calls for justice over the thousands of lives lost during his administration’s so-called war on drugs. This arrest represents a crucial step toward accountability for grave human rights violations and a long-overdue reckoning for the victims …
After tackling the problematic public utility wires at the central business district, the dangling wire clearing operations shifted to the barangays last March 3, 2025. Daryll Longid, head of the Public Order and Safety Division (POSD) which is spearheading the program in collaboration with the different utility and telecommunication.companies said they started work in the …
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Ten boat floats adorned with flowers designed to depict the region’s tourist spots wowed the crowd during the 4th Panagbenga Fluvial Parade last Feb. 27 at Burnham Lake. Eight of the ten competed in the best float contest which focused on the theme, “Historical Attractions of Baguio and the Cordilleras. They paraded around the lake …
A group of young volunteers from Barangay San Vicente has been making a big difference in their community through their monthly clean-up drive. The initiative, spearheaded by Eishen Agageo, president of the Tenerrace Youth Organization, started in December 2024 and has been a continuous effort ever since. The goal of the program is simple: to …
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The Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) clarified that the local government does not require individuals seeking assistance for referral to health experts to prepare certain amounts for the so-called professional fees of physicians that they will be consulting. PDAO head Dr. Samuel G. Aquino issued the statement following reports reaching his office that there …
Calls for the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) resonated during a just-concluded scientific conference in this city that gathered population, demography and social science experts who discussed the dynamics of population and education. Hundreds of participants assembled in the 2025 Philippine Population Association International Scientific Conference at the Bicol University on March 6-7, 2025 …
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Commission on Election Officer Atty. John Paul Martin is appealing to the public to report vote buying practices. Martin said the Comelec needs pertinent information in order to investigate and proceed, “There needs to be someone to report, because if there is no report, there is nothing to investigate. Paano natin ma establish ang vote …
In today’s digital age, cybercriminals are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to exploit internet users. Especially now with the help of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to make attacks more scalable and efficient, cyber citizens are more vulnerable than ever, from phishing schemes to identity theft, among others. However, by understanding these …
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