The city government reiterates advisories to safeguard people against scams on accommodation establishments that continue to victimize unsuspecting tourists. The office of Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong noted the increase of reports from victims conned from online accommodation transactions. The latest report was from actor Derek Ramsay who claimed to have been scammed by the social …
La Trinidad, Benguet – More than a thousand residents of Sablan benefitted from the HEALTHIER CARAVAN brought by the provincial government of Benguet with its partners from the municipal government of Sablan, other government line agencies and the private sector which brought various government services and programs closer to the people of Sablan last week. …
Baguio City โ First time visitors from Davao and Negros Occidental have been chosen as this yearโs Baguio-Benguet Lucky Summer Visitor (LSV). The Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club Incorporated (BCBC) led by Thomas Picana, BCBC president, the seven lucky first timers were chosen at Pugo, La Union March 28, 2024 at Pugo La Union and …
This month, as we commemorate the signing of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 signed on March 3, 1995 and the International Day of Action Against Large Dams annually held on March 14, we acknowledge the burden carried by indigenous peopleโs human rights defenders as we defend land, life and rights. Last March 8, …
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The tradition continues for Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club Incorporated (BCBC). The Search for the Baguio-Benguet Lucky Summer Visitor (LSV) is an annual event spearheaded by the BCBC for a group of first-time visitors to a 4day and 3night red carpet tour of Baguio and Benguet under the leadership of Thomas Picana, BCBC president. โWe …
Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) concluded 2023 on a steady growth trajectory as its consolidated revenues hit P35.4 billion, up by five percent year-on-year, while net income rose by 22 percent to reach P9 billion on the back of strong demand for its fiber internet services. Converge registered …
In the face of the ongoing forest fires ravaging Benguet, Congressman Eric Go Yap is taking proactive measures in aiding government agencies in their suppression efforts. Yap during the weekend, donated 1000 kilos of iodized salt to the Benguet Fire Protection (BFP), bolstering their cloud seeding endeavors aimed at quelling the relentless flames. “Another forest …
Expect an increase at least 50 centavos in your monthly electric bill. With the National Grid Corporation of the Phil. (NGCP) increasing its ancillary service charges, Beneco consumers will expect higher power bill this March. As per Benecoโs computation, the increase is quite substantial, prompting BENECO to ask the NGCP the reason for the sudden …
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city government is expecting an extended El Niรฑo until June of this year and is preparing for the worst as he disclosed that water pressure in the Summer Capital is decreasing. According to a PAGASA website, El Niรฑo increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which could bring …
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Officials of the Summer Capitalโs 128 barangays were urged to sustain the implementation of the anti-road obstruction (ARO) measure within their areas of jurisdiction to help ease traffic along main roads. The city government is reminding both residents and barangay officials to be consistent in their ARO operations considering the need to free all streets …
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