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Honoring Filipino seafarers, reservists and the Philippine flag

“Itaas mo ang iyong tinig sa panunumpa! Dahil ang pagpupugay sa bandila ay pagmamahal sa Bansa.” Thus declared Kapuso actor and  Major Jose Sixto “Dingdong” Dantes as he read the  “Pagpupugay sa...

Is there hope for the hope of the nation?

The National Youth Commission (NYC) recently appointed two new commissioners-at-large and a chairperson, sparking hope. However, the NYC, established in 1995 under the Youth in Nation-Building Act (RA...

Two-gold Olympic medalist

HERE is a belated congratulations to Carlos Yulo, the two-gold medalist in the recent Olympic games in Paris. A determined athlete, young Yulo at 24 years old, has proven to the world that a Pilipino...

You Are Amazing

Should you find anything triggering or need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office Mental Health and Wellness Unit at 0919-069-6361, Department of Health CAR –...

Eraserheads receives prestigious UP Gawad Oblation award

The  Eraserheads band  is definitely part of UP history as recipient of the UP  Gawad Oblation for their “enduring excellence as a band, reflecting the university’s commitment to promoting...

Employees are Pleading to be Listened to

As a practitioner who listens to employees’ woes, I always ask my clients who they consider as their support system. Surprisingly, I rarely hear the word, ‘manager, supervisor, boss, or leader’ as an...

Kapangan Silk On Export

FINALLY! Benguet is producing fine silk and exported to Japan and South Korea. It is through the efforts of farmers in Kapangan town. I had my doubts this would ever happen.  But thanks, and kudos to...

The Turtle Named Speed

I think in a world that is fast changing, it’s getting harder to know your priorities so much that we tend to question many things. However, we realize that not all questions are answered and...

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Build your Writing Portfolio as a Freelance Writer

I started my freelancing career in 2015, after I moved to Baguio and left a ten-year corporate job in Manila. Freelancing became a logical choice because at my age then, it was already difficult for...

Mental Health and the Weather

I am proud of my home, Baguio City. Aside from how this is a good conversation starter, I am proud that most people I encounter have positive comments and stories about Baguio. While some people have...

Opinion

Hope against hope

Trigger warning: The following article may contain sensitive topics on suicide and mental health. Reader discretion is advised. If you ...

When overnight roads are possible

A few weeks before the May 2025 midterm elections, road improvements were announced along our street in Baguio. Like most residents, ...

Baguio Scene: Art Heals

What is art? It may be an expression of the soul. It may be in song, poetry, drama, design, dance, ...

The mystical sounds of T’boli bells to ward off evil spirits

As   T’boli bells  are  believed  to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities. every Filipino should have at least one piece in their ...
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