DPWH opens Kennon Road Camp 5 Bridge
BAGUIO CITY, April 17 (PIA) - - The Department of Public Works and Highways – Cordillera regional office opened Camp 5 Bridge 2 along Kennon Road last Sunday to ease congestion in the area as the road line is opened for the Holy Week to provide additional access to the expected influx of tourists to the Summer Capital.
TAPI-DOST brings Invent School Program to Kalinga
CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, April 12 (PIA) - - The Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (TAPI-DOST) is bringing its Invent School Program (ISP) to the provinces closer to students for wider participation.
DOT promotes local cuisine to boost Cordillera tourism
BAGUIO CITY -- A Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) official on Monday said the promotion of indigenous foods in the Cordillera will further boost the tourism destinations in provinces of the region.
CHR holds dialogue with HEIs on women's rights
BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA)-- Representatives from universities and colleges,and non-government organizations presented their existing policies, issues and concerns, as well as recommendations regarding women’s rights in Community-Based Dialogue (CBD) organized by the Commission on Human Rights- Cordillera (CHR-CAR).
Tourism activities suspended in Bauko to ensure safety
BAUKO, Mountain Province, April 5 (PIA) -- All tourism activities in this town are suspended while residents are warned from going to the mountains to ensure safety of everyone.
DENR - CAR appeals for community involvement in forest protection
BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA) - - Department of Environment and Natural Resources Cordillera reiterates its call for active participation and cooperation of highland communities and local government units in the protection and preservation of forest cover amid the alarming number of forest fire incidents.
PDEA intensifies anti-drug campaign in Abra
BANGUED, Abra, April 12 (PIA)-- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has intensified its anti drug campaign with 31 barangays in the province still drug-affected.
Igorot war heroes honored at 77th ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’
BAGUIO CITY, April 15 (PIA) -- Igorot war heroes were honored during the commemoration of the 77th “Araw ng Kagitingan” or the Day of Valor held at the Veterans Park here on Tuesday (April 9).
Marijuana tops list of illegal drugs seized in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY — Marijuana topped the list of illegal drugs seized in the Cordillera region during the first three months of the year.
Baguio Water District assures enough water supply for dry season
BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA)--The Baguio Water District (BWD) assures enough water supply in this Summer Capital during the dry season amid the mild El Niño.
Regional dev't body identifies Cordillera investment priorities
BAGUIO CITY – The Regional Development Council Economic Development Committee (RDC-EconDev) has identified tourism; hydropower and alternative energy; and business process outsourcing (BPO) as areas of investment that capitalists can look in the Cordillera as a location.
TESDA to train more Cordillera rebel returnees, IPs
BAGUIO CITY -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will provide an institution-based and community-based training for rebel returnees and members of the indigenous peoples (IPs).
Kennon Road remains closed this weekend; assessment of roads ongoing
BAGUIO CITY, April 5 (PIA) --The Kennon Road will remain closed to traffic this weekend for the safety of motorists as per advisory of the Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC).
Mountain Province remains peaceful
BONTOC, Mountain Province, April 15 (PIA) -- Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. assured residents and tourists that the province is peaceful and orderly amid the recent firefights.
8 FRs in Abra get assistance under E-CLIP
BANGUED, Abra, April 3 (PIA) –Eight former rebels (FRs) are the latest beneficiaries in the province of the Expanded Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the national government.
BFP opens fire station in Abra town
SALLAPADAN, Abra, April 11(PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and local government unit can now hope for a fire- safe ready community with the inauguration of the new fire sub-station that can provide immediate response to its nine barangays.
Asipulo farmers train on natural pig farming
ASIPULO, Ifugao, April 17 (PIA)- -The members of the Liwon Sustainable Agriculture Farmer’s Association (LSAFA) were recently given a two-day training on native pig farming and organic feed making by personnel of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET).
BFP-CAR enjoins school kids in fire prevention and safety advocacy
BAGUIO CITY, April 17 (PIA) - - Fire prevention and ensuring safety in every household and community needs the cooperation of everybody, even the young ones.
Baguio
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CHR holds dialogue with HEIs on women's rights
BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA)-- Representatives from universities and colleges,and non-government organizations presented their existing policies, issues and concerns, as well as recommendations regarding women’s rights in Community-Based Dialogue (CBD) organized by the Commission on Human Rights- Cordillera (CHR-CAR).
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Igorot war heroes honored at 77th ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’
BAGUIO CITY, April 15 (PIA) -- Igorot war heroes were honored during the commemoration of the 77th “Araw ng Kagitingan” or the Day of Valor held at the Veterans Park here on Tuesday (April 9).
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BFP-CAR enjoins school kids in fire prevention and safety advocacy
BAGUIO CITY, April 17 (PIA) - - Fire prevention and ensuring safety in every household and community needs the cooperation of everybody, even the young ones.
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DPWH opens Kennon Road Camp 5 Bridge
BAGUIO CITY, April 17 (PIA) - - The Department of Public Works and Highways – Cordillera regional office opened Camp 5 Bridge 2 along Kennon Road last Sunday to ease congestion in the area as the road line is opened for the Holy Week to provide additional access to the expected influx of tourists to the Summer Capital.
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Duque inspires DOH–CAR to engage stakeholders in UHC
BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA) - - Health Secretary Dr. Francisco Duque III enjoined the Cordillera regional DOH office to be in the forefront of engaging all health stakeholders and educating them about the Universal Health Care (UHC) law that aims to provide health care coverage for all Filipinos.
Benguet
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Improvements introduced at La Trinidad Municipal Jail
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, April 10 (PIA) - - Inmates, now called Persons deprived of liberty (PDL), also deserve a decent, safe and secured place to stay.
Benguet PLGU hires 137 youth for SPES this summerLA TRINIDAD, Benguet, April 12 (PIA) - - One hundred thirty seven students and out of school youth will have the chance to work with the provincial government this summer to earn for their school needs under the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).
BFP to launch residential fire protection schemeLA TRINIDAD, Benguet, April 3 (PIA) - - The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) seeks the unity and cooperation of stakeholders as it sets for the launching of a residential fire protection scheme for the safety of the households and the community.
NDRRMC turns over evacuation center to BenguetLA TRINIDAD, Benguet, April 5 (PIA) -- The Benguet Provincial Government received a new regional evacuation center from the National Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC).
RJSCC steps up security plans for orderly electionsLA TRINIDAD, Benguet. April 5 (PIA) -- With the midterm polls just five weeks away, the Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) met again on Wednesday to tighten security plans to ensure secure and fair elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Mt. Province
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Mountain Province remains peaceful
BONTOC, Mountain Province, April 15 (PIA) -- Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. assured residents and tourists that the province is peaceful and orderly amid the recent firefights.
Mountain Prov. PLGU awards best entrepreneurs,farmersBONTOC, Mountain Province, April 15 (PIA) --The provincial government here recognized its local entrepreneurs who have taken leadership roles in their respective enterprises and farmers practicing diversified farming system as a way of promoting sustainable agriculture.
Natonin celebrates 12th Sas-alliwa FestivaNATONIN, Mountain Province April 15 (PIA) -- With the theme “Strengthening Our Cultural Heritage and Values,” this municipality’s 12th Sas- alliwa Festival is set on April 22–25 with many Natonians living outside the municipality expected to come home and actively participate in the celebration.
Tourism activities suspended in Bauko to ensure safetyBAUKO, Mountain Province, April 5 (PIA) -- All tourism activities in this town are suspended while residents are warned from going to the mountains to ensure safety of everyone.
DENR, PNP, court officials should be environmentalistsBAUKO, Mountain Province – Mayor Abraham B. Akilit is proposing to the national government to assign officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the courts in the Cordillera, Ilocos and Cagayan Valley Regions who are environmentalists so that they will be the ones to spearhead the unrelenting and uncompromising campaign for the sustainable preservation and protection of the environment, especially that the cordillera is serving as the headwaters of all major river systems providing abundant water supply to the lowland communities.
IFUGAO
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Ifugao town candidates presented in forum
KIANGAN, Ifugao, April 17 (PIA)- - To enable the voters to know their candidates and be able to vote wisely and responsibly during the coming May 13, 2019 election, the municipal candidates of this town were presented to the people in a forum held at the municipal gym.
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Asipulo farmers train on natural pig farming
ASIPULO, Ifugao, April 17 (PIA)- -The members of the Liwon Sustainable Agriculture Farmer’s Association (LSAFA) were recently given a two-day training on native pig farming and organic feed making by personnel of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET).
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78 Ifugao cops complete internal security operations training
LAGAWE, Ifugao, April 4 (PIA) - - Seventy eight police officers in the province successfully completed the 480-hour Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) held at Camp Col. Joaquin Dunuan here from November 13, 2018 to April 2, 2019.
Real change requires positive mindset, attitudeLAGAWE, Ifugao, April 4 (PIA) - - “Real change must really begin with changing our attitude and mindset.”
Hingyon PNP station inauguratedHINGYON, Ifugao, April 5 (PIA) - - A newly constructed police station at the municipal government’s compound here was inaugurated on Wednesday, April 2, 2019 by local and police officials.