Mayor lauds arrest of drug personality in Kibungan
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet(PIA) -- Kibungan Mayor Cesar Molitas lauded the operatives of the Philippine National Police(PNP) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency(PDEA) for arresting a drug personality in Kibungan who is involved in selling and distribution of shabu.
DOST-KSU signs MOA to establish AMERIAL in CAR
CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) and the Kalinga State University (KSU) signed a memorandum of agreement to establish an Advanced Mechatronics, Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory (AMERIAL) in the province.
Baguio City sets in motion ‘Delta variant’ action plan
BAGUIO CITY(PIA) - - “Prevention is better than cure”. With this, the city government set in motion its action plan in anticipation to the threat of the Coronavirus disease Delta variant now detected in most regions in the country.
Anti-communist campaign gets new name in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — A controversial plan to implement the government’s anti-drug tactic “tokhang” (contraction of Visayan terms for “knock and plead”) on activists, journalists, and government employees in the Cordillera has been replaced with a similar anti-communist strategy called “dumanun makitungtung” (Ilocano for “visit and discuss”).
P2.7M worth of MJ destroyed, 3 suspects nabbed in Kalinga
CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga (PIA)--The intensified anti-drug operations by law enforcement operatives resulted in the destruction of P2.7 worth of marijuana and the arrest of three drug suspects with P64, 000 worth of shabu.
25,158 senior citizens in Baguio fully vaccinated
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The City Health Services Office reported that 25,158 senior citizens in Baguio City are already fully vaccinated which is equivalent to 77.16 percent of its target 32,603 master listed priority A2 population, as of its August 28 data .
15 Ifugao MSMEs receive livelihood assistance from DTI
LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA) - - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the province through the Negosyo Centers (NCs) provided livelihood assistance to some micro, sSmall and medium enterprises of Alfonso Lista town recently.
71IB puts up water reservoir in remote Abra village
TUBO, Abra (PIA)--The indigenous peoples (IP) community in Sitio Batayan in barangay Alangtin in the municipality of Tubo can now enjoy potable drinking water with the newly constructed water reservoir project of the Philippine Army’s 71st Infantry Battalion.
Anti-drugs campaign in CAR nets 122 arrests, P452M drugs
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - Relentless campaign against illegal drugs in the region continues through the strong partnership between the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Philippine National Police Office Cordillera, local government units and the community.
Fast connectivity happening soon in remote Cordillera towns
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is expected to have strong and reliable connectivity by 2023 after an internet service provider committed to provide a fiber-optic broadband network and a satellite global technology even in the most remote mountain towns.
More tourism industry workers benefits from DOT-DOLE program
BAGUIO CITY, June 4 (PIA) -- Close to 1,500 workers from different tourism business establishments, tourism support service and community – based tourism organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Baguio City are beneficiaries of cash assistance from the Department of Tourism and the Department Labor and Employment.
PDEA certifies 11 brgys in Ifugao as drug- free, cleared
HINGYON, Ifugao (PIA) - - This municipality is nearing its goal to being a drug- free place based on the validation and monitoring of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Abandoned NPA caches, belongings found in Mt. Province
BONTOC. Mountain Province (PIA)—Two abandoned caches and belongings linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) were recently found in the province through the cooperation of residents and former rebels.
Baguio locating close contacts of 2 Delta variant cases
BAGUIO CITY – Authorities are locating the fellow passengers of a returning overseas Filipino (ROF) in a sweeper bus and the close contacts of a school employee after both were confirmed to have been infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Baguio residents told to clean due to spike in dengue cases
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has reminded all village officials here to conduct weekly clean-up activities to prevent mosquitoes from thriving as dengue cases recorded a five-fold increase from January to August this year.
Quarantine classification in CAR remains until Aug. 31
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) -- The community quarantine classification of the provinces and this city in the Cordillera Administrative Region will remain until the end of August 2021.
RPOC backs multi-sectoral peace dialogue with CFO members
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The Cordillera Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) approved the adoption of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) resolution for multi – sectoral groups to conduct peace dialogues with members of the communist front organizations(CFOs) in line with the whole-of-nation approach to end local armed conflict.
Safety seal urged for biz establishments, other facilities
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, June 4 (PIA) - - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the adoption of a safety seal certification among business establishments, workplaces, hotels and other facilities which assures the consumers and the general public of their safety and compliance with the minimum public health standards set by the government to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
DOST provides S&T enhancement to Kibungan coffee growers
KIBUNGAN Benguet (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera thru the Provincial S&T Center turned – over a one – unit of automated roaster to the local government unit of Kibungan that is set to benefit a coffee grower association in the municipality.
Apayao remains under MECQ as COVID cases continue to rise
BAGUIO CITY(PIA)-- The province of Apayao will remain under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until the end of August.
BFAR distributes 20K fingerlings to Abra fisherfolks
PILAR, Abra (PIA) - - Fisherfolks in a barangay in Pilar brought home fingerlings and fishtraps after taking part in a Serbisyo Caravan in barangay Ocup.
BFAR-CAR restocks Lagayan floating VAS with 10k fingerlings
LAGAYAN, Abra(PIA)--The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) restocked the solar-powered floating venturi aeration system (VAS) project at Barangay Poblacion here with 10,300 tilapia pond fingerlings for the second cropping.
Reg’l VOCs advised to push for efficient management of vaccines
BAGUIO CITY - -The National Vaccination Operations Center(NVOC) advised the regional VOCs to push for more efficient management of vaccines as more supplies are expected to arrive this month and in June.
DOH calls for vax contingency plan as LGUs' risk levels rise
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The Department of Health advises provincial/city vaccination operations centers to be ready with their contingency plan as the rising COVID – 19 risk and response alert levels may affect the vaccination activities in the communities.
Banaue Police constructs house for indigent family
BANAUE, Ifugao (PIA)--The Banaue Municipal Police Station (MPS) through its “Bahay ng Kapwa Ko, Sagot Ko” project provided an indigent family with a decent house.
Benguet town declares state of calamity
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA)--The municipality of Kabayan is declared under a state of calamity due to the effects of the recent weather disturbances especially the prolonged heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” in the past weeks.
Sagada mourns death of Col. Bawayan
SAGADA, Mountain Province (PIA) -- The municipality of Sagada is mourning the loss of one of its sons, the late Sulu Police Provincial Office Director. Police Colonel Michael Cadiogan Bawayan Jr.
Best practice on peace and order attributed to culture
BANGUED, Abra --The municipality of Tubo is generally peaceful due to the culture of its people belonging to the Maeng tribe.
TESDA trainings underway in 18 ELCAC brgys in Mt. Province
BONTOC, Mountain Province, July 6 (PIA) - - Provision of skills training under the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) that can help provide livelihood to people in 18 (Communist/Terrorist Group) cleared barangays here in the province, underway.
Abra PLGU leads ‘People’s Day’ in remote Tubo barangay
TUBO, Abra (PIA) -- More geographically isolated and depressed areas are being reached under the “People’s Day” program of the provincial government which aims to bring the basic services of the government closer to the people.
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Anti-communist campaign gets new name in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — A controversial plan to implement the government’s anti-drug tactic “tokhang” (contraction of Visayan terms for “knock and plead”) on activists, journalists, and government employees in the Cordillera has been replaced with a similar anti-communist strategy called “dumanun makitungtung” (Ilocano for “visit and discuss”).
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Fast connectivity happening soon in remote Cordillera towns
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is expected to have strong and reliable connectivity by 2023 after an internet service provider committed to provide a fiber-optic broadband network and a satellite global technology even in the most remote mountain towns.
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DOH calls for vax contingency plan as LGUs' risk levels rise
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The Department of Health advises provincial/city vaccination operations centers to be ready with their contingency plan as the rising COVID – 19 risk and response alert levels may affect the vaccination activities in the communities.
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RPOC backs multi-sectoral peace dialogue with CFO members
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The Cordillera Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) approved the adoption of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) resolution for multi – sectoral groups to conduct peace dialogues with members of the communist front organizations(CFOs) in line with the whole-of-nation approach to end local armed conflict.
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25,158 senior citizens in Baguio fully vaccinated
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The City Health Services Office reported that 25,158 senior citizens in Baguio City are already fully vaccinated which is equivalent to 77.16 percent of its target 32,603 master listed priority A2 population, as of its August 28 data .
Benguet
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Benguet town declares state of calamity
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA)--The municipality of Kabayan is declared under a state of calamity due to the effects of the recent weather disturbances especially the prolonged heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” in the past weeks.
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Mayor lauds arrest of drug personality in Kibungan
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet(PIA) -- Kibungan Mayor Cesar Molitas lauded the operatives of the Philippine National Police(PNP) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency(PDEA) for arresting a drug personality in Kibungan who is involved in selling and distribution of shabu.
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DOST provides S&T enhancement to Kibungan coffee growers
KIBUNGAN Benguet (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera thru the Provincial S&T Center turned – over a one – unit of automated roaster to the local government unit of Kibungan that is set to benefit a coffee grower association in the municipality.
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Safety seal urged for biz establishments, other facilities
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, June 4 (PIA) - - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the adoption of a safety seal certification among business establishments, workplaces, hotels and other facilities which assures the consumers and the general public of their safety and compliance with the minimum public health standards set by the government to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Sec. Bello leads awarding of DOLE assistance in Mt. Province
SABANGAN Mountain Province(PIA) - - Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III recently led here the awarding of assistance under the various programs of the Department of Labor and Employment to beneficiaries in the province.
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Sagada mourns death of Col. Bawayan
SAGADA, Mountain Province (PIA) -- The municipality of Sagada is mourning the loss of one of its sons, the late Sulu Police Provincial Office Director. Police Colonel Michael Cadiogan Bawayan Jr.
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Abandoned NPA caches, belongings found in Mt. Province
BONTOC. Mountain Province (PIA)—Two abandoned caches and belongings linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) were recently found in the province through the cooperation of residents and former rebels.
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TESDA trainings underway in 18 ELCAC brgys in Mt. Province
BONTOC, Mountain Province, July 6 (PIA) - - Provision of skills training under the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) that can help provide livelihood to people in 18 (Communist/Terrorist Group) cleared barangays here in the province, underway.
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DENR, MENRO pursue Chico River Cleanup Program
Following their mandates, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) continues to conduct a massive water cleanup along Chico river within the municipality of Bontoc.
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15 Ifugao MSMEs receive livelihood assistance from DTI
LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA) - - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the province through the Negosyo Centers (NCs) provided livelihood assistance to some micro, sSmall and medium enterprises of Alfonso Lista town recently.
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PDEA certifies 11 brgys in Ifugao as drug- free, cleared
HINGYON, Ifugao (PIA) - - This municipality is nearing its goal to being a drug- free place based on the validation and monitoring of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
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Banaue Police constructs house for indigent family
BANAUE, Ifugao (PIA)--The Banaue Municipal Police Station (MPS) through its “Bahay ng Kapwa Ko, Sagot Ko” project provided an indigent family with a decent house.
Ifugao town creates vaccine operative cluster teamAGUINALDO, Ifugao, Feb. 19 (PIA) - - The Vaccine Operative Cluster Team (VOCT) of the municipality was created recently pursuant to the approved National COVID-19 vaccination roadmap.