DTI, partners call for stronger partnership for safe and fair e – commerce market
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 4 (PIA) - - As e – commerce continues to gain ground, it is equally important for the consumers and the business sector to work hand in hand with the government in ensuring a safe a fair digital market in the country.
HUDCC assures calamity resilient houses for Itogon
BAGUIO CITY -- The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) in the region will develop communities with quality and resilient houses for the families in Itogon displaced by Typhoon “Ompong” (Mangkhut).
Cosalan bids politics goodbye
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, September 29 – Five-term Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan, today, announced that he is going to retire from politics after the lapse of his three-term limit next year to give the opportunity for young and upcoming leaders to show their worth in serving the people of the province.
COMELEC expects peaceful COC filing in CAR
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 15(PIA) -- The Commission on Elections expects peaceful and smooth filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) in the region for the upcoming May 2019 elections.
Sen. Villar to keynote 9th Benguet Coop Convention
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Oct. 15 (PIA) - - About 300 cooperative members are expected to attend the 9th Benguet Cooperative Convention on October 16 – 17, which fosters harmonious relationship among cooperative members and a venue for discussing issues and concerns and share best practices to improve their lot.
2018 Cordillera model OFW families feted
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 10 (PIA) - - The families of Overseas Filipino Workers Conrado Sevilleja of Danglas , Abra and Fernando Salib – o of Sta. Marcela, Apayao are the Cordillera regional winners of the 2018 search for Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (MOFYA).
LT housing project stopped by Mayor Salda
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Mayor Romeo Salda ordered the contractor of a controversial housing project in this town to cease and desist from pursuing the implementation of the project because of reported serious violations on the conditions of the development permit issued for the project.
Classes suspended in 8 schools in Itogon danger zones
ITOGON, Benguet, Oct. 15 (PIA) - -Classes in eight schools located in danger zones in this town were suspended for the safety of the pupils, teachers and school personnel.
DOH gains more LGU health team partners
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 2 (PIA) - - The Department of Health gains more partners in ensuring the delivery of responsive health programs and services to rural communities and underserved area with more eight local government unit health teams graduating from the Municipal Leadership and Governance Program or MLGP.
NTFMC closes small-scale mining operations in Itogon
ITOGON, Benguet, Oct. 16(PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) spearheaded the two-day ‘Operation Itogon’ to ensure that all small scale mining activities in this municipality are stopped.
Pres. Duterte approves expansion of BGHMC, 3 other hospitals in N. Luzon
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law the improvement and expansion of four government-owned hospitals in Northern Luzon including the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC).
City land use plan amendment pressed
Baguio City Councilor Mylen Yaranon is pushing for amendments to include culture and environment in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Clup) to strengthen and include facets needed to manage growth.
CJH's anniversary focuses on health,environment advocacy
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 3 (PIA) - - The Camp John Hay is set to celebrate its 115th Foundation Anniversary on October 19 t0 21 with activities aligned to health promotion and environmental protection advocacy.
Aussie gov’t provides aid to 498 families in Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga, Oct. 8 (PIA) -- The Australian government, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, distributed relief goods to 498 families who were affected by the recent typhoon in this town.
School children welcome Australia Deputy Head of Mission in the Philippines Mat Kimberly and his party to Rizal, Kalinga
Former rebel receives assistance under E-CLIP
CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, Oct. 10 (PIA) - - A former rebel received assistance under the Expanded Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government last Tuesday.
Nat'l Statistics Month 2018 focuses on vital tourism data
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 9 (PIA) - - “Exploring Philippine Numbers in Wonders: Statistics Towards Sustainable Development.”
Kalinga geothermal project progresses to exploration drilling
CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, Oct. 15 (PIA) - - Geothermal exploration in the province is progressing with drilling targeted to start next year.
Lamut leads Cordillera LGUs in competitiveness index
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 17 (PIA) - - The municipality of Lamut in Ifugao leads this year’s top performing Cordillera local government units in the 2018 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) of the National Competitiveness Council.