Public Connectivity. DICT Assistant Secretary Felino Castro V (2nd from right) and Mayor Benjamin Magalong 4th from left) lead the launching of the free public wifi for the Park Area of the Baguio Post Office Loop Wednesday, a project under DICT's

Premyo Bonds. Treasurer of the Philippines Rosalia De Leon, in leading the

Regional Development and Security. Newly appointed Cordillera Regional Development Council Chairperson - Abra Governor Joy Bernos and Regional Peace and Order Council chairperson - Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong presided their first Joint RDC - RPOC meeting Friday at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The meeting was attended by Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security for Cordillera (CORDS - CAR) Agriculture Secretary William Dar. (Lito Dar/PIA CAR)

RDC PSRs. Newly appointed Cordillera Regional Development Council Chairperson - Abra Governor Joy Bernos administer the oathtaking of RDC - Cordillera Private Sector Representatives Reinaldo Bautista Jr and Maria Jorquesa Hakcholna for infrastructure; Ryan Dale Mangusa for IP concerns, Riesel Tocyapao for Kalinga; and Ferdinand Gonzales for Developmental Administration. (Lito Dar/PIA CAR)

Science for the People. DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña with DOST - CAR Regional Director Nancy Bantog joined by Mountain Province Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan, Congressman Maximo Dalog Jr and Bontoc Mayor Franklin Odsey in a photo opportunity with students who won in S&T questions from the Secretary during the opening program of the November 19 - 22 Regional Science Technology Week in Bontoc. (CCD/PIA CAR)

Science for the People.DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña talks with young inventors/innovators at the S&T Exhibits area during the Nov. 19 to 22 Regional S&T Week at Bontoc. Dela Peña was the guest of honor during the opening program last Nov. 19. (Lito Dar//PIA CAR)

Science for the People. A personnel from PAGASA gives a demo on the rain and flood simulator that was among the S&T exhibited during the Nov. 19 to 22 Regional S&T Week at Bontoc, Mountain Province. (Lito Dar//PIA CAR)

Science for the People. DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña with DOST - CAR Regional Director Nancy Bantog joined by Mountain Province Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan inspects a DOST assisted - product on display during the Nov. 19 to 22 Regional S&T Week at Bontoc. Dela Peña was the guest of honor during the opening program last Nov. 19. (Lito Dar//PIA CAR)

Cordillera tribal peace pacts scrutinized in anti-Red drive

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — “Bodong,” a social compact that has kept peace among tribal communities in Kalinga province, is being scrutinized by the military for not penalizing communist rebels who take part in clashes within their areas.

MGB recommends area in Apayao be declared as danger zone

LUNA, Apayao,Nov. 22(PIA) – A Mines and Geosciences Bureau geologist has recommended an  almost two-kilometer stretch in Poblacion, Kabugao to be vacated and be declared as a danger zone after tension cracks with horizontal and vertical displacements were found to have affected the ground and several houses in the area.

Bantay ASIN TF monitors iodinization plant, public market

BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 21(PIA) --The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF)  recently conducted its annual monitoring of existing iodization plant, repacking site and public market in the city and in Benguet.

Apayao folks told to prepare for TS Ramon

LUNA, Apayao, Nov. 15(PIA) -- While relief and response operations are being conducted in the province of Apayao due to flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains last week, residents are called to prepare for tropical storm Ramon.

DA affirms strong market potential of Cordillera heirloom rice

BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) - - The Department of Agriculture is promoting the continuing production of heirloom or traditional rice in the region, not only for its cultural/historical value but also given its higher nutritional value and strong market potential.

DepEd-CAR aims for global competence

CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, Nov. 29(PIA) – -The Department of Education -Cordillera Region(DepEd -CAR) aims for global competitiveness  while maintaining Filipino  identity and culture.

DSWD-CAR holds caravan in Benguet

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Nov.19 (PIA) - - The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region  held a caravan advocating their programs, projects and services to the provincial government and creating a venue to showcase their accomplishments together with their partners in the government and the civil society organizations(CSOs).

Maharlika building to be turned over to the city by next year

BAGUIO CITY – The agriculture department, through the Human Settlements Development Corporation (HSDC), will turn over to the city government the administration, maintenance and operation of the Maharlika Livelihood Center in 2020 instead of the original 2025 schedule of turnover of the facility.

Solar-powered rice insect trap leads winners in RICE 2019

BONTOC, Mountain Province, Nov. 22 (PIA) - - A solar-powered light trap for rice insect created by three students from Camalog National High School of Pinukpuk, Kalinga wins the SIBOL Award – Student Creative Research for High School category of the 2019 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) held  on November 19 – 20 here.

Army unit reiterates unity towards peace and dev’t

KIANGAN, Ifugao, Nov. 26(PIA) - - The  54th Infantry Battalion (Magilas)  recognized  uniformed personnel   and civilians for their exemplary  deeds that contributed to the success of the battalion’s goal of achieving  peace and development while enjoining continued  public suppor and commitment.

9 DOH-HFEP projects on-going in Kalinga

CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, Nov. 20 (PIA) - - Nine projects under the Department of Health’s (DOH) 2019 Health Facility Enhancement Project (HFEP) are on-going in the province.

Baguio balks at being ‘default’ Cordillera sports meet host

BAGUIO CITY —- After agreeing to again host the 2020 games of the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association, the Baguio government on Monday announced it would no longer be the “default venue” for the annual sports meet that is overseen by the Department of Education.

DA affirms strong market potential of Cordillera heirloom rice

BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) - - The Department of Agriculture is promoting the continuing production of heirloom or traditional rice in the region, not only for its cultural/historical value but also given its higher nutritional value and strong market potential.  

PFT-ELCAC delivers services to priority barangays

LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Some member agencies of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) delivered services to identified barangays of the province.

Kalinga SP accredits 26 CSOs

CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP)  here approved the accreditation of 26 civil society organizations (CSO) giving them legal entity to partner with government on development tasks and the opportunity  to become member of local mandated councils.

Lamut 4Ps beneficiaries oriented on 'Listong Pamilyang Pilipino'

LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 26(PIA) - - Knowledge and skills of some families under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on disaster prepared were enhanced after an orientation conducted by a Listo team member and a former beneficiary of the pro-poor program.

Contractors told to complete UCRIS rehab by Feb 1, 2020

CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Contractors of  the remaining rehabilitation of the Upper Chico River Irrigation System (UCRIS) are given up to February 1, 2020 to complete the 15 project- packages  contracted to them.

Kalinga geothermal project set to complete exploration phase

PIA - - The Kalinga Geothermal Project (KGP) is on track to complete the exploration phase with the drilling of two slimhole wells. 

Lagawe officials approve anti-street obstruction ordinance

LAGAWE, Ifugao, Nov. 21 (PIA) - - Local officials here approved an ordinance prohibiting and penalizing any person causing obstruction on streets, sidewalks, avenues, alleys, bridges, parks and other similar public places.

Diwata backs Baguio's urban renewal efforts

BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 29(PIA) –The  all-women in mining group Diwata - Women in Resource Development, Inc. with the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) partnered with the city government of Baguio in  planting  more than 500 bougainvillea plants in support of the urban renewal efforts of the City.

IPPO credits drop in crime volume to community support, police

LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Support of the community and dedication of police personnel in performing their mandates are among the reasons why the crime volume of the province dropped by eight percent, the director of the Ifugao Provincial Police Office (IPPO) said.

Ifugao food sector briefed on regulatory laws, accreditation

LAGAWE, Ifugao, Nov. 30 (PIA)- - The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET) briefed  food stakeholders of this province on  regulatory laws, licenses, permits and accreditation relative to food safety.

DICT launches free Wi-Fi at Baguio Post Office park

BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Here’s a good news for residents and visitors - free public internet access  at the Baguio Post Office park .

Baguio

  • Maharlika building to be turned over to the city by next year

    BAGUIO CITY – The agriculture department, through the Human Settlements Development Corporation (HSDC), will turn over to the city government the administration, maintenance and operation of the Maharlika Livelihood Center in 2020 instead of the original 2025 schedule of turnover of the facility.

  • Loman poised to keep legendary reign rising

    Stephen “The Sniper” Loman Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight titleholder remains unbeaten in the promotion for already 776 days as of December 2, 2019.

  • 70th Fil-Am golf tourney tees off

    BAGUIO CITY – DESPITE the threat of Typhoon Tisoy, the 70th edition of the Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament officially teed off at Camp John Hay and Baguio Country Club golf courses.

  • City to allow BFFFI to handle Panagbenga 2020

    BAGUIO CITY – The city government will continue to allow the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. (BFFFI) to organize and spearhead the conduct of the 25th edition of the Panagbenga or the Baguio flower festival next year as it has proved it can effectively and efficiently handle the activities for the month-long festival.

  • DPWH to procure P126 million dredging machine for CAR

    BAGUIO CITY– The Cordillera office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-CAR) will acquire a multi-million dredging machine to dredge major river systems in the different parts of the region to prevent the occurrence of perennial flooding in low-lying communities during the rainy season.

Benguet

  • Salda intervenes in HEDCOR, landowners rift

    La Trinidad, Benguet– The timely intervention of Mayor Romeo K. Salda defused the brewing tension between the management of the Aboitiz-owned Hydroelectric Development Corporation (HEDCOR), Inc. and more than twenty landowners that nearly caused the stoppage of operation of the company’s 19-megawatt Bineng Hydroelectric Power Plant that was recently commissioned.

  • Benguet ‘avang’ sustains ritual ties to swine trade

    LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Burly men representing the 13 towns of Benguet province threw themselves into a giant pig pen on Saturday (Nov. 23) to catch the biggest hogs, called “avang” by Ibaloys and “depap” by Kankana-eys, during the 119th Benguet Foundation Day celebration here.

  • Benguet officials appeal on Kennon Road closure

    LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Nov.21 (PIA) - - The members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan met recently with the members of the Kennon Road Task Force to raise the concerns  of the provincial, municipal and barangay officials including the affected residents on the closure of the Kennon Road.

  • DSWD-CAR holds caravan in Benguet

    LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Nov.19 (PIA) - - The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region  held a caravan advocating their programs, projects and services to the provincial government and creating a venue to showcase their accomplishments together with their partners in the government and the civil society organizations(CSOs).

  • DILG holds constitutional reform roadshow in Benguet

    LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Nov. 15 (PIA) - - The Department of the Interior and Local Government(DILG) brought  the government’s agenda of amending the 1987 Constitution towards development and progress of the country and the Filipino people thru  the constitutional reform provincial roadshow dubbed as “Balangayan 2019” at the Benguet Sports Complex here on Tuesday.

Mt. Province

  • Solar-powered rice insect trap leads winners in RICE 2019

    BONTOC, Mountain Province, Nov. 22 (PIA) - - A solar-powered light trap for rice insect created by three students from Camalog National High School of Pinukpuk, Kalinga wins the SIBOL Award – Student Creative Research for High School category of the 2019 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) held  on November 19 – 20 here.

  • DOST brings Reg’l S&T roadshow to the people of Mt. Province

    BONTOC, Mountain Province, Nov. 21 (PIA) - - In line with its  goal of bringing science for the people, the Department of Science and Technology(DOST),  holds the annual Regional S&T Week here that generally aims to promote science, technology and innovation as a driver of development especially in the countryside.

  • Besao LGU confiscates frozen pork products

    BESAO, Mountain Province, Nov. 22(PIA) -- The local government here showed that it is serious in implementing the provincial ban on the entry of live swine/pigs, fresh and frozen pork, and pork products into the province to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF).

  • Mountain Province share national accounting awards limelight

    BONTOC, Mountain Province – The provincial government and three municipal governments stole the limelight in the recently concluded annual gathering of the Association of Government Certified Public Accountants of the Philippines as the same were adjudged for having the best accounting offices in their categories.

  • Consumers learn about sustainable consumption

    BONTOC, Mountain Province, Oct. 29 (PIA)--Consumers in the province learned about sustainable consumption in a live kapihan among Consumernet-member agencies led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in coordination with Radyo Pilipinas in celebration of Consumer Welfare Month.

IFUGAO

  • IPPO credits drop in crime volume to community support, police

    LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Support of the community and dedication of police personnel in performing their mandates are among the reasons why the crime volume of the province dropped by eight percent, the director of the Ifugao Provincial Police Office (IPPO) said.

  • PFT-ELCAC delivers services to priority barangays

    LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 29 (PIA) - - Some member agencies of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) delivered services to identified barangays of the province.

  • Ifugao food sector briefed on regulatory laws, accreditation

    LAGAWE, Ifugao, Nov. 30 (PIA)- - The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET) briefed  food stakeholders of this province on  regulatory laws, licenses, permits and accreditation relative to food safety.

  • Army unit reiterates unity towards peace and dev’t

    KIANGAN, Ifugao, Nov. 26(PIA) - - The  54th Infantry Battalion (Magilas)  recognized  uniformed personnel   and civilians for their exemplary  deeds that contributed to the success of the battalion’s goal of achieving  peace and development while enjoining continued  public suppor and commitment.

  • Lamut 4Ps beneficiaries oriented on 'Listong Pamilyang Pilipino'

    LAMUT, Ifugao, Nov. 26(PIA) - - Knowledge and skills of some families under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on disaster prepared were enhanced after an orientation conducted by a Listo team member and a former beneficiary of the pro-poor program.

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