Safety of motorists remains as primary concern in Kennon Road reopening
BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 11(PIA) --The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) wants to ensure the safety of motorists when passing through the historic Kennon Road before it will be re-opened.
DA all set for possible El Niño effect in agriculture
BAGUIO CITY, March 15 (PIA) - - The Department of Agriculture assures government is prepared for the weather forecast of El Niño this year and its possible effect in the country’s agriculture industry and it calls on the country’s agriculture stakeholders to do the same.
Cordillera records 165 fires in less than 3 months
BAGUIO CITY -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Cordillera on Tuesday said 165 fire incidents have been recorded from January 1 to March 12 this year, which led to the destruction of 797 hectares of forestlands.
Cordillera confident of getting autonomy as BOL moves
BAGUIO CITY -- Proponents of the Cordillera autonomy continue to have high hopes that decades of clamor for self-determination would end during President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, especially with the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) now moving.
CRDRRMC strengthens fire prevention,El Niño mitigation efforts
BAGUIO CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) - - Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) chairperson stressed the need to strengthen the collaboration among regional line agencies in supporting the local government units in bringing to the communities an intensified fire prevention advocacy campaign given the alarming number of forest fire incidents, in the region.
CSC allows 'Habagat'-affected CS examinees in 2018 to take March 2019 exam
BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 14 (PIA) -- Civil service examinees who were not able to take the August 12, 2018 Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) due to the prolonged southwest monsoon (habagat) are allowed to take the March 2019 CSE-PPT.
PDEA to intensify crackdown on illegal drugs this holiday season
BAGUIO CITY -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Cordillera has vowed to strictly monitor the illicit trafficking of drugs in preparation for the influx of tourists to this city and other parts of the region during the holidays.
Equipping youth, teen parents with life hacks towards nation building
BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 15(PIA) -- “Being a teenage mom does not limit your ability to do something beneficial to yourself, to your child, to your family, or to your community,” said Department of Health (DOH) Cordillera OIC Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan at the Am-among for Health: Adolescent Edition held from November 13-14 here.
DOST-CAR holds forum on landslides for DRRM stakeholders
BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 7 (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST - CAR), as the vice – chair of the Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for disaster mitigation and prevention, spearheaded the first Regional Forum on Landslides here.
PIA, ASGIOCO conduct capacity building activity for gov't IOs
BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 28 (PIA)--The Philippine Information Agency and the Association of Government Information Officers in Cordillera (ASGIOCO) conducyed a two – day capacity building workshop for government information officers and designates from line agencies and local government units in efforts to strengthen partnership in empowering communities thru the delivery of correct information.
Continue working for the country and the people, PMA alumni urged
BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) - - Continue making national interest a priority to ensure a better Philippines for the younger generations.
Pag - IBIG Fund affirms strong and stable financial viability
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