CARD RBI opens 41st branch in Bago City
Josephine M. Ramos, Junior Writer CARD MRI Rizal Bank Inc. (CARD RBI) marks another milestone as it opened its 41st branch located in Bago City on January 26, 2026, to meet the growing needs of the micro-entrepreneurs in the area. “This expansion is an opportunity to widen the bank’s reach and extend our services to […] The post CARD RBI opens 41st branch in Bago City appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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Botolan, Zambales earns P24-M from Pinatubo tours
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Guided tours to Mount Pinatubo now generate a stable revenue stream for the local government here, with most of the proceeds being plowed back to Ayta villages destroyed by the volcanic eruption in 1991.   Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said almost three-fourths of LGU revenue from Pinatubo adventure tour packages last year […] The post Botolan, Zambales earns P24-M from Pinatubo tours appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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Carnapped vehicle of slain lady cop recovered in Baguio  
BAGUIO CITY – Personnel of the city’s Highway Patrol Group (HPG) successfully recovered the earlier reported carnapped vehicle owned by slain Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido after she and her 8-yer old son were reported missing and eventually found dead in separate places in Bulacan and Tarlac late this week. HPG-CAR authorities reported that […] The post Carnapped vehicle of slain lady cop recovered in Baguio   appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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National ID registration resumes in CAR
While not every municipality in the region has a dedicated site, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has resumed National ID registration activities across the Cordillera using publicly accessible facilities as registration sites. The PSA-CAR has been conducting registration activities in schools across the region as semi-permanent venues in areas where there are no permanent PSA […] The post National ID registration resumes in CAR appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Dalicno residents protest new ISRI mining project
“1957 pa ako nakatira doon (sa Dalicno). Mawawala lahat ito,” says Cesar Carbonell, a resident of Sitio Dalicno in Itogon. Dalicno is one of several areas threatened by Itogon-Suyoc Resources Inc. (ISRI)’s planned expansion of its mining area. In an ongoing Application for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (APSA) procedure, ISRI seeks to increase its current […] The post Dalicno residents protest new ISRI mining project appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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BSU Colleges of Medicine, Nursing to get funding
The Benguet State University (BSU) Colleges of Medicine and Nursing move closer to completion as funding resumes. This was the assurance of Benguet Representative Eric Yap, who said funding has been secured this year to complete the building, which will house the newly established medical school (the first state-run medical school in the Cordillera region), […] The post BSU Colleges of Medicine, Nursing to get funding appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Plans for Dominican Hill revealed
The final plan for the winning bidder of the Dominical Hill Heritage Site redevelopment project has been revealed, and it includes commercial space. According to the plans by Makati-based Palafox Associates firm, which won the contract for the redevelopment of the heritage site in 2024, the plan will retain the original facade but add “modern […] The post Plans for Dominican Hill revealed appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Cable cars back on the menu
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong is reopening the doors for the establishment of cable cars and elevated trains in Baguio, with talks currently underway with an international company. Magalong said the latest discussions on a cable car involve French engineering consultant Egis. This cable car system would be separate from an internal train system for […] The post Cable cars back on the menu appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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BCBC election cancelled; Dennis remains president until September
No election was held for the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club (BCBC) on Saturday, Jan. 31, and officers whose terms were set to end this February will continue to serve until September. This comes after the BCBC commission on election, on Jan. 30, disqualified the candidates who filed their certificates of candidacy on Jan 29. […] The post BCBC election cancelled; Dennis remains president until September appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Blockchain ‘no guarantee’ for full transparency, says proponent
Even if all government records for the city of Baguio are stored on an immutable blockchain, there is no guarantee that it will lead to full transparency, according to BayaniChain Ventures (BYC Ventures) head Paul Soliman. Soliman, speaking to the city council on Monday, Jan. 26, clarified that even though the blockchain, proposed for storing […] The post Blockchain ‘no guarantee’ for full transparency, says proponent appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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SDO-ISABELA TABS 2ND OVERALL IN 2026 RSPC, 28 NSPC TICKETS
By LNC Team TUMAUINI, Isabela-Showing their prowess in campus journalism, the Schools Division Office of Isabela took second overall (first runner-up) and eventually in the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) held here. The victories also enabled them to amass 28 tickets to the 2026 National Schools Press Conference in Ormoc City. Aside from feat, […] The post SDO-ISABELA TABS 2ND OVERALL IN 2026 RSPC, 28 NSPC TICKETS appeared first on Luzonwide News Correspondent.

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ILAGAN SCHOOLS DIVISION REAPS THREE TOP 1 AWARDS, SNARE OTHER FEATS
By LNC Team The Schools Division Office-City of Ilagan has bagged championship plums in News Writing-Elementary Filipino, Feature Writing-Elementary English and Column Writing-Secondary Filipino in the just-concluded 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference in Tumauini, Isabela, which started on January 28 and ended on January 31,2026.Campus scribe LJ Llandra Deniega of MECAP topped News Writing Elementary […] The post ILAGAN SCHOOLS DIVISION REAPS THREE TOP 1 AWARDS, SNARE OTHER FEATS appeared first on Luzonwide News Correspondent.

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TUGUEGARAO CITY SNAGS THREE CHAMP CAMPUS JOURNOS IN 2026 RSPC
BY LNC TEAMTUMAUINI, Isabela-Tuguegarao City snared three first-topnotch slots in editorial writing, science and technology writing, and sports writing in the individual events of the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference on January 28-31, 2026 here.Ginno Taguinod of Tuguegarao East Central School topped Editorial Writing-Elementary English while DJ Heins Baumgartner of the same school took first […] The post TUGUEGARAO CITY SNAGS THREE CHAMP CAMPUS JOURNOS IN 2026 RSPC appeared first on Luzonwide News Correspondent.

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Domogan warns versus under estimated projects in North
BAGUIO CITY – Rep. Mauricio G. Domogan warned the public works department against the implementation of under estimated infrastructure projects in the different arts of Northern Luzon because of uncovered unrealistic prices of construction materials under the agency’s detailed unit price analysis that will ruin efforts to improve the country’s infrastructure. Domogan said that lawmakers […] The post Domogan warns versus under estimated projects in North appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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CHR, PTFOMS hold stakeholder dialogue on media safety
BAGUIO CITY – Close to twenty media practitioners in the city actively participated in the one-day Community-Based Stakeholders Dialogue on Media Security organized by the Commission on Human Rights (CJH) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) held last Tuesday in one of the hotels along Legarda Road. The Baguio leg  is one […] The post CHR, PTFOMS hold stakeholder dialogue on media safety appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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DOLE-MPFO supports Samoki weavers
BONTOC, Mountain Province – For generations, weaving has been more than a livelihood in Barangay Samoki, Bontoc. It is a living expression of culture, identity and community.  On Jan. 26, this tradition gained new momentum as the Department of Labor and Employment–Mountain Province Field Office (DOLE–MPFO), in partnership with the Barangay Local Government Unit of […] The post DOLE-MPFO supports Samoki weavers appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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DBP ready to fund Baguio City market redevelopment
MANILA—An official of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) on Friday, Jan. 30, said the bank is ready to provide funding for the redevelopment of Baguio City’s 110-year-old public market. This comes after the private firm that submitted a proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) for the project reportedly withdrew its offer due to […] The post DBP ready to fund Baguio City market redevelopment appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Baguio’s Pucay to compete in PH Golf Championship
Baguio pride Mars Pucay will join 24 other local golfers in the Philippine Golf Championship, the season-opening event on the Asian Tour, on Feb. 5-8 at the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong. The University of Baguio alum will vie for the title and top purse in the $500,000 event. Presented by the […] The post Baguio’s Pucay to compete in PH Golf Championship appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Bird population bouncing back in Cordillera wetlands
Measures to bolster the population and protect the remainder of the region’s waterfowl have led to a “strong upward trend” in documented bird populations in Apayao, Ifugao and Kalinga, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DENR-CAR’s Conservation and Development Division and Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Section (PAMBCS), in its […] The post Bird population bouncing back in Cordillera wetlands appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Get to know the Nipah virus
News about emerging and re-emerging diseases can quickly trigger anxiety, especially when the word “fatal” appears in headlines. The Nipah virus falls into this category.  To avoid unnecessary panic, it’s best to learn essential information about the Nipah virus. This way, people understand the real risks, recognize symptoms early, and follow sensible precautions set by […] The post Get to know the Nipah virus appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Life as a fur parent and animal rights advocate
As a child, I was never really allowed to have pets. I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, or skin asthma, at about age six or seven. I was called “galisin” by the old folks, suffering from severe itching after a bug bite, contact with an allergen, or eating forbidden foods like watermelon, eggs, chicken, seafood, […] The post Life as a fur parent and animal rights advocate appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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What void we fill through running
This first month of the year, I decided to include running in my morning routine, starting off at the creative border road of Tam-awan Village, passing along the Igorot Stone Kingdom, then to Pongtao shop.  The houses, churches and schools went by as the cool breeze renewed a sense of determination in me. The heavy […] The post What void we fill through running appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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EDITORIAL – A lesson from Aesop
In Aesop’s fable “The Man and the Satyr,” the satyr is disturbed when he sees a man blow on his hands to warm them and then blow on his food to cool it. The same mouth, the same breath, opposite purposes. Unable to trust someone inconsistent, the satyr walks away. That story feels uncomfortably familiar […] The post EDITORIAL – A lesson from Aesop appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Sta. Maria destroys 245 irritating modified mufflers
By Joselle Czarina S. Dela Cruz STA. MARIA, BULACAN — A total of 245 modified mufflers that caused noise and disturbance in major thoroughfares in this town were destroyed at the municipal police station on Thursday. The ceremonial destruction was conducted in accordance with the Municipal Ordinance No. 722 and was also witnessed by local […] The post Sta. Maria destroys 245 irritating modified mufflers appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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OPINION – I stand with the IPs of Dupax!
For the past few days, I have tried to restrain myself from reacting to the issues confronting the residents of Dupax in relation to the proposed exploration activities of Woogle Corporation. At face value, and in light of the recent ruling of the Regional Trial Court, one could easily presume that Woogle has satisfied the […] The post OPINION – I stand with the IPs of Dupax! appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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SDO-Isabela, nakamit ang first runner-up sa Regional Schools PressCon
Ulat ng BH Team TUMAUINI, Isabela-Nakamit ng Schools Division Office of Isabela ang first runner-up sa katatapos na 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) na ginanap ng Enero 28-31, 2026 sa bayan na ito.Dahil dito, nakakuha sila ng 28 puwesto sa 2026 National Schools Press Conference na gaganapin sa Ormoc City sa Abril ngayong taon.Kampeon […] The post SDO-Isabela, nakamit ang first runner-up sa Regional Schools PressCon appeared first on Balitang Hilaga.

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OPINION – Recycled New Year wishes stuck in 2026 frozen traffic jams
For some, the same New Year wishes and New Year resolutions are recycled because many things on the list in past years never came true and were never fulfilled. They keep coming back, just like the election promises of politician Juan dela Cruz. It is an unending cycle, which seems to confirm that promises were […] The post OPINION – Recycled New Year wishes stuck in 2026 frozen traffic jams appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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CEO to implement 46 development projects in 2026
BAGUIO CITY – The City Engineering Office (CEO) will be implementing some forty-six projects with a total funding of more than P255.7 million from the local development fund to boost the sustained improvement of various horizontal projects in the different parts of the city. Acting Assistant City Engineer Rodrigo Sam Martinez said that of the […] The post CEO to implement 46 development projects in 2026 appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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OPINION – Animal sanctuary
Bird stocks going up, boys, it’s going up! Cordi birds are going forth and multiplying in a bit of hopeful news in this absolute circus of a modern world we live in.  A bit last year, we had the eagle story in Apayao, and then GMA did a feature on some long-unsighted local mammals – […] The post OPINION – Animal sanctuary appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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SDO-Batanes makes waves anew in RSPC 2026
By LNC Team TUMAUINI, Isabela-Ivatan campus journalists rejoined their counterparts in the regional journalism arena, copping awards despite their mean attendance at the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2026, held in Tumauini, Isabela, January 28-31,2026, the Batanes division has reported.Fifty-three campus journalists and 19 school paper advisers joined the tilt and took podium finishes, unlike […] The post SDO-Batanes makes waves anew in RSPC 2026 appeared first on Luzonwide News Correspondent.

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Itogon eyes tourism as economic driver
ITOGON, Benguet – Tourism is now being eyed by the municipal government as among its projected economic drivers aside from mining, Mayor Bernard S. Waclin said here recently. Waclin recognizes that the town’s tourist destinations, such as the different trekking destinations in the different barangays, the various private resorts, the theme park, the agricultural communities, […] The post Itogon eyes tourism as economic driver appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Career expo targets grade 12 learners
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Schools Division Office of Tabuk City conducts the Tabuk City Career Expo today for Grade 12 learners from the Tabuk City National High School This event provides the learners with valuable career guidance as they prepare to move from senior high school to employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, or higher education. […] The post Career expo targets grade 12 learners appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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PhilHealth: 21 essential medicines under YAKAP remain available
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assures the public that the 21 essential medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) continues to be available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide. “Makakaasa po ang lahat ng Pilipino na patuloy silang makakakuha nitong 21 na mga gamot sa kanilang napiling YAKAP Clinic, habang mas […] The post PhilHealth: 21 essential medicines under YAKAP remain available appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Malvar LGU pioneers Waste-to-Energy Partnership for a Greener Future
MALVAR, Batangas — Seeking a long-term solution to the growing challenge of municipal solid waste, the Municipality of Malvar has entered into a landmark partnership with Alterna Verde Corporation and Damascus Road Logistics Corporation, marking a significant step toward sustainable and environmentally responsible development. The collaboration comes as Malvar experiences rapid economic and population growth, […] The post Malvar LGU pioneers Waste-to-Energy Partnership for a Greener Future appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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Malvar LGU, itinataguyod ang Waste-to-Energy bilang estratehiyang pang-ekonomiya
MALVAR, Batangas — Isinusulong ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Malvar ang isang pangmatagalang solusyong pang-ekonomiya at pangkapaligiran sa pamamagitan ng pakikipag-ugnayan sa Alterna Verde Corporation at Damascus Road Logistics Corporation para sa isang waste-to-energy (WTE) initiative—isang hakbang na naglalayong gawing produktibong yaman ang municipal solid waste habang pinapababa ang gastusin sa pamamahala ng basura. Dumating ang […] The post Malvar LGU, itinataguyod ang Waste-to-Energy bilang estratehiyang pang-ekonomiya appeared first on Kabayan News.

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Benguet to establish IPMR Day
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Benguet on Monday, Jan. 26, approved the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMR) Day. During its regular session, the Benguet SP approved Provincial Ordinance No. 2025-370, officially declaring the celebration of IPMR Day in the Province of Benguet in the first week of April every year. The “Ordinance Establishing […] The post Benguet to establish IPMR Day appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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4 local cage teams join NBTC North Luzon regionals
Four local high schools have joined 20 other teams in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) North Luzon Regional Championship, which started yesterday, Jan. 31, and runs until Feb. 3 across four different venues. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) regional director Danilo Soria said the University of Baguio (UB) Red Robins, Saint Louis University Cubs, […] The post 4 local cage teams join NBTC North Luzon regionals appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Bumina-ang halts young Brazilian’s win streak at ONE Fight Night
Filipino powerhouse Carlo Bumina-ang knocked out previously undefeated Marcos Aurelio of Brazil in the second round of their bantamweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 39: Rambolek vs. Dayakaev on Jan. 23 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The two had a rather boring first round as they tested the waters. But the second […] The post Bumina-ang halts young Brazilian’s win streak at ONE Fight Night appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Lorenzano, Hull rule 5th Benguet Chess Tournament
Brent Ray Lorenzano scored 6 points, while Ebhram Hull finished with 6.5 points to win the Open and Kiddies Divisions, respectively, of the 5th Benguet Chess Tournament held on Jan. 24 at the Gov. Bado Dangwa Agro-Industrial School in Balakbak. Lorenzano went unscathed in the six-round Open Division event and finished a full point ahead […] The post Lorenzano, Hull rule 5th Benguet Chess Tournament appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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SSS runs after 152 delinquent Baguio employers
BAGUIO CITY – Some one hundred fifty identified delinquent employers in the city were issued show cause orders by the Social Security System (SSS) after having found to have not paid or remitted the contributions of their employees and their counterpart with the State insurance corporation for a reasonable period of time. SSS North Luzon […] The post SSS runs after 152 delinquent Baguio employers appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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PSC, PAGCOR boost funding for Baguio sports facilities
The rehabilitation of the Baguio Athletic Bowl goes full throttle as other facilities at the seven-hectare sports complex get additional funding from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong thanked the PSC and PAGCOR for including Baguio City in their joint program to upgrade […] The post PSC, PAGCOR boost funding for Baguio sports facilities appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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City embraces multi-pronged approach for big ticket projects
BAGUIO CITY – The city government continues to embark on a multi-pronged approach to generate additional resources to be used to implement numerous big ticket projects to significantly improve the city’s growth and development. City Budget Officer lawyer Leticia O. Clemente said that the city’s annual budget is not sufficient to provide the needed resources […] The post City embraces multi-pronged approach for big ticket projects appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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DOLE-MPFO participates in PPACL midterm assessment, planning workshop
Sagada, Mountain Province – Strengthening strategies to eliminate child labor and ensuring that programs remain responsive to the realities on the ground were at the center of discussions as the Department of Labor and Employment–Mountain Province Field Office (DOLE-MPFO) joined other members of the Regional Council Against Child Labor (RCACL) in the Mid-term Assessment of […] The post DOLE-MPFO participates in PPACL midterm assessment, planning workshop appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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DSWD recognizes Cagayan Valley media
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Office II formally recognized the unwavering support, dedication, and commitment of media practitioners in Cagayan Valley during the Likha at Laya Awarding Ceremonies held today in Tuguegarao City. DSWD Regional Director Lucia S. Alan said the recognition aims to honor members of the media […] The post DSWD recognizes Cagayan Valley media appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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Smoke-Free Task Force attends public consultation in Quezon City
The Smoke-Free Task Force attended the Public Consultation on the National Tobacco Cessation Infrastructure Plan 2030 held at B Hotel, Quezon City last Jan. 22.  City Health Officer and Task Force Co-Chairperson Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, Tobacco Control Program Coordinator Dr. Donnabel Panes, Mental Health and Wellness Unit Program Manager Mr. Ricky Ducas Jr., Health […] The post Smoke-Free Task Force attends public consultation in Quezon City appeared first on Baguio Chronicle.

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CHIZ TO HEALTH, BORDER AUTHORITIES: KEEP PROTOCOLS AND PREPAREDNESS SYSTEMS FULLY ACTIVE VS NIPAH
Amid rising global concern over the Nipah virus, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged health and border authorities to maintain strict vigilance and ensure that preparedness systems remain fully operational. Escudero said that although current health advisories place the Philippines at low risk, developments in neighboring regions underscore the need for sustained, proactive monitoring. “Public safety […] The post CHIZ TO HEALTH, BORDER AUTHORITIES: KEEP PROTOCOLS AND PREPAREDNESS SYSTEMS FULLY ACTIVE VS NIPAH appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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