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Slaughterhouse Flavors: A Baguio Tradition Worth Revisiting
By: Nonnette C. Bennett Bulalo is a bowl full of boiled tender beef bones and cartillages. In Baguio City, no culinary journey is complete without a stop at the famed Slaughterhouse eateries. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a ritual—at least once a year—to indulge […]
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A Glimpse of Cordillera Games
A Glimpse of the Cordillera, the photo exhibition of Dave Leprozo, Jr. at the SM City Sunset Terrace area in September 2022. A Glimpse of Cordillera Games By: Nonnette C. Bennett Baguio City’s Charter Day on September 1, 2022, coincided with its recognition as a UNESCO Creative City for […]
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Guardians of the Lagoon: Mangroves, Jellyfish, and Livelihoods in Zamboanga
By: Nonnette C. Bennett Picture perfect mangrove forest that protects the island in times of typhoons and storms. Just like forests, mangroves stand as silent sentinels against the destructive wrath of typhoons and storms. Best kept pristine, they are vanguards of aquatic life—home to […]
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Forgotten Prayers: Sacred Icons in an Antique Shop
Angels and saints with trophies and such less saintly knick knacks. By: Nonnette C. Bennett At a quiet antique shop in Candon, Ilocos Sur, shelves brim with saints, Santo Niño, Mother Mary, and the Holy Family—images once revered on household altars, now gathering dust. I […]
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Tam-awan Village at 25: A Journey into Cordilleran Culture
Students perform traditional movements of arms and footwork of the Kalinga dance while playing the music during weekend performances to augment their allowance for college needs. By: Nonnette C. Bennett High up in the cool mountain air of Baguio City, Tam-awan Village celebrated […]
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SUDIPEN, LA UNION: Bonding with a sea of clouds, local heritage
A view from the palm of a hand. Text and photos by Hanna C. Lacsamana SUDIPEN, La Union – For those looking for a quiet place surrounded with nature and rich in cultural heritage, La Union’s northernmost town is a perfect place to […]
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“Little Art Treasures” Salonpas seniors celebrate National Arts month in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY – The Salonpas artists, together with Melan Ku Marquez, present the “Little Art Treasures” exhibit at The Podium Boutique Hotel to celebrate National Arts Month. The owner of The Podium, Melan started as an art enthusiast who supports artists by dedicating her hotel’s wall to exhibits: “We create a wall for local artists, […]
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Handog sa pamilya entertains Baguio city residents
BAGUIO CITY —In celebration of the 30th Panagbenga Festival, The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Incorporated (BFFFI) conducted the Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio comprising a series of events this Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Melvin Jones Football Grounds, Burnham Park. This included competitions, ribbon cutting and ceremonial painting, performances, exhibits, food and drink […]
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Megawide, Baguio gov’t advance P1.2-B Baguio City Integrated Terminal project
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Integrated Terminal project has progressed beyond the proposal stage after the city government awarded the contract to Megawide Construction Corporation, signaling the start of development of a transport terminal aimed at easing congestion in the central business district. The company received the official Notice of Award on Oct. 17, […]
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500 to attend 9th Intl Farm Tourism confab in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY – Some five hundred farm tourism industry stakeholders from all over the country will be participating in the 9th International Farm Tourism Conference to be held in the city on March 4-6, 2026 which seeks to aggressively promote the rapidly growing industry. The 3-day event is organized by the International School of Sustainable […]
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Cordillera’s 24th RHEPC covered in White and Blue hues
BAGUIO CITY – Cheers and applause filled the auditorium of Baguio Central University (BCU) as Saint Louis University (SLU) was named the Overall Champion of the 24th Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC), besting 15 other student publications across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). SLU’s official student publication, White & Blue, bagged major wins in […]
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Two modernized Jeeps begin operating in La Trinidad
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Two new modernized jeepneys have begun operating in the municipality serving passengers from Lower Wangal to KM5 as part of the government’s public transport modernization program. The units started operating on January 27 but only received approval from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on February 7. As of […]
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DA underscores support for farmers at Kalinga’s Bodong Festival
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Department of Agriculture (DA) underscored its continued support for farmers and the agriculture sector during the celebration of the 31st Founding Anniversary of Kalinga and the 7th Bodong Festival on February 12 at the Kalinga Sports Complex. DA Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr., represented by Undersecretary Engr. Roger Navarro, […]
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DA’s Kadiwa ng Pangulo goes to Kalinga, Apayao; records P143K sales
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – In line with the continuing efforts to make agricultural products more accessible and affordable to consumers, the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division facilitated the Kadiwa Ng Pangulo in Tabuk, Kalinga and Luna, Apayao last February 12-13. Various agricultural products, primarily highland vegetables such as carrots, […]
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PhP5.4M land debt wiped out, farm equipment boosts ARBs in Apayao
LUNA, Apayao – Hundreds of farmers in Apayao gained stronger footing on their land and livelihood as PhP5.4 million in agrarian debts were officially condoned during the opening of the Agro-Industrial Trade and Tourism Fair for the province’s 31st Founding Anniversary on February 18, at the Apayao Grandstand in San Gregorio, Luna. A total of […]
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Service, repair shops renew accreditation on time for 2026
Service and repair enterprises (SREs) across the country renewed their accreditation on time for 2026, with the Department of Trade and Industry–Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) receiving 495 renewal applications submitted through its online Integrated Registration and Information System (IRegIS) by the January 31 deadline. Of these, 118 renewals have already been approved by the […]
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WEAVING WONDERS: Sustaining Bangar as Home of Inabel
Julita Magallanes (left) and women weavers of Nogueras Weaving show years of expertise that made Bangar, La Union the “home of inabel”. Text and photos by Hanna C. Lacsamana Sixty-seven-year old Julita Magallanes of Barangay Maria Cristina East, Bangar, La Union started weaving […]
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SNAP brings solar power system to Ambuklao Elementary School in Benguet
SN Aboitiz managers and personnel turnover Solar Power System to Ambuklao Elementary School. By: Katherine Mariano, SNAP Students and teachers of Ambuklao Elementary School, in Bokod, Benguet can now enjoy a more reliable source of electricity following the turnover and switch-on of a solar […]
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SIMMINUBLAN FALLS
by Hanna C. Lacsamana Take a refreshing dip in a palayok-shaped body pool in La Union’s Simminublan Falls! Surrounded by lush greenery and mountain view and nestled in rock formations, Simminublan Falls is a perfect nature escape for those adventurous at heart. Located in Sitio Bilagan, Barangay Puquil, Santol, La Union, Simminublan Falls […]
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40 years after: Why the PH was not able to sustain gains of 1986 People Power
Baguio-Benguet Laban Sa Korapsyon convenor Gabriel Siscar agrees that lack of public vigilance was the main reason for failed gains in 1986 EDSA Revolution. By: Rimaliza Opiña On the 40th year of the People Power, a cross section […]
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Bacnotan showcases beehive-inspired, multi-functional modern public market
Arranged and zoned sections of the public market help shoppers and vendors alike. Text and photos by Hanna C. Lacsamana Ever seen a library, not one but two conference rooms, elevators, wheelchairs for shoppers with mobility concerns, and offices inside a public market? Elevators and wheelchairs are […]
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Discover the Cradle of Philippine Civilization: Tabon Caves in Quezon, Palawan
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. Exploring the Tabon Caves is an anthropological experience in itself. For travelers seeking a deeper connection to the Philippines’ ancient past, the municipality of Quezon in Palawan offers a compelling destination: the Tabon Caves. Now more accessible than ever, this […]
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Power and Protection: Mankayan Vows Guardianship of New 10 MVA Substation Power Transformer
By Laarni S. Ilagan Unity of BENECO and the Mankayan Local Government to protect the 10 MVA substation. MANKAYAN, BENGUET— Standing as a new heartbeat for regional development, the community of Bulalacao has solemnized a collective vow to protect the newly […]
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La Union Empowers Frontliners with Sign Language and Disability Sensitivity Training
Sign Language is taught to frontliners of La Union. By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. In a landmark initiative for inclusive governance, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), in collaboration with the La Union Association of the Deaf (LUAD), successfully conducted a three-day Disability Sensitivity […]
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Globe Celebrates “Blooming Without End” at Panagbenga 2026: Empowering Baguio’s Community Through 5G Innovation
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr., with Globe BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — As the “Summer Capital” prepares to burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, Globe returns to the 30th Panagbenga Festival with a mission to put the Baguio community at the heart of the […]
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Small Player Fuel Stations close due to supply
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. Baguio City — Small player fuel refilling stations closed due to oil fuel supply in the world market due to the recent Middle East conflicts. Small refilling stations offer cheaper rates of P2 to P6 per liter. These refilling stations also offer cheaper […]
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SLU – Sacred Heart Medical Center bags Gold Award during the International Hospital Federation Awards 2025
By: Nonnette C. Bennett, with reports from Cale Franclin B. Cruz, OPE Intern photo courtesy of SLU-SHMC The Gold Award of the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Social and Environmental Responsibility was given to the Saint Louis […]
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Baguio City, Benguet hit 7.5 C at 7:30 a.m.
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. Summer chilly temperatures in Baguio City and Benguet Province hit the lowest for the year as Benguet Agrometeriological Station in Benguet State University recorded a cold 7.5 degrees centigrade reading this morning. Stone masons and locals bundle up midday with the single […]
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Traffic Volume in Baguio CBD on Decline
Traffic Volume in Baguio CBD on the Decline By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. No traffic along Baguio City’s Session Road due to the fuel price hike. Baguio City – Vehicular traffic in Baguio City’s Central Business District (CBD) has been observed to be on a downtrend, according to the Baguio Traffic Enforcement Unit. Night time motorists […]
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Unusual Summer frost occurs in Mt Pulag
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. Kabayan, Benguet – A fairly thick ice formation locally called “Andap” was recorded around 10am in the morning March 14, 2026 along the lower areas of Mt.Pulag, the second highest mountain in the Philippines. Henry Lacbawan was able to document the rare phenomenon […]
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BAGUIO DRIVERS PUT COMMUTERS’ WELFARE ABOVE STRIKES
By: Nonnette C. Bennett, with reports from KaBenguetan News Network Baguio jeepneys continue service to the riding public. (photo from KaBenguetan News Agency files) BAGUIO CITY — Baguio Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) here did not join the nationwide transport strike led by PISTON to avoid public inconvenience, […]
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PMA cadets complete degrees in Japan National Defense Academy, Republic of Korea Military Academy
Cadet 1CL Jhoshua Otchoc Garcia completes four-year degree program at Japan National Defense Academy. (PMA photo) Cadet-1CL-Solomon-Mangetag-joins-the-Philippine-Navy-after-graduating-from-Japan-National-Defense-Academy-last-March-14. (photo courtesy of Breaking News Negros Oriental) By: Nonnette C. Bennett, with reports from Philippine Military Academy Korean Embassy photo shows Cadet 1CL […]
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Buguias barangays take action to sustain Hydroelectric plant water supply
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La Union LGUs Roll Out Fuel Aid for Tricycle Drivers, Farmers, and Fisherfolk
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr. Tricycle drivers and farmers line up for the fuel subsidy coupons at the Balaoan Farmers Civic Center. San Fernando City, La Union — With fuel prices climbing and livelihoods under strain, local government units across La Union have […]
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BUGUIAS FARMER’S SON TOPS BENECO LINEMEN TRAINING PROGRAM
Raffy V. Valdez topped the BENECO lineman training By Laarni S. Ilagan ALAPANG, La Trinidad — Before dawn breaks over Benguet’s misty mountains, vegetable farmers bend over rows of cabbage and carrots, braving frost and cold winds. Among them once was Raffy Valdez, a farmer’s son from […]
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PUV Drivers in Baguio Reel from Fuel Price Surge, Call for Relief
By: Dave Leprozo Jr. Taxi driver Joel Fabellana appeals for lower boundaries from operators. Baguio City — As global oil prices continue to spiral upward, public utility drivers in the city are sounding the alarm over shrinking incomes and rising costs. Jeepney driver […]
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Spike in Fuel Costs Hits Benguet’s Agricultural Sector, Vegetable Trading Slows
Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Post is quiet. By: Dave Leprozo Jr. Arman Daito says truck drivers park at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Outposts. La Trinidad, Benguet — What is usually a bustling hub of highland vegetable trading at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Post has turned into […]
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SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION SET MARCH 28 FOR EARTH HOUR
By: Laarni Ilagan City Campaign for Earth Hour 2026 The City Government and the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) announced a scheduled power interruption on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in support of the global observance of Earth Hour 2026. The […]
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Marijuana Greenhouse Discovered in Benguet During Joint Anti-Drug Operation
RD PRO CAR PBGen Ericson D. Dilag joins RD PDEA-CAR Martin R. Francia in the implementation of the search warrant in Tublay, Benguet. By: Dave Leprozo, Jr., with reports RPIO PRO CAR Tublay, Benguet — March 26, 2026. Operatives of the Police Regional Office Cordillera […]
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