Is Benguet Ready for Another Congressional District?
There is an understandable appeal to the call for another congressional district in Benguet. Geography makes governance difficult. Communities are separated by terrain. Access remains
Baguio Selected as Beneficiary of Global Green and Resilient Project
Baguio City has been chosen as one of the city beneficiaries of the Green and Resilient Cities Project, a global project that aims to “advance
Mandatory Clean Drinking Water Stations in Baguio Schools proposed
Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance requiring all higher education institutions (HEIs), secondary schools, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) centers in the city
Philippines Rises at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
The Philippine National Police Special Action Force stepped onto the global tactical stage with renewed focus at the latest UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai, and
From Controversy to Anti-Corruption Symbol
Why Pio Velasco Sees a Recovered Rolls-Royce as a Blessing, Not a Curse When businessman Pio Velasco joined the bidding for a Rolls-Royce once linked
City Council Seeks Faster Fire Clearance for Business Permit Renewals
The Baguio City Council has asked the Baguio Fire Protection (BFP) to propose practical ways to further streamline the issuance of fire clearances, particularly for
A Call Long Overdue: Establish the Baguio Creative Office
For a city globally recognized for its creativity, Baguio has been slow to establish the institution that would safeguard and strengthen that creativity. Nearly a
BENECO Reports Extensive Damage to Power Infrastructure Caused by Typhoon Uwan
The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) has released its latest assessment of the damage caused by Typhoon Uwan, revealing severe impacts on its power distribution infrastructure
The Typhoon of Kiling
The first time I heard of the puwek di kiling – the “typhoon of kiling” (puwek pronounced poo-poowǝk) – was from my grandmother. I was
Baguio Tennis Court Project Above Board – BAC, CBAO
The city government’s Baguio Tennis Court renovation and parking area project awarded to St. Gerrard Construction complied with proper bidding and implementation procedures, according to
