Tag: Baguio
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Motorists Urged to Bypass Kennon Road Amid Repairs
The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Cordillera region has issued a travel advisory urging motorists to steer clear of Kennon Road from February 12 to 14, 2025, due to anticipated heavy traffic caused by ongoing repairs. The repair work, focusing on the temporary bypass at Camp 2 in Tuba, Benguet, is necessary…
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Young Pilot’s Tragic End After Volunteering to Fly Senator to Baguio
MANILA – The tragic death of 25-year-old pilot Julia Flori Monzon Po in a helicopter crash in Nueva Ecija has left many in mourning. The young aviator had volunteered to transport Senator Ronald Dela Rosa and his security detail from Imus, Cavite to Baguio City for a scheduled event. Senator Dela Rosa shared that Po…
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Baguio and Upland Luzon Brace for 9°C Temperatures in February
Residents of Baguio and other highland areas of Luzon should prepare for chilly conditions in February, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 9 degrees Celsius. This forecast was shared by Larry Esperanza, a weather specialist from the DOST-PAGASA Baguio synoptic station, during a recent meeting of the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council.…
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Baguio Intensifies Food and Water Safety Checks Following Recent Poisoning Incidents
Baguio City is stepping up its efforts to ensure food and water safety in response to recent food poisoning cases. The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has reported four incidents, the most recent on January 5, 2025, which affected nine tourists dining at a restaurant on Kisad Road. Investigations revealed that the kitchen used water…
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Baguio Tourists Exercise Caution in Choosing Accommodations
BAGUIO CITY – As the holiday season draws crowds to Baguio City, tourists are increasingly vigilant about the authenticity of their lodging options. The local tourism office has noted a surge in inquiries to the Baguio Visita hotlines and website, where visitors seek to confirm the legitimacy of accommodation establishments before booking. The Baguio Visita…
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Baguio and Benguet Residents to Enjoy Lower Electricity Bills in November
Residents of Baguio City and Benguet province are set to benefit from a reduction in their electricity bills this November, as announced by the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco). The cooperative has confirmed a decrease of 40 centavos per kilowatt hour, bringing the rate down from PHP11.1373 per kWh in October to PHP10.7362 per kWh this…
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Baguio Braces for Typhoon Nika’s Impact with Comprehensive Preparations
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has confirmed that the city is fully prepared for the onslaught of Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji. On Monday, November 11, 2024, Mayor Magalong toured the city to alert residents about the impending storm. He emphasized that emergency response teams at all levels, from local villages to national agencies,…
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DPWH Urges Motorists to Steer Clear of Kennon Road Amid Rockfall Risks
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Cordillera region has issued a stern warning to drivers to avoid Kennon Road due to ongoing rockfall hazards exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall. DPWH-Cordillera Director Engr. Khadaffy Tanggol emphasized the dangers posed by the unstable rock slopes along the entire length of Kennon Road, particularly…
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