Tag: Cordillera Administrative Region
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Stakeholders Gather to Refine Senior High School Curriculum in Cordillera
In a significant move to enhance the educational framework, the Department of Education in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has initiated a consultation process to revise the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum. This initiative, which took place at the National Educators Academy of the Philippines in La Trinidad, aims to address the shortcomings of the…
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98% of Cordillera Roads Now Paved, Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Economy
In a significant development for the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), approximately 98% of its 2,379 kilometers of roads have been paved, a milestone celebrated during the 37th anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Baguio City. This achievement marks a dramatic increase from 1988, when only 23% of the region’s roads…
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Comelec Bans Politicians from Aid Distribution Events to Prevent Political Exploitation
In a move to keep aid distribution events free from political influence, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Baguio City has issued a directive to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The directive explicitly prohibits politicians from participating in these events, aiming to prevent them from being used as platforms for political campaigning.…
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PROCAR’s ‘Oplan Katok’ Initiative Collects 1,151 Firearms in 2024
In a significant effort to enhance public safety, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR) has successfully gathered 1,151 firearms throughout 2024. These firearms were collected through 1,202 police operations conducted from January 1 to December 31. According to Col. Carolina Lacuata, the PROCAR information officer, the majority of these firearms, totaling 1,038, were voluntarily…
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Over P105 Million in Aid Prepared for Typhoon Marce Victims in Cordillera Region
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has mobilized a substantial relief effort, with over PHP105.5 million in aid and funds ready for deployment. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in CAR, confirmed that the…
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