Tag: Cordillera Region
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Cordillera Region Secures PHP35 Billion for Infrastructure and Road Enhancements in 2025
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is set to benefit significantly from a PHP35 billion allocation for infrastructure and road connectivity in 2025, as announced by Khadaffy Tanggol, the director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cordillera. This substantial investment is aimed at enhancing the region’s development through improved transportation networks. Tanggol…
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Benguet State University to Boost Rural Healthcare with New Medical Program
Benguet State University (BSU) is set to enhance healthcare in the Cordillera region by launching its College of Medicine, which will begin accepting students in the first semester of the 2025-26 academic year. BSU President Dr. Kenneth Laruan announced that the program will start with an initial intake of 50 students, with 13 slots reserved…
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25 Fireworks Injuries Reported in Cordillera, Illegal Fireworks Seized in Baguio
The Department of Health in the Cordillera region has documented 25 cases of injuries related to fireworks from December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Jenee Austria, the head of the Communications Management Unit at DOH-Cordillera, reported that 12 of these incidents were due to the use of ‘boga’, a homemade explosive device. The majority…
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Influenza-Like Illnesses Surge to Nearly 17,000 in Cordillera Region
The Department of Health in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) has issued a renewed call for public vigilance as the region grapples with a significant increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI). From January 1 to December 7, 2024, the region reported a total of 16,954 cases of ILI, including cough, colds, and whooping cough, marking a…
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Six Cordillera Provinces Elevate Their Economic Status
In a commendable stride towards economic progress, the Cordillera region’s provincial governments have been recognized for their upward mobility in income classification, effective January 2025. Edna Tabanda, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, praised the local officials for their efforts during a statement made on December 13, 2024, in Baguio City. The Department of Finance…
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Over 560 Hectares of Land Distributed to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Cordillera Region in 2024
In a significant move towards agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DAR-CAR) has successfully distributed over 562 hectares of land to 702 beneficiaries throughout the year 2024. The culmination of this effort was marked by a mass awarding ceremony held in Tabuk City, Kalinga on December 6, where beneficiaries…
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Cordillera’s DA Encourages Pig Farmers to Participate in ASF Vaccine Trials
In Baguio City, the Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) is calling on local hog farmers to join the trial phase of a vaccine aimed at combating African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Kevin Luna, who leads the regulatory efforts at the DA-CAR’s Livestock Division, announced that the Bureau of Animal Industry has…
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Empowering Seniors with Technology: DICT’s Initiative in Cordillera
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Cordillera region is actively involving senior citizens in their ICT training programs. Jing Nino, from the DICT’s ICT Literacy and Competency division, emphasized the importance of these initiatives during an online forum. He highlighted the challenges…
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MOPRECO Initiates Power Restoration Efforts Post-Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the Mountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO) has begun the arduous task of restoring electricity across the Cordillera region. The typhoon left a staggering 90 percent of MOPRECO’s service area in the dark, primarily due to the devastation of power infrastructure by fallen trees.…
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Typhoon Marce Damages Over 500 Classrooms in Cordillera Region
In the aftermath of Typhoon Marce, known internationally as Yinxing, the Department of Education in the Cordillera Administrative Region reported significant damage to educational facilities. As of November 12, 2024, a total of 519 classrooms were affected, with 158 experiencing major damage and 361 suffering minor damage. The hardest hit areas include Abra, with 97…
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