Several irrigators-farmers express optimism for higher yield brought by the newly constructed Pasnaan Communal Irrigation System in Mankayan, Benguet. Engr.Godofredo Velaque, head NIA Benguet leads the turnover ceremony held on Sept 26 in Barangay Balili, Mankayan, Benguer. Photo courtesy of NIABenguet
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet Dozens of local farmers will benefit on the Pasnaan Communal Irrigation System (CIS) has officially turned over to the Lower Cada Farmers Irrigators’ Association for operation and maintenance after the turnover ceremony held recently in Brgy. Balili in Mankayan this province. Pasnaan CIS irrigates 18 hectares of farmlands and benefits 21 farmers, […]
The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that they are working with the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) for the establishment of a permanent bamboo textile hub that will reinforce the traditional weaving by producing bamboo fiber for yarn. Dr. Julius Leano Jr., director […]
BAGUIO CITY Dahil sa pinaigting na kampanya laban sa iligal na droga sa Cordillera, tatlong indibidwal na hinihinalang marijuana cultivator ang sumuko sa mga pulis sa Baguio City noong Setyembre 26. Sa ulat na isinumite kay PRO Cordillera Regional Director Brig.Gen. David Peredo,Jr., kinilala ang mga sumukong suspek na sina Jerry Rosendo Tagaplaan, 20; Emmong […]
flower artist Paulite Antonio was given recognition during the Flag Raising Ceremony on City Hall grounds. Mayor Benjamin Magalong with City Councilors handed a City Council citation to him. Photo by JJ Landingin
BAGUIO CITY Five persons have died in the city due to leptospirosis, according to the City Health Services Office (CHSO). A total of 45 cases were reported from January 1 to Sept. 22, 38 of whom were males and seven females. Age ranges from 1 year old to 85 years old with a median age […]
BAGUIO CITY Eumir Marcial of the University of Baguio advanced to the round of 16 but two of his fellow boxers from the school fell on the first round Sunday night in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sunday, September 24. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Marcial scored a dominant unanimous decision over Monglian […]
BAGUIO CITY The Department of TourismCordillera (DOT-CAR) hosted on Monday (September 25) an open house in celebration of World Tourism Day and National Tourism Week with the theme “Tourism and Green Investment.” The tourism open house featured an arts exhibition showcasing the majestic bamboo works of Edgar Banasan and the beautiful colors of the Cordillera […]
BAGUIO CITY Pinaalalahanan ng mga eksperto ang publiko na magkontrol sa paggastos para sa mga bagay na gusto nila pero hindi naman nila kailangan. Kasunod ito ng pagtaas ng inflation rate sa Cordillera region sa nakaraang buwan ng Agosto kung ikukumpara sa buwan ng Hulyo. Sa datos ng Philippine Statistics AuthorityCordillera (PSA-CAR), 3.9% ang inflation […]
BAGUIO CITY The City Council, during last Monday’s regular session, approved on first reading an ordinance prohibiting any person from performing the role of a barker in any place within the city which is not designated as terminal and providing penalties for violation of the said measure. Under the proposed ordinance authored by Councilor Leandro […]