Category: Metro BLISTT

BAGUIO SOLON URGES DEFERRAL OF SCHEDULED SSS CONTRIBUTION HIKE

BAGUIO CITY In a house resolution filed on January 7, Baguio City congressman Mark Go strongly urged the Social Security Commission to defer the implementation of the scheduled hike in Social Security System (SSS) contributions to ease the burden on Filipinos amid rising costs due to inflation. Citing “wide clamor from all sectors,” House Resolution […]

18 TRADITIONAL EVENTS LINED UP FOR 29TH PANAGBENGA

BAGUIO CITY The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. (BFFFI) formally launched the 29th edition of the Panagbenga with some eighteen traditional activities lined up for the month-long festivities that will run from February 1 to March 2, 2025. The theme of this year’s festivities is ‘Blossoms Beyond Boundaries’ where the activities will highlight the rich […]

KAPIHAN SA DOH

On Cordillera health events and updates. Focus is on health, a priority that impacts on all aspects of our lives and well-being. Panelists: Mr. Clark Dizon (Nurse V – DOH-CHD-CAR) on World Neglect Disease Day, Dr. Leanith Haya (Medical Specialist II – BGHMC) on Autism Consciousness Week, Ms. Victoria Malicdan (Nurse V – DOH-CHD-CAR) on […]

CAMP JOHN HAY GOLF CLUB MEMBERS WITHDRAW SUIT VS BCDA

BAGUIO CITY Camp John Hay Golf Club members are withdrawing their complaint against the state-run Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and instead promised to cooperate for a seamless transition that will result in improved facilities and services at the golf estate in Camp John Hay, Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet Vice President for BCDA Public Affairs bared Thursday. […]

CAR NAGTALA NG 41 FIREWORKS INJURIES, 1 STRAY BULLET

BAGUIO CITY Nakapagtala ang Department of Health Cordillera ng 17 karagdagang kaso ng Firework-Related Injury (FWRI) noong Enero 2, na nagdala ng kabuuang 42 na pinsala, kabilang ang isang ligaw na bala sa rehiyon. Ang lalawigan ng Abra ay nagtala ng mas mataas na bilang ng mga kaso ng FWRI sa 9, na sinundan ng […]

NEW POLYMER PESO BILL

500, 100, and 50 Pesos, already out in Baguio City and Cordillera. Jimmy Ceralde /ABN

CITY TO OPERATE ON P3.6 BILLION BUDGET FOR 2025

BAGUIO CITY The city government will be operating on a P3.6 billion annual budget for this year after the local legislative body authorized the appropriation of the said amount for the current fiscal year covering the various expenditures for the operation of the city. Under Ordinance No. 72, series of 2024, the expenditures of the […]

GOV’T OFFICES HELPING BENGUET FAMILIES AFFECTED BY JAN. 1 FIRE

BAGUIO CITY At least PHP694,000 worth of humanitarian supplies have been extended by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Benguet to the 62 families affected by the New Year’s day fire in Tuba town. The fire engulfed 26 houses and an Iglesia ni Cristo church in Sitio Camp 6, Barangay Camp 4 […]

VALENCIA RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION ASSISTANCE

BAGUIO CITY City officials recently commended and congratulated Rafael ‘Paeng’ Valencia for being conferred the Special Recognition–Individual Category Award during the 24th Gawad Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan (KALASAG) for Excellence in Disaster risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance at the awarding ceremony held last December 13, 2024 at the […]

BAGUIO EYES EXPANSION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES

BAGUIO CITY The City’s Health Services Office (HSO) is considering to provide reproductive health services beyond office and class hours to cater to more individuals. Aileen Refuerzo, chief information officer of the city government, said the local government’s Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health-City Implementing Team (RPRH-CIT) had a meeting before the holidays wherein City Health […]

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