Category: Metro BLISTT

On legalizing marijuana for medical use

Senator JV Ejercito Estrada (l), chairman of the Senate Health Committee, said he is open to the legalization of marijuana for medical use if this will help in saving lives during a press conference on Nov. 3 at Barrio Fiesta Resto, Upper Session.

Green zones sa Baguio CBD, isinusulong

Kailangan ng magkaroon ng mas maraming luntiang espasyo at lugar na hingahan sa central business district (CBD) upang sumariwa ang pag-iisip ng tao, ito ang pahayag ni Councilor Elaine Sembrano sa kaniyang panukalang ordinansa. Sinabi ni Sembrano na nagbigay na ng inisyal na pagsang-ayon ang konseho ng lungsod sa kaniyang panukalang ordinansa na mag-uutos sa […]

Cordi elders thank PRRD, DepEd for support to IP education

Members of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) council of elders aiding the Department of Education (DepEd) in the implementation of the national policy framework on IP Education (IPEd) are thankful to leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who has announced his support to the sector since the start of his term. Engineer Andres Ngao-i, president of […]

UB Karkarna

University of Baguio students in their scariest costume showcasing Philippine folklore paraded the Session Road on Friday night during the “Karkarna ti Rabii”, a Halloween parade in observance of the Undas last week. The activity aims to cultivate the community’s appreciation for culture and the arts by showcasing Philippine folklore. RMC PIA-CAR

Oplan Tokhang to be replicated in countries with drug problems

Countries struggling against illegal drugs have shown interest in copying the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign, Oplan Tokhang. Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Colombia, and USA, including New York City, are eyeing to create their own version of the program, according to Police Chief Inspector (PCI) Kimberly Esteban Molitas of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in […]

Dating AFP chief, hanga sa mga sundalong Cordilleran

Sa kanyang pagbisita sa Philippine Military Academy (PMA) noong Sabado (Oktubre 21), sinabi ni General Eduardo M. Año na lubos siyang humahanga sa katapangan at husay sa pakikipagdigma na ipinakita ng mga sundalong galing sa Cordillera sa katatapos na digmaan sa Marawi City.

Turkish, biktima ng estafa, extortion at pagbabanta

Isang Turkish national ang nagreklamo laban sa dating Pilipinang kasintahan at kamag-anak nito dahil sa diumano’y estafa, extortion at pagbabanta nito sa dayuhan. Inireklamo ni Musa Kaya, 36, isang Turkish national at agriculturist, sina Jacqueline Tersenio Orduna na dati niyang kasintahan at Mishael Orduna Villanueva sa BCPO Station3 noong Oktubre 26, 2017. Ayon sa imbestigasyon […]

Midwife ninakawan sa loob ng BGHMC

Isang ina at anak nitong menor de edad ang nambiktima sa loob ng isang clinic sa Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center matapos pagnakawan ang isang midwife noong Oktubre 23, 2017 at nagbunsod ng pagdududa sa seguridad ng naturang ospital.

Cut-flower prices remain steady

Thanks to a relatively good weather for the past months, prices and supply of cut-flowers remain steady and abundant to date but as projected, prices are expected to vary a day before “Undas”. The row of flower stalls along Harrison Road continues to be a good stop for tourists and local buyers. 

Convergence program

DA-CAR OIC Regional Technical Director Ron Odsey, with regional directors Ralph C. Pablo of DENR-CAR, Marie Venus Tan of DOT-CAR, and Janet P. Armas of DSWD-CAR, and DOLE-CAR chief of Technical Services and Support Division Emerito A. Narag show the signed memorandum of agreement of We Initiate Network (WIN), a convergence program for tourism and […]

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