Baguio, La Trinidad Hosted Asian Parliaments on Population, RH, IP Rights and Other Issues

BY: REDJIE MELVIC M. CAWIS Baguio, La Trinidad host  study visit of Asian parliamentarians on population, RH, IP rights BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 9(PIA)--- TheCcity of Baguio and the municipality of La Trinidad , Benguet  recently hosted a cultural interaction and study visit of parliamentarians from Asia and the Pacific aimed at exploring the dimensions and intricacies of culture and religion as key considerations in formulating and...

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North Luzon S&T Fair Set to Open at Benguet State University on Sept.30

BY: CARLITO C. DAR LA TRINIDAD Benguet, Sept. 19 (PIA) - - The 2013 North Luzon Science and Technology (S&T) Fair is set to open at the Benguet State University here on September 30. To be hosted by the Department of Science and Technology Cordillera Regional Office (DOST-CAR), in partnership with DOST regions 1 and 2 and the department’s Technology Application and Promotions Institute (TAPI-DOST), the event adopts the theme, “Science...

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Intensity 3 Earthquake Felt in Baguio, La Trinidad

BY: REDJIE MELVIC M. CAWIS BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 20(PIA)-- Residents of Baguio City and parts of Benguet were awakened by a mild  jolt on Thursday morning, September 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a magnitude 3.0 earthquake at around 5:31AM . It was felt at Intensity 3 in Baguio City and La Trinidad.  According to the PHIVOLCS Baguio OIC Salvador Cesario, the epicenter of the earthquake...

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Survival Gear for Natural Disasters

Everyday there are reasons that a person would need to have survival gear ready to go at a moments notice. Yet, there are many people who do not understand what they should have prepared, nor do they see the reason as to why they should have this type of gear. In all reality, natural disasters can happen anywhere, and when these happen a person is on their own. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and the like are all elements that a person can be put...

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Packing Survival Kits

There are hundreds of thousands of people who spend their free time planning survival kits that are meant to be their way of life should something happen. For many people, this planning is due to the unease they feel with the current economy or the fear of what could happen. Whatever the reason, everyone should have some sort of survival gear in place in order to ensure they and their family is prepared for every situation. Typical gear most people...

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Spoil Yourself With a Visit to the Barber

You have probably treated your wife to a day at the salon for her birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion. She enjoys to be pampered, and believe it or not, you may enjoy it as well. The next time she asks you what she can get you for your birthday or for Father’s Day, ask her for a gift certificate to the local barber shop in Grand Rapids. She will probably be surprised, but will also be grateful that she won’t have to buy you...

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Aussie CEO Campaigns to Establish an IT Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES September 16, 2013- After spearheading the renovation of three classrooms at a special education school in the Philippines, Martin Eyking, the CEO of New Media Services, launched a campaign to establish an IT Center for the deaf and hard of hearing in the school. The Australian CEO believes that IT tools can provide deaf learners at Baguio City SPED Center significant skills for a more independent life. “We...

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DOH Reiterates Public Advisory to Clean Surroundings as Dengue Cases Remains High

BY: CARLITO C. DAR BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 10 (PIA) - - The Department of Health reminds the public to clean their surroundings and get rid of possible dengue mosquito breeding sites as dengue cases remain high in the region. DOH Center for Health and Development - Cordillera (DOH-CHD-CAR) Dengue Control Program Coordinator Dr. Alexei Marrero, in a recent media forum, disclosed  that from January to August 31, records from the Regional Epidemiology...

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3 Mining Company Scholars Pass Mining Engineering Board Exam

BY: REDJIE MELVIC M. CAWIS BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 16(PIA)-- The Philex Mining Corporation in the province of Benguet lauded the passing of  three of their  scholars  in the  Mining Engineering board examination  last August 2013  with one of them landing  in  the Top 10. Jason Ostrea, a graduate of Saint Louis University, placed sixth overall in the exams given by the Board of Mining Engineering ...

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PHL Business and Industry Survey Covers 114 Establishments in Cordillera

BY: CARLITO C. DAR BAGUIO CITY,Sept.13(PIA) - - Statistical coordination officers from the National Statistics Office (NSO) are set to visit establishments in Benguet, Baguio and Abra starting this September 19 for the 2012 Input-Output Survey of Philippine Business and Industries (IOSPBI). NSO Regional Director Olivia Gulla disclosed that the 2012 IOSPBI aims to collect detailed data items on selected revenue, cost and inventory of businesses...

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Baguio Elderly Group Pushes for Increase in SSS Pension

BY: CARLITO C. DAR BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) - - The Blessed Association of Retired Person (BARP) Foundation Inc., the biggest elderly group in this  Summer Capital, is pushing for an increase in the monthly pension of elderly from the Social Security System (SSS). BARP officials hosted a kapihan forum  at the PIA Conference room here Wednesday where they presented  to the media practitioners a manifesto wherein through...

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Fil-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon Holds Triple Anniversary Celebration in Baguio

BY: CARLITO C. DAR BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 17 (PIA) - - Officials, members and partners of the Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon Inc(FJFNI) gathered  in this  Summer Capital last Sunday for a momentous triple-anniversary celebration. Opening the day were ceremonial rites and wreath-laying at the commemorative marker at the View Deck along the Kennon  Road at 8:00 am, for the 110th anniversary of the entry of the Japanese...

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Baguio’s New Gig: Wagwagan or Ukayukan Centers

It is true that life is getting tougher and tougher. If in the past you are able to go to the mall once a week, today you settle for a once-a-month shopping spree. But if you are in Baguio, you can go shopping every day. Thanks to ukay-ukayan or wagwagan shops that have mushroomed everywhere in time. What is Wagwag or Ukay-ukay? Wagwag or ukay-ukay are second-hand clothes from foreign countries like Hong Kong and United States being sold...

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How to Combat the Cold Weather of Baguio

For how many times, the thermometer dropped from below 10 Degrees Celsius here in Baguio. All we need to do is to protect ourselves from the damaging cold weather and stay positive despite the pessimist weather. What should we do to combat the cold weather in Baguio? 1.      Buy a bonnet to make your head warm. Bonnets are sold at around P30-50- very affordable- everywhere so you do not have any reason not to have...

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Mr. Sun is Back in Baguio: Time to Do Out Laundry!

August 27, 2013- No sweeter thing can greet Baguio people in the early morning than Mr. Sun who just appeared in the sky this morning. The raining finally stopped yesterday evening and everyone is expecting a bright day today. For weeks, the rain has been pouring non-stop causing landslides in the Cordillera region. According to reports, rainfall from Tropical Storm Nando triggered a landslide in Bontoc Village. Thanks God, no one...

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