Baguio Midland Courier to shut down after 77 years

MANILA, Philippines — The Baguio Midland Courier, the longest-running English community newspaper in Northern Luzon and a cornerstone of the Cordillera region's media for over seven decades, announced that it will cease operations on July 22, 2024.

Citing the global decline of print media, the company announced the difficult decision through a notice posted on its Facebook page on Sunday.

“The decision to cease publication was a difficult one and the management deeply regrets any impact this may have on our esteemed readers, newsboys, supporters, contributors, and advertisers” the notice read.

In the notice, the company expressed gratitude to its readers, advertisers and the community for their unwavering support since its founding in 1947.

While the print edition will cease, the notice hints at the possibility of "new opportunities" and "different forms" to continue their mission. Additionally, they are exploring options to preserve their archives for future generations.

The Baguio Midland Courier served the community for 77 years, delivering local and regional news to residents of Baguio and surrounding areas. The company's website remains accessible, featuring articles and archives from its extensive history.

As a final farewell, the Baguio Midland Courier, under Hamada Printers & Publishers Corp., will publish three final issues on July 7th, 14th and 21st, inviting advertisers and supporters to participate.