Soldiers, rebels briefly clash in Abra
BAGUIO CITY — Government troops from the Philippine Army’s 50th Infantry Battalion fought with a band of communist rebels right at the heart of Boliney, Abra town’s center on Monday morning.
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Forest fire forces closure of Benguet highway
BAGUIO CITY — The Atok Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) ordered the closure of the Halsema highway (Baguio-Bontoc road), specifically in Kilometer 46, Barangay Paoay due to the raging forest fire in the area on Friday morning.
Baguio City working double time for 'green' parking buildings
BAGUIO CITY— The Baguio City government said that it is meeting weekly with other concerned agencies to speed up the establishment of several multi-level parking structures.
Chao Sy rolls out big comeback fight for “Prince” Albert Pagara | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — In what is by far his biggest boxing card, Cebuano sportsman Lorenzo “Chao” Sy launches a major comeback fight for one-time world title challenger “Prince” Albert Pagara.
Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province
BAGUIO CITY— More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday.
Philippines, EU team up to drive circular economy, tackle climate change
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the European Union (EU) on Monday launched a P3.67 billion program that aims to reduce waste and combat climate change.
Danao City, Ilocos Norte enter sisterhood pact
BAGUIO CITY — Danao City in Cebu and Ilocos Norte have officially established a sisterhood partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last March 7.
Fire incidents, mostly forest fires, increase in CAR in Q1
BAGUIO CITY — Fires, mostly on forests, are on the rise in the highland Cordillera region.