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■ Ofelia C. Empian President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has signed, on Dec. 20, the law establishing the college of medicine at the Benguet State University. Republic Act 11970 was passed together with three other laws that would establish three other College of Medicine at Southern Luzon State University in Lucban, Quezon (RA 11971); University of

The new College of Medicine programs in four state universities will help fill the need for more medical education programs, as well as reduce the cost of medical education in the Philippines

Upon learning of the plight of Benguet athletes, Rep. Eric Yap immediately organized a support initiative to ensure that athletes of the province have the resources to compete at their best in the Batang Pinoy (BP) National Games and the Philippine National Games (PNG) in Pasig City. “When I heard about the problems about sending

Now in its 12th edition, running 19-28 January, the event showcases over 150 art events from local and global artworlds

Rep. Duterte advocates for amendment to illegal recruitment syndicate classification under RA 8042 to combat exploitation of OFWs. The proposed House Bill 8360 seeks to redefine a syndicate as two or more individuals, aiming to strengthen penalties and deter scammers. Recent scams in Italy and the closure of an illegal recruitment agency in Pasay City highlight the urgency of this amendment to protect vulnerable overseas Filipino workers. Stay updated with the latest developments on this crucial...

A lawmaker in La Trinidad, Benguet is mulling a Panagbenga-like celebration of its 124th foundation anniversary next year.

BAGUIO CITY: The House Committee on Legislative Franchises approved in the committee level the consolidation of two bills that seek to renew the franchise of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco), one of the countrys top-performing electric cooperatives.

A new bill was filed in Congress giving P1,000 monthly stipend to senior citizens for their maintenance medicines.  The proposed legislation, House Bill (HB) No. 9569 or the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support Act for Senior Citizens was filed by House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin T. Tulfo and four other lawmaker. In a statement issued last…

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Lawmakers proposed a measure to regulate the operation of personal mobility scooters, e-motorcycles, and other electric motor vehicles as well as enforcing penalties on riders who violate road and traffic rules.  In House Bill (HB) 8974, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said that while electric kick scooters and other similar vehicles…