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29/07/2022

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27/04/2022

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03/03/2022

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Beneco MCO's together with Kabataan Partylist members, and other Baguio-Benguet residents rise against usurpers of position in the cooperative.

25/02/2022

Baguio City commemorates 36th anniversary of EDSA

"EDSA made us rediscover what it really means to be a Filipino." -Mayor Benjamin Magalong during the 36th commemoration of EDSA people power.

On this day in 1986, ended the hard work of the people coming together to restore democracy from the two decades dictatorship of Ferdinand E. Marcos. It was a four day protest of the Filipino people at EDSA, around two million people joined on February 22 to 25.

To give significance in commemorating the 36th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the people of Baguio organized few programs to remember the past with the theme, "Gunitain ang EDSA tumindig laban sa diktadura!". The series of programs are; Mass for Peace and Justice held at the Baguio City Cathedral; Sumama sa pagkilos at Baguio Cathedral; and People Power @36 Program and Exhibit at the People's Park, all are asked to wear black.

In 1986, Baguio is filled with togetherness, people manifesting their love to our country by amassing at the Baguio Cathedral, peacefully saying their prayers. People marching in Session Road, having the urge to end the Martial Law suffering where thousands of people were killed and tortured by the militants. The Indigenous people of the Cordilleras played their gongs and danced through it to show what they are fighting for. The Indigenous people defending the environment gone through struggles in opposing the unjust way of incurring their rich lands of resources for huge development projects. When Marcos is striving to make the large-scale hydro power in the Chico River, Macli-ing Dulag an Indigenous leader from the Butbut tribe was killed through open fire by Marcos' military agents in the Army's 4th Infantry Division led by Lt. Leodegario Adalem in his own house with his neighbor Pedro Dungok, also a project opponent. As mobilizations carried out because of Dulag's murder, the Marcos government and the World bank abandoned the Chico Dam project. This occurence made Indigenous people brave and joined the bloodless revolution.

The people power revolution made us realize that through the hardships our country encounters, Filipinos can break a chain. No bad government can ruin the Filipino people's future.

📷Photos by: Ahve Benito Malidom, Baguio Student Correspondent

25/02/2022

Remembering the Hero who fought Martial Law. Macli-ing Dulag, a respected elder from the Butbut tribe in the Mountain village of Bugnay, Kalinga in the Cordilleras. Dulag was murdered in his own house by going against the dam project on Chico River.

Photo owned by: Martial Law museum Ph
For more details of the story, visit: https://martiallawmuseum.ph/magaral/martial-law-heroes-macliing-dulag/

31/01/2022

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30/01/2022

29/01/2022

Photo-Series (04-2022)

In-Frame: Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary (Part 2)
By: Jomar S. Herry

27/01/2022

25/01/2022

Photo-Series (03-2022)

Keep your eye on things that matters,
keep your eye on beautiful flowers,
keep your eye open while loving those trees,
keep your eye open while hugging yourself in the middle of a cold breeze.

In Photos: Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary (Part 1)
By: Jomar Herry

17/01/2022

Photo-Series (02-2022)

In the Northern part, there lies a hidden treasure where winds and waves come together in giving life to mother nature.

In Photos: Random from Kapangan, Benguet
By: Jomar Herry

14/01/2022

Does Age Really Matter In A Relationship

The old adage that goes 'age is just but a number' is stale news. More often, people who use that line are men dating older women or young girls dating extremely older men. They use the cliché line to justify their actions.

Living in an era where everyone is entitled to his opinion and anyone can do what they want, millennials are taking advantage at it's extreme. It is almost becoming normal for a 22 year old man to be in relationship with a 50 year old woman. And no one will say anything to disregard the relationship. After all, even big names are doing it; look at the gospel artist Guardian Angel, and even bigger names like the French president Emmanuel Macron.

But does age really matter? Yes it does. And this is why.

First of all, the traditional societal set-up expects the woman to be younger than the man in a relationship. And that is clear, copy that. There is that biological aspect tied to it. And women will use that to nullify any guy pursuing them who is younger than them.

A young man dating an older woman may be peculiar in the eyes of many. It comes out as something alien because we are wired to believe the woman should always be younger than the man. And there is a reason to that.

Men are programmed to think of themselves as leaders and providers. For some unfathomable reasons, leadership comes with age. The more years you spend on earth, the more you become wise and experienced in different aspects of life, isn't that so?

When a man is younger than the woman, there are more chances that respect will only exist in the dictionary. Why? You ask. Because his views and opinions might be regarded as childish and senseless. There are phases of life that dictates how we think, how we carry ourselves and even how we dress. A 20 year old will have different thinking scale compared to a 40 year old. And that is on experience.

As for young ladies dating older, extremely older men, it is clear what the intentions are. Many might sugar coat that love is blind, but what is a 21 year old campus student doing with a 70 year old man? In most cases this extremely old men are always rich and wealthy. You will never find that 21 year old young lady salivating for a broke 70 year old. The intentions here are transactional.

However above everything, it is okay, very okay, for a young lady to have a man who is a bit older than her. Maybe 5 years or 8 years older there. Same for men, there are striving couples where the man is younger with 2 or 3 years.

What matters most in relationships are respect and maturity. And that, maturity does not equate to age. It means being able to understand your partner, being able to solve issues like adults and being there for each other no matter what.

In as much as age might be seen as just a number, there is more to it than meets the eye. There is a street quote that says, "you might meet a 20 year old that thinks like a 40 year old, and also a 40 year old that thinks like a 20 year old." I could have put it any better.

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Words by: Ian Elroy Ogonji, ISW

09/01/2022

Photo-Series (01-2022)

"Travel at home thru pictures of time"

As another surge of COVID threatens our health and community, please stay at home and allow us to be your guide as we bring you captured memories from the different places in Northern Luzon.

In Photos: Random Baguio
By: Jomar Herry

06/01/2022

Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary

Everywhere in the city, signs are placed to remind people to care for the environment while campaigns to preserve Mother Nature resonate in artisan café’s, art galleries, parks, schools and many more institutions.

Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary is one of those moving institutions in Baguio that provide in-depth holistic understanding about the Earth and inspire proactive actions in sustaining Mother Nature’s resources through scientific data, ancient traditions and indigenous cultures.

At the entrance of the nature trail, a beautiful scripture was written to evoke awareness and action to its visitors. It says, “I pledge allegiance to the flora, fauna and human life, that it supports one planet, indivisible with safe air, water and soil, economic, justice, and equal rights for all.”

While nearby is the first station, called the Universe Came into Being 137 Billion Years Ago which depict various rock displays, this aptly leads to a wide opening of beautifully assembled rocks that are transformed into a mini stone hinge representing that Planet Earth Emerges 5 Years ago. The rest of the trail covers succeeding events from the Earth’s creation, such as the oceans as life’s birthplace, the dinosaurs' appearance, the arrival of mammals, birds taking flight, flowers spreading, arrival of primates, early humans living in caves, the hunting and gathering age, the village period, the Earth giving sweet water, the Earth’s religious traditions, and the Earth House that is made of earth and recycled materials. It offers a fascinating trek amid sloping hills, a ritualistic valley, pine trees, sprawling staircases, caves and bridges that children would simply love to explore.

If you need to do self-reflection and enjoy the fresh and sweet scent of pine, this is the best place to go. Additionally, they have a store with locally produced souvenirs like handicrafts and food that can be bought.

We paid 50 pesos for the entrance and had a short briefing before we headed inside. The guard provided us a map to follow. It is not recommended for people who have difficulty in walking because the passage was too slippery, especially when it rains, and too steep. My friend and I have to admit that we had a hard time trekking this place, but we enjoyed and reflected there while learning about the history of the world.

So, when in the city, be sure to commune with Mother Nature and relive the Earth’s history at Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary.

Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary is located at 25 North Santo Tomas Road, Campo Sioco, Baguio City.

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Words by: Lorie Ann Pengroso
Photos owned by: Zdran Vinoya Naluz

01/01/2022

Pinsao Pilot, Baguio City needs disciplined community this year.

While face masks are protecting the people against COVID-19, our environment needs responsible people. This pandemic caused too much trouble and we must remember to be respectful citizens. Face masks are disposable and it is not meant to be recycled. Leaving these face masks anywhere is not only a case of littering but also giving a chance that some people can contract to COVID-19.

Humans are fortunate to have face masks as protection but the lives of aquatic and terrestrial animals are being affected negatively. Every Local Government Units(LGUs) must educate households on the proper segregation of face masks.

Words by: Jheba Biadno

30/12/2021

Baguio City Commemorates Rizal Day

Baguio City celebrates 125th Rizal Day at the Rizal Park, Burnham on December 30, 2021.

Along with the celebration, Philippine Army Commanding General Lt/Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr. served as the guest of honor.

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Words by the Independent Student Publication Team
Photos by Ahve Benito Malidom, Baguio Student Correspondent

27/12/2021

Youth for Peace Baguio Chapter Holds its First Event Opposing Violent Activism

Youth For Peace (YFP) - Baguio Chapter advocates lead by Mr. Jomar S. Herry conducted its first public movement in leading an awareness on December 26, 2021 at Malcolm Square, Baguio City with the purpose to ignite unity condemning the CPP-NPA-NDF as this group celebrates it's 53rd anniversary.

The program kicked-off with a cultural performance. As the program proper continued, a grandmother voluntarily voiced out her frustration against terrorist groups who are taking advantage of children to gain their personal reasons of interest while other passers-by willingly signed on the signature campaign which was also part of the program.

The Baguio Youth P.E.A.C.E Program (Positive and Experiential Advocacy fostering Concord and Youth Empowerment) aims to provide a full range of programs guiding the youth against intensifying manipulation of extremists or violent activists.

"Lives have been lost, dreams have been shattered, families have been broken, but we the Youth, we want peace!", the YFP - Baguio Chapter President Mr. Jomar S. Herry said. There are numerous types of activism but using violence and innocent lives for a single group's advantage will not solve any of the country's infuriating problems.

To the Baguio and Benguet youth who are willing to take part to the movement for peace, the YFP - Baguio chapter is open for inquiries, you may check this link; https://www.facebook.com/yfpbaguiochapter/.

Full Story will be on the YFP-Baguio Chapter page, link above.
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Photo and Article by Ahve Malidom

19/12/2021

Kalejo!

Social|Happening Now: Volks Canao

Grand Volks Canao celebrates its 6th year.

There are at least twenty Volkswagen cars displayed at Session Road, Baguio City today, December 19, 2021.

16/12/2021

📢 from Saint Louis University SSC:

"In observance of the current Final Examinations, once again, here is the AboAral 3.0 for every Louisian."

One program that is being provided is a load for internet access.

For the complete details, please click the Official Source Link 🔗: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4546915378695293&id=109170515803157

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📸&📝: SLU SSC

14/12/2021

Non Teaching Personnel December 2021 Music Video

2021 BCNHS December to Remember Celebration
“Pasko ay Masagana Kahit May Pandemya”

https://youtu.be/5LNKuSIni9c

Non Teaching Personnel December 2021 Music Video 2021 BCNHS December to Remember Celebration“Pasko ay Masagana Kahit May Pandemya”https://youtu.be/5LNKuSIni9c

14/12/2021

Senior High School December 2021 Music Video

2021 BCNHS December to Remember Celebration
“Pasko ay Masagana Kahit May Pandemya”

https://youtu.be/9YcFSjgXAO0

Senior High School December 2021 Music Video 2021 BCNHS December to Remember Celebration“Pasko ay Masagana Kahit May Pandemya”

14/12/2021

KwentongLente (Photo-Series) | Alimuom Exhibition Baguio

A sneak peek of the Alimuom Exhibition.

Alimuom is part of Baguio City's celebration of the Ibagiw Festival which came to conclusion yesterday, December 13, 2021.

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11/12/2021

University of Baguio ranks number 4 on the PRC Board exam for Nursing!
Congratulations University of Baguio

TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL: Nurse Licensure Exam November 2021
►Complete list: https://www.prcboard.com/performance-of-schools-november-2021-nle-nursing-board-exams/

10/12/2021

International Human Rights Day!

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
Uphold Students and People’s Right and Welfare!
UP Baguio University Student Council
Official Statement | December 10, 2021

December 10 marks the annual celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) through the International Human Rights Day. The United Nations declaration is a major achievement in the progressive measures to secure universal standards in the treatment of all people in all nations. It recognizes our inalienable right as human beings to live a life of dignity and worth; protected from abuse, neglect, and isolation. It embodies the key values of respect, equality, fairness, and humanity.

However, violations of these rights still manifest within our society --- and we are seeing it now particularly with the censorship of our freedom of thought. Books wrongly labeled as “subversive” are being removed from libraries, many anti-democratic policies remain in educational institutions, and campuses as zones of peace are jeopardized by the pervasion of state force. Students have long been victims and targets of these human rights violations, perpetuating a cycle of oppression by the government against exercises of free speech. This demonstrates the government’s inclination to treat these rights as being more declarative than legislative and more suggestive than legally binding.

It is evident that amidst the pandemic, the burden of online learning alongside continuous fascist attacks prove that this set-up has trampled on our rights and welfare.. We must neither tolerate nor excuse this insult against our basic fundamental right as human beings. What distresses us more is the fact that while we face the struggle of this learning set-up, students are also being victimized by state-enforced attacks, through red-tagging. These baseless claims and false accusations not only jeopardize our safety but are also proof of the government’s blatant disregard for our democratic rights.

The employment of distance learning in the context of a pandemic further proves that online learning, let alone the current system of education, is one that is inaccessible, and education cannot be further from being a right enjoyed by all. It has compromised the quality of education, as well as the students, teachers, and staff’s mental and physical health. While government authorities prioritize the seizing of “subversive” materials, conduct red-tagging forums, authorize budget cuts, and force themselves inside educational institutions, more and more of the youth suffer under the inadequate learning conditions that the government refuses to remedy. The ramifications of which are students that literally work themselves to death for a state that refuses to acknowledge nor care for their woes.

The prioritization of militaristic rather than concrete and scientific solutions to address this pandemic is nothing but a manifestation of the government’s lack of urgency to heed the people’s calls and demands. Many of our efforts throughout the pandemic have been demonized, when the point of such efforts were to help our fellow Filipinos due to lack of aid being given by the national government. A draconian and heavy-handed approach only demonstrates the government’s constant obsession with exertion of power over all facets of society, especially the educational sector. We deserve a more responsible administration that empathizes with the concerns of its citizens, instead of one that focuses on its own self-aggrandizing quest for ever-increasing control.

With the passing of Anti-Terror Law and the unilateral abrogation of UP-DND Accord, it is evident that the reactionary state will maximize its hegemony to silence the youth and continue its exploitation of authority on any that choose to oppose it. The UP-DND agreement contains rigorous guidelines on the issuing of search and arrest warrants against, and detention of, UP students, teachers, and workers, and clearly bans law enforcement officers from interfering with peaceful opposition actions by UP constituents on university grounds.

One student left behind is one too many. Therefore, while we celebrate the International Human Rights Day and remember the successes of long-standing efforts to advance the human rights agenda, we continue to amplify the unwavering appeal for a free, quality, and accessible education. We again reiterate our demand for proactive, scientific, and pro-people strategies for the safe reopening of schools. In this regard, we implore every constituent to join the chorus of voices calling for the institutionalization of the UP-DND Accord. Not only will this protect every scholar's right to academic freedom, but it will also protect them from unjustified state-perpetrated attacks.

On this International Human Rights Day, the UPB University Student Council joins the broad masses in opposing fascism and tyranny. Together, let us assert our democratic rights and welfare by any means necessary.






Caption by: Franz Beltran, Piah Esteves, Eugene Enciso, Kyle Adeva
Layout by: Ralph Tumaneng

07/12/2021

Warmest greetings!
We are 3rd year Political Science Students of the University of the Cordilleras, and we are currently conducting a survey for our study that is entitled, "SELF-DETERMINATION THROUGH REGIONAL AUTONOMY: BAGUIO CITY ZOOMERS’ POLITICAL PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CORDILLERA AUTONOMOUS REGION."

This study will enable the researchers to understand the perspectives of the Generation Z Cordillerans in relation to their personal views of self-determination. We would really appreciate your cooperation by answering the following questions honestly. We promise to treat the information with utmost care and confidentiality, in accordance with Republic Act 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Attached survey form herewith:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctZO9UepuFQ8yRk9y56E8npxQFl5mnNv-X0bKAp7p_EU2ugw/viewform

Thank you for being part of our study. Dios ti Agngina!

07/12/2021

Good day! We are 3rd Year Political Science Students of the University of the Cordilleras. We are conducting a study entitled, “ Brgy. Pacdal Gen Z: Voting Preferences and Perceptions on the Relevance of Election,” and we would like to ask for your cooperation by answering this questionnaire honestly. Rest assured that the data that will be gathered will be kept confidential.

If you know someone who are from Barangay Pacdal, Baguio City, ages 18-24 and a registered voter of Brgy. Pacdal. Kindly share this link with them. Thank you for your time and cooperation!
🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFoDGD3wtRSDcEkHvhVBLY5dzznfMB7oetULpDDBjRYRHfpw/viewform

04/12/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines logged 517 additional COVID-19 cases, driving the overall case count to 2,834,294 on Saturday. The Department of Health (DOH) lik...

03/12/2021

Congratulations to the Roster of New UC Licensed Electronics Engineers who passed the October 2021 ECE Licensure Examination!

03/12/2021

Congratulations BCU!
Celebrating 76 Years of Soaring High Towards Excellence!

02/12/2021

Congratulations!
Baltazar Reyes Dela Trinidad
Top 5, 2021 Licensure Examination for Teachers (Secondary Level)

Continue to Soar High Towards Excellence. . .