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CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Two hundred police trainees successfully graduated from the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), marking another milestone in their journey towards becoming full members of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The police trainees under the MASALIBTAK Class 2024-01 were awarded their certificates, which was held at Camp Bado Dangwa, attended by high-ranking officials led by Regional Dirctor Brig.Gen. David Peredo, Jr., on June 14. As a highlight of the ceremony, three police trainees received Certificates of Merit for their exemplary performance in the course, namely Pat Rhodwil Cabbigat – 91.82%; Pat Ge-ann Palangyo* – 91.73% and Pat Diego Culhi* – 90.55%. The NPTI Director Leadership Awards were also presented to Pat Zielya Yagonda Dinamling, as Class President, and Pat Warren Ballestra, as Battalion Commander. Peredo commended the graduates for their hard work, discipline, and perseverance and encouraged them to carry the lessons of leadership and public service as they move on to the next phase of their training. Following their completion of the PSBRC, the graduates will now undergo a six-month Field Training Program (FTP), a practical, on-the-job training phase where they will apply their classroom learning to real-life law enforcement situations. Successful completion of the FTP will qualify them for permanent appointments as members of the PNP. The new batch of recruits represents not only additional strength for the police force, but also a renewed commitment to public safety, discipline, and community-oriented policing throughout the Cordillera region.

Baguio Boy offers new CBD Transportation Master Plan

Baguio City

Baguio City / Street Journal

By Primo Agatep BAGUIO CITY- Over the years ,the city’s worsening traffic problem has impacted productivity ,and traffic-related air pollution increased health costs. To address the problem in a holistic way, Buddy Resurreccion, a local boy is offering his selfless concept called – Baguio City Business District Traffic Flow and Area-Use Plan. Sufficient and convenient are the hallmarked of the plan, said Resurreccion, pointing out ‘understandably, we need to strike a balance among those who will be affected. Three solutions are presented –(1) divert the traffic , (2) minimize options at the intersections, and (3) minimize the volume. Among the Steps are : (1)- Only jeepneys with inside Baguio routes should be allowed CBD.The proponent cited ‘we can no longer accommodate all jeepneys serving all routes including Benguet Province routes in such a small space.’ Step (2)- Baguio-La Trinidad vice versa should become a Bus routes – jeepneys for Benguet routes should load /unload passengers at the Pico Terminal; Step (3)- Assign jeepney terminal locations/routes in the CBD. And (4)-Implement Kisad- Harrison Loop and Taxi stands. ‘I am presenting this plan for the love of Baguio, and I don’t represent any company,’ said Resurreccion, who tirelessly been working the concept for almost 10 years now in collaboration with Architect Arsenio ‘Omar’ Eslava of United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). ‘I am offering the plan, if Baguio people will like it,’ Resurreccion quipped, who is an alumni of Philippine Military Academy (PMA). Resurreccion presented the said concept with a group of local journalists, with local boy and ace golfer Danny Zarate, a World Cupper and former member of Philippine team who hosted the activity held at Villa Silvina Hotel and Restaurant here. Members of the media actively participated in the discussion. The Vision Midway in the presentation and amid heavy rains, the proponent also opened ‘futuristic’ concepts surrounding CBD the city’s premiere park -Burnham, by putting up an elevated walk-through, in harmony with the earlier city plan—Walk Baguio. At Melvin Jones ,a grand designed for bleachers at both ends to accommodate hundreds of people to watch an activity like the annual Flower Festival Panagbenga. A multi-level building for parking area, and be utilized for business purposes like the popular Baguio Night Market at given types of weather. Moreover, under area-use concept, putting up of Satellite Markets outside the CBD has to be expanded. There’s beauty in fixing the traffic. It pours investments.

San Fernando Seaport growth under PPMC drives P50M revenue, 3,000 new jobs

Region 1

Region 1 / Street Journal

The Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) has earned P50 million in revenues from December 2024 to May 2025 during its interim operation and management of the San Fernando International Seaport in the Poro Point Freeport Zone, La Union. The port’s growing viability as a key logistics node in Northern Luzon has also created around 3,200 jobs within the first half of 2025. The earnings came from port leases, vessel and cargo fees, and government shares from port services, with rates aligned to Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) benchmarks to ensure competitiveness and regulatory compliance. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), which oversees PPMC, welcomed the milestone as a step toward a more dynamic and connected regional economy. “This performance affirms the potential of San Fernando International Seaport as a vital logistics and investment hub,” said BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang. “As we continue to modernize our ports, we are opening more doors for trade, employment, and inclusive growth in the region.” To support this growth, PPMC has carried out major repairs and upgrades across the port estate from December 2024 to May 2025. Completed improvements include: *Refurbishment of port offices and basic facilities, *Replacement and repositioning of rubber fenders and concrete curbs, *Conversion of port lighting systems to LED, *Upgrading of electrical lines at Piers 1 and 2, *Establishment of a systematic waste disposal mechanism and janitorial maintenance, and *Coordination with third-party experts for technical assessments and benchmarking with PPA and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. “The rehabilitation and expansion of the San Fernando International Seaport will help drive opportunities for the local community in Northern Luzon. It will create jobs for local residents, bring in new businesses, and gain traction in the tourism sector,” PPMC PCEO and OIC Chairperson Felix Racadio said. Developed through public consultation, a new tariff structure for cargo handling and port service fees was approved by the PPMC Board in April 2025. It is set to take effect on June 5, 2025, enabling more stable and sustainable revenue streams moving forward. Additionally, PPMC reaffirmed its policy on inclusive employment, requiring at least 85% of port service personnel to come from the City of San Fernando and the Province of La Union. With its solid interim performance, upgraded facilities, and local workforce engagement, BCDA and PPMC are optimistic that the San Fernando International Seaport is poised to play a leading role in Northern Luzon’s economic transformation.

₱5.5M smuggled cigarettes seized in Davao del Sur

Vis-Min

Vis-Min / Street Journal

Camp Quintin M. Merecido,Davao City – Police Regional Office 11, under the leadership of Regional Director PBGEN Leon Victor Rosete, through the personnel of the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG 11) in coordination with Sta. Cruz Municipal Police Station, successfully arrested one individual and confiscated millions worth of smuggled cigarettes in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, on June 14, 2025. The operation was the result of casing and surveillance efforts targeting a subject for violation of RA 10591. During the said operation, the operating team spotted in plain view a male individual stacking and arranging mastercases of suspected smuggled cigarettes beside a residential road in the area. The suspect was immediately apprehended and identified as alias Lester, a resident of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. Recovered from the suspect were a total of 110 mastercases (equivalent to 5,500 reams) of assorted brands of smuggled cigarettes, with an estimated market value of ₱5,500,000.00. Rosete commended the operating team for their vigilance and swift action, emphasizing that PRO 11 remains steadfast in its commitment to curb smuggling and safeguard public health. This accomplishment reflects the PNP’s unwavering support to the leadership and reform agenda of C, PNP PGEN NICOLAS D TORRE III.

Miss Tabuk City 2025

CAR

CAR / Street Journal

Rachel Angela Valencia Baday was crowned Ms. Tabuk City 2025 in the province of Kalinga, Cordillera Administrative Region, during the grand coronation night held tonight at the Tabuk City Gymnasium. Rounding up the top 5 of the pageant are: Ms. Tabuk Tourism Sheena Vail Gonayaon Lingbawan Ms. Tabuk Agriculture Kimberly Jireh Lemi Pigao 1st Runner-up Arriane Cagaid Lammao 2nd Runner-up Rio Beth Agabas Alcanzarine ðŸ“¸Fuji Sakai

UC,UB,PMA studes see action in ICTSI Intercollegiate Golf Tour

Sports

Sports / Street Journal

By Primo Agatep BAGUIO CITY- Four student-athlete golfers of the Summer Capital will see action in the International Container Terminal Services ,Inc. (ICTSI) Intercollegiate Tour starting June 16 at Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires City, Cavite, first stop of a 10-leg series. The local team composed of Ranz Louie Balay-odao (Team Captain) of Bakun-Buguias (Benguet); Czendel Jay C. Jay Guanso of Mankayan. Balay-odao and Guanso are both students of University of Cordilleras (UC). Others are Lance Kich-ong of Sagada, Mt.Province ,a third class cadet of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), and TonTon Fernandez of University of Baguio (UB),a returning student from the US ,now based in the city. These young parbusters with Camp John Hay GC as their home club ,will match golfing skills against seasoned players from 11 other schools , mostly based in the National Capital Region (NCR). ‘We are not expecting anything but we all will try our best,’ said team captain Balay-odao, 3rd year business management student of UC. World Cupper and former member of Philippine Team, and local boy Danny Zarate will serve as coach. Game format calls for stroke play with three golfers to play and two to count.Aside from the team competition an individual honor is also up for grab. ‘Golf requires patience …Sherwood is a long course and hot weather will also be a big factor, thus, our players must be very patient on their games,’ said Zarate, also the golf pro of Camp John Hay GC. Zarate acknowledged the support of Ray Dean Salvosa ,UC President and Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) , UB and PMA for allowing their students to participate in the golf tour. He is hopeful that other schools in the city as well as in the Cordilleras will be encouraged to do the same , in promoting the said sport and to be included in their university sports program. Following grassroot sports development, with Zarate’s own initiative, scouting of talents should start from the lower level like in high school. Scholarship program to be offered to student-athletes will encourage budding talents added Zarate. ‘Aminin natin,ang paglalaro ng golf ay magastos talaga… naranasan ko din yan..at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng mga tao na tumulong sa akin.Kaya gusto ko rin tumulong sa mga gustong maglaro ng (golf) lalo na sa mga estudyante..its pay back time,’ said Zarate. Actually, this ICTSI Intercollegiate Golf Tou, recently launched by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc., (PGTI) and Philippine Golf Foundation (PGF), aimed at establishing the foundation in making golf an official sport for student-athletes, with the hope of providing them scholarship program. “The ultimate goal is to get student-athletes into golf and for golf to be recognized as an official sport by schools,” said PGF president Arsenic Laurel in an earlier reports. Laurel was joined by chairman Cesar Buenaventura along with Pilipinas Golf general manager Colo Ventosa and international business manager Mohamed Shariz in the press launch held at the Solaire Entertainment City in Parañaque.

Animal Bite Treatment Center dinadagsa sa Cagayan kontra-rabies

Region 2

Region 2 / Street Journal

Dagsaan ngayon ang mga pasyenteng nagpapabakuna kontra-rabies sa mga Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) sa Cagayan dahil sa kagat at kalmot ng aso’t pusa. Sa datos ng Animal Bite Treatment Center-Provincial Health Office (PHO) ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Cagayan, umaabot sa 250 hanggang 300 pasyente ang nagpapabakuna sa mga bite center sa mga naitakdang araw ng bakunahan. Ayon kay Shamon De Yro, Rabies Coordinator ng PHO, karamihan aniya sa mga nagpapabakuna ay namulat ang mata sa panganib ng rabies na napapanood sa mga trending video online. Dagdag pa ni De Yro, marami rin silang naitatalang pasyenteng nakagat ng aso o pusa lima hanggang sampung taon na ang nakalilipas nguni’t ngayon palang nagpapabakuna. Dumarami man ang nagpapabakuna, tiniyak na sapat ang libreng bakuna kontra-rabies ng Provincial Government of Cagayan (PGC) na naibababa sa bite centers ng 12 District Hospital ng Cagayan, kabilang dito ang Rural Health Unit ng Calayan Island, RHU Lal-lo, Sub-Capitol sa Bangag, Lal-lo, at sa ABTC ng PHO sa Kapitolyo ng Cagayan sa Tuguegarao City. Kaugnay rito, kapansin-pansin sa tala ng ABTC-PHO ang pagtaas ng bilang ng mga nakakagat at nakakalmot ng pusa kung saan ay umabot sa 4,816 pasyente ang nagpakonsulta at nagpabakuna sa unang quarter ngayong 2025 kumpara noong 2023 at 2024 na nasa 3,700 pasyente. Ito umano ay magandang senyales sapagka’t tumataas ang kamalayan ng mamamayan sa kahalagahan ng pagpapabakuna kontra-rabies at sa panganib na dulot ng rabies kung hindi ito agad maagapan. “Sana ugaliin ng sinumang nakakagat ng hayop na agad magpakonsulta at magpabakuna at hindi ‘yong tsaka lamang magsadya sa mga bite center dahil sa mga napanood o nabalitaan. Mahalaga rin sana sa lahat na may alagang hayop ay pabakunahan kada taon, itali o ikulong, alagaang mabuti o maging isang responsible pet owner’s para walang maitalang human rabies sa ating probinsya. Higit sa lahat ay huwag tayo magpakampante kapag nakagat ng alaga o hindi kilalang hayop,” ani De Yro. Samantala, inaasahan ngayong taon na magkakaroon na rin ng bite center ang ilan pang bayan sa Cagayan upang mas mailapit ang serbisyo kontra-rabies. (Susan L. Mapa)

BCDA, AMA Land explore affordable housing opportunities in New Clark City

Region 3

Region 3 / Street Journal

As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing in New Clark City, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has tapped real estate developer AMA Land, Inc. to explore and study new affordable housing opportunities within the rising metropolis. On Friday, 13 June 2025, BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang and AMA Land Chairman Emeritus Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which establishes a collaborative framework for the conduct of feasibility and business case studies on a potential affordable housing project within New Clark City. This partnership aims to bring together the two organizations’ resources and expertise to create sustainable and inclusive housing developments in New Clark City, consistent with their shared goal of building dynamic communities while promoting environmental stewardship and long-term economic growth. “Together, we will explore how to design homes that are not just affordable, but well-connected, climate-resilient, and empowering—homes that allow working families to live near jobs, education, and opportunity,” said Engr. Bingcang. “We thank AMA Land, led by Dr. Aguiluz, for sharing our belief that development must reach all sectors of society. Together, we are planting the seeds for communities that future generations will inherit with pride,” he added. Under the MOU, AMA Land agrees to share its technical expertise and lead the technical assessments, feasibility studies, and business case preparation for the housing project. Upon completion of these studies, AMA Land will provide recommendations on the project, with focus on sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity in the housing design. This is to ensure that the project will include a diverse range of housing options that can accommodate various income levels and family sizes. “This MOU signifies more than just a formal agreement; it represents a shared vision and a concrete step towards addressing critical needs within our nation. The collaboration between BCDA and AMALI is aimed at tackling the pressing issues of housing shortage and climate change. Our goal is to design and develop affordable housing projects and sustainable communities within New Clark City,” said Dr. Aguiluz V, who also serves as the Special Envoy to Japan for Trade and Investments. New Clark City is envisioned to be the country’s first smart, green and resilient metropolis, masterfully designed to embody the principles of sustainability and inclusivity. At its core, this district is being shaped into a people-centered development—envisioned to enhance the quality of life of Filipinos and empower local communities while catalyzing economic growth. The development of affordable housing sites in New Clark City contributes to the Marcos administration’s goal of addressing the housing gap in the country. This is also aligned with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, particularly the strategies to establish livable communities. Aside from this collaboration with AMA Land, the BCDA has made broad steps to establish affordable and sustainable housing options in New Clark City. In July 2023, the state-run firm signed a MOU with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) formalizing the two agencies’ partnership under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH). Earlier this year, the BCDA also signed a lease contract with South Korea-based Saekyung Unitless Co. and Philippine-based Sta. Clara International Corp. for the development of a 6.1-hectare affordable housing project in New Clark City, with support from the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corp. (KIND). The Php4.8 billion housing development will feature 3,320 units, a portion of which will be earmarked as subsidized units under the government’s 4PH Program.

DOH nagbigay ng mental health services, road safety education para iwas aksidente sa kalsada

Tourism / Health

Tourism / Health / Street Journal

Binabantayan ng Department of Health (DOH) ang patuloy na pagtaas ng mga insidente ng road crashes o mga banggaan sa bansa. Taun-taon, tinatayang nasa 12,000 Pilipino ang nasasawi dahil sa banggaan sa kalsada o 33 katao kada araw. Sa tala ng Philippine Statistics Authority, umakyat ng 39% ang kaso ng road crash deaths o 11,096 na kaso sa taong 2021, mula sa 7,938 noong taong 2011. Samantala, sa taong 2024, higit 37,000 injuries naman ang naitala ng DOH sa Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (ONEISS). Sa kasalukuyan, kabilang ang mga insidente gaya ng banggaan sa kalsada sa sampung pangunahing sanhi ng pagkamatay ng mga batang Pilipino na may edad 5 hanggang 29. Kadalasan, ang mga nasasawi ay mga nakasakay sa motorsiklo, mga pedestrian, mga bata, matatanda, at mga taong may kapansanan. Habang patuloy ang paggamit ng mga Pilipino ng iba’t ibang uri ng transportasyon—bike, motorsiklo, jeep, kotse, o paglakad ng pedestrian, pinapaigting ng DOH ang pagbigay edukasyon at impormasyon para sa responsableng pag gamit ng kalsada. “Ang DOH ay patuloy na nagsusulong ng tamang edukasyon ng mga driver, kaya nag-bigay tayo dito sa road safety summit ng libreng seminar, check-up, mental health support, at safety simulations para sa mga tsuper at iba’t ibang mga grupo ng mga kababayan nating nagmamaneho. Ang kaligtasan sa kalsada ay nagsisimula sa tamang edukasyon at maayos na kalagayan ng driver, sasakyan at maging ng kalsada. Road safety is a shared responsibility of everybody,” pahayag ni DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Sa kampanyang “Basta Driver, Road Safety Lover” ng DOH na siyang tema ng Road Safety Summit ngayong Sabado, sinusulong ng kagawaran ang edukasyon para sa mas ligtas, disiplinado, at responsableng pag-uugali sa kalsada—mula sa mga pedestrian at siklista hanggang sa mga drayber at traffic enforcer. Tinuruan ng mga eksperto ang mga nakilahok kung paano maka-iwas sa road crash incidents sa pamamagitan ng kahandaan ng sasakyan, isip, at katawan ng isang nagmamaneho. Nagbigay rin ang kagawaran ng check-up, mental health support, at safety simulations para sa mga nagmamaneho. Binigyang-diin din ng DOH ang epekto ng mental wellness sa road safety. Namahagi rin ng libreng maintenance medicines, multivitamins, healthy snacks, at tubig upang mapanatiling alerto at ligtas ang mga biyahero. Pinaiigting ng DOH ang tamang edukasyon at kahandaan ng mamamayang gumamit ng kalsada tungo sa pag-iwas sa road crash incidents. Dito binibigyang importansya ang prevention o pag-iwas sa sakuna na malaking bahagi ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan.

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200 newly cops completed basic training in Cordillera