Author: GMB News Desk

The author, a sincere freelance journalist, has a humble yet significant record of contributions to respected publications. Her compelling writing has graced the pages of prominent media outlets such as the Philippine News Agency, the Northern Philippine Times, Amianan Balita Ngayon, Herald Express, and the Baguio Chronicle. Beyond her journalistic pursuits, she channels her passion for gastronomy, serving as both an ardent enthusiast and discerning critic in the culinary world.

A BGHMC geneticist warns of increasing Down syndrome cases in Benguet, urging early prenatal ultrasounds for timely detection. … Read More >Increase in Down Syndrome cases sparks warning from BGHMC

Legislation

Baguio City Council to approve Human Rights Defenders Ordinance soon

GMB News Desk29 July 20247 April 2026

The Baguio City Council will hold a final public consultation on August 14, 2024, before approving the Human Rights Defenders Ordinance. … Read More >Baguio City Council to approve Human Rights Defenders Ordinance soon

Governance & Policy

BCMA overwhelmed by 401 pending market amnesty applications

GMB News Desk25 July 20247 April 2026

According to the City Market Superintendent, BCMA is struggling to process the pending market amnesty applications due to lack of manpower. … Read More >BCMA overwhelmed by 401 pending market amnesty applications

Local Government

Baguio City grants Senior Citizens exemption from Number Coding Scheme

GMB News Desk11 July 20247 April 2026

The Baguio City Council approved an ordinance on July 8, 2024, exempting senior citizens from the Number Coding Scheme. … Read More >Baguio City grants Senior Citizens exemption from Number Coding Scheme

Local Government

Baguio seeks new landfill as Capas site closes

GMB News Desk30 June 20247 April 2026

Baguio City is urgently searching for an alternative landfill location as the Capas, Tarlac site is scheduled to close soon. … Read More >Baguio seeks new landfill as Capas site closes

Public Health

Baguio halts biodegradable waste collection, urges composting at home

GMB News Desk30 June 20247 April 2026

The Baguio City Solid Waste Management Division stops collecting biodegradable wastes, urging composting at the household and barangay levels. … Read More >Baguio halts biodegradable waste collection, urges composting at home

Barangay Affairs

Baguio officials seek transfer of Scout Barrio open spaces

GMB News Desk29 June 20247 April 2026

Baguio City officials urge President Marcos Jr. to transfer Scout Barrio open spaces, citing local autonomy and community development. … Read More >Baguio officials seek transfer of Scout Barrio open spaces

Community

Baguio City Council criticizes government relief programs’ politicization

GMB News Desk28 June 20247 April 2026

Councilor Jose Molintas and other council members questioned national agency representatives about the politicization of government relief programs in the city. … Read More >Baguio City Council criticizes government relief programs’ politicization

Barangay Affairs

IPs protest P10,000 fine for unpermitted structures in CJH reservation

GMB News Desk17 June 20247 April 2026

Indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Camp John Hay Forest Reservation are protesting fines for their structures lacking building permits. … Read More >IPs protest P10,000 fine for unpermitted structures in CJH reservation