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.

The Baguio City Council scrutinized Councilor Yangot Jr.’s proposed Baguio Busking Ordinance during its regular session on March 11, 2024. … Read More >Proposed busking ordinance scrutinized

Community

Controversy surrounds issuance of emergency tree-cutting permits

GMB News Desk2 March 20247 April 2026

Councilors have raised concerns over the issuance of emergency tree-cutting permits that resulted in the removal of trees in the Central Business District … Read More >Controversy surrounds issuance of emergency tree-cutting permits

Public Health

SNAP-Benguet conducts forest fire response training amid recent fires

GMB News Desk26 February 202426 February 2024

Residents of Itogon and Bokod learned about the devastating impact of forest fires, and had practical training sessions for proactive response … Read More >SNAP-Benguet conducts forest fire response training amid recent fires

Governance & Policy

Mayor backs resolution, calls for Incentives in transport modernization

GMB News Desk18 February 20247 April 2026

Mayor Magalong has thrown support behind City Council resolution aimed at urging government agencies to incentivize transport modernization … Read More >Mayor backs resolution, calls for Incentives in transport modernization

Community

City Council debates majority rule, sparks legal challenge over reorganization

GMB News Desk18 February 20247 April 2026

City Council members debated over the interpretation of majority rule, particularly concerning the reorganization of committee chairmanships … Read More >City Council debates majority rule, sparks legal challenge over reorganization

Legislation

City Council’s newest member proposes Menstrual Leave Ordinance

GMB News Desk18 February 20247 April 2026

Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president John Rey Mananeng advocates for the implementation of menstrual leave in Baguio City. … Read More >City Council’s newest member proposes Menstrual Leave Ordinance

Community Public Safety & Security

Baguio officials urge NBI probe into scammer issuing fake titles

GMB News Desk18 February 20247 April 2026

The Baguio City Council passed a resolution urging the NBI to conduct a comprehensive probe into the alleged issuance of counterfeit land titles by the Bagong Lahing Pilipino Cooperative … Read More >Baguio officials urge NBI probe into scammer issuing fake titles

Social Security & Public Welfare

City deep well operators given sanitary compliance deadline

GMB News Desk11 February 20247 April 2026

Deep well operators in the city were given until February 13 to comply with the sanitary order issued by the City Health Services Office. … Read More >City deep well operators given sanitary compliance deadline