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 has extended an invitation to BENECO GM Melchor Licoben and BOD chair Steve Cating to its regular session on Jan. 15, 2024. … Read More >City Council summons BENECO officials to address electric cooperative issues

Governance & Policy

Baguio officials: DPWH-funded projects delayed by contractor slippage, not corruption

GMB News Desk7 January 20247 April 2026

City officials, led by Mayor Magalong, have made a clarifying statement regarding the delay in various infrastructure projects funded by the DPWH-Baguio City District Engineering Office. … Read More >Baguio officials: DPWH-funded projects delayed by contractor slippage, not corruption

Local

Cedula payments now at Barangays starting Jan. 2

GMB News Desk16 December 20237 April 2026

Beginning January 2, 2024, Baguio residents can now settle their cedula and other related fees within their respective barangays, for decentralized services and making essential payments more accessible to the community. … Read More >Cedula payments now at Barangays starting Jan. 2

Public Health

CHSO reports 139% surge of influenza-like illness cases in City

GMB News Desk11 December 20237 April 2026

The City Health Services Office has recently published data revealing a staggering 139 percent surge in cases of influenza-like illnesses in the city compared to the previous year. … Read More >CHSO reports 139% surge of influenza-like illness cases in City

Events

Traffic gridlock grips Baguio City amidst tourist influx

GMB News Desk3 December 20237 April 2026

According to the City Tourism Operations Office, an estimated 80,000 tourists visited during the Nov. 24-26, 2023 long weekend. … Read More >Traffic gridlock grips Baguio City amidst tourist influx

Local

City implements new regulations, fees for fun runs and races

GMB News Desk27 November 20237 April 2026

Council approves Ordinance No. 89, series of 2023 prescribing new rules and regulations in the conduct of fun runs and other races in Baguio City. … Read More >City implements new regulations, fees for fun runs and races

Politics

Newly elected barangay officials sworn in

GMB News Desk26 November 20237 April 2026

Mayor Benjamin Magalong led the oath-taking of Baguio’s newly elected barangay officials at the City Hall grounds on Monday, November 20th. … Read More >Newly elected barangay officials sworn in

Diplomacy & Official Visits

Australian ambassador, local officials unveil Baguio smart flood monitoring station

GMB News Desk20 November 20237 April 2026

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu joined forces with Baguio local officials to unveil the AASCTF Sadjap Water Level Monitoring Station Plaque in La Trinidad, Benguet. … Read More >Australian ambassador, local officials unveil Baguio smart flood monitoring station