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In the wake of Typhoon Carina on July 24, 2024, the Benguet Electric Cooperative reported 2.4 million in damages due to intense rainfall and strong winds. … Read More >BENECO reports 2.4 million in damages from Typhoon Carina

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Swift response to Maharlika fire highlights city’s efficiency

PIO Baguio22 July 202422 July 2024

Mayor Benjamin Magalong praised the rapid cleanup that enabled 99% of Maharlika Livelihood Complex businesses to reopen within 36 hours of the July 16 fire. … Read More >Swift response to Maharlika fire highlights city’s efficiency

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SM Supermalls, BFP conduct fire drill commemorating Fire Prevention Month

Jill L. Galario2 May 20242 May 2024

SM Supermalls and the BFP conducted a fire drill demonstrating consumer rescue simulation in response to a simulated 7.2 magnitude earthquake. … Read More >SM Supermalls, BFP conduct fire drill commemorating Fire Prevention Month

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Drainage mishap claims life of 6-year-old in La Trinidad, Benguet

Police Report28 September 202328 September 2023

A 6-year-old drifted away in the strong water current after accidentally slipping and falling into a concrete drainage during a heavy downpour while walking with her older sister along the roadside on Wednesday afternoon. … Read More >Drainage mishap claims life of 6-year-old in La Trinidad, Benguet

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BENECO linemen expedite power restoration following emergency outage

Laarni S. Ilagan21 September 202321 September 2023

An unforeseen emergency power interruption occurred at around 4:11 PM on Thursday, September 21, when a massive pine tree fell onto BENECO power lines at the junction of New Lucban and Rimando Road. … Read More >BENECO linemen expedite power restoration following emergency outage

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Three injured as ten-wheeler rolls back, crashing into four vehicles

Police Report24 August 202324 August 2023

A ten-wheeler truck, laden with chicken dung, was in the process of ascending at the accident site when it unexpectedly reversed course, colliding with four vehicles trailing behind: a Toyota Innova Taxi, Toyota Altis, Toyota Innova, and L300FB van. … Read More >Three injured as ten-wheeler rolls back, crashing into four vehicles

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Super typhoon “Egay” leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in Baguio

PIO Baguio28 July 202325 August 2023

(Situational Report as of 5 p.m. July 26, 2023) BAGUIO CITY— Torrential rains and strong winds unleashed by super typhoon “Egay” left one person dead, … Continue ReadingSuper typhoon “Egay” leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in Baguio

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Investigators conclude unattended cigarette as cause of Baguio market inferno

Merriam del Rosario19 June 202325 August 2023

The Bureau of Fire Protection National Headquarters (BFP-NHQ) concluded its investigation into the fire that occurred at the Baguio City public market on March 11, 2023 and recommended closing the case, considering it an accidental fire, but left the possibility of reopening it if new evidence or witnesses emerge. … Read More >Investigators conclude unattended cigarette as cause of Baguio market inferno

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Investigation reveals no electrical or flammable factors in Baguio market fire

Merriam del Rosario11 June 202325 August 2023

The results of the testing conducted on the ashes and electrical debris revealed that the fire, which engulfed the Baguio City Public Market at approximately 11:30 PM on March 11, 2023, was not caused by faulty electrical wiring or any flammable substance. … Read More >Investigation reveals no electrical or flammable factors in Baguio market fire

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BENECO reports 2.4 million in damages from Typhoon Carina

Swift response to Maharlika fire highlights city’s efficiency

SM Supermalls, BFP conduct fire drill commemorating Fire Prevention Month

Drainage mishap claims life of 6-year-old in La Trinidad, Benguet

BENECO linemen expedite power restoration following emergency outage

Three injured as ten-wheeler rolls back, crashing into four vehicles

Super typhoon “Egay” leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in Baguio

Investigators conclude unattended cigarette as cause of Baguio market inferno

Investigation reveals no electrical or flammable factors in Baguio market fire