BAGUIO CITY — More than ₱100,000 in donations has been raised for Sean, a young boy who lost one of his eyes following a reported bullying incident, as individuals and groups continue to rally behind him and his family. Singer Roque Belino, who helped lead the donation drive, said the amount raised will help cover Sean’s medical needs and other expenses arising from the incident. Belino attributed the fundraising effort’s success to the generosity of donors, individuals who s

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Minors involved in the reported bullying and mauling incident at Pinget National High School publicly apologized to the victim and his family days after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media. In a video posted by PTV Cordillera showing the final dialogue between the victim, the minors’ families, elders and authorities, the minors expressed remorse for their actions and asked the victim and his family for forgiveness, while promisi

BAGUIO CITY — An ₱800,000 settlement has ended the reported bullying and mauling case involving 15 minor students of Pinget National High School, with the victim’s family choosing to settle the matter after the victim expressed forgiveness toward those involved. The victim’s mother, in an interview with PTV Cordillera, said the decision was made after consulting her child and considering the future of the minors involved. She said she did not want the future of the other chil

Learner says he was simply “napag-tripan” and had no previous conflict with alleged attackers BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — “Hindi ko po sila kilala. Napag-tripan lang nila ako.” Days after a video of a learner allegedly being assaulted outside Pinget National High School went viral, the victim has spoken out about the attack, saying he did not know the individuals involved and had no previous conflict with them. In an exclusive interview with Bombo Radyo Baguio on August 31, th

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The proposal to transform Camp John Hay into a major investment and tourism hub—likened by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to a potential “BGC of the North”—has drawn mixed reactions from residents and visitors. While some welcome the prospect of new investments, jobs and improved infrastructure, others worry that excessive commercialization could threaten the pine forests, cool climate, fresh air and peaceful atmosphere that m

BAGUIO CITY — The city government has warned Burnham Lake boat concessionaires to stop charging unauthorized rates, reminding them that the approved fee remains at ₱250 per 30 minutes or ₱500 per hour. City Administrator Vittorio Jericho Cawis issued the warning during a September 2 meeting with the operators, a day after Burnham Lake reopened following its rehabilitation. Cawis said concessionaires who continue to violate the approved rates, fail to upgrade their boats or do

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – After nearly a year of closure and rehabilitation, Burnham Lake reopened to the public on Tuesday, September 1, bringing back not only one of Baguio City’s most iconic attractions but also the livelihood of boat operators who had been forced to stop working during the rehabilitation. The reopening came as the city marked its 117th Charter Day, with Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, Congressman Mauricio Domogan, Tourism Infrastruct

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – With only two years left in his current and final term, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said his administration’s most important legacy should not be tied to his name or political leadership, but to government systems and programs that can continue even after he leaves office. Magalong made the statement during his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, September 1, which coincided with Baguio City’s 117th Charter Anniversary, as he reflec

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Pinget National High School Principal Johnny Kidian has appealed for calm among the relatives of the alleged victim and friends of the learners involved in the viral bullying incident, warning that anger and further confrontation could lead to an even more serious act of violence. Kidian made the appeal after a video showing a student of Pinget National High School allegedly being assaulted circulated widely on social media, drawing strong reactions

BAGUIO CITY — Fifteen minors involved in the reported bullying and mauling incident at Pinget National High School have been given a five-day suspension, while the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) is preparing for possible legal action depending on the outcome of the assessment of the children and the decision of their parents. The five-day suspension was imposed as an administrative disciplinary measure during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the school on August 28, 2026, acc

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A 13-year-old boy has lost one of his eyes following an alleged punch by a 12-year-old child in an incident the family described as bullying. Now recovering from surgery, the boy—identified only as alias “EAN”—may need a prosthetic eye, prompting his family to seek medical, legal and social welfare assistance. The family's appeal was relayed to Bombo Radyo Baguio through a friend, who said EAN suffered a severe eye injury after he was allegedly punc

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Authorities and school officials have appealed to the public to stop sharing a viral video showing a student of Pinget National High School allegedly being assaulted by fellow learners, saying the continued circulation of the footage could cause further harm to the minors involved. The incident reportedly occurred outside Pinget National High School at around 3 p.m. on August 26 and involved Grade 9 and Grade 10 students, according to reports. The v

“Pinag bigyan mi lang ta ayat mi nga makatulong, awan latta ta dinadael nan panag talek mi.”- Lorenzo Subli Marcos BAGUIO CITY — A man is appealing to the public for help in locating a person he identified as someone allegedly named Marvin Borja of Karikitan, Conner, Apayao, and involved in a dispute over more than ₱30,000 in payment for harvested lettuce. Lorenzo Subli Marcos made the appeal on August 27 after the incident was reported to authorities through a blotter. He

“Kung naka-save po ng P5M then saan po mapupunta ang extra fund?” — Baguio Resident BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A report that continuous rains may have saved the Baguio City government around ₱5 million in water costs for filling the rehabilitated Burnham Lake has triggered questions from some residents over what will happen to the reported savings. According to the Baguio City Information Office, City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) chief Rhenan Diwas said mor

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A 38-year-old man is accused of harvesting lettuce from a garden without the owner’s knowledge and then disappearing with a payment estimated at more than ₱30,000. Lorenzo Subli Marcos, in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, said the incident occurred on August 17, 2026, although he only made the matter public on August 25. Marcos said his cousin, Merly Subli Taypew, the owner of the garden, had an arrangement with the man for the supply and harvest

BAGUIO CITY — A 10-year-old Grade 2 learner from Springhills Integrated School has been reported missing since the evening of Sunday, August 23, 2026, prompting his family to appeal to the public for help in locating him. The child, identified as Stephen Insas, is a resident of Kadaclan, Loakan Apugan Barangay, Baguio City. According to a missing-person notice released by his family, Stephen was last seen on the evening of August 23. His family is appealing to anyone who may

BAGUIO CITY — A consumer raised the alarm after reportedly finding an unfamiliar crab among edible talangka purchased from the Baguio City Public Market, prompting authorities to inspect the market and remind the public about the risks of consuming unidentified marine species. Raiza Marie Ricohermoso raised the concern online after her husband purchased crabs from the market’s Fish Section on August 22, 2026. She said she became concerned after noticing an unfamiliar crab amo

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A concerned resident’s quick decision to call the police helped prevent possible self-harm involving an 18-year-old student in Baguio City on Saturday, August 15. According to a report from the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), as cited by several local media outlets, the concerned resident noticed the student standing near a bridge and became worried after observing his behavior. Believing that the young man might be in danger, the resident immedia

PRC-CAR also reports conviction of unlicensed optometrist as crackdown on illegal practice continue BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A woman who allegedly posed as a licensed doctor was exposed after she went to the Professional Regulation Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRC-CAR) office in Baguio City to renew what she presented as her professional identification card—only for authorities to discover that the document was fake. The case was among two separate convictio

Suspects allegedly caught after undercover agents posed as customers in hotel entrapment BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Two alleged human traffickers were arrested after National Bureau of Investigation–Cordillera Administrative Region (NBI-CAR) agents posed as customers in an entrapment operation that led to the rescue of 11 women, including six minors, at a hotel in Baguio City on August 3, 2026. The operation stemmed from intelligence received and verified by the NBI regarding