Baguio suspends tertiary level classes, both public and private on Panagbenga Grand Opening (Feb. 1, 2020)

Cordillera - Baguio Mayor Benjie Magalong has issued an executive  order suspending classes for tertiary level in both public and private schools on  February 1, 2020 for the celebration of the 25th Panagbenga Festival this year. 

Magalong issued an executive order No. 19 Series of 2020 announcing the said suspension for the grand opening of the city's annual celebration of Panagbenga, also known as the Baguio Flower Festival. 

The mayor issued the EO upon consultation with the Commission on Higher Education to give equal opportunities to tertiary level students to watch the highlight of the Panagbenga grand opening. 

The month long celebration of Panagbenga 2020 will carry the theme "Blooming Through The Years" is packed with so many activities that all residents, both local and tourists can participate.

Panagbenga is an annual flower festival celebrated every February in the city of Baguio that reflects the history, traditions and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras. It lasts over a month long and flourishes through community spirit involvement.

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Kennon Road is now open to motorist every weekends until further notice - DPWH-CAR

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Cordillera - Tourists who are planning to visit Baguio on the weekends can now pass the historic Kennon Road after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - CAR  announced its opening to motorist.

"Kennon Road will be opened to Baguio bound vehicles on Friday January 10, 2020 at 6: 00 AM to Monday, January 13 at 6:00 PM and every weekends thereafter until further notice," DPWH-CAR said on a travel advisory.

The advisory further said that vehicles weighing more than 5 tons are advised to take Marcos Highway or Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual-Rizal-Anduyan Road.

Motorists are also advised to strictly observe the 20 kilometers per hour speed limit as well as other traffic and parking rules.

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It can be recalled that Kennon road was closed to traffic after geologists and experts from DPWH had found out the risks of accident it can caused to motorists during bad weather.

Baguio hotels may be full this coming Panagbenga Festival. Book your accommodations early.

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Officials and representatives of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and concerned local government units vowed to ensure the safety of motorist who would be using the road going to Baguio. 

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