DOLE-CAR to conduct Independence Day Job Fair on June 12

Baguio City - Job seekers who are looking for work in Baguio City and the rest of Cordillera should mark their calendar this coming June 12, 2017. The date will not only be for celebrating the Philippines Independence Day but a chance to find a new career or job. So, go ahead, update your resume and practise your job interview skills.

There will be around 30 to 40 companies that will be offering jobs in the locality, according to the Department of Labor and Employment- Cordillera (DOLE-CAR).

The Independence Day Job Fair will be held in  two different malls in Baguio City.

Among the companies that will participate in the job fair are two government institutions - the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, which are now on the process of recruiting interested individuals to join the ranks of police officers and agents.

Also, there will be a scheduled seminars and counseling to be conducted by companies to small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs to get more insight on how to establish successful business.

Meanwhile, the city of Baguio has laid out the activities in celebrating of the 119th Philippine Independence Day, with the theme "Pagbabagong Sama-samahang Balikatan".

The celebration will commence with a program at the Baguio Convention Center at 8:00 that will begin with the procession of officials and guests and singing of the National Anthem and Baguio Hymn by the Baguio City High School Chorale.

City Mayor Mauricio Domogan and Representative Marquez Go are expected to deliver their messages.

By Alex.

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OWWA CAR now offering college scholarship for OFW dependents

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration -CAR are now accepting applicants under OWWA College Scholarships on the following programs for the qualified dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with active OWWA membership for financial assistance of P60, 000.00 per SY.

A. Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) for courses leading to any 4 to 5-year Baccalaureate course

Who may apply under EDSP
1. For incoming Freshmen
a. Child /sibling of active OFW for EDSP
b. Single
c. Grade 12 graduating student this coming 2018
d. Not more than 21 years old.
2. For those already enrolled in 2nd to 5th year college
a. Single
b. Not more than 30 yrs old
c. With a general Weighted average not lower than B letter grade or 85% equivalence in all academic and non-academic subjects during the last school year attended in full load.

B. Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) for baccalaureate courses from the priority fields in Science and Technology as identified by Department of Science & Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)

Basic qualifications under CMWSP

1. Be a child of an OFW whose annual gross income is not more than US $6,780.00
2. Not more than 21 year-old and graduating high school student or who has graduated but never enrolled to college or associate courses;
3. A Filipino citizen with good health and of good moral character;
4. Not a recipient of any scholarship award from any government or private institution;
5. Has passed the qualifying examination for OWWA CMWSP scholarship conducted nationwide by DOST on 15 October 2017.

Where to file:

a. OWWA BAGUIO Office-17 Manongdo Bldg.,Private Rd, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City
b. You may also file your application at DOLE provincial office, Municipal Office (look for PESO or Migrant Desk officer)
When: All applications must be submitted before July 31, 2017.
What are the basic requirements?
a. Application forms (available at OWWA office of at OWWA website)
b. 2x2 picture of applicant
c. Birth certificate of applicant(proof of relationship to OFW)
d. Proof of OWWA membership

Pls submit applications at Owwa Baguio 17 Manongdo Bldg,Private Road Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City.
Mobile number is 0999-994-9296,
0917-500-1294 or
Landline 300-3658 ,
Tele fax 445-2260.

source: OWWA CAR FB page.

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Three OFWs from Cordillera receive assistance and benefits from OWWA-CAR

Mrs. Casuga received her starter kits livelihood assistance. Photo Credits: OWWA-CAR

Baguio City - Three Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) just received benefits and assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Cordillera regional office in Baguio City.

OWWA-CAR posted on its Facebook account three former OFWs who were the recent beneficiaries of cash, livelihood and medical assistance and also skills training assistance.

Ms.Rosalina B. Casuga is a worker from Malaysia for six months. She is a returnee from San Carlos Heights,Baguio City. She applied under the Balik Pinas Balik Hanap Buhay Program at OWWA CAR and received her starter kits livelihood assistance on June 2,2017 . The program is a package of livelihood support to OFW s who are returning to the Philippines either displaced by hostilities,distressed workers or other distressful situations.



Ms. Rita B. Banggawan is an OFW from Pasil, Kalinga and worked as caretaker for six years at Taipei, Taiwan. She reported at OWWA CAR Baguio and was able to file her application under the Welfare Assistance Program, illness category and received the amount of P 10,000.00.





Ms. Irene P. Gaoken from La Trinidad Benguet is a former OFW from Hongkong for 6 years and have availed under Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP). 

Ms Gaoken encourage her fellow OFWs to be aware of the OWWA programs so that they too can avail as long as they are a member of OWWA.
OWWA is a government welfare institution that protects and promotes the interest of Overseas Filipino Workers. It provides many programs and services to the member such as scholarship grants for OFW dependents, medical assistance, livelihood trainingx and assistance, loan program for those who want to start a business and many more.

To know more about OWWA, you can visit any of their nearest regional office in your area or you can also visit their website at http://www.owwa.gov.ph/?q=content/programs-services 

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Kalinga State University offers Free Tuition Fee Program for SY 2017-2018 for deserving students

Cordillera - The Kalinga State University (KSU) has announced to offer the free tuition fee program to qualified and deserving students for school year 2017-2018.

KSU President Eduardo T. Bagtang said the move is under the guideline sent by the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) to the university.

Under the guideline, the first priority beneficiaries are those students having one semester left, and the second priority are those having two semesters left. The third priority are those students under the Pantawid program beneficiaries and those who falls under the income bracket set.

Qualified students who can apply for free tuition are also those receiving educational funds of less than P15,000/semester.

Bagtang also clarified that not all qualified students can avail of the free tuition fee because the fund will depend on the amount of grant released by CHED.

So, for qualified students who want to avail of the program, it is better to go and apply early.

KSU Pre-registration and Assessments schedules are the following dates:

1. 5th and 4th Year Students                          June 1 and 2, 2017
2. 3rd Year Students                                      June 5 and 6, 2017
3. 2nd Year Students                                      June 7 and 8, 2017
4. Tranferees and Returning Students            June 9, 2017

Admission Requirements

1. True Copy of Grades
2. Certificate of Eligibility to Transfer (for Transferees)
3. School Identification Card (for Old Students)
4. NSO/PSA Authenticated Copy of Birth Certificate
5. Any Valid ID Card (for New Students/Transferees)
6. Scholarship Identification Car (for StuFAP Beneficiaries and Other Government Financial Assistance Program)
7. 4Ps Identification Card with Household Number and Certification of Membership (for 4Ps Household Beneficiaries)
8. Listahan 2.0 Identification Car and Certification of Membership (for Listahan Beneficiaries)
9. Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents
10. BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption


Admission Process

Pre-registration and Assessment:

Step 1 - Submit accomplished Pre-registration and Assessment Form including complete Admission Requirements to the respective Dean's Offices

NOTE: Evaluation and Assessment shall be conducted by the respective colleges. Official Lists of pre-admitted enrollees with their corresponding assigned date./schedule of enrollment based from the result of ranking by prioritization/grouping are posted to the College Bulletin of Information.

Enrollment Proper:

Step 2 - Secure assessment result from the Dean's Office.

Step 3 - Fill up Enrollment Form (KSU Form 1-A) and attach result of the assessment. Subjects are given by the Program Chairman and approved by the Dean. Proof of enrollment will be printed.

Step 4 - Proceed to the Collection Office for the payment of fees.

Step 5 - Proceed to the Auxiliary Office for the validation of school ID.

Schedule of Enrollment:

1st Group            July 24-25, 2017
2nd Group           July 26-27, 2017
3rd Group            July 28-31, 2017
4th Group            August 1-2, 2017

The start of classes is scheduled on August 7, 2017.

Source: KSU FB page

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Salute to CPL. Serrano from Kalinga who was among fallen soldiers in Marawi clash

Cordillera - Corporal Benito G. Serrano was among the soldiers who were killed in action during the ongoing battle to recapture Marawi City from the control of Maute group and suspected members of Abu Sayaff.

CPL. Serrano was from Connor, Kalinga of the Scout Ranger Class 176 and of the 4th Light Reaction Company who was deployed in the Island of Mindanao.

Their mission was to conduct rescue mission to the trapped soldiers from the disabled armored personnel carrier of the 5th Mechanized Battalion when they were engaged in a fierce gun battle with the members of the Maute terrorist group who occupied Marawi City since May 23rd, 2017.

Corporal Serrano died in the line of his duty to protect the country. He was  hardworking, kind and one of the best in the military according to his senior officers.

His wife, a teacher in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur  is about to give birth to their second child.

A message of condolences were sent to the bereaved family of Coporal Serrano from many netizens, calling him hero.

The ongoing Marawi siege has claimed the lives of 11 soldiers and two police officers while 39 soldiers were recorded wounded  according to AFP Western Command spokesperson Capt. Jo-Ann Petinglay.

"So far we have 11 soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the peace loving residents of Marawi," said Capt. Petinglay.

Corporal Benito G. Serrano, Photo credits: Josephine Jaron Codila

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Team Lakay's Geji Eustaquio beats Thai opponent via split decision

(Wowcordillera) - Baguio based fighter Geji "Gravity" Eustaquio successfully closed his rivalry Anatpong Bunrad of Thailand in a superb display of boxing skills, will all judges having it scored in favor of him via split decision.

The Team Lakay flyweight proved his improvement in the ring as he was able to halt the more physically taller fighter gain yet another win for the second time during the ONE: Dynasty of Heroes

With his improved footwork, timing and counter-punching tools, Eustaquio was able to revenge his lost during their encounter back in 2015.

Eustaquio was a little bit cautious to engage Bunrad in the first round, taking his time to test how strong the Thai fighter was and be able to set up his next move getting to the later rounds.

The later rounds proved to be with Eustaquio's favor as he was able to connect counter punches with elbows and right straights to frustrate the Thai fighter, although he was floored down in the third round with a head kick by Bunrad.

Defeating the Thai fighter via split decision has improved his record to 9-5 after loosing to Toni Tauro in 2016.

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Domogan fully supports Duterte's Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao

(Wowcordillera) - Baguio City mayor Mauricio Domogan had expressed his support to President Duterte's declaration or Martial Law in Mindanao.

In a message on his official Facebook page, Mayor Domogan wrote he supported the the President's way of solving the ongoing crisis in Marawi city where terrorist group Maute had besieged.

"We supported the action of the President in declaring Martial Law in Mindanao. We have full trust that the President had been supplied with sufficient facts that can justify the declaration of Martial Law in the said area," Domogan said.

He also explained that he is not worried to what basis the president declared Martial Law and he is hoping that both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the AFP "will quell and stop the lawless violence and rebellion in the said area to save from possible death and injuries of the innocent civilians and damage to properties."

Mayor Domogan also acknowledge in his message Police Senior Inspector Fredie Solar from Baguio city who was among the casualties in Marawi terror attack.

RELATED: Young cop from Baguio hailed as hero in Marawi terror siege

"We are mourning for one of the casualties in the said lawless violence and rebellion is no less than Police Senior Inspector Fredie Solar from Baguio City," Domogan added.

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Young cop from Baguio hailed as hero in Marawi terror siege

Police Inspector Fredie Solar. Photo Credits: Susan Solar-Urbano

Baguio City -  A young cop from Baguio was being held as a hero on Tuesday after he was killed in the line of duty during the initial clash between government forces and the militant group Maute in Marawi City.

Senior Inspector Fredie Solar from Baguio City, a graduate of PNPA 'Sansiniringan' class of 2007 was assigned in Mindanao right after his graduation.

His story of becoming a police officer and of serving the people of Mindanao up to his untimely death has gone viral after a message of his sister Susan Solar-Urbano was widely shared on social media.

Susan shared how Freddie had ignored their request for him to work for his re-assignment to other place in the country except Mindanao. But he reasoned out that the people of Marawi liked him and he had loved them as well.

"After graduation, he was assigned in Mindanao. For numerous times, we have pleaded for him to come back in Baguio. We have asked him to apply to re-assignment at any other place in the Philippines except Mindanao," Urbano wrote.

"...the people there respect him and this was enough for him to stay. He has come to love the people of Marawi," Urbano added.

Fredie Solar died a hero defending the people that he has come to protect - the people of Marawi, Urbano continued.

"But just last night, a the Marawi siege, in the hands of the heartless terrorists, we lost him. He died defending the people that he has come to protect. We lost a humble, kind-hearted, determined brother who we dearly love, all for the sake of the country,"

Many netizens who have read Urbano's post were touched by the story and have shared their sympathies to the family of Solar.

"Condolence to the family and may you rest in peace inspector. I do not know the dignity of his birth but I do know the glory of his death. Salute to all brave men," Leoj Tagamub commented.

Facebook user Anacleta Soriano also wrote, I have so much respect for all men and women in uniform who selflessly gave their lives that we may live in peace and freedom. What a high price to pay! Rest in eternal heavenly peace MY HERO!"

The family of Police Inspector Fredie Solar has asked the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the transport of his body from Iligan City to Baguio.

As of this moment his body was in a funeral home in Illigan under the care of his wife and son.

President Rodrigo Duterte has cut short his 5-day trip in Russia and headed back home to see the situation on the Marawi attack. He later declared Martial Law in the entire Mindanao island.

The clash is still on going with some of the Philippine elite forces was deployed to help in bringing back peace in the terrorist-inflicted city.

By Alex.

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POEA Cordillera announces over 400 nurses needed in Germany - Click for more Info

Cordillera, Philippines - The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) - Cordillera announces it has now accepting applicants for Filipino nurses who are interested to work in Germany

The Philippine has signed a deal with Germany for Filipino nurse employment through the Triple Win Project signed in 2013. The agreement aimed to hire Filipino nursing professionals to work in Germany through the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency.

According to POEA, more than 400 nurses having specialization in Geriatric Care, ICE and General Ward are needed by the German Federal Employment Agency.

Those who are interested may submit their documents at POEA-Cordillera office located at Benetiz Court Compound, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City, according to Bombo Radyo  Baguio.

Applicant should be a licensed nurse with at least two years professional experience working in a hospital, rehab centers, and care institutions.

According to Adela Dario, POEA - Cordillera OIC, Cordillerans and those in the nearby provinces are the priority for the job.

An orientation will conducted on June 2 in all Public Employment Servive Office in the whole of Cordillera and an interview will follow on June 26.

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Bagabag airport finally opens to passengers, serves Clark- Bagabag-Clark flights

38-seated Donier aircraft operated by Wakay Air Service landed on Bagabag airport. Photo: Nueva Viscaya Tourism

(Wowcordillera) - Bagabag airport in Nueva Viscaya is back and now resumes operation for the first time after 16 years.

In its inauguration ceremony held on May 17, 2017, Wakay Air Service launched its first Clark-Bagabag flight as it landed on the airport for the first time.

The maiden flight of Wakay to Bagabag happened at around 10 A.M on Wednesday and was welcomed by a traditional water gun salute and was followed by a welcome ceremony attended by members of the Department of Tourism (DOT), some members of the Nueva Viscaya local officials and local travel and tour operators.

According to the DOT, the opening of the Bagabag airport is a tremendous boost to the local tourism in the area and nearby provinces especially the majestic rice terraces of Banaue.

The flight from Clark to Bagabag will cut short the travel time from 8 hours  to just an hour and 45 minutes.

Tourists going to the Banaue Rice Terraces can take the flight from Clark to Bagabag. A free shuttle bus is offered to them from the airport to their hotel in Banaue.

The flight to Bagabag can be access through Wakay Air Service 38-seater Donier aircraft that is scheduled to serve passengers four times a week starting on June 4.

Airfare for a one way direct flight is around P5,000.

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