Cordilleran Police S/Supt. Jesus Cambay to be promoted one star general

Cordillera - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to administer the oath of office to a newly promoted Cordilleran Police in a ceremony to be held at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

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Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde will administer the oath taking to Senior Superintendent Jesus Cambay in his promotion to one-star general.

S/Supt. Cambay is a native of Lagawe, Ifugao and Baguio City and a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1988.

Cambay was the head of Police Regional Office-6 (Western Visayas) and has been designated as the Commander of the Metro Boracay Task Force (MBTF) in leading the 610-strong police personnel deployed in Boracay, Aklan in preparation for the six months closure and rehabilitation of the famous Boracay Beach. 

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During his leadership in the Boracay  index crimes fell by 80 percent. Only 10 cases of crime against property, including two robberies and eight theft, were recorded. 

As a professional, Cambay had served as the Police Director of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) in 2012.

He was also assigned in different areas in the Cordilleras, both in the provincial and the regional offices from 1989 to 2008. 

He has also received various police and military medals for his performance such as the Medalya ng Mabuting Asal, Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod and many other awards by various civic and socio-economic organizations. 

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Cambay is a product of Lagawe Central in Ifugao, he had his secondary education in Isabela State University Science High School at PMA and took up his Masteral Degree at the Baguio Central University. 

He was a graduate of local police courses in comptrollership, basic intelligence and senior officer executive course and in vital installation security in New Mexico, USA in 2003.

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Igorot runner finishes Hong Kong's most difficult trail run in 35th place

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Cordillera - It was not an easy run for anybody to finish an 89 kilometers with 8,620 meters of elevation in the span of two days. 

Just like Igorot Trail Runner, Jomar Buclay from Mountain Province, Philippines, he went through a lot of stinging and persistent discomfort during the race to finish in the 35th place. 

The 30-year old Buclay of Otucan, Bauko successfully finished the race in the recently concluded 9 Dragons Ultra that was held in Hong Kong on February 2, 2019. 

According to avenuehk.com, the running competition is an 89km super trail race where runners need to finish in nineteen (19) hours. The race started at 12:00 am of February 2, at Tai Tong Shan Rd. Yeun Long and finished in Tai Po Dr, Tai Po, New Territories. 

Buclay finished at position 35 with an elapsed time of 17 hours and 14 minutes from successfully running, climbing, and descending the most difficult trail run in Hong Kong. 

Only 82 runners including Buclay finished the race with 92 runners gave up from  the one-hundred seventy six (176) race participants.

Photo Courtesy || Jomar Buclay

The 9 Dragons Ultra is a challenging, multi-day trail and ultra running event held in Hong Kong. 

It crosses Kowloon and the New Territories in Hong Kong from West to East. The route uses a variety of trails including the world famous MacLehose and Wilson, among many others. 

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First Kimchi Factory in the Philippines to be built in Benguet

Cordillera - Kimchi - the famous traditional side dish that screams Koreans, may soon be produced in the Philippines and the factory will be located in the capital town of Benguet - La Trinidad. 

That is, if the Korean investors are successful in locating a suitable land for their proposed 3,000-hectare kimchi factory.

According to La Trinidad Mayor Romeo K. Salda, the Korean investors have not yet able to locate the said land area so they need to reduce the land size. 

Mayor Salda said that the local government is now helping the South Korean investors in locating a suitable land for the said factory which will add another avenue for vegetable farmers to sell their produce especially cabbage.

Establishing the first Kimchi factory in Benguet province will greatly help the local vegetable farmers considering that one of the top ingredients of Kimchi  are cabbage, radish, and other vegetables that can be produced in the province. 

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"We were able to identify some public and private properties in the municipality which might be suitable for the proposed kimchi factory  but most of them were not able to pass the standard of the Korean investors that is why we continue to look for other areas that will be offered to them for the realization of their desired project that will contribute in spurring the significant increase of economic activities in the municipality," Mayor Salda said.

Mayor Salda said that the investors had reduced the land area for the proposed kimchi factory so that it could be easier to find a suitable land. This according to Salda shows how the Koreans are eager to set up the factory the soonest possible time. 

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If the factory is going to push trough, it would not only benefit the farmers but also generate additional jobs to local residents of the province, according to Salda.

The market for Kimchi in the world market has grown significantly over the years and establishing a factory here in the Philippines would not be a problem because the supply of raw materials is abundant despite greater demands.

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Authentic Kalinga-made products available for purchase during Kalinga Treasure Fair 2019

Photo Courtesy || Lifted from Tabuk Life FB

Cordillera - The Kalinga Treasures Fair 2019 has been formally opened yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by Kalinga Provincial Officials. The fair is part of the activities inline with the celebration of Kalinga's 3rd Bodong Festival which runs from 3rd - 17th February. 

According to Tabuk Life FB page, the Kalinga Treasures Fair will be opened from February 4 to 17, 2019. The event will feature a vast array of Kalinga products from processed foods, ethnic accessories, decorations, souvenir items, ornamental plants, furnitures and among others. 

Photo Courtesy || Lifted from Tabuk Life FB

Coffee lovers will also have a chance to buy the famous Kalinga Coffee. Kalinga is one of the country's main producers of coffee, especially the Robusta, Civet, and Arabica beans. 

Treasures Fair vendors are encouraging everyone to come visit the trade fair event and buy their products as this will help farmers and product producers financially. 

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Kalinga Governor Baac commended the local producers for their outstanding contribution in the economic development of the province considering that last year they were able to generate a total of P10.2 million. 

Photo Courtesy || Lifted from Tabuk Life FB

"We always say that because of you, we were able to uplift the socio-economic well-being of our province," Baac said to event organizer. 

"I hope that this year, you will surpass your collection last year, he added. 

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Department of Trade and Industry (DT) Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Grace Baluyan cited the Kalinga Treasures Fair as a benchmark for success among the provinces in the region considering that it is the only privately initiated fair being conducted in CAR through the Chamber of Kalinga Producers, Inc. 

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SLU nursing grad praised for delivering baby girl in Philippine Airline flight

Photo Credits || Paulo Infante

Cordillera - Netizens were impressed by a flight attendant's action in helping a pregnant passenger aboard PAL in delivering her baby. 

Marigold Parreño, a Saint Louis University (SLU) nursing graduate and working as a flight attendant of PAL flight PR 683, was part of the crew who were instrumental in the delivery of a baby while the plane was still in the skies travelling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Manila.

Parreño, who is also a registered nurse helped deliver a healthy baby girl from a passenger who went into labor on board the flight, which was still 4 hours away from Manila.

Photo Credits || Paulo Infante

According to Paulo Infante, a PAL employee, he witnessed how her friend Marigold Parreño with the other crew stepped up to assist the passenger throughout the labor.

"What a very proud moment for PAL! FA Marigold Parreño assisted a passenger in labor during PR 683 (DMM to MNL) and successfully helped her deliver a healthy baby girl four hours before the plane landed in Manila. Yan ang BPA! Friend ko yan!" Infante wrote in a post on January 26. 

According to Parreño, she believes that the Bayanihan spirit is still alive and described the incident as a beautiful scene of "Bayanihan" at its finest.

She thanked the thousands who sent her heartfelt messages and congratulations saying their messages inspired her and truly warms her heart.

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"Thank you for all the heartfelt messages and congratulations from all of you. It truly warms my heart and inspires me. I would't have done it without the help of my PR683 crew especially Maam Danica Panganiban, Sir Bryan Peralta, Maam Apple Joanne Taguinin and the rest of the crew and of course to our Purser, Guerick Mariano. All the more so because they were the ones who were there assisting me all throughout the process together with the help of many good samaritans on board. It was a beautiful scene of "Bayanihan" at its finest." Parreño wrote in her FB.

Photo Courtesy || Paulo Infante

She is also grateful of being a part of PAL family and proud being a Filipino, having an indispensable culture to look out for one another on hard situations as such. 

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Parreño also acknowledged her alma mater, among others and ended her post with hashtags #ProudLouisan #ProudPALCabinCrew, and #ProudFilipino.

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Heroes' Lounge for cops and soldiers now open in 24 airports nationwide

Cordillera - Traveling soldiers and Police personnel can now use a comfortable lounge in 24 different airports nationwide.

This is after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has put up Heroes' Lounge in various airports across the country as a gesture to the heroism of members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the construction of the said lounge is to honor the heroism of the soldiers and the Police.

"The initiative was launched to show appreciation and gratitude to the country's military men and police officers for their sacrifices towards peace and in the defending and securing the nation from harm," the Department of Transportation said in a statement.

The Heroes' Lounge will accommodate traveling uniformed personnel, including those retired, Medal of Valor awardees, and their immediate families traveling with them.

The Lounge is furnished with comfortable seats and relaxing interiors and free WIFI connection.

Below is the list of the 24 airports that offers Heroes Lounge:

Puerto Princesa International Airport

General Santos International Airport

Zamboanga International Airport

Davao International Airport

Kalibo International Airport

Laoag International Airport

Iloilo International Airport

Butuan Airport

Laguindingan Airport

Bacolod-Silay Airport

Cotabato Airport

Tacloban Airport

Dipolog Airport

Dumaguete Airport

Legazpi Airport

Naga Airport

Pagadian Airport

Roxas Airport

San Jose Airport

Bohol-Panglao International Airport

Tuguegarao Airport

Virac Airport

Cauayan Airport

Ozamiz Airport 

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Baguio suspends classes on January 27, 2020 at 12 noon onward for Chinese New Year Parade

Cordillera - Classes on Monday (January 27, 2020) for pre-school to tertiary level in both public and private have been suspended in Baguio City to pave way for the Chinese New Year Parade.

In an Executive Order No. 13-2020, issued by Mayor Benjie Magalong today (Jan. 21, 2020),it also stated the closing of Session Road (going up and down) and road in front of Casa Vallejo up to NBI-CAR are on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 12 noon to 6 p.m..

Parking along Session road in the morning of January 27 is also prohibited for the preparation and installation of rope stands. 


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Here is a copy of the Executive Order No. 13-2020 courtesy of Baguio Public Information Office Facebook page.

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Baguio kids wrote to Duterte: " Dear President, Please do not allow them to cut our trees here in Baguio.

Photo Courtesy || PTV, PCOO

Cordillera -- Kids in Baguio who loves trees are the newest advocates of environmental protection put pen to paper to beseech President Duterte to stop the cutting of trees in the city of Baguio.

"Dear President, Please do not allow them to cut our trees here in Baguio. This is our future. I love trees."

Those were the words of one of the six-grader elementary pupils from the Baguio Pines Family Learning Center (BPFLC) who sent a letter to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through city Mayor Mauricio Domogan. 

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According to Philippine News Agency, the pupils wrote to Duterte to asked for help to keep and maintain the pine tree park beside the Baguio Convention Center and prevent it from being sold. 

On Monday afternoon, the kids were accompanied by their teachers and school head to the office of the city Mayor and turned over 67 letter to Domogan which they asked him be transmitted to President Duterte.

"I am very determined to help preserve and protect the pine tree forest near convention center. Every time we have our urban walk, we always pass along that area and it gives us a breathing space," Nikki Flores, a student of BPFLC said.

Nikki said preserving the environment, specially saving the park, is important in providing fresh and clean air for the people of Baguio.

As one who suffers from asthma, the Grade 6 pupil said the plants in the park, which release oxygen into the air, will help people like her living in the city.

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"Its getting hotter every day, and I am having difficulty in breathing. Pine tress are giving me access to fresh air," she said.

She said that as children, they are supposed to enjoy their childhood with fresh air and a healthy environment. 

"In my age, I have been exposed to over development leading to the exploitation or our natural resources, there is cutting of trees, buildings are everywhere," she said.

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Nikki said "progress does not mean pollution and over-development. If that is how we see progress, its basically a destruction. 

source || PTV

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Unlimited coffee to be served during La Trinidad's Coffee Festival 2020 set on Feb. 4-8

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Cordillera -- Are you a coffee lover and enthusiast who absolutely looking for opportunities to drink your favorite caffeinated drinks serves fresh and unlimited?

Well, here is your chance to satisfy your craving of coffee because Benguet's capital La Trinidad is going to celebrate it's coffee festival this year slated on February 4 to 8 with the theme "Aroma of Coffee, Harmony of Community".

You will also have  the opportunity to buy local coffee products directly from the coffee growers so you are 100 percent guaranteed to get the best and fresh coffee from Benguet.

Calendar of activities during the said festival includes coffee facilities and farm visit, coffee education and conference, barista demonstration, coffee cupping, roasting and showcasing of different coffee products of Benguet province including unlimited coffee drinking.

The festival was just launched last 2018 and it aims to promote coffee farming in the town of La Trinidad.

In can be recalled that Benguet is one of the source of the best Arabica in the Philippines. Last year, the locally grown Arabica coffee in Benguet emerged as the champion and named as the best coffee in the Philippines during the 3rd Philippines Coffee Conference held in Baguio on March 21 - 22.

So, marked these dates in your calendar and don't forget to bring your cup so you can have a taste of the best coffee in the country. 

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January 25, 2019: Remembering the bravest commandos of our land: SAF 44

Cordillera - Every January 25th of the year, we remember the gallantry of the 44 fallen members of the Special Action Forces (SAF 44), 14 of whom are Cordillerans who bravely went to Mindanao and fought members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters four years ago. 

This is the day that we are all reminded of the gallantry of the 44 young men who showed courage in the line of fire. 

On January 25, 2015, members of the Special Action Force (SAF) were tasked in a police operation codenamed Oplan Exodus intended to capture or kill wanted Malaysian terrorist and other wanted persons of the BIFF. The operation lead to the death of forty-four members of the SAF including numerous people from MILF and BIFF. 

Retired police Director Benjamin Magalong said the death of the troopers did not go in vain, as their passing is a vindication for the neutralization of the most wanted person - "Marwan" and Usman.

The 14 SAF commandos from Cordillera:

PO2 Peterson Carap of Kabayan, Benguet, 

PO1 Gringo Cayang-o of Sadanga, Mountain Province,

PO2 Joel Bumidang Dulnuan of Nueva Viscaya

PO1 Angel Kodiamat of Bontoc, Mountain Province, 

PO2 Jerry Kayob of La Trinidad, Benguet, 

PO2 Nobel Kiangan of Mankayan, Benguet, 

PO3 Noel Golocan of Mankayan, Benguet and Sagada, Mountain Province, 

PO2 Walner Danao of Irisan, Baguio City, 

PSI Gednat Tabdi of La Trinidad, Benguet, 

PSI Cyrus Anniban of Balbalan, Kalinga, 

PO3 Robert Allaga of Banaue, Ifugao, 

PO2 Franklin Danao of Tinoc, Ifugao, 

PO2 Nicky De Castro Nacino Jr. of Baguio City and Aurora Province, 

PO1 Russel Bilog of Tabuk City, Kalinga and Sagada, Mountain Province 

The Office of the Presidential Spokeperson posted today in the official FB page National Day of Remembrance to the 44 SAF members.

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