Four nCoV PUIs in Cordillera tested negative of the Corona virus infection

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Cordillera - The four initially declared persons under investigation (PUI) in Cordillera last week has been tested negative of the Corona infection, local health officials reported on Monday. 

During a press briefing, health officials from the Diseases Prevention and Control Cluster of the Department of Health Cordillera said the 4 individuals have been tested negative after the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine showed tests done on respiratory samples from them turned out negative. 

Earlier, DOH-CAR reported that the four PUIs, three of them are women and a two years old voluntarily submitted themselves for infections after arriving from Hong Kong.

Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Cluster Dr. Jinnefer Joyce Pira calls on the public not to panic and stay healthy. 

She advises everyone to keep their immune system strong, keep their body warm and eat healthy foods. 

She encourages the public to practice proper hygiene and hand washing, observe proper etiquette when coughing or sneezing by covering their mouth.

Pira also reiterated the health department's public advisory for the judicious use of masks to prevent the shortage of surgical and N95 masks.

She said that people of good health do not need to use face masks instead use only by those persons/care health provider who are caring for the sick person with respiratory infection/symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and fever. 

N95 masks must be reserved for healthcare and other frontline workers, Pira added.

source || PIA Cordillera

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Igorot Cop from La Trinidad, Benguet promoted 1-star PNP General

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Cordillera - A Cordilleran police officer has been promoted to one-star PNP General at Camp Crame in Quezon City on January 28, 2019. 

Joined by his wife, Police officer Fynn Eckman Dongbo received his one star rank insignia from Philippine National Police Director Archie Gamboa. 

Dongbo is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1990 and has worked as a ranking officer in the peacekeeping missions of the United Nation in different countries back in 2005 to 2011. 

His current position is an executive officer of the PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management in Camp Crame. 

Before that, he served as the company commander of the Tarlac Provincial Mobile Group and also served as the provincial director of Bataan Police Provincial Office. 

He also served as the acting city director of the Bacolod City Police Office in 2017.

Dongbo is a proud Cordilleran, who traces his roots from Alno, La Trinidad, Benguet.

He finished his secondary education from the University of Baguio.

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WATCH: Biyahe ni Drew goes to Bontoc's Maligcong Rice Terraces

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Cordillera - Maligcong Rice terraces located in Bontoc, Mt Province, is one of the most scenic view every nature lovers should have in their travel itinerary.

GMA's travel documentary hosted by Drew Arellano featured his journey to the small town of Bontoc and his hike to the summit of Mt, Kupapey just to have a full view of the breathtaking rice terraces.

To get the best glimpse of the sunrise and the sea of clouds over the rice terraces, Drew's team needs to wake up early in the morning and hike Mt. Kupapey for 30 minutes. 

"Makikita mo talaga ang texture ng mismong photograph kapag kukuha kayo ng picture, napakaganda...," Drew commented after seeing the majestic rice terraces. 

Watch Drew video below

Going to Maligcong is very easy. If you are coming from Manila, you can take Coda Lines bus in Cubao going to Bontoc town. The bus only makes trips in the evening from 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 10:30 pm. The fare is less than P1,000 only.

If you are coming from Baguio City, you can take the GL trans buses which are stationed at Dangwa Terminal or the Rising Sun buses stationed at Slaughter Compound in Magsaysay. Ticket prices range from P180 to P212. 

Getting to Maligcong from Bontoc can be done by riding a jeepney at the back of the Public Market. Just tell the driver that you are going to Maligcong Rice terraces. The fare is only 20 pesos. Jeepney departure time are 8:00 in the morning, and 12:00 noon, 2:30, 4.30 and 5:00 in the afternoon.

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Burger King finally opened its first store in the city of pines

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Cordillera - Burger king has finally made its way to the hearts of Baguio burger lovers and opened its first store located at SM City Mall. 

The opening was announced by SM City Baguio's official Facebook page with photo of the store that has now serving lines of customers patiently waiting to have their turn to order. 

The fast food restaurant is Baguio's first Burger King and is located at LG Sunset Terrace of SM City Baguio. 

Burger King (BK) is an American multinational chain of hamburger fast food restaurant with over 13,000 stores worldwide. 

All Burger King burgers are serve with 100% beef patties which were made with highest quality procedures and standards. 

All ingredients to produce the best burger pass the strictest quality checks that are executed globally. 

People in Baguio in nearby provinces can now experience the finest and truly world class burger right in their own city. 

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Igorota beauty vies for Miss Philippines Earth 2020

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Cordillera - Roxanne Baeyens of Cordillera is among the official candidate for the upcoming 20th edition of Miss Earth Philippines 2020.

Baeyens successfully passed the first screening on January 28, 2020 at Carousel Garden in Mandaluyong as confirmed by her talent agency

The 22-year old Igorota-Belgian beauty queen is a native from Besao, Mountain. 

She was crowned Face of Tourism 2019 and won 1st Runner-Up at Miss Tourism and Culture Universe last year. 

Baeyens stands 170cm tall and finished up degree in Tourism at Saint Louis University. 

She is considered as one of the strong contenders for the Miss Philippines 2020 because of her experience in the field of pageantry. 

Baeyens currently lives in Manila where she actively advocates the environment on her social media account. 

Miss Earth Philippines is a Filipino national beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmentally-conscious and aware woman in the Philippines. 

The pageant's current titleholder is Janelle Lazo Tee from Pasig City who was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2019 on July 10, 2019.

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Benguet caretaker Cong. Yap passes bill to improve BeGH and much better pay for hospital staff

Cordillera - Appointed Benguet Caretaker Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS) Party List Congressman Eric Go Yap passed House Bill No. 6171 on Wednesday. 

The bill aims to restore the management of the Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) to the national government and increases the current bed capacity of the hospital from 200 to 400. 

Cong. Yap said returning the management of BeGH to the national government would ensure bigger and continues funds for the hospital and not just rely on the funds of the provincial government and the hospital's own fund. 

Yap added that re-nationalizing of the hospital will increase the salary of the staff like nurses. He said that nurses should be receiving salary grade SG 15 (Php32,000) and not SG 9 (Php17,975)

"Upang makatiyak tayo na malaki at tuloy-tuloy and pondong mailalaan para sa hospital at hindi lang basta aasa sa pondo ng Provincial Government at sariling kita ng ospital," Cong. Yap said in a statement.

He added that turning the hospital to the government will benefit those who need medical help due to the level of health service provided by the government. 

"Dahil dito, lubos na makikinabang ang mga nangangailangan ng tulong medical dahil maitataas ang antas ng health service delivery ng hospital," he said. 

House Bill No. 6171 is the first bill Cong. Yap had passed since assuming post as an appointed caretaker of Benguet. 

On January 29, Cong. Yap was welcomed by Benguet officials and employees during his visit to the province.

In a speech, he assured that he will do whatever he can for the development of the province and its constituents. 

He also said that he will continue the work of the late Congressman Nestor B. Fongwan Sr.

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Honest tricycle driver in Sabangan, Mt. Province turned-over found cash to Police

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Cordillera - Netizens commended the honesty of a tricycle driver in Sabangan, Mt. Province for turning over a cash he found to the police station. 

Report from the Sabangan Municipal Station said Mr. Rudy Lamyong Caligtan, a member of the (STODA) from Barangay Losad, Sabangan, Mt. Province turned-over cashed money in different denomination amounting to P14,320. 

Caligtan said he found the money at the Nacagang Junction which he later turned it over to the police station. 

The owner of the said cash later notified and came to the police station to claim the money. 

Photo Courtesy || Sabangan Mps

Netizens meanwhile expressed their commendation to Mr. Caligtan for his honest act of returning the lost cash. 

"What you did is the best, May the Lord bless you and will reward your honesty," one netizen said. 

"Good job, May your good deed inspires others to follow. God Bless You," another commented. 

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Police Cordillera welcomes new regional director in the name of PBGen Pagkalinawan

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Cordillera - The Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-COR) has welcomed its new regional director on Tuesday (February 4, 2020). 

In a ceremony held at Camp Major Bado Dangwa, police Cordillera welcomed Police Brigadier General R'win Sta Ana Pagkalinawan as the new Regional Director. 

PBGen Pagkalinawan served as Deputy Regional Director for Administration of the Cordillera Police Regional Office and became the PNP Maritime Group director before assuming his new role as Regional Director.

Outgoing PBGen Israel Dickson led the men and women of Pro-Cor in welcoming PBGen Pagkalinawan

During the ceremony, Dickson bids farewell to Pro-Cor for his new assignment as the director of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) Visayas, according to PNP Cordillera. 

Dickson thanked the PRO-Cor for the support they have given him and the PNP during his stint as regional director. 

The Philippine National Police recently announced a reshuffle of some of its top officials, with changes and new designations to take place this month.

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UB grad Jenny N. Diwayan from Besao is Top 10 in January 2020 Architect Licensure Examinations

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Cordillera - A graduate of a Baguio-based university is among the 10 topnotchers of the January 2020 Architect Licensure Examinations, according to the latest results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Jenny Ngala Diwayan from the University of Baguio landed on Top 10 after earning a score of 81.70 percent.

Diwayan is a daughter of Gertrude Diwayan from Besao, Mt. Province according to a source.

Another graduate from Baguio, Rhicel Gonzales Sapasap from Saint Louis University topped the list with a score of 82 percent.

The PRC announced that 1, 242 out of 2,229 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given by the Board of Architecture in the different testing locations in the Philippines including Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi last January 24 and 29, 2020.

Megan Joyce Herrera Cruz from UP-Diliman and Denzel Lance Leon Dantis from Mapua University-Manila shared the second spot with a rating of 83.20 percent.

Congratulations! Jenny Ngala Diwayan

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Philippines' House of Representative honored BRAVE CF Champion Stephen Loman

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Cordillera - The House of Representative of the Philippines has invited reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen "The Sniper" Loman to receive various honors for his incredible performance in Brave CF arena.

Benguet appointed caretaker ACT-CIS Cong. Eric Go Yap meanwhile, praised Loman and the rest of Team Lakay members for their contribution in raising the country's flag in international sport competitions.  

Loman has been the reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion since 2017 after filling the vacant position when he defeated Gary Mangat via Technical Knockout. 

He has defended his title from various challengers with his recent  title defense against Louie Sanoudakis in the main event of Brave CF 30 last November 2019. 

Loman hails from Ifugao and has been training under the stable of Benguet-based gym Team Lakay with the guidance of multi-awarded coach Mark Sangiao. 

Loman is a passionate and dedicated fighter who will do all his best to win in every bout. 

He is an ultimate well-rounded fighter with powerful kicks and incredible punches. He has a lot of variety of weapons that he uses in his arsenal.

Brave Combat Federation President Mohammad Shahid was impressed with Stephen style of fighting and believed he will be a superstar in the sport.

"This is just the beginning for Stephen Loman. I really believed that he will take the sport of MMA to another level in the Philippines. He proved he is a deserving champion." Shahid said in a statement after Loman defended his title against Bouddegzdame last March 2019.

Loman has an official MMA fight record of 13 wins, 2 losses and no draw. 

Congratulations Stephen Loman!

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