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Two archers from the Summer Capital, Elizabeth Bayla and Agustina Bantiloc, brought pride to the entire country after winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Compound Open Doubles category at the 2026 ASEAN Paralympic Games held in Thailand on January 17. Bayla is a resident of Purok 4, Irisan barangay and Bantiloc, a veteran archer originally from Baguio but now residing in Vigan and traces her roots to Kalinga. Bayla began her archery journey in 2019 under the recurve compound category before transitioning to compound archery in 2024, where she trained alongside Bantiloc, who has been competing since 2017. They trained in Vigan for several days before the competition, focusing on doubles and mixed teams. Bayla admitted that her workload and involvement in multiple organizations limited her training time and with the ASEAN Para Games only weeks away, she felt their preparation was insufficient.

“Let us welcome the year of the Fire Horse with much energy, enthusiasm and confidence. This celebration is not only for the Chinoy, but in fact, for the whole community of Baguio.” Local Filipino-Chinese community leader Peter Ng stressed as he formally declared the launching of the Baguio Spring Festival Celebration 2026 during flag-raising rites at the City Hall grounds, Feb. 9. “The goal and objective of the Festival is to promote better understanding and cooperation between the Filipino and Chinese communities in order to strengthen our historical friendship and unity,” he explained. Ng said the city government of Baguio and the local Filipino-Chinese community have continuously partnered together for 28 years. He thanked city government officials for their continued support and for making the event one of the Summer Capital’s major community activities.

Councilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance institutionalizing the National Bible Month every January to promote moral reflection, ethical leadership, and civic responsibility among residents. Under the proposed ordinance, the observance of National Bible Month in Baguio City will focus on educational, inspirational, and values-oriented activities. The city government may encourage, facilitate, or support programs such as values-based forums, seminars, lectures, and symposia that highlight universal principles like integrity, justice, peace, compassion, stewardship, and service. Voluntary Bible reading, reflection, or study activities may be conducted by faith-based organizations, schools, and community groups, ensuring that participation is entirely voluntary and non-compulsory. The ordinance also encourages interfaith and values-centered dialogues to promote mutual respect, understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among people of diverse beliefs.

Residents and tourists will be given another treat by local tourism industry stakeholders with the upcoming offering of the ‘Pasta Mania’ which is a new twist during the celebration of the 18th Hotel and Restaurant Tourism (HRT) Weekend in the city. Anthony de Leon, president of the 200-member Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and general manager of the Baguio Country Club (BCC), said that the pasta that will be prepared by the members and participating establishments will be capable of feeding around 15,000 people right at the SM City Baguio Atrium on October 2, 2025.

“Baguio commits to building a city that values mothers, uplifts nurses, and promotes breastfeeding-friendly spaces so no mother or child is left behind.” Thus, declared Mayor Benjamin Magalong in his keynote message during the 2025 National Breastfeeding Summit, Aug. 28, at Saint Louis University where he shared insights on “Enabling Care, Empowering Lives: Local Leadership in Supporting Independent Nursing and Breastfeeding Advocacy.” The Mayor stressed that nurses, midwives, and health workers are lifelines empowering mothers, protecting children, and strengthening communities The Summer Capital hosted the prestigious event with the Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP). Meanwhile, the Mayor also joined in the Public Consultation on "Advancing Technical Education for the Future Generation", Aug. 22, at the CSTE Multipurpose Hall, Military Cut-Off, here.

A whimsical feature recounting how the iconic entertainer Barbra Streisand spent a weekend in Baguio, infusing local charm and laughter into her visit.

Ambassador Carlson, Mayor Magalong Lead 80th Victory Day Ceremony in Baguio City A solemn commemoration of WWII's end in the Philippines held in Camp John Hay, attended by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, and other dignitaries.

Mayor Benjamin Magalong says he expects to be invited to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee as a resource speaker regarding alleged corruption in flood control projects, describing the effort as a "very dangerous" crusade.

A man impersonating a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agent was arrested by the regional director himself in Cordillera after he failed to present proper identification. He now faces charges including usurpation of authority and misuse of insignia.

The DA-CAR is expanding the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” ₱20 rice subsidy program to more locales, reaffirming previous July distributions in Baguio City that served vulnerable sectors like senior citizens and solo parents.