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All inter–BLISTT travelers should present medical certificates or medical clearances issued by any licensed physician affirming that the resident has not exhibited flu–like symptoms as of the time of assessment. https://t.co/H17nh9TypE

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Benguet legislative caretaker Eric Go Yap on Jan. 28, 2021, vowed to purchase at least 600 for medical frontliners in Benguet. Members of the media will also get a shot of the vaccine. He is expecting the vaccine to arrive earlier than June. https://t.co/pwYGcifCzw

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LOCAL gov't units (LGUs) & regional line agencies (RLA) in the Cordillera were sought to help in informing the people about the National Vaccination & Deployment Plan and highlighting the importance of vaccination in the country’s fight against Covid-19. https://t.co/7XO8AA4ngx

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According to the PIO, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the decision to postpone the conduct of the subdued events for 2021's flower fest was reached to allow gov't agencies, the city gov't & stakeholders to assess impact of the new Covid variant. https://t.co/zvZKDxQetb

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TEAM Lakay upstart Lito Adiwang had a rough start of the year, as the 27-year-old from Baguio City, recently lost his mother Leticia, who suffered multiple strokes since 2016. She passed away on December 30, just before a tumultuous year ended for Adiwang. https://t.co/sjmcLKYGdu

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The multi-champion in real life racing wrapped up his third championship title for the year in virtual racing by winning the 2020 Phoenix Pulse Formula V1 Virtual Cup in the thrilling finale at the Clark International Speedway on December 2020. https://t.co/ODYmAJ3WDA

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THE INDIGENOUS peoples of Kabugao, Apayao stress that their priority is the documentation of their indigenous political structure & registration of their indigenous peoples org. not the divisive dam threatening to destroy their unity & cultural identity. https://t.co/ug0gKdEzcs

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AFTER suffering a close split decision loss in November last year, Team Lakay's Lito Adiwang vowed to be more active this year as he seeks to return to his winning ways. https://t.co/uc6QyM5WoP

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In Mountain Province, a 12-year-old boy in Paracelis sustained eye injuries after his playmate aimed a boga or can canon in his face. The victim was brought to the Paracelis District Hospital for treatment and was later discharged from the health facility. https://t.co/iPkmGIVY3O

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FIRST ADDRESS. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong addresses Baguio City civil servants of what to expect for the next 12 months on the first Monday of the year. He also reiterated the ongoing preparation in expected Covid - 19 spike after the holidays. Photo by JJ Landingin

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In a report from the Abra Provincial Police Office (Appo), Councilor Russ Zapata, along with his companions, allegedly attacked Patrolman Lowie Gie Itchon and took away his firearm after the latter reminded them of curfew hours. https://t.co/c1vzWaK0q7

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AT LEAST 81 people have been infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 inside the PMA. From Dec. 31, 2020 to Jan. 2021, records from the Baguio City Health Services Office confirmed the 81 cases, with bulk of them under the 19 to 22 years old age group. https://t.co/KDx25tMwSn

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SN ABOITIZ Power Benguet Inc. (Snap)-Benguet attested to have been giving benefits to host communities. In a statement, Snap said the firm is still awaiting formal notice from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-CAR. https://t.co/0WzkIVKC15

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A VEGAN DELIGHT. Brix Tan rehearses at his Lakbai Musika Pub while floral artist Anthoniuz Paulite renders the final touches on a unique take of the traditional Christmas tree with 11 different highland vegetables. 📸JJ Landingin

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A WORLD-CLASS sports complex in Benguet is being laid out as bidding for its P165-million improvement is being assured. https://t.co/BUNeEdckV9

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FILIPINO MMA pioneer & Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao looks back on what has been a difficult year, not just for his Baguio City-based martial arts outfit, Team Lakay, but also for all Filipinos who suffered through the effects of Covid-19. https://t.co/LoHO1vtZ3a

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FOR the repair and maintenance of streetlights in Benguet’s capital town, the local government unit of La Trinidad and Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) have reached an agreement. https://t.co/pE8ShDggBg

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Among the tourist destinations, Tabuk City is famous for is the white water river rafting, which was frequented by tourists before the imposition of the enhanced community quarantine in March 2020. https://t.co/AlBGxsvo31

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YULETIDE cheer is marked by 24 Baguio City barangays on lockdown, as a reminder to keep health protocols in place in the midst of a health pandemic. https://t.co/TDONa3946k

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SYMBOLIC. A manger depicting the birth of Christ is displayed in front of a building along Session Road as the nation celebrates Christmas despite the pandemic. 📸 Roderick Osis