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18/08/2026

🩸 𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐 | 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

𝟔𝟏 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝. 𝟔𝟏 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 21 individuals who chose to know their HIV status. Countless people reached through health education and service.

On 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐 brought together healthcare workers, hospitality staff, nursing students, volunteers, partners, and members of the community at Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City—united by one purpose: to give, to serve, and to save lives.

Beyond the blood drive, participants also accessed free medical services, including blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar screening, and reproductive health services, while three meaningful health education sessions empowered our participants with knowledge on blood donation, HIV awareness, and public blood health.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our main partner, Venus Parkview Hotel, led by 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐌𝐬. 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, for opening its doors and standing with us in this continuing advocacy; to 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, and the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫, for their support; and to all our partner organizations, speakers, volunteers, donors, students, and participants who made this day possible.

This is what 𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈 stands for—heroism in action, compassion made tangible, and a community choosing to save lives together.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝.𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 🩸❤️

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

There are heroes who wear capes, and there are heroes who simply roll up their sleeves and give.

Yesterday, Venus Parkview Hotel was honored to host Dugong Bayani Year 2, a blood donation drive dedicated to helping patients and families in need.

To all our selfless donors, thank you for giving a part of yourself to give someone else another chance at life. Your willingness to donate, especially despite the challenging weather here in Baguio, is truly inspiring.

Your simple act of kindness can mean hope, strength, and a second chance for someone you may never even meet.

You are truly a hero in someone else’s story.

Thank you to everyone who took part in Dugong Bayani Year 2. Your generosity reminds us that when we come together, we can make a life-saving difference.

Every drop counts. Every donor matters. Every act of kindness saves lives.

11/08/2026

We are one with our community

11/08/2026

The loss of ten lives in the recent landslide is a deeply painful moment for our city. I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those we lost. No words can lessen the sorrow of losing a family member, especially in such sudden and tragic circumstances. We grieve with every family who waited and hoped during the search, and we share in the sadness that has settled over our community. Our thoughts and prayers remain with them during this very difficult time.

Amid this profound sadness, we hold on to a measure of relief that three of our fellow residents survived. We are grateful that they are with us, and we hope that, in time, they will find strength and healing from what they have endured.

Over the past two days, our rescue teams, responders, volunteers, and partner agencies have worked continuously under very difficult conditions. Our personnel assisting evacuees and affected families have likewise remained on the ground, doing what needs to be done. My snappiest salute goes out to all of you.

I also want to thank the people of Baguio who were ready to help from the very beginning. Many immediately reached out to offer food, clothing, supplies, and other forms of assistance. Others volunteered their time and resources wherever they were needed. Maraming salamat po sa inyong malasakit at agarang pagtugon.

As of today, all those reported missing have been accounted for. We will terminate our search and rescue operations. We will continue to keep everyone posted on developments.

In the next few days, we also intend to begin our clean-up operations once the weather improves and conditions allow us to do so safely. The area remains dangerous, and our teams have observed stress signs in the soil. We do not want to put our personnel, volunteers, or residents at further risk.

These have been difficult and painful days for Baguio. Our attention now turns to the families and communities affected, and to making sure that the next steps are carried out safely and properly.

Maraming salamat & warm regards,
BENJAMIN B. MAGALONG
City Mayor

11/08/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞

A mother and her two-year-old daughter were retrieved beneath the landslide debris in Guisad Surong, Baguio City on August 10, still embracing each other.

The child was recovered at around 2:52 p.m., followed by her mother.

Search, rescue, and retrieval operations in Purok 2, Guisad Surong, Baguio City ended at around 2:30 a.m. on August 11 after responders recovered the last missing victim, an 8-year-old child, from the landslide site. The recovery brought the death toll to 10, while three residents were rescued alive. All seven individuals earlier reported missing have now been accounted for. The landslide struck at around 7:15 p.m. on August 9, burying three houses with 13 residents inside.

With all 13 residents accounted for, search and retrieval operations have ended, while clearing operations remain ongoing. The public is advised to stay away from the affected area as ground conditions remain unsafe and clearing work continues. Evacuees are currently staying at the Baguio International Academy and Guisad Surong Barangay Hall. Those who wish to extend assistance may bring donations directly to the evacuation centers. | J.M. Rosario / BHE

May their souls rest in peace 🕊️

📷: Baguio City Public Information Office


READ: https://baguioheraldexpressonline.com/search-rescue-retrieval-operations-end-in-guisad-surong-baguio-death-toll-reaches-10/

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞

A mother and her two-year-old daughter were retrieved beneath the landslide debris in Guisad Surong, Baguio City on August 10, still embracing each other.

The child was recovered at around 2:52 p.m., followed by her mother.

Search, rescue, and retrieval operations in Purok 2, Guisad Surong, Baguio City ended at around 2:30 a.m. on August 11 after responders recovered the last missing victim, an 8-year-old child, from the landslide site. The recovery brought the death toll to 10, while three residents were rescued alive. All seven individuals earlier reported missing have now been accounted for. The landslide struck at around 7:15 p.m. on August 9, burying three houses with 13 residents inside.

With all 13 residents accounted for, search and retrieval operations have ended, while clearing operations remain ongoing. The public is advised to stay away from the affected area as ground conditions remain unsafe and clearing work continues. Evacuees are currently staying at the Baguio International Academy and Guisad Surong Barangay Hall. Those who wish to extend assistance may bring donations directly to the evacuation centers. | J.M. Rosario / BHE

May their souls rest in peace 🕊️

📷: Baguio City Public Information Office

READ: https://baguioheraldexpressonline.com/search-rescue-retrieval-operations-end-in-guisad-surong-baguio-death-toll-reaches-10/

11/08/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨; 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟎

Search, rescue, and retrieval operations in Purok 2, Guisad Surong, Baguio City ended at around 2:30 a.m. today, August 11, after responders recovered the last missing victim, an 8-year-old child, from ground zero.

The recovery brings the death toll to 10, while 3 residents were rescued alive. All 7 individuals earlier reported missing have now been accounted for.

The landslide struck at around 7:15 p.m. on August 9, burying three houses with 13 residents inside.

For hours, responders worked through mud and debris to locate those trapped and missing.

With all 13 residents now accounted for, search and retrieval operations have ended, while clearing operations at the site remain ongoing.

The public is advised to avoid the affected area as ground conditions remain unsafe and clearing operations continue. Residents are urged to follow instructions from authorities and emergency personnel on the ground.

Meanwhile, evacuees affected by the landslide are staying at the Baguio International Academy and the Guisad Surong Barangay Hall. Those who wish to extend assistance may bring their donations directly to these evacuation centers.

Herald Express extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

We also thank the responders, volunteers, government agencies, augmentation teams, and individuals who assisted in the operations, as well as those who provided food and other support for responders and affected families.

Special recognition is also given to Zuma, the search and rescue dog, and his owner, Brett Mitchell, for their assistance during the search operations.

To everyone who extended help to the affected community, thank you!

📸 Annjay Domilies/BHE

11/08/2026

STRONG WINDS

Personnel of the Itogon Municipal Police Station provide assistance at St. Louis High School of Antamok, Inc. after strong winds associated with the prevailing Southwest Monsoon ( ) damaged and blew off a portion of the school roof on Monday, August 10.

The police response was carried out as part of efforts to ensure public safety and provide immediate assistance during weather-related incidents.

🎥 Pnp ItogonMunicipal PoliceStation/Facebook