Cordillera
Fuel crisis closes 425 gas stations nationwide
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A total of 425 out of 14,485 gas stations nationwide were temporarily closed as of March 27 due to the fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to the Philippine National Police. The Cordillera Administrative Region recorded the highest number at 79, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency.
The 17th Regional Travel Fair began on May 15 in Baguio City, bringing together sellers, buyers, and tourism officials to promote local products and partnerships. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board and the Department of Tourism, the three-day event at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center highlights Cordillera enterprises and aims to expand market access beyond the region.
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The 7th Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Fair opened in Baguio, highlighting diverse indigenous foods from the region beyond pinikpikan. It features around 46 exhibitors and heirloom dishes like inanchila and binungor. Organizers say it preserves traditions and supports farmers amid an energy crisis.