A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordilleras office in Baguio City, damaging sensitive financial documents and equipment.
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the DPWH confirmed that only a small portion of the office was affected.
Some documents have digital backups, but others may be difficult or impossible to recover, raising concerns about ongoing and completed infrastructure projects in the region.
DPWH-Cordillera officials said they will cooperate fully with the investigation into the incident.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong and the central office assured the public that the affected area has been secured.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 16, 2026
