Baguio City Moves to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21 Amid Nightlife Concerns
Baguio City is moving to raise its legal drinking age from 18 to 21 to curb alcohol-related harm among young people. The proposed ordinance has passed its second reading in the city council, despite concerns from the nightlife industry about its potential impact.
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