Baguio move to raise legal drinking age to 21 draws nightlife concerns

Oct 28, 2026

BAGUIO CITY — The summer capital is moving closer to raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 to curb alcohol-related harm among young people despite concerns from bar operators over the proposed restriction’s impact on the city’s nightlife industry.  The city council last week approved on second reading the proposed Alcohol Harm

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