Day: May 30, 2015

LGU Intervention in HIV Spread Needed May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – The rise in number of recorded cases of human immunodeficiency virus or HIV in the country has been described by the Department of Health as “fast and furious”. With increasing number of recorded cases of HIV in Baguio since 1984, dealing with what Philippine […]

GSIS Assures More Flexible and Transparent Loan Windows May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – Lesser interest, flexible terms and transparency windows. This is the assurance of Government Service Insurance System President and General Manager Robert Vergara to the System’s members and pensioners. In a recent stakeholders dialogue here, Vergara announced that from the previous eight […]

We are Implementing a New Industrial Policy; CAR Gets Ready to Draw Up Regional Industry Roadmaps May 30, 2015 Baguio City – Industry Development Assistant Secretary Rafaelita Aldaba lauded the support and initiative of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to localize industry roadmaps. “In crafting your roadmaps and aligning this with our national strategies for […]

Solon Says National ID System to Speed Business Transaction May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY –  House Bill No. 5060 or  the “Filipino Identification System Act” will speed up government and other official transactions in lieu of other government Identification (ID) cards, so said Baguio Congressman Nicasio  Aliping, Jr. Aliping, co-author of the bill, said that […]

Mayor Condemns Attack on POSD Enforcer May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan during the Weekly Ugnayan presser strongly condemned the attack on one of its enforcers in this mountain resort tasked in maintaining peace and order in the public market. A still unidentified assailant treacherously stabbed Francisco Galletes, a Public Order and […]

Solons Say BBL can Help Cordillera’s Pursuit of Regional Autonomy May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – While the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law(BBL) intends to establish the Bangsamoro political entity with the goal of bringing peace and development in Mindanao, it can also be beneficial to Cordillera’s pursuit of regional autonomy. This was the position of […]

City Strengthens Anti-Smoking Campaign May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – the City Government here is slated to amend the Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance also known as City Ordinance Number 8 series of 2008 to make it more effective in its implementation. The proposed amendatory ordinance introduced by Councilors Richard Carino, Elmer Datuin and Fred Bagbagen will […]

Stronger Economy Gives Phl Better Opportunities for AEC 2015, DTI Says May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – Given the current good standing and continuously growing economy of the country, the Philippines has a better opportunity to face the challenges of the ASEAN Economic Community(AEC). This was stressed by Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) Undersecretary Adrian […]

Baguio Police Ready for June 1 School Opening May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) is ready with its “Oplan Balik Eskwela “ for the opening of classes for public schools on Monday, June 1. According to P/Sr Supt  Rolly Miranda, BCPO city director , the PNP is  prepared to […]

Amend BCDA Law to Highlight LGU Wishes May 30, 2015 BAGUIO CITY – A proposal is now being deliberated in the House of Representatives Committee on Bases Conversion to amend Republic Act 7227, or the Philippine Bases Conversion and Development Act, so that the interests of local government units where former American baselands were located […]