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New York Times Says Philippines Most Corrupt Out of Any Asian Nation, Survey Says

MANILA, Philippines – Under the shadow of a new survey, the New York Times considers the Philippines as the most corrupt country in the Asian region. The survey released on Tuesday said that Singapore ranked as one of the least corrupt of the 13 Asian economies surveyed – the second least corrupt was Hong Kong […]

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Mayor says CCTV needs immediate implementation

BAGUIO CITY – the city government here is set to implement the installation of Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV’s) in this mountain resort for security reasons. This was revealed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan during the Weekly Ugnayan Presser Wednesday as it could help deter crimes. “We have 12 Million earmarked for CCTV and we need […]

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P7.5M financial aid to BGHMC confirmed

BAGUIO CITY – The city council on Monday confirmed the memorandum of agreement covering the city government’s grant of P7.5 million financial assistance to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) as medical assistance fund for indigent patients. The annual assistance is part of the city government’s commitment to formulate programs that link the […]

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City reviews regulatory fees

BAGUIO CITY – With the city government here pushing to make amendments to Tax Ordinance 2000-001, all concerned departments of the city presented proposals in increasing regulatory fees last Aug. 19 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod. It is recalled that a public hearing was already conducted to the proposed tax increase at the city considering that […]

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Permanent Work Status for Tanods Sought

BAGUIO CITY – The city council on Monday sought ways to grant a permanent job status for the 35 police auxiliary members of barangay tanods currently serving at the Baguio City Police Office. The body approved the proposed resolution of Councilor Roberto Ortega reiterating a similar request to Mayor Mauricio Domogan and the city human […]

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Bocaps told to man areas against pushers

BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan has appealed to Barangay Officials to man their respective barangays against pushers. This as reports of drug personalities are again operating in some barangays in this mountain resort victimizing the youth. It can be recalled that Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC) have been activated in every barangay of the […]

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Council invites health secretary to shed light on abattoir status

BAGUIO CITY – The city council invited Health Secretary Janette Garin to its session on Aug. 27 to shed light on the planned segregation of a portion of the slaughterhouse compound in relation to Proclamation 312 dated April 23, 1930. Aside from Guarin, the body also summoned the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council head, […]

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Local DRRMCs advised to look into hazards in tourist destinations

BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) advised local government units, local DRRM Council and other stakeholders to look into hazards in tourists destinations in their respective localities with the expected arrival of vacationers here this long weekend (Friday, Aug. 21 is declared holiday), and the possible effects of […]

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COMELEC reminds public of Oct.31 voter’s registration deadline

BAGUIO CITY- With barely two months before the October 31, 2015 voters registration deadline, the Commission on Election (COMELEC) in the region reminds voters, especially those who have no biometric data yet to visit the COMELEC Office to have their biometrics taken to be able to participate in the 2016 elections. COMELEC-Cordillera Regional Director Julius […]

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City mulls beautifying Baguio

BAGUIO CITY – Baguio mayor Mauricio Domogan disclosed that the Department of Tourism-CAR and the Department of Public Works and Highways recently coordinated with the city government here initiating a project that aims to further beautify this mountain resort during his weekly ugnayan last Wednesday. The project is called “Rev Bloom Baguio” (revitalized Bloom Baguio) […]