Day: September 8, 2015

The state-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Tuesday (01 September 2015) filed an appeal before the Supreme Court (SC) to protect the rights and interest of government in the Camp John Hay after the Court of Appeals’ Former Special Fifth Division issued a decision that was grossly disadvantageous to government and leading to […]

Senator Francis Escudero is calling for stricter implementation of laws on the conservation and protection of Philippine wildlife amid escalating threats to the country’s biodiversity. “It is alarming that the country is among the world’s 25 biodiversity hotspots, and yet we do not manifest the urgency of action to preserve and protect what we have […]

BAGUIO CITY – Councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr. proposed the institutionalization of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) into the regular operations of the City and its barangays through an ordinance to be called the “Barangay Alternative Learning System Ordinance.’’ “This is to more expediently and effectively provide education to a large portion of the citizenry,” Yangot […]

BAGUIO CITY – The city council is considering a proposed ordinance mandating a uniform color for all government buildings and structures in the city. Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. who proposed the measure said there is a need to impose a single color scheme for all government buildings to “provide cost advantageous distinction, uniformity, proper coordination […]

BAGUIO CITY – To help ensure that the younger generation will still have green environment to inherit, members of the Blessed Association of Retired Persons (BARP) Foundation, Inc. recently planted more than100 pine tree seedlings at Camp 8 Watershed and 200 fruit bearing trees in their respective backyards. Federico Balanag, BARP President, said the tree-planting […]

BAGUIO CITY – The city government here celebrated its 106th Baguio Charter day last week recognizing six outstanding citizens of Baguio and paying tribute to centenarians of this mountain resort. Baguio mayor Mauricio Domogan stressed, “with this year’s theme “Nurturing the culture of caring and sharing towards competitiveness,” nothing is built when nothing is given, […]

LA TRINIDAD – Benguet Gov. Nestor Fongwan calls on DILG Sec. Mar Roxas and other officials to help the province correct issues on the vegetable industry of the province being presented in Metro Manila in the aftermath of typhoon Ineng. “We would like to disprove the reports of national media outfits na walang gulay na […]

BAGUIO CITY – Through Science and Technology and innovations, the country can boost its competitiveness in the ASEAN market and can help alleviate the people out of poverty and move towards social development. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, stressed this in his keynote address during the three – day 2015 North Luzon […]

BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways opened Kennon Road to vehicular traffic on September 3, Thursday, but officials are advising motorists to use other roads leading to Baguio City. DPWH Baguio City District Engr Alexander Castaneda said that with the continuous work by the DPWH and the other private contractors, Kennon […]

SABLAN, Benguet — The local government of Sablan has forged a sisterhood relation with the municipality of Agat in Guam to promote mutual understanding and goodwill. Sablan Mayor Arthur Baldo and Agat Mayor Carol Tayama formally signed the sisterhood agreement between the two municipalities here last week. It was witnessed by the municipal council of […]