To foster transparency and accountability in government, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero will seek an accounting of the P10 billion the government set aside for its hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings this year. Escudero, former chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said he would ask for a breakdown of the government’s […]
Day: November 24, 2015
Chiz disappointed over SC justices’ decision on Poe’s case
Independent vice-presidential candidate Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero could not hide his frustration and disappointment with the Supreme Court justices who dissented the majority decision of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) dismissing the disqualification case against his presidential running mate Sen. Grace Poe. Escudero said the position taken by SC Associate Justices Antonio Carpio, Teresita Leonardo […]
Panagbenga 2016 to focus on children and nature
BAGUIO CITY – Children and nature make up the centerpiece for next year’s edition of the Baguio Flower Festival which will banner the theme, “Bless the Children with Flowers.” Urban planner and former city architect Joseph Alabanza, a member of the Baguio Flower Festival Inc. (BFFI) said this is to highlight the need for teamwork […]
Baguio adjudged most engaged LGU in CMCI
BAGUIO CITY – The local government has been adjudged most engaged Local Government Unit (LGU) during the 2nd Regional Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) awarding ceremonies held at the Hotel Elizabeth here. The Most Engaged LGU award is part of the Special Awards given to participating LGU’s in the CMCI. Baguio City was also […]
Mayor orders no suspension of smoke belching ops
BAGUIO CITY – The influx of tourists in this mountain resort will not hamper the strict implementation of the city’s clean air ordinance. This was revealed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan during the Weekly Ugnayan Presser Wednesday to ensure that the air quality in the city is maintained. “We will not suspend the operations of the […]
City terminates contract for school building construction
BAGUIO CITY – The city government terminated the services of a contractor undertaking the construction of a three-story school building at the Baguio City national High School-Main after failing to finish the project within the prescribed period. Mayor Mauricio Domogan rescinded the contract of DWD Construction and Services for the said project after the company […]
Innovations for Panagbenga 2016 pushed
BAGUIO CITY – The 21st edition of the Baguio Flower Festival with the theme, “Bless the Children with Flowers,” starts Feb. 1, 2016, featuring innovations befitting Panagbenga’s status as a “benchmark” festival. In a press conference following the Panagbenga 2016 launching last Monday at city hall grounds, Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Venus Marie […]
Lady Pushers arrested in Slaughter buy-bust
BAGUIO CITY – A half a million worth of marijuana was seized by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Cordillera Administrative Region (PDEA-CAR) in a buy-bust operation, November 19 at Slaughter Compound. This joint operation with the Baguio City Police Office Station 2 led to the arrest of two lady pushers. Both suspects are from Barangay Luccong, […]
Public consultation on facade landscape reset
BAGUIO CITY – The public consultation on plans to integrate façade landscape on buildings at the central business district (CBD) has been reset to December the exact date to be determined, committee chair on Health and Sanitation, Ecology and Environmental Protection Fred Bagbagen announced last Friday. The proposed ordinance by councilor Elmer Datuin mandates all […]
Duterte: Option to run as president ‘already open’
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Rodrigo Duterte declared Thursday night, November 19, “the option [for him] to run as president is already open.” In a press conference after he attended the city-wide youth congress in the afternoon, Duterte – who has been giving mixed signals about his plans for 2016 – said he is terribly […]