The City has a strict ordinance against gambling. But why is this illegal gambling still on-going at Kayang-Hilltop? The Baguio City Police Office has been informed about it, on at least two occassions, but did this present City Director do something about it?
Day: February 27, 2016
Supercar owners hold up traffic in already congested Baguio City
I am a Baguio resident. The traffic problem there has been getting worse of late, especially during long weekends, but we manage to get by. The one-way traffic scheme, which was implemented so many years ago, actually helps a lot in keeping the flow of traffic moving. As long as everyone follows the rules and […]
The spirit of Edsa lives on in our fight to end the country’s disorder
(Joint statement of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte and Senate Majority leader Alan Peter Cayetano) It has been 30 years since the 1986 People Power Revolution, and today, as we commemorate the momentous restoration of Philippine democracy, we are also reminded of what it was that the Filipino people had fought and died for. […]
More Congressmen Join Call to Override SSS Pension Veto
BAGUIO CITY – More lawmakers are joining the call of Anak Bayan Rep. Neri Colmenares to override President Benigno Aquino III’s veto of a bill seeking a P2,000 increase in the monthly pensions of retired Social Security System (SSS) pensioners. This was bared by Colmenares February 23 during the campaign sortie of Senators Grace Poe […]
Mayor clarifies use of Ganza parking area for night market
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan clarified in his weekly forum the purpose of the utilization of the Ganza parking area formerly Jadewell parking area under the management of the Jadewell Corporation as night market. Domogan stressed that the proposed night market at the Ganza parking area by the Baguio City Market Authority (BCMA) will […]
Philippine church defends Manny Pacquiao on gay marriage stance
Philippines’ eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, a former street kid with little education, has used his fame and fortune to launch a political career The Philippine Catholic church on Sunday defended boxing hero Manny Pacquiao for his opposition to gay marriage, saying he was only quoting the Bible. But Father Jerome Secillano also said […]
City’s job order employees to enjoy SSS benefits
BAGUIO CITY – Some 83 police auxiliary workers and job order contractuals of the city government here will soon have the opportunity to avail of the benefits given by the Social Security system (SSS). Said informal workers of the city government registered to be members of the AlkanSSSya program of the SSS. The SSS headed […]
More restrictions set to protect Mount Pulag
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – More restrictions are set to be implemented in order to protect and conserve the Mount Pulag National Park’s natural habitat and its vegetation. Mount Pulag National Park Superintendent Emerita Albas in a kapihan forum said that there is a need to decongest people coming to the national park especially tourists who […]
Duterte-Cayetano to ensure an orderly health care system that accommodates all Filipinos
Citing a 2013 report by the Philippine Society for General Internal Medicine, Vice Presidential candidate and Senate Majority leader Alan Peter Cayetano today said that 6 out of 10 Filipinos die without seeing a doctor. “This is simply unacceptable! Sobra na ang gulo at hirap sa buhay ng tao. Pati serbisyong pangkalusugan, hindi maasahan ng […]
Baguio candidates support SAFE elections
BAGUIO CITY – Local candidates running for various positions in the city of Baguio joined the Walk for Peace and signed a Peace Covenant to adopt a Secure and Fair Elections (SAFE) in the city on Tuesday,February 16. The Walk for Peace was spearheaded by the Baguio City Police Office and the Commission on Elections […]