BAGUIO CITY – The city’s Traffic and Transportation Management Committee (TTMC) approved the creation of an anti-obstruction task force that will have the primary function of clearing all national and local roads from obstructions to pave the way for convenient travel among the motoring and commuting public. The agreement was reached by the TTMC members […]
Day: September 3, 2016
BC open pit site suitable for solid waste project
BAGUIO CITY – The Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked to conduct an evaluation and assessment on the feasibility of the Benguet Corporation’s open pit site in Antamok, Itogon, Benguet as a potential site for an integrated waste disposal facility reported that the site is suitable for the project, Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan reported here Wednesday. […]
Group advocates for transparency in extractive industry
BAGUIO CITY – The Philippine Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (PHEITI) continues to advocate for transparency in the country’s extractive industry in order for the people to be aware of the contributions of the industry in the overall economic growth of the nation. Lawyer Maria Carla Espinosa, PHEITI National Coordinator, said the group’s process requires mining, […]
Animal waste treatment plant pushed
BAGUIO CITY – The City Veterinary Office is pushing for the put up of its own animal waste treatment plant within the premises of the Slaughterhouse Compound to treat waste water coming from the abattoir instead of being treated at the already overloaded Baguio Sewerage Treatment Plant. City Veterinarian Dra. Brigit Piok said Mayor Mauricio […]
PPP better than obtaining loans for projects
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan said the local government will not go to the extent of obtaining loans from financial lending institutions to fund priority development projects saying that he prefers to undergo the tedious process of the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as modality for project implementation. The local chief executive explained that […]
Mayor bats for strengthening of PNP law
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan urged lawmakers to strengthen the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 6975 or the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Law that also established the Philippine National Police (PNP) instead of removing the power of the local chief executives to appoint the chief of police in his […]
Cordillera as part of NL Federal State may result in inequitable sharing of resources – Mayor Domogan
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan in a press conference on September 1, Thursday at the Baguio Convention Center, said there are pending issues that need to be addressed pertaining to the region’s claim for autonomy and the shift to a federal form of government. Domogan, in the presence of Presidential Communication Office […]
SM management told to comply with compensatory requirement
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan urged the management of SM City Baguio to strictly comply with the compensatory requirement prescribed by the environment department in the implementation of its mall expansion project to avoid criticisms from the local residents, especially the critics of their project. The local chief executive said the recent ruling […]
Baguio cops consult with bar owners, workers
BAGUIO CITY – The leadership of the Baguio City Police office (BCPO) recently conducted a dialogue with the owners and employees of bars and other night spots in the city to remind them of the need to police their own ranks as part of combatting illegal drugs in the city. Senior Superintendent George D. Daskeo, […]
Baguio police, officials support all-out war against illegal drugs
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) and city officials declared support to the war on illegal drugs. BCPO Director PSSupt. George Daskeo, together with the city officials led by the coucilors and department heads, took the lead in the Covenant Signing and Manifesto of Support for the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs during […]