BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Wednesday hailed the City’s recognition as one of the safest cities in Southeast Asia saying it is the result of the incessant joint efforts of the government and the community. “I’m glad that the collective efforts exerted by our police force, private partners and volunteers down to the […]
Day: April 16, 2018
Baguio is the 6th safest city in Southeast Asia
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Wednesday hailed the City’s recognition as one of the safest cities in Southeast Asia saying it is the result of the incessant joint efforts of the government and the community. “I’m glad that the collective efforts exerted by our police force, private partners and volunteers down to the […]
Aggressive no plastic campaign likely
BAGUIO CITY– Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan underscored that the local government will be unrelenting and uncompromising in the implementation of the city’s anti-plastic ordinance starting May 1 this year to contribute in efforts to significantly reduce the volume of non-biodegradable waste generated not only by residents but also businesses in the different parts of the […]
P500 million needed for Burnham multi-level parking structure
BAGUIO CITY – The local government needs some P500 million to build a 3-storey multi-level parking structure in the site of the old city auditorium to help solve the urgent need for immediate solutions to the problems of insufficient parking spaces, especially within the central business district area. Arch. Robert Romero, dean of the University […]
Uniwide interested on market dev’t contract
BAGUIO CITY – The management of the Uniwide Sales Realty and Resources Corporation reiterated its serious intention and desire to pursue the multi-billion Baguio market development project pursuant to the terms and conditions of its 22-year old contract with the local government. In a letter to Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan, Uniwide president Jesus L. Arranza […]
INSIDE STORY: How Duterte decided on Boracay closure
The closure of Boracay is a classic example of President Rodrigo Duterte’s distinct decision-making style – instinctive, abrupt, and with a penchant for the dramatic. The public first heard of Duterte’s plans for Boracay in a February 9 speech he gave in Davao City where he said he would “close” the island because it had […]
Drug test for aspiring barangay officials supported
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan proposed that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should already craft the guidelines mandating all candidates for the May 14, 2018 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to undergo the mandatory drug test prior to the acceptance of their certificates of candidacy (COC). The local chief executive said that […]
ConCom supportive of Cordillera autonomy – Domogan
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan was elated over the positive reception of the members of the Constitutional Commission (ConCom) on the renewed quest for autonomy by the Cordillera pursuant to the 1987 Constitution. Domogan, who was present during the regular ConCom meeting in Metro Manila Tuesday afternoon, said that he was able to […]
Election period starts April 14
BAGUIO CITY — The election period in connection with the May 14, 2018 synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) will start on Saturday, April 14, and will last until May 21, 2018. During the Election Period, the bearing, carrying and transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons and the availment or engagement of the […]
Enough of policymaking without planning
As the Boracay example illustrates, policymaking without planning makes for needless chaos, confusion, and destruction. Many thought it impossible, yet here we are: Duterte is closing Boracay for 6 months starting April 26. As I pointed out before, a number of glaring double standards surround this impending Boracay shutdown, including the arrival of substantial casino […]