BAGUIO CITY – Outgoing Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan declared he will be leaving the local government without any outstanding debt with whatever government or private financial institutions that could have compromised the city’s fiscal standing. The 6-term local chief executive claimed that there had been numerous offers from various private and public financial institutions to […]
Day: July 1, 2019
City to seek reconsideration on ERS closure order
BAGUIO CITY – Outgoing Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan underscored the local government will have to seek reconsideration from the environment department on the temporary closure order it issued against the continued operation of the two Environmental Recycling System (ERS) machines that are converting the city’s biodegradable waste to compost fertilizer. The city chief executive claimed […]
P169-M Baguio convention center facelift finished by September
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-CAR) disclosed the ongoing rehabilitation of the city-owned Baguio Convention Center will be completed right in time for the celebration of the 110thCharter day of Baguio city. DPWH-CAR regional director Engr. Tiburcio Canlas said that as of the middle of June, […]
Pillar of journalism pushing for free dialysis ‘writes 30’
BAGUIO CITY – Veteran newsman, environmentalist, sportsman, an advocate of free dialysis, Ramon Santa Dacawi wrote 30 at 7 a.m. on Thursday after a long bout with kidney problem. He was 68. The former chief of the Baguio Public Information Office was actively campaigning for free dialysis for kidney patients in the past three years […]
MAC wants total ban on cigarette sale in Benguet town
SABLAN, Benguet — The Sablan Municipal Advisory Council recently approved a resolution “requesting the Sablan Municipal Council to enact an ordinance to totally ban the selling of cigarette in the municipality.” “The council wanted to boost the campaign of the municipality by banning the selling of cigarette to protect those persons who are no yet […]
Domogan fears possible mutilation of proposed autonomy law
BAGUIO CITY – Outgoing Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan warned of the possible watering down or mutilation of the proposed autonomy law in the 18th Congress once elected lawmakers in the different parts of the region will not be united in aggressively advancing for the immediate passage of the Organic Act which Cordillerans had been longing […]
Itogon residents reminded of rainy season safety protocols
LANDSLIDE PRONE AREA. This major landslide at Ucab, Itogon, Benguet on September 16, 2018 killed scores of people with others still missing until now, The incident reminds residents of the need to be prepared and evacuate to safer grounds. (PNA file photo) ITOGON, Benguet — The municipal government here on Monday said it is now […]
DENR told to prioritize lands for solid waste disposal projects
BAGUIO CITY – Outgoing Major Mauricio G. Domogan challenged the environment department to immediately work out the segregation of lands in the different parts of the country that are suitable for the put up of solid waste disposal projects of local governments instead of wilfully classifying them as alienable and disposable and awarding them to […]
Tourism Council proposes to close caves on rainy season
SAGADA, Mountain Province — The Municipal Tourism Council of this scenic town has proposed the closure of caves to tourists during the rainy season for safety reasons. Mayor James Pooten said closure of caves which are frequented by tourists is aimed at protecting the tourists from any danger to ensure that they enjoy their stay […]
Revocation of Suntrust 88 permits pushed
BAGUIO CITY – The City Council approved the recommendation of the Committee on Urban Planning, Lands and Housing for the city government to recall and revoke all the permit issued by the concerned offices to the developer of Suntrust 88 condominium project along Gibraltar Road considering the eminent danger to life, environment and peace in […]