Mayor Greg Abalos has decided to lift the number coding scheme for the holidays.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Poor quality of waste reason why ERS fail to meet expectations
COUNCILORS were dismayed over report that the P128-million Environmental Recycling System (ERS) is not earning enough from fertilizer sales.
Christmas Carnival proposals rejected by Baguio City council
PROPOSALS for the operations of three carnivals in Baguio City were disapproved by City Council Monday.
CDO and Iligan still burry unclaimed bodies in mass graves
Despite advice from the Department of Health that there is no compelling health reason for doing so, local officials in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro cities have begun burying unclaimed and unidentified decomposing bodies in mass graves Monday afternoon.
CDO mass graves not necessary - DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said it is not necessary to dig mass graves for the fatalities of tropical storm “Sendong” in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan.
DOH's tips on buying toy gifts this Christmas
THE Department of Health (DOH) regional office is waging a campaign for safe toys for children this Christmas season especially those painted with lead and other toxic content and unsafe and breakable toys.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Flood claimed more or less 700 in southern Philippines, mass graves prepared
The Philippines set up mass burial sites Monday for decomposing bodies of flood victims after a cyclone disaster left an estimated 700 people dead on the southern island of Mindanao.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Mayor asks a united Cordillera in order to help autonomy legislation
MAYOR Mauricio Domogan called on Cordillera local government units (LGU) to pass necessary resolutions imploring Malacañang to certify the 2011 Organic Act as urgent piece of legislation.
Mayor says Irisan dump site just a sorting area
MAYOR Mauricio Domogan maintained there is no more dumping in the Irisan garbage site.
La Trinidad council members' suspension case reset to next year
Court proceedings will drag the suspension case against the entire La Trinidad Council.
Holiday will bring more garbage to the city - Baguio prepares
The city government has prepared contingency plans to address the expected increase in garbage output here with the influx of visitors for the holidays.
Secretary Ona seeks for a safer Christmas and New Year
Health Secretary Enrique Ona is keen on changing the way Filipinos celebrate New Year, and he showed it by joining Bulakenyos in watching a fireworks show on Thursday night.
P207M funding for ex-rebels released
LIVELIHOOD projects and the construction of roads and bridges will soon be carried out after the government on Saturday released an initial funding of P207 million for former communist rebels in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Be responsible and green - DTI
With the holiday season in, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminds the public to be responsible and green consumers.
Waste to energy for Tuba suggested
A foreign company is proposing to establish a waste-to-energy processing plant in this town, which is believed to be a “mother solution to all solutions” that will be housed in a multi-ecology center.
Baguio City may have water deficit by 2025
THE diminishing water supply is what stakeholders and experts identified as one of Baguio City’s major problems.
Writ of Kalikasan reaches supreme court
Supreme Court (SC) Justices are now ready to study the merit of the Writ of Kalikasan.
First La Trinidad Music and Arts Festival closes with country style songs
The 1st La Trinidad Music and Arts Festival closes this weekend with country style song and dance as well as art workshop for the youth.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Cordillera human rights champion dies
People of the Cordillera mourned the death of lawyer and human rights champion William "Billy" F. Claver, who died on December 15 at the age of 75.
Friday, December 16, 2011
P61.2M worth of taxes remitted to Benguet
SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet Inc. has remitted P61.2 million in real property taxes to the provincial government of Benguet, as part of its operation of the 105-megawatt Ambuklao hydroelectric power plant (HEPP).
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Itogon celebrates its 111th anniversary with lots of activities including mass bloodletting
Itogon, through the leadership of Mayor Oscar Camantiles, does not just celebrate its birthday but also promotes its tourism industry this December.
Photo Mural of WWII events unveiled at Philippine Veterans Bank
A photo mural will be unveiled here on Friday detailing the historical events of the city during World War II.
BCPO all set for the holiday season
Police Office Director Senior Supt. David Q. Lacdan has ordered the police force to strengthen police patrol operations this coming Yuletide season.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Baguio surpasses Laguna in the gold medal tally at Batang Pinoy National Finals
Baguio City scored big in the final day of competition on Tuesday to overtake Laguna in the gold medal tally of the Batang Pinoy 2011 national finals here.
Petition to block the black hole project circulating
A petition circulating in the Valley to block the P58-million garbage disposal project has reached the local council.
Writ of kalikasan sent to city iffocials
CONGRESSIONAL staff members of Benguet Representative Ronald Cosalan brought over 46 copies of the Supreme Court petition for Writ of Kalikasan received by City Government officials Wednesday.
Visiting our library is U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas
U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. will visit the Baguio Public Library that houses an American Shelf, a small-scale collection of current information about the United States.
Dec. 14, is a 'Court Holiday'
Chaos and confusion greeted lawyers at the Baguio City Justice Hall on Wednesday morning when they learned that hearings were suspended and that several courts would not entertain transactions for the day.
Tips for a healthy holiday from DOH
In this season of Christmas parties and celebrations, the Department of Health (DOH) released a list of holiday season health tips to help the public stay healthy and protect themselves against non-communicable and lifestyle-related diseases.
Burnham Trade Fair illegal, ordered closed
ANOTHER illegal trade fair in the vicinity of Burnham Park in Bgauio City caught the ire of councilors after its organizers allegedly failed to secure permission from the council for its operation.
More scholarship training slots available at TESDA Ifugao
The Technical Education and Skills Development Administration (Tesda) announced the opening of scholarship trainings in continuing effort to help provide skills to interested individuals for better chances of landing a job or starting livelihood.
La Trinidad Council approved funding for Black Hole project -- except for one.
The entire local council approved the funding for the P580-million Black Hole project, giving Mayor Greg Abalos authority to loan money from the Land Bank of the Philippines except for lone Councilor Francis Lee.
La Trinidad to study the suspension case of its law men - First in country
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Benguet officer-in-charge (OIC) Johnny Dag-o is set to study the suspension case of the entire local council.
BSU's new administration faced with land encroachment problem
Problem on land encroachers of Benguet State University’s (BSU) properties confronts the new administration.
Be aware of what you eat this holiday season
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| Litson (Roasted Pork) a favorite holiday food together with other fatty foods. |
Regulate food intake and do not eat too much fatty foods this Christmas as the incidence of cardiovascular diseases usually rises right after the holidays, the Department of Health (DOH) here warned.
John Hay mini-hydro to be rebuild
STATE-RUN Bases Conversion and Development Authority plans to rehabilitate a pre-war mini-hydro electric plant inside Camp John Hay in Baguio City, a high-ranking BCDA official said Monday.
Provincial Jamborette to be held in Itogon, Benguet
1,674 scouts and scouters from the different municipalities of Benguet attended the 41st provincial jamborette on November 24-27 with the theme Scouts: Building tomorrow today.
PNOY and CJ misunderstnad divides lawyers
Members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) are divided over the public spat between President Benigno Aquino III and Chief Justice Renato Corona, although many of them believe that the move to oust Corona is extra constitutional, an IBP official said Monday.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Free AH1N1 vaccine to elderly from DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) is set to provide free AH1N1 flu-shots to the elderly, especially the indigents identified under the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) of the Department of Social and Welfare and Development (DSWD).
DOH's Compack program to give patients access more quality medicine
The Department of Health (DOH) introduced the Complete Treatment Pack (ComPack) program to increase patient’s access to quality essential medicine, to improve primary health care in the poorest communities, and to provide complete treatment regimens to indigent patients.
Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan signing set Dec. 17
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process(OPAPP) will be launching here the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan(PAMANA) project for the region on December 17.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Mankayan copper-gold project being considered by Goldfield for P70M
Gold Fields Ltd., one of the world’s top gold producers, is exploring the possibility of acquiring the Mankayan copper-gold project in Benguet for $70 million.
Improved personal values will help improve worsening AIDS problem
Values reformation remains to be the key to stem the country’s worsening problem on Human Immuno Virus-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-AIDS), Mayor Mauricio Domogan stressed on Monday.
Ordinance to post warning on alcohol, passes first reading
DOH/DTI/FDA asked to check on reported prolifiration of expired processed food
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| Always look at the expiration when buying. |
A Quezon City councilor asked the Department of Health (DoH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look into the proliferation of expired processed food in the local market to ensure public safety.
P50,000 rewarded to Baguio City for its HIV/AIDS programs
Baguio was recently given recognition for its emerging Catalytic Action for HIV and AIDS Mitigation Program (CHAMP).
City government asked BENECO to include metered lights in its proposal to manage street lights
Mayor Mauricio Domogan wants Benguet Electric Cooperative Inc. (BENECO) to include the metered lights in its offer to manage the city’s streetlights.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Misuno takes Fil-Am Championship
Mizuno captured the Fil-Am Invitational golf tournament, edging Seabridge Che’lus via countback at the Camp John Hay golf course.
Writ of Kalikasan is set to be filed
Officials of Benguet and La Union provinces are set to file a petition for a writ of kalikasan with the Supreme Court (SC) next week to compel Baguio City to close down and rehabilitate the Irisan dump.
Balili River as Water Quality Management Area
The designation of the Balili River system as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) in order to restore and improve water quality of the river is possible but may take sometime until its full operations.
Autonomy bill sent to congress
The quest for Cordillera regional autonomy is a step closer with the Cordillera lawmakers filing in the House of Representatives House Bill 5595 or the Act to Establish the Cordillera Autonomous Region.
Number coding temporarily suspended
PRIVATE vehicle owners may travel around Baguio from December 19 to January 2 without fear of being apprehended for violation of the number-coding ordinance, as Mayor Mauricio Domogan signed last week the administrative order for the traffic scheme’s suspension.
Soap + Cola = Contraceptive?
Young Filipinos have been resorting to a concoction of detergent or bath soap plus cola drink, which they consume after engaging in premarital sex because they believe that the mixture can prevent the transmission of sexually-transmitted infections, a doctor revealed in this year’s national school health and nutrition congress here.
Baguio to come up with rules on how to sell fire crackers
THE City Government will come up with more specific guidelines on the sale and use of firecrackers in Baguio City to ensure strict compliance by the populace and achieve the city’s ultimate aim of preventing firecracker-related injuries.
Tourism may suffer if Victory Liner's operations gets suspended
Baguio City may possibly collect P85M from PEZA as part of uncollected tax
THE City Government may receive next year part of the P125-million uncollected tax share from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) operations, which for years has remained unpaid by the national government.
Friday, December 9, 2011
CAR Dengue cases lower in 2011 compared to 2010 - DOH
Department of Health (DOH-CAR) Regional Director Dr. Myrna Cabotaje reported significant decrease in recorded dengue cases in the Cordillera region this 2011 compared to the cases recorded in 2010.
As Christmas approaches, DOH warns of cold weather and lifestyle diseases
The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public to be wary of respiratory illness brought about by the cold weather and lifestyle-related diseases especially now that Christmas and New Year celebrations are just around.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Be vigilant in buying toys says DOH
For children, Christmas will not be the same without gifts of toys. But parents are being warned of harmful toys for their kids.
Kalinga Palarong Panlalawigan starts today
With the theme, ”Enhancing Kalinga Camaraderie through Sports”, the province will be conducting a Palarong Panlalawigan to kick off this afternoon.
Mizuno takes lead against Forest Hills and Southwoods in Fil-Am Golf
Mizuno Superstars got an even-par-61, good for 36 points, from King Stehmeier and opened up a three-point lead over Guamanian Seabridge as defending champion Forest Hills and seven-time winner Manila Southwoods struggled in the premier Fil Championship of the 62nd Fil-Am Invitational golf tournament here Wednesday.
DOH APIR for a safer Christmas and New Year
Super Black Hole Project pending approval from council
Mayor Greg Abalos is waiting for council approval for funding for the multimillion garbage disposal system here.
Good samaritans serves as Santa Claus for this woman in need
Santa Claus is no longer a child’s dream. He appeared and fulfilled the only wish of a needy kidney patient this Christmas.
Genevieve Gano, 21, a native of Hungduan, Ifugao was diagnosed with kidney failure April 2009 at the Solano Medical Mission Group Hospital.
BENECO streetlight proposal ok to barangay captains
SEVERAL village chiefs expressed their full support Monday to the continued management and maintenance of around 7,500 city streetlights by the Benguet Electric Cooperative.
Antamok open pit looked as site for Baguio's trash transfer area.
The City of Baguio is on dilemma now on where to dump its tons of garbage.
Itogon Mayor Oscar Camantiles said Baguio Mayor Mauricio Domogan has been asking him if the city can use the Antamok open pit in town as garbage transfer area.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Reduction to text messaging fees already approved by both sides
The reduction in text messaging charges is set to be implemented by telecommunications companies by next week at the latest, according to a National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) official.
Marijuana worth P9M burned on-site in Benguet
About P9,285,600.00 worth of marijuana had been uprooted and burned on-site in an eradication operation in four sitios at Tacadang, Kibungan, Benguet recently.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
DOH tightens campaign versus "toxic toys"
The Department of Health stepped up its drive on ensuring the safety of the toys being sold in different establishments in the country, particularly in Metro Manila, especially this Christmas season.
Sec. Luistro wants schools to screen their students
Education Secretary Armin Luistro ordered yesterday all schools to screen their students, particularly kindergarten pupils, for diseases and other medical conditions.
19% rise in output for Philex this year to date
LISTED PHILEX Mining Corp.’s metal output and shipments rose in terms of value in the eleven months to November on the back of higher metal prices.
Presidential Lingkod Bayan awarded to a Cordilleran
GREAT deeds of Cordillerans are once again recognized nationwide. A new pride of the region emerged recently raising the banner of Igorots.
Thou shalt not carol on the streets
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| A common site in every streets in the Philippines during the Christmas season |
COUNCILOR Edison Bilog is worried about minors singing Christmas carols on the streets of the city.
Davao: A little bit more than 25% of cheap toys sold in the region contain high amounts of hazardous metals
About 26% of children's toys being sold in the city have elevated amounts of toxic metals, most especially lead, a molecular biologist said.
Partial list of locally available soy sauce prodects that conform to FDA standard
Below is the advisory released by the Department of Health that conforms to DOH-FDA's standards.
97 points for Green Meadows to get the lead at Fil-Am Golf
The younger Pucketts struck early as GreenWater Meadows I registered 97 points and led Am B at the start of the regular 62nd Fil-Am Golf Tournament at the Baguio Country Club on Monday.
Help fund AIDS treatment - LGUs asked
Humphrey Gorriceta has one big worry: Where to get his next dose of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to manage his HIV infection.
Ibay's silver shop robbed of P1.5M
Robbers made off with P1.5 million worth of cash and several other items from a convenience store and a silver shop in Baguio City Monday, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
P110M fund to rehabilitate Irisan dump site released
PRESIDENT Benigno Aqiuno III has released P110 million for the improvement and construction of a new retaining wall of the Irisan dumpsite.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Couple killed by a drunk driver
Motorcycle robbers caught
Three male motorcycle robbers were arrested last week through a joint buy-bust operation of La Trinidad and Tublay policemen.
Technology used in 'Doctors to the Barrios' program to handle difficult cases
Telemedicine is bringing more Filipino doctors to the barrios. The government is now using information and communications technology to expand the scope of public healthcare services to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
K+12 graduates already employable equivalent to techincal vocational skills
Through the national government’s K + 12 basic education reform program, high school graduates will soon have the necessary technical-vocational (tech-voc) education and skills development that would give them a very good opportunity to be employed or to be entrepreneurs at young age.
Batang Pinoy: 7 Gold for Angeles City; Baguio City overall chanpion
The Angeles City delegation, composed of 26 athletes from four sports events, won seven golds, 17 silvers, and nine bronze medals in the Batang Pinoy 2011 Northern Luzon leg held here from November 24 to 27.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Pico's amended Waste Management Ordinance passed
The Pico barangay council passed anew the amended comprehensive solid waste management ordinance.
Art Fetival Concert's earnings to be used to buy thermoscan machines
Songs greeted the opening of the 1st La Trinidad Music and Arts Festival on Friday, yielding funds to buy thermoscan machines.
"Aldaw ti Propesyonal" going to Ilocos
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Baguio Regional Office, in coordination with Mariano Marcos State University(MMSU) in Laoag City and Department of Education, Bantay Division Office will hold the “Aldaw ti Propesyonal” (Professionals’ Day) mobile outreach service on December 5 and 6.
Policemen and social workers asked to beef up efforts to save youth
Policemen and social workers here were urged to intensify efforts to stem the growing participation of youth in criminal activities in the city.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
John Hay Team gets double championship
Camp John Hay completed a double championship in the Seniors Division of the 62nd Fil-Am Invitational tournament at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay courses here Thursday.
New Bonifacio Elementary School building enaugurated
Japan’s Nagoya Honmaru Lions Club (NHLC) and Baguio Pines City Lions Club (BPCLC) formally inaugurated and turned over a new school building to the Bonifacio Elementary School (BES) here last week.
Miner died of electrocution inside tunnel
A contractual miner from Dupax del Sur in Nueva Vizcaya died, after he was electrocuted inside in one of the mine tunnel in this town, Thursday afternoon.
New Farmer's Center poses a challenge to local farmers
The newly established Farmer’s Center in this capital town now challenges the entrepreneurial capabilities of farmers who used to be only into farming.
10 day free surgical surgery scheduled at BGHMC early next year - Registration is on-going
INDIGENT patients in need of non-emergency surgery may now register at the outpatient department of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), which will host a Canadian mission that will conduct a 10-day free surgical service early next year.
Friday, December 2, 2011
AIDS cases in the Philippines is rising
The Philippines is among seven countries with a steady increase in cases of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
It's already Christmas in Baguio City!
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| This pine tree at lower session road in front of Maharlika building is once again adorned with Christmas lights as was usually done in the past years. |
TO OFFICIALLY start the Christmas in Baguio 2011 activities, city officials lighted the 101-feet towering Norfolk Pine Tree located at Lower Session Road last December 1.
After temporary closer Bayanihan occupants can not return
STALL owners of the closed Bayanihan Hotel cannot go back to their stalls yet pending a go signal from the Baguio Fire Department, Baguio City Mauricio Domogan said.
Due to garbage tragedy, Tuba passed clean water law
The claim for “clean” water came in Tuba after the garbage tragedy occurred in Km. 5, Asin Road, which partially contaminated the water sources of the municipality.
Girl asked help anew for her treatment
Spend funds wisely says DBM
Department of Budget and Management Sec. Florencio Abad urged officials of state colleges and universities (SUCs) in Region 1 and the Cordillera region to institute reforms that would boost government tertiary education and to ensure that money of SUCs are spent on priorities and for the government invest more with SUCs.
SLU centennial celebration ends with several day long outreach activities
The Saint Louis University will end its year-long Centennial celebrations of missionary education this week with a set of activities which include community service.
Some soy sauce found to contain cancer causing content
An official from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public to be cautious in buying brand-less soy sauce from local markets after a carcinogenic compound was found in some products.
Watch out for toxic toy says DOH-Cordillera
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Babies and toddlers love to bite on their toys so always make sure that it don't contain harmful chenicals. |
The Department of Health – Food and Drugs Administration warns the public against harmful toys being sold stores, Christmas bazaars and trade fairs.
CARE, Land Bank, DepEd and SSS heads Fun Run for Education
The Cordillera Association of Regional Executives (CARE), in partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Social Security System (SSS), will spearhead a fun run activity in line with their advocacy for education.
DA tries to change 'grass' growers' business
Marijuana-growing in the highlands will give way soon to sericulture, organic livestock-raising, ginger and broom production, authorities said.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Gender equality forum conducted by DSWD
1,000+ TESDA scholarships available
More than a thousand local scholarships are available for qualified students in the city, allotted by the provincial office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This was verified by Benguet provincial director Angela Gabriel.
Teenage pregnancy increasing in Ifugao says UNFPA
Baguio's Silahis ng Pasko offers variety of treats
The longest running Silahis ng Pasko with a touch of sharing, caring, merry-making and fun-filled treats will shower the city with wholesome collage of events this Yuletide season.
John Hay teams headed to take the championship
With a day left, the Camp John Hay teams appear to be heading to the top podium of the 62nd Fil-Am Invitational golf tournament.
Art Festival starts Dec. 2
Councilor Roderick Awingan is ready to open the 1st La Trinidad Music and Arts Festival on Friday, December 2.
Police added reinforcement to strengthen capaign against illegal logging
POLICE reinforcement is seen as an effective way to control activities on illegal logging.
Benguet Police Director Benjamin Lusad said the regional public safety battalion (RPSB) assigned in Basilan will be back on the first quarter of 2012 to reinforce the province’s campaign against illegal logging.
20 Barangays awarded on National Drug Prevention Month
APART from the training-seminar conducted by the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) headed by Hon. Vice Mayor Daniel T. Fariñas and the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) for the barangay officials to enhance the capability building in the campaign against illegal drugs held last November 15 and 16, 2011, a culminating activity was held last November 25, 2011 to recognize the barangays, schools, non-government organizations and private individuals for their outstanding contributions in the fight against illegal drug abuse.
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