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council backs call to oppose bgh privatization; mayor asks public to also consider benefit

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:31 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – The city council last Monday joined the call to oppose the proposed privatization of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) as per House Bill 6069 by Rep. Anthony Rolando Golez and Senate Bill 3130 by Sen. Franklin Drilon.
The body approved a resolution after hearing the position of BGHMC medical director Dr. Manuel Factora during a legislative inquiry where the statement of opposition of the Community Health Education, Services and Training in the Cordillera Region (Chestcore) was also considered.

city to receive P85M peza share

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:30 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – The city government stands to receive its long awaited tax share from the operation of the Baguio City Economic Processing Zone (BCEPZ) operations after Dept. of Budget Management (DBM) Secretary Florencio Abad ordered the release of P85 million to be charged from the 2012 General Appropriations Act.

growing defiance of building height requirement alarms dads

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:30 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – The mushrooming of high-rise structures defying the building height requirement imposed by the city government has alarmed city officials.
During the inquiry conducted by the city council last Monday, city building official Engr. Oscar Flores confirmed that a number of building owners manage to obtain exemptions from the city’s height limit from National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO) under the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which has the authority to issue such exemptions on building heights.

Baguio needs to address rapid urban sprawl – hechanova

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:29 — p_rillorta

Baguio’s must effectively address its most serious challenge – that of rapid urbanization - if it is going to be a livable city.
This view from the academe was raised by Fr. Jesse Hechanova, president of the St. Louis University, in his speech at the program marking the city’s 103rd founding anniversary last Sept. 1 at the Baguio Convention Center.
He pointed out that “unbridled urbanization and uncontrolled migration obviously come with its concomitant problems such as congestion, traffic, pollution, garbage and unemployment among others that we are sadly familiar with”.

U.S. ambassador, mayor mark end of war

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:28 — p_rillorta

The rite was two days late but the event it recalled was too significant to let pass, at least for United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. and Baguio Mayor Mauricio Domogan.
After all, commemorating that event in the history of war and peace jibes with the theme for the observance of the 103rd founding anniversary of this city built by the Americans: ”Fostering a Sense of History, Community and Continuity”.

Baguio’s 103rd birthday

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:27 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – With the backdrop of sceneries depicting old Baguio onstage at the Baguio Convention Center during the 103rd birthday of the city, Mayor Mauricio Domogan challenged the citizenry of being active participants in solving the city’s problems: peace and order, environmental, garbage woes, among others.

He exhorted everybody to help look for solutions and build a better Baguio, to be “active players,” as being just “spectators and observers at the sidelines” would not gain the city anything.

14 schools receive free books

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:26 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – As highlight to the Soroptimists Week and the 47th Anniversary of the Soroptimists International (SI), 14 public schools are recipient to a massive book donation from Rex Bookstore in partnership with the Soroptimist International-Baguio and the city government here.

Councilor Philian Louise Weygan-Allan who is the incoming President of SI-Baguio Chapter said they were able to solicit 1,500 volumes of books primarily for the use of indigent pupils.

Mayor clarifies process in waste-to-energy proposal

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:25 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan during the Weekly Ugnayan Presser here has clarified reports of the proposed ‘Waste-to-Energy Project’ to solve the increasing waste problem.

Domogan said he signed the endorsement for the waste to energy proposal forwarding the same to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) for its initial screening and evaluation.

“We have to wait for the report from NEDA on the result of their initial screening before we can proceed”, he said.

BLOCK 4 screening starts

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:25 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – the rehabilitation of the Baguio public market block 4 is nearing completion in this mountain city.

This is part of a string of market development projects which is being implemented to address the clamor of market vendors and the buying public for a more presentable and clean facility.

Mayor Mauricio Domogan said, “screening for occupants of the newly renovated block 4 is currently being done for those who qualify”.

BCC rehab stalled

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:24 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – the planned rehabilitation and renovation of the Baguio Convention Center has been stalled.

This was revealed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan Wednesday during the Weekly Ugnayan Presser here.

“There were no takers during the bidding”, he said.

The cost estimate of the planned rehabilitation was pegged at 15 million for the initial phase which would include replacement of the facilities flooring, leaking roof and ceiling and worn out chairs.

“I think the real cost is more than the estimate so there were no bidders”, Domogan said.

Mayor sets priorities for new BCPO chief

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:24 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – New chief, same rules . . . do your best and serve the people.
This was the marching orders of Mayor Mauricio Domogan to the newly appointed Baguio City Police Office Chief P/Supt. Jesus Cambay Jr. during the Weekly Ugnayan Presser Wednesday (Sept. 3) here.

Cambay was selected from among five candidates, P/Supt. Joseph Adnol, Virgilio Laya, Angelito Casimiro and Marlon Madrid who all went into the process of selection by a search committee who evaluated their documents.

Dengue down in city, parts of Cordi but DOH remains on alert

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 20:23 — p_rillorta

BAGUIO CITY – efforts of different organizations in the city in combating the deadly dengue virus which for years have been a major problem in the country are reaping positive results but local authorities here remains steadfast.

The Department of Health, Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-Cordillera reported during the regular Kapihan last September 5 (Wednesday) that dengue incidence has decreased in the city and major parts of CAR.

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