April 15, 2017
Not many eyebrows were raised when President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to occupy islands that the Philippines claim it owns on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Many may even consider that this is the natural progression of events leading to the assertion that the Philippines have every […]
April 8, 2017
The peace negotiating panels from the side of the National Democratic Front (NDF) and the government under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte seem to be on the verge of securing an interim ceasefire accord that would hopefully bring relative calm in the countryside particularly in those areas where the New Peoples Army (NPA) and […]
April 1, 2017
Concerned with safety issues in the conduct of airsoft games in the City of Baguio, City Councilor Faustino Olowan has filed with the city council a proposed measure to ban airsoft games and related activities in all parks of the city. In his proposal Councilor Olowan posited the view that parks should be a peaceful […]
March 18, 2017
Putting a premium on the health of the citizenry as his main goal City Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has filed a proposed ordinance that would require all talipapa vendors and their helpers selling both at the public and private markets in the city to wear color-coded aprons while plying their trade and imposing sanctions for […]
March 11, 2017
It is the policy of the City Government of Baguio to provide a safe and healthy environment for its constituents, taking into consideration all the sectors in the community which include, among others, public and private learning and educational institutions. This is the one of the explanations cited in the proposed ordinance authored by city […]
March 4, 2017
The Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology and Environmental Protection of the City Council, after holding a committee level public hearing, is recommending for the approval of a request for the conduct of an exploratory boring of a hole to determine the existence of precious metals at a portion of the grounds at the Baguio […]
February 25, 2017
In a bid to further strengthen measures aimed at providing protection for the youth City Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has filed a piece of legislation that would regulate the operation of internet cafes in the City of Baguio, providing for penalties for its violation and creating an internet café accreditation Board for the purpose. As […]
February 18, 2017
In a bid to standardize the Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) being installed in the various barangays all around the city, several city councilors have filed a proposed measure that would seek to impose minimum requirements in the installation of the said monitoring and surveillance cameras. Introduced by City Councilors Maria Mylen Victoria Yaranon, Joel […]
February 11, 2017
In a bid to further ensure the safety of the public from hanging electrical transformers attached to electrical posts, especially during typhoons or other calamities and disasters, City Councilor Benny Bomogao filed a proposed Ordinance that would make it mandatory for all establishments to have their own built-in-powerhouse within their buildings, structures or premises and […]
February 4, 2017
There are still available pieces of land in the City of Baguio suitable for agricultural purposes. This is the basis for a proposal from City Councilor Leandro Yangot in introducing a legislative measure that will establish a Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) or Techno Pinoy Center in the locality. In his explanation of his […]