September 20, 2020
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 17 (PIA) – More than 500 contact tracers are set to be hired as additional support to the fight against the COVID-19 in the Cordillera region. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Monday (Sept. 14) the start the recruitment, hiring, and training of at least 50,000 contact […]
September 14, 2020
The forum focused on Updates on Covid-19 status and the situation in the region and health concerns answered queries from the local media on World Rabies Day, Thursday, 10 Sept at 10AM in DOH training center. (L-R) Mr. Roy Fiaching Medical Technologist IV DOH, Ms. Karen Lonogan Senior Health Program Officer DOH CHD CAR, Dr. […]
September 14, 2020
The former bus station at the Gov. Pack Road is now the loading zone for some jitney lines including Mines View, Pacdal, Navy Base, among others. Traffic leaders claim that its transfer there have helped improve traffic flow in the city. PML / ABN
September 14, 2020
After celebrating a zero-coronavirus disease (Covid-19) day last Sept. 5, Baguio reeled to another high 19 new infections on Thursday. As restrictions started to ease up with the city’s borders expected to open to tourists from Region 1 on September 22, Baguio logged 51 new cases in a seven-day period leading to Thursday’s 19 new […]
September 14, 2020
The relocation of several jitney lines to Governor Pack Rd. has significantly improved the traffic flow along several major streets in the central business district, according to the Traffic and Transportation Management Committee (TTMC). Pol.Lt.Col. Oliver Panabang and Engr. Juanario Borillo apprised the city council during the regular session, September 7, on the implementation of […]
September 14, 2020
The city council has approved on first reading a proposed amendatory ordinance seeking to repeal the mandatory dog microchipping policy on the heels of a petition filed by concerned dog owners. The proposed amendatory ordinance was introduced by Councilor Benny Bomogao. Upon the enactment of the proposed amendment, implanting a microchip under the skin of […]
September 14, 2020
The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) is pushing for the amendment of the city’s zoning ordinance that currently allows only one parking slot for every five apartments or condo units in a building. CPDO Coordinator Archt. Donna Tabangin said that if possible, the requirement should be one slot for every apartment or condo unit […]
September 14, 2020
Five major projects on art and culture in Baguio will be funded by Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), an attached corporation of the Department of Tourism. This was announced by DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat in her keynote speech during the 111th Baguio Charter Day anniversary program on September 1, 2020. While the amount of the […]
September 14, 2020
The city council is eyeing the increase of the monthly stipend given by the City Government to qualified barangay health workers (BHWs), barangay nutrition scholars (BNSs), and barangay nutrition action officers (BNAOs). The proposed ordinance introduced by Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda seeks to adjust the said stipend from P3,500.00 to P5,000.00. Tabanda asserted that the […]
September 14, 2020
The city council, in a resolution, is encouraging all residents in the city to fully cooperate in the ongoing census on housing and population conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and to give accurate information in order to ensure the credibility of the national census results. Councilor Vladimir Cayabas, main author of the resolution, […]