Mayor Benjamin Magalong reminded city residents and visitors to take extra effort in conserving water in face of the water scarcity caused by the drought or El Niño phenomenon. “For instance, let us avoid wastage by not letting our water tanks or water storage containers overflow,” the mayor said. “We should also regularly check our …
Double water conservation efforts in view of el niño, residents urged Read More »
The City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) has issued a notice of violation (NOV) to stop a private deep well drilling operation in a commercial building located at Lourdes Subd. Extension. Engr. Sofronio Pascua of the CEPMO environmental management division told Mayor Benjamin Magalong that the owner already stopped the drilling activities but CEPMO …
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Policemen and barangay leaders took the lead in taking care of the Busol and Buyog watersheds, two main sources of potable water in the city, by planting trees to replenish those that have been destroyed by typhoons and illegal activities. In Busol, Aurora Hill Police Station (PS 6) personnel teamed up with the Women’s Organization …
Baguio Police, barangays team up to plant trees at watersheds Read More »
The city government continues to check ongoing constructions that are not covered by building permits. Among the constructions stopped was the livelihood shed at Lualhati barangay which according to the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) is being undertaken by the barangay within its garden premises. The CBAO said that the construction of the single …
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The city government is taking steps to address its long-standing problem on unimplemented projects which became the subject of an audit observation memorandum by the Commission on Audit (COA) recently. City Administrator Bonifacio Dela Pena said they have pinpointed the cause of the problem for both the big and small projects identified for implementation and …
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Bankrolled by University of Baguio and the Kings College of the Philippines, Cordillera Administrative Region surged to third place at the close of the Private School Athletic Association in Zamboanga City Cordillera earned 47 gold medal 29 silver and 34 bronze medals for 106 medals in the 15 regions meet with Region 6 topping the …
UB archers, KCP lifters power CAR to 3rd in PRISAA Read More »
BANGUED, Abra — More Abrenian students continue to receive support under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations- Educational Assistance Program (AICS EAP) of the government. A total of 1,889 more student beneficiaries received P5,000 educational assistance during a payout activity on July 19, 2023 at the University of Abra Social Hall in Bangued. This …
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet– The Commission on Elections – Cordillera continues to prepare for the October 30, 2023 synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). COMELEC-CAR Regional Director Julius Torres said they had been preparing for the BSKE since last year, as this was originally moved to December 5, 2022. “Currently, ballot boxes are being deployed …
The Cultural Center of the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Madrigal Singers, brings back the prestigious biennial choral competition, the Andrea O. Veneracion (AOV) International Choral Festival, on July 20 to 23, 2023, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Named after the founder of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the late …
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For the past 15 years, SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet (SNAP-Benguet) has been generating renewable, reliable, and responsible energy and providing meaningful opportunities in the communities where it operates. Since 2008, SNAP-Benguet has helped meet the country’s growing electricity demand with its two plants, the 112.5-megawatt (MW) Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydros. Over the years, the company …
SNAP – Benguet: Empowering communities for 15 years Read More »
