Aimed at supporting the city’s transport industry, the Baguio Tourism Council (BTC) recently launched a perks card program that will give financial relief and incentive not only to operators but also drivers. Through the ‘BTC Gasolina Voucher’ (Perks Card) program, the project offers valuable benefits and discounts to drivers and operators of jeepneys, taxis, accredited …
In the current 19th Congress, 142 district representatives are reelectionists belonging to political dynasties, PCIJ’s own count shows. At least 67 others are seeking higher positions or switching with family members. Fathers and mothers passing on their government posts to sons and daughters, as if these were family heirlooms, is nothing new. But election watchdogs …
The Baguio City Council has created the Men Opposed To Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) Organization. Authored by Councilors Mylen Victoria Yaranon and Elmer Datuin, the ordinance aims mobilize the male employees of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as well as male members of the community as an organization to help the …
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A recently enacted ordinance seeks to improve the child justice system at the local level by implementing training for barangays on the formulation of Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Programs (CLJIP) and child rights-based local ordinances. Dubbed the CLJIP Rollout Ordinance by its author Councilor Elmer Datuin, this measure aims to equip barangay councils, particularly their …
Saint Louis University’s fencing on land under Proclamation No. 1121-1974 has sparked several concerns among nearby residents. During a forum with the Baguio City Council on November 4, 2024, Gibraltar Barangay Captain Nemesio Huag outlined four reasons for opposing the fencing which is now about 50% complete. First, according to Huag, the fencing has encroached …
The Baguio City Council is set to examine the legal risks associated with the operations of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) facility at the Irisan Eco-Park, formerly a dumpsite, to ensure that legal constraints are not being violated. In a forum during the city council’s session on November 4, 2024, Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda expressed …
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Anticipation grows for the return of the Enchanting Baguio Christmas 2024 as the Baguio City Council approves a series of events and activities for the upcoming holiday season. This will be the third year for the Enchanting Baguio Christmas as a consolidated festival. While Baguio has hosted the city-wide Christmas activities for many years, this …
The Baguio City Council has called on the City Engineering Office (CEO) to ensure that no houses are demolished during the road recovery project in Sto. Rosario Barangay until all inspections and reports are completed. Prompted by a letter of appeal from Edna Carranza and Lucilla Bersamira, the city council set a forum with the …
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Two gas stations in the city were issued notices of violation last Nov. 5, 2024 due to violation of the business permit, road right-of-way and parking requirements and various safety and sanitation issues. Personnel of the Permits and Licensing Division (PLD), Public Order and Safety Division (POSD), and City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) …
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Cordillera is calling on the legal community to pitch support for a possible legal case on the death of SM City Baguio employee, Robin Esguerra. Mike Cabangon, KMU – Cordillera, regional coordinator called on legal groups and individuals to offer their services, pro bono if the Esguerra family decides to file …
