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 …
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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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La Trinidad, Benguet – Work has begun at the largest community mural in La Trinidad, Benguet. Over 300 homes at the STOBOSA (Stonehill, Botiwtiw, and Sadjap in Barangay Balili) will see a new design and will now expand its area to the Pico area, fronting the famed colored houses which has become a top destination. …
Baguio City resident Rona Serol spends a lot of money on her treatment for chronic kidney disease — a potentially debilitating disease that ranks seventh in the country’s leading causes of death. With her family’s resources strained, she received an unexpected blessing on July 6 when the ‘Bayanihan Caravan’ of Senator Alan Peter “Compañero” Cayetano …
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BAGUIO City is close to realizing its dream of becoming the first Smart City in the Country with its partnership with Cisco allowing city planners to streamline and transform city management decisions and public services for its citizens. In addition to providing the digital infrastructure and technologies underlying the platform, Cisco has trained personnel with …
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AFTER a year of testing, SM Baguio launched on July 4 the first rainwater filtration facility in a mall setting to process rain into potable water for the 290 long-term and 313 short-term mall tenants. Currently, the facility produces around 175 cubic meters of drinking water daily. PureO3 General Manager Merlin Te, the company commissioned …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered six lending and financing companies to stop operating for employing unfair debt collection practices. In separate orders issued on June 26, the SEC Financing and Lending Companies Division directed Surity Cash Lending Corp., Populus Lending Corporation, U-Peso.PH Lending Corporation, FESL Lending Corp., Philippine Microdot Financing Corp., and …
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Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao welcomed the opening of a new gym by his former wards as it will help further develop martial arts in the region. Sangiao added with a new MMA gum in town, he looks forward to having a healthy competition whether in local or in international events. “I wish them luck …
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