The Least Resistance

Yesterday, the Baguio Human Rights Defenders Ordinance (HRDO) was approved after its third and final reading in the Baguio City Council. The ordinance is the culmination of persistent lobbying by human rights defenders and organizations. It was introduced by Baguio City Councilors Hon. Peter Fianza, Hon. Jose Molintas, Hon. Fred Bagbagen, and Hon. Arthur Allad-iw. …

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Baguio City – Human rights has been put into fore in the mountain city. Councilor Jose Molintas, Chairman, Committee on Laws celebrated the passing of the Human Rights Defenders Act with hope that protection of advocates will be safeguarded. In time for the celebration of the 76th International Human Rights Day, Molintas said ‘’The Baguio …

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A new report released today by Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), shows that children with tuberculosis (TB) continue to be left behind in the global effort to end the disease. The report, TACTIC: Test, Avoid, Cure TB in Children, surveyed TB policy guidelines in 14 countries* including the Philippines, with a high burden …

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Excessive groundwater extraction, rapid urbanization, tectonic motion, and the natural compaction of sediments contribute to land subsidence worldwide. This issue is worsened by rising sea levels due to climate change, leading to frequent and severe flooding especially during high tides or typhoons, as well as local contexts of hazard management regulations. Jolly Joyce Sulapas, Audrei …

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Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance mandating restaurants and other similar establishments in the city to disclose the calorie count of every food they serve. The proposed ordinance seeks to prevent the prevalence of obesity in the city. According to Yangot, there is a need to craft policies that address obesity as this …

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A proposed ordinance, if and when enacted, would institutionalize a comprehensive city-wide anti-drug program in Baguio City. Authored by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., the proposed measure would provide substance abuse victims an opportunity to receive rehabilitation interventions and integrate into society. According to Yangot, the use of illegal drugs remains an ongoing longstanding problem, threatening …

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The City Government of Baguio will study a proposal to establish a communal waste processing facility for the city and the entire Benguet Province. On November 19, 2024, Jhaze Asuncion, Business Development Director of Cal Phil Builders and Management Philippines, presented their company’s proposal to the Baguio City Council. According to Asuncion, the solid waste …

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LBS Digital Infrastructure Corporation (LDIC), a private firm based in BGC, Taguig City, has committed to enhancing mobile network connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure in Baguio City. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the city government is currently in progress for the conduct of a feasibility study. With a pending request by Mayor Benjamin Magalong for …

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