Tag: Baguio City
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Baguio City Urges Vehicle Safety Checks After 109 Accidents Recorded
Baguio City’s police force is emphasizing the critical need for vehicle safety checks following a series of accidents, totaling 109 incidents since the start of the year. A recent collision between a taxi and a public utility jeepney in Barangay Bakakeng resulted in injuries to at least 22 individuals, highlighting the urgency of the issue.…
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Baguio City Aims to Upgrade All Public Toilets to Meet International Standards
Baguio City is set to enhance all its public toilets to align with international standards, focusing on hygiene and safety. The initiative, which began in 2020, is being accelerated to cover all public spaces, including parks and markets, to meet the ASEAN Public Toilet Standards (APTS). Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized the importance of this project,…
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EU Ambassadors Praise Baguio’s Project Implementation, Eye Further Collaboration
Seventeen ambassadors from European Union member countries recently concluded a three-day visit to Baguio City, expressing satisfaction with the progress of projects they are funding. EU Ambassador to the Philippines, Massimo Santoro, highlighted the positive assessments of initiatives ranging from green economy projects to justice coordination and children’s rights programs during their visit from January…
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DOLE to Host Massive Job Fair in Baguio City
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to organize a significant job fair in Baguio City, offering numerous employment opportunities. Scheduled for January 31, 2025, the event will take place at the SM City Baguio Atrium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patrick Rillorta from DOLE’s Cordillera Administrative Region emphasized the importance of…
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DOLE to Host Nationwide Job Fair with Hundreds of Opportunities in Baguio
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to organize a nationwide job fair, with a significant event scheduled in Baguio City. The Baguio leg of this job fair will take place at the SM City Baguio Atrium on January 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event aims to connect job…
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BCDA Secures New Lease Agreements for Camp John Hay, Boosting Local Economy
The Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) has recently announced the signing of new lease agreements for residential and commercial spaces within Camp John Hay in Baguio City. This development follows the government’s acquisition of approximately 240 hectares of land previously managed by a private developer, a move mandated by a Supreme Court ruling. The BCDA,…
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Baguio City Boosts Connectivity with 72 New Free WiFi Zones
Baguio City has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its digital infrastructure by activating 72 free WiFi zones, a move supported by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). These WiFi zones, part of the national government’s connectivity initiative and the city’s smart city project, are strategically placed in public areas and government…
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Baguio City Reinstates Health Team Following Two Mpox Cases
Baguio City has taken swift action by reactivating its health team in response to two confirmed cases of mpox, previously known as monkey pox. Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, the city’s health officer, announced the reactivation and mentioned the potential reuse of the isolation facility used during the recent global health crisis for patients unable to…
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Comelec Bans Politicians from Aid Distribution Events to Prevent Political Exploitation
In a move to keep aid distribution events free from political influence, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Baguio City has issued a directive to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The directive explicitly prohibits politicians from participating in these events, aiming to prevent them from being used as platforms for political campaigning.…
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