Tag: Baguio City
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Baguio City Launches Men’s Group to Combat Violence Against Women
Baguio City has taken a significant step in its fight against violence against women (VAW) by establishing the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) through a city council ordinance passed on January 13, 2025. This initiative aims to involve men directly in the campaign to eradicate VAW, recognizing that men are often the…
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Baguio City Clarifies Mpox Death Not Linked to Local Resident
Baguio City’s health authorities have clarified that a recent mpox-related death was not of a local resident. The deceased, a 32-year-old male, was infected with the Clade II variant of the mpox virus while working in Manila, where he was also hospitalized and passed away. Despite being buried in Baguio due to family ties, the…
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Baguio City Hosts Monthly Sustainability Fair with Bokashi Training
Baguio City is taking significant steps towards sustainable waste management by hosting a monthly sustainability fair. The next event, scheduled for January 26 at People’s Park, will feature a free training session on ‘bokashi,’ a fermentation process that transforms food waste and organic matter into nutrient-rich soil additives. This initiative is part of a broader…
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Benguet Electric Cooperative Announces Reduced Electricity Rates for January
Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) has announced a reduction in electricity rates for its over 220,000 consumers in Baguio City this January. The cooperative has managed to lower its rates by approximately 25 centavos per kilowatt-hour, thanks to sourcing a portion of its power from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Laarni Ilagan, from Beneco’s Community…
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Baguio City Warns Residents of Cold-Induced Health Risks, Offers Free Vaccines
Baguio City officials have issued a warning to residents about the dangers of the dropping temperatures, which could lead to serious health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, and strokes, particularly among the elderly. Dr. Donnabel Tubera-Panes, head of the City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit, emphasized the importance of taking preventive measures during a recent online…
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Baguio City Warns Residents of Health Risks from Cold Snap, Offers Free Vaccines
Baguio City officials have issued a warning to residents about the health dangers posed by the recent drop in temperatures, which could lead to serious conditions such as asthma, heart attacks, and strokes, particularly among the elderly. Dr. Donnabel Tubera-Panes, head of the City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit, emphasized the importance of taking preventive measures during…
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Finance Secretary Recto Clarifies National Tax Allotment Calculations with City Mayors
In a significant meeting held at the Department of Finance (DOF) office in Manila, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto engaged with city mayors to address and resolve concerns regarding the computation of National Tax Allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs). The dialogue, which took place on January 15, 2025, included key figures such as…
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Baguio City Government Resolute in Taxing 60 Businesses in John Hay
The Baguio City government is steadfast in its plan to collect local taxes and fees from 60 business establishments within the leased area of Camp John Hay. This decision follows productive discussions with the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC), spurred by BCDA’s official takeover of the 240 hectares…
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Baguio City Government Resolute in Taxing 60 Businesses in John Hay
The Baguio City administration is set to enhance its revenue by imposing local taxes on 60 business entities within the Camp John Hay area, following productive discussions with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC). The move comes after BCDA assumed control of the 240-hectare leased section of…
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