BAGUIO CITY – The city council supported Greenwater Village barangays' opposition to the water application of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) over the spring being maintained by the residents saying it will rob residents of their water source.

The body approved Resolution No. 162 urging the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) not to implement the notice of water permit application dated April 28, 2014 of the BCDA. It will also initiate the filing of appropriate formal protest before the board.

BAGUIO CITY - The participation of children below seven years old in parades is now subject to regulations.

The city council last Monday approved on final reading Ordinance No. 31 series of 2014 imposing rules in the participation of children in parades.

Authored by Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda, the measure sets the following guidelines:

BAGUIO CITY—To advance interconnectivity and boost local trade and tourism, the BLISTT Mayors have unanimously approved the proposal to develop the BLISTT outer circumferential road during their July 4 Governing Council Meeting.

The outer ring is approximately 87 kilometers long and will roughly cost some Php 2.6 billion. It shall link the municipalities of Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay and parts of La Trinidad and Baguio City. The proposed route starts from Marcos Highway (Tuba) to Taloy Norte – Nangalisan – Monglo (Sablan) – Pappa – Bagong – Alno (La Trinidad) - Ambonglodan (Tublay) – Daclan – Ambassador – Labey – Ambuklao – Gusset (Itogon) – Binga – Dalupirip – Twin River and ends in Kias (Baguio City).

BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Wednesday assured that there will be no cover-up of the circumstances surrounding the death of a vendor last July 4 and whoever the culprit will turn out to be in the on-going investigation by the city police will have to face the law.

"We condole with the family of the deceased. We don't cover up whatever happened. We want the truth to come out and whoever was at fault, if it is indeed the public order and safety division (POSD) men as alleged by some people, then we will let them answer for it. But let us wait for the complete investigation by our city police so we will know for sure and not rely on second hand information and speculations," the mayor told his Ugnayan Panglungsod media briefing.

The Benguet branch of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office located at the Baguio Post Office Loop is in need of six additional personnel, from Accountant IV to Clerk IV, branch manager, Dr. Ernieli Dancel announced last week.

Applicants are advised to submit their application papers, together with proofs of their educational qualifications, experience, training and eligibility.

To be considered for Accountant IV are applicants with bachelor's degrees in commerce/business administration major in accounting, with three years relevant experience, 16 hours of relevant training and RA 1080 eligibility.