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22/07/2022

Notice to the Public:
DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF BRGY OFFICIALS WILL COLLECT PARKING FEES FOR ON-STREET PARKING

Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong signed City Ordinance No. 04, series of 2022, as carried by that of the City Council, on February 17, 2022, establishing the provisions for the implementation of parking regulations within and between Baguio City's 128 barangays.

According to the ordinance, on-street parking fees will range from PHP35 to PHP50 during the first three hours of the day parking duration beginning at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and an additional PHP10 for each hour interval per slot; as well as a fixed amount of PHP100 per slot beginning at 7 p.m. for overnight parking.

The executive order means allowing barangays to collect parking charges on a weekly, month - to - month, semiannual, bi-annual, or yearly basis in road side owned or operated by the barangay, as well as on-street parking, if needed. It also prohibits the assignment of on-street parking spaces to a specific individual, declaring that they must be imposed on a first-come, first-served basic principle.

Current barangay parking regulations will still be allowed to put into effect, but they will have yet another year from the commencement of the ordinance to amend them to comply.

This ordinance was amended back in 2020 to restrict the use of such roads/streets within the CBD unless certified by the City Engineering Office - Traffic and Transport Management Division as not being declared for alongside the road parking.

Parking charges accumulated shall be credited to the barangay's sole treasury, and the barangay will henceforth determine the amount of receipts again from city administration.

According to the ordinance, the barangay shall not be held responsible about any damage or loss to vehicles parked.

The ordinance was formulated after the City Council noticed that various barangays were requesting to the Sangguniang Panlungsod their city regulations regarding parking restrictions and traffic schemes with differing fee collection rates.

Sources:
Castillo, A. C. (2022, February 21). Barangays now allowed to collect parking fees. Baguio Chronicle. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://thebaguiochronicle.com/news/barangays-now-allowed-to-collect-parking-fees/

2022 Baguio City Barangay Parking Fees Uniform Guidelines. (2022, March 13). Baguio Runner. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://baguiorunner.com/2022/03/13/2022-baguio-city-barangay-parking-uniform-guidelines/ #:~:text=04%2C%20series%20of%202022%20as,during%20the%20barangay%20general%20assembly.

Agoot, L. A. (2022, January 26). Baguio villages to charge roadside parking fees soon. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166353

22/07/2022

In keeping with the country's national government's push for a clean and green environment, the Baguio Local government put in place their "Plastic and Styrofoam-free Baguio Ordinance" in May 2018.

Fun Fact: After the initial Bayong Ordinance was carried in 2007, that same ordinance took ten years to develop and became subsequently modified into the current Plastic and Styrofoam-Free Baguio Ordinance.

Stall holders and businesses at the central market were informed of the ordinance's effectiveness and advised to notify their clients to carry one‘s own paper bags. Booths trying to sell plastic shopping bags were also requested to improve their line of business, as attempting to sell plastic bags will be no longer permitted. In addition, establishments must provide reusable bags or containers made of biodegradable materials, either for free or at a cost.

Citizens and travellers alike will be required to carry personal market bags made from paper, fabric, or some other "less environmentally damaging materials" following the implementation of this executive order.

The principal motivation for the implementation of this legislation is that the utilization of polycarbonate bags and polystyrene plastic packaging signifies a proportion of waste, which really is unappealing, burdensome, and can have severe detrimental effects on the ecosystem.

Establishments that violate the ordinance face the following sanctions:
First Offense: Establishments that do not have a business permit will face a rebuke or immediate shutdown.

Second offense: P1,000.00 fine.

Third offense: P3,000.00 fine and eight hours of community service.

Fourth offense: P5,000.00 fine and suspension of business permit for six months.

Sources:
Miranda, P. M. (2018, March 12). Baguio will be plastic-free by May 2018. NOLISOLI. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://nolisoli.ph/36920/plastic-free-baguio/

Use of plastic bags, styrofoam now outlawed by Baguio City ordinance. (2017, May 8). INQUIRER.NET. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/894989/use-of-plastic-bags-styrofoam-now-outlawed-by-baguio-city-ordinance

City of Pines orders use of reusable containers. (2018, April 23). Businessmirror. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/04/23/city-of-pines-orders-use-of-reusable-containers/

21/07/2022

Reminder to the Public:
Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, requires segregation of waste at the origin, with local authorities presumably in control.

Disposal of solid wastes is the segmentation and partition of various types of wastes in order to accommodate recycling and proper onward treatment of waste, and should be done according to the waste type as well as the most suitable handling and disposal.

Classifying your waste helps you comprehend what to do to minimize your overall waste production, recognize objects that can be reused, and separate items that should be reprocessed. Further than that, there is a moral obligation to be accountable for how you handle trade waste.

If solid waste is not appropriately segregated, this will eventually wind up distorted in garbage dumps the very same manner it was mixed in your trash cans, and disposal items such as leftover food, paper, and sludge can combine and disintegrate, distributing run-off into the land and hazardous pollutants into the air.

We should all practice citizen social responsibility (CSR), which prioritizes the act of categorizing household wastes at the top of the list of personal responsibilities.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SEGREGATE WASTE AT HOME?

As a responsible citizen, segregating waste at home on a daily basis is half the battle. This routine will significantly reduce the negative effects that your local officials face in managing solid waste. The best part is that it neither costs you money nor takes up much of your time. All you really need is realization and the willingness to assume action.

Recycling requires segregation at the origin, just as solar panels require direct energy from the sun or solar energy. Once citizens segregate their domestic waste, it makes it easier for garbage collectors and landfilling laborers to distinguish between toxic and non-toxic components.

Compostable waste is organic in nature and therefore does not damage the ecosystem, whereas non-biodegradable waste pollutes the environment and intensifies the 'pollution load' and is overall a threat to our planet.

KNOW OUR WASTE!

Bio-Degradable Waste
1. Vegetable
2. Fruits
3. Flowers
4. Leaves
5. Wood shavings
6. Left over food

Non-Biodegradable Waste
1. Plastics
2. Paper
3. Glass
4. Metal
5. Clothes
6. Aluminum foil

in accordance with R.A. 9003, a breach of said legislation is liable to imprisonment ranging from one day to three years, or by fines ranging from P300 to P500,000.

The penalty's goal is to punish collectors while also convincing community members to exercise segregation of waste as reducing the amount of waste cannot be done of collectors retrieve mixed waste.

We have to segregate waste at the source since the majority of what we discard remains recyclable, reusable, or compostable.

BEING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS BY SEGREGATING WILL BE GOOD FOR THE PICKERS AND GOOD FOR THE PLANET!

Sources:

Enano, J. E. (2020, May 20). Waste segregation more crucial amid pandemic. INQUIRER.NET. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1277808/waste-segregation-more-crucial-amid-pandemic

The Importance of Waste Segregation. (n.d.). Axil Integrated Services. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://axil-is.com/waste-segregation/ #:~:text=Reduced%20Landfill%20Impact%3A%20Segregating%20your,overall%20impact%20on%20the%20environment.

Fernandes, K. F. (2020, October 26). Why it’s important to segregate waste at home. The CSR Journal. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://thecsrjournal.in/why-its-good-to-segregate-waste-at-home/

DENR mulls penalizing garbage collectors for un-segregated wastes. (2010, December 22). Official Gazette. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2010/12/22/denr-mulls-penalizing-garbage-collectors-for-un-segregated-wastes/ #:~:text=He%20added%20that%20under%20R.A.,as%20much%20as%20P500%2C000.

19/07/2022

According to Baguio City's COVID-19 Monitoring of July 18, 2022,
There were 11 new cases contributing to the 137 total cases where 5 of these new cases were said to be reinfections. Through this, we can not totally say that we are completely safe from COVID-19 even though cases that are occuring now are far less concerning than what numbers were recorded duting the rise of COVID-19 infections

So here are some of public health protocols that we still need to follow in order for us to avoid getting infected by COVID-19

1. Get Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a reliable and secure way of building immunity of getting sick with COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccination sites for 1st doses, 2nd doses, and booster shots can be located at:
SM CITY BAGUIO - L2 SUNSET Terraces (8am - 2pm)
Bermuda Hills, San Luis Village
Atab Health Center
East Bayan Park
Cresencia Village
City Camp Health Center
Burnham Children's Park
Office of the Senior Citizen's Affair (OSCA)
Pucsusan Barangay Hall
Guisad Central
Malcolm Square (8am - 12nn)
Scout Barrio Health Center
Irisan Health Center
Camdas Multipurpose Hall
Ortega Street Middle Quezon Hill (8am-12nn)
Quezon Hill Health Center (1pm-3pm)
Available Vaccine Brands: AstraZeneca, Sinovac, and Moderna (Limited Supply)

2. Maintain Social Distancing
By reducing close contact between people, social distancing aims to prevent this spread. Although it may appear burdensome, it is a social responsibility which we should all strongly consider. Large-scale social distancing can include trying to cancel populated gatherings and closure of public spaces. However, it moreover involves a conscientious, personal initiative from everyone to put COVID-19 standard precautions into action.

3. Always wear a face mask
Wearing face masks as aspect of personal protective equipment and as a public health measure is advised to prevent transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Face masks are recommended for single-use only and should be discarded once used (Other available facemask only costs around 10-20 pesos each on our local stores).

4. Stay at home when sick
Staying home throughout this time frame of separation not only protects everyone else, but also protects yourself. This prevents you from being exposed to those who might be bearers of the virus outside our home. When you follow the stay-at-home order, you reduce the risk of transmission of infection.

Sources:
COVID-19 transmission and protective measures. (2022, June 1). World Health Organization. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/covid-19/information/transmission-protective-measures

Agoot, L. A. (2022, January 20). Baguio’s active Covid-19 infections mostly mild, asymptomatic. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1165974

Covid-19 Monitoring. (2022, July 18). Public Information Office - City of Baguio. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://web.facebook.com/pio.baguio

19/07/2022

Reminder to the Public:
Since the passage of City Ordinance No. 34-2017, or the Smoke-Free Ordinance of Baguio City, in April 2017, the use, selling, dissemination, and promotion of to***co ci******es in all public areas and within 100 meters of schools has been prohibited.

On the first offense, individuals who violate the ordinance are fined PHP1,000, whereas premises are fined PHP2,000, as well as those unable to compensate the penalty must perform community service.

So far, only Cholo's Place, Club Myles, Texas Instrument, International Hotels Group (IHG), and Korean Palace have approved designated smoking areas (DSAs).

The primary goal of this legislation is to protect individuals who do not smoke from secondhand smoke, but it could also encourage and assist cigarette smokers in quitting and preventing to***co use from starting to develop into diseases.

Fact Check:
To***co smokers encounter a 40% to 50% increased danger of developing serious sickness and mortality from COVID-19 than people who don't smoke worldwide, as per the WHO (World Health Organization). According to the Department of Health (DOH), 87,600 Filipinos die each year as a result of to***co-related diseases.

Sources:
Ramos, M. S. (2022, April 7). Baguio draws lessons from anti-smoking law. INQUIRER.NET. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1579482/baguio-draws-lessons-from-antismoking-law

Agoot, L. A. (2019, October 31). Baguio to tourists: City is smoke-free zone. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084720 #:~:text=Persons%20found%20violating%20the%20local,is%20meted%20on%20the%20person.

16/07/2022

Reminder to the Public:
The city of Baguio has completed the final reading of the dog magna carta, also known as the Responsible Dog Ownership Ordinance, which implies dog owners to register their pets since this law requires the city to keep a registry that includes the dog's registration numbers, owner name, address, and other specific information on both the dogs and the owner.

It is also necessary to have the owner's pets protected against rabies, and owners who fail to register or immunize their dogs against rabies will be fined P2,000.

The Baguio City Veterinary Office (CVAO) will issue a registration certificate worth P50 upon registration.

In addition to this law, the dog must be on the owner's property or under the owner's supervision at all times.

Dogs are only permitted to be unrestrained on their owner's privately owned land or premises. If they are discovered outside without their owners, they must pay P500 to be reclaimed from the city pound.

The main reason for this is that per the bill, a driver who runs over a dog in any public road, including subdivision streets, would not be held legally responsible for the dog's injuries.

The legislation implies that it is the owner's obligation to maintain their dog safe by attempting to keep the dog on their privately owned property.

Also, owners whose dogs bite another person must cover the victim's medical expenses as a result of the bite. Non compliance will result in a P25,000 fine, and failing to place the dog under observation will result in a separate P10,000 fine.

To ensure the safety of our pets and also ourselves and others, all pet owners shall be required to:

1. Have one‘s dog immunised against Rabies on a scheduled basis and keep a registration certificate with all vaccinations performed on one‘s dog for proper accountability.

2. Complete their dogs for compulsory registration.

3. Assume responsibility of their dog and do not let it run loose on the streets or in public places with no leash attached.

4. As a responsible owner, you should provide your dog with appropriate personal care, proper food, and a hygienic housing.

5. Report any Dog biting incident to the Concerned Officials within twenty-four (24) hours for investigative process or any correct measures, and place such Dog under the supervision of a private or government veterinarian.

6. Assist the dog bite victim (if any) right away, and carry all medical costs as well as other momentary expenses related to the victim's damages.

Pets are also a valuable part of our lives, whether they are covered in fur, feathers, or scales. Having a pet is a privilege that brings us many benefits. But since our pets cannot speak for themselves, we as owners must assert for them and provide support and resources they require to live healthy, happy lives. That support begins before we even bring a pet home.

BE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS!!

source:
GOOD NEWS: A*O MO ITALI MO (BAWAL NA PO ANG A*ONG PAKALAT KALAT). (n.d.). Https://Www.Carehomesph.Com/Blog/Good-News-Aso-Mo-Itali-Mo-Bawal-Na-Po-Ang-Asong-Pakalat-Kalat. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.carehomesph.com/blog/good-news-aso-mo-itali-mo-bawal-na-po-ang-asong-pakalat-kalat

CIMATU, F. C. (2021, February 13). Baguio’s new dog ownership ordinance keeps pets, owners on tight leash. Rappler. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.rappler.com/nation/baguio-ordinance-dogs-february-2021/

Pet ownership. (n.d.). American Veterinary Medical Association. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/responsible-pet-ownership

15/07/2022

The rainy season has arrived. While this is welcome after such a long and dry summer, the rainy days also signal the peak of dengue infection which is scattered by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Those infected typically experience common cold symptoms such as high fever, fatigue, migraine, distress behind the eyes, muscles, joints, and skeletal aches, dizziness, vomiting, and loss of appetite while some people have flushed skin or rashes that look like flat, reddish spots.

The virus, according to Dr. Caoilio (n.d), doesn't really spread from one individual to another, so you do not need to be concerned about that being transmittable. A clean environment should be your first barrier against dengue.

The Department of Health (DOH) today reminded the public to follow the 4S strategy against dengue as cases have been noted to start rising since 2019 which stands for:

Search and destroy - Mosquitoes lay their eggs in pools of water, ponds, and, most especially, stagnant water. Mosquito eggs can stay alive in sizeable containers like discarded plastic bags, soda cans, bottles, and any other water-filled container. Water-logged trash should be disposed of properly, and water containers should be covered to prevent mosquitos from producing eggs in them.

S - Self protection measures - Wear pants and long-sleeved clothing to help shield your arms and legs from bites and when sleeping, use a mosquito net and keep mosquitos out of your home by installing window screens.

S - Seek early consultations - If you do have a fever and would want to ascertain whether you have dengue, see a general practitioner. If you are diagnosed with dengue, follow your physician's suggestions to avoid further health problems.

S - Support fogging/spraying - Dengue hotspots are areas in which there has been a rise in dengue fever cases for two straight weeks. Fogging or spraying within those regions would then aid in the prevention of a spread.

The best cure is prevention. Stay dengue-free by following the DOH's Augmented 4-S strategy. Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of dengue and seek medical attention as quickly as possible to prevent complications.

source:
How to Prevent Dengue Fever this Rainy Season. (2019, August 22). MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www.makatimed.net.ph/blogs/how-to-prevent-dengue-fever-this-rainy-season/

DOH REMINDS PUBLIC TO DO 4S VS DENGUE AS CASES START TO RISE. (2019, July 10). Department of Health. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://doh.gov.ph/press-release/DOH-reminds-public-to-do-4S-vs-dengue-as-cases-start-to-rise #:~:text=4%2DS%20stands%20for%20%E2%80%9CSearch,is%20registered%20for%20two%20consecutive

14/07/2022

RAINY DAYS ARE COMING!!! 🌧⛈🌧

To ensure everybody's safety during this rainy season, here are 7 safety precations during this kind of weather.

1. Avoid walking in the rain 🌧🚶‍♂️🚫
Taking a walk in the rain or jumping into puddles of water may appear to be enjoyable, but it increases your risk of being attacked by a wide range of bacteria and germs, which can result in a variety of infectious infections.

If you do happen to step in a pool of water, remember to wash your feet with soap and remove wet socks or footwear to avoid spreading microbes. Wearing rubber boots is one of the best rainy season safety tips.

2. Prepare yourself by bringing an umbrella or a raincoat ☂️👍
Prior to actually heading outdoors, watch the weather forecast online and see what is likely to occur. During this season, it is best to be well prepared for rain. Who knows if a sudden downpour will ruin our trip?

If the likelihood of rainfall is 50% or greater, you must keep an umbrella and a raincoat on hand to battle the rainfalls this monsoon. It is one of the ideal rainy-season precautionary measures because it not only keeps you from getting sick but then also keeps your belongings from getting soaked.

3. Never touch any electrical wires 🫳⚡️🚫
Among the most essential rainy season don'ts is to avoid live electrical cables, particularly whom have fallen off as they can cause serious injuries or even death.

If you see these cables hanging in a pool of water, stay far further away as possible because you could be injured or killed by electric shock while roaming the location.

4. Take anti-bug precautions 🌧🦟⚠️
Taking precautions against bugs and insects is certainly on the list of safety precautions to take during the rainy season. Because they breed in pools of stagnant water, the monsoon season is ideal for reproduction. Because they can convey diseases like malaria and dengue fever, you should be using insect repellents to keep them at bay.

Wearing long-sleeved shirts and avoiding sitting outside in the dark are other ways to stay safe during the monsoon. Utilizing mosquito nets while resting is one of the most important rainy season safety tips to remember.

5. Drive slowly and cautiously 🚗💨🚫
Going to drive during the rainy season is unarguably difficult, even for professional drivers. Because wet roads can be slippery, drivers should keep a safe distance from the car next to them.

Among the most crucial precautionary measures to take during the rainy season is to refrain from wanting to make any abrupt turns or decelerating as this may cause skidding of tires and increase the probability of drivers to hit another vehicle, pedestrian, or stationary objects along the road.

When driving in the rain, keep a safe distance from large vehicles and switch on your headlamps to make your car noticeable. Before you drive, ensure your fuel tank, brakes, tires, and wipers are in good working order.

6. Unplug all electronic devices 🔌⚡️
Unplugging household equipment throughout intense rainfall is one of the most important electrical protective measures to take as during rainy season.

The reason for this is that voltage fluctuations could indeed harm your gadgets, and if plugs and cables become wet, it can put anyone around it and who touches it in risk, and it is therefore best to turn off and unplug all those electrical equipment before water comes to your house.

7. Prepare an emergency kit 🩹💊💉
One of the most important safety precautions to take during the rainy season is to prepare for the worst, especially if you live in a flood-prone area.

Putting together your emergency kit, which should include clean water, mosquito repellent creams, medicines, battery-powered emergency lights, extra sets of clothes, and socks.