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SLU to represent CAR in 19th Phil. statistics quiz
By Lito Dar/PIA

BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera Region will be represented by a college freshman from Saint Louis University(SLU)in the national finals of the 19th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) to be held on December 8 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Auditorium in Quezon City.

Gabrielle Paul S. Pascual, a Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) freshman of SLU topped 33 other freshmen from 17 colleges and universities in the region in the regional finals last November 23 to earn the right to represent CAR in the National PSQ Finals.

The regional finalists and their respective coaches outside National Capital Region shall be provided with round trip fares. Accommodation and allowance of all regional champions and coaches will also be provided by the PSQ organizers. #

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Baguio records 6 new HIV/AIDS cases
By Lito Dar/PIA

BAGUIO CITY – Six new confirmed HIV/AIDS positive cases were recorded in the city from January to November this year bringing to 41 the total cases recorded since 1992 when the City Health Office (CHO) started monitoring.

According to Dr. Celiaflor Brillantes, head of the City Health Services Office’s Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC), the six new cases stand as the biggest number recorded in the city in a year since they started monitoring HIV/AIDS cases in 1992. She said of the 41 cases, 17 already died. She also noted the increasing cases of HIV/AIDS among men. Of the six new cases, five are male and of the 41 cases, 35 are male.

Recently, the DOH y reported that there are about four new cases of HIV/AIDS a day being recorded in the country for this year. #

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Young adults welcomes Pope’s announcement
By Lito Dar/PIA

BAGUIO CITY— The Baguio Center for Young Adult (BCYA) welcomed Pope Benedict XVI Roman Catholic Church pronouncements on use of condoms in combating AIDS.

BCYA Head Marlene De Castro, however stressed the need for a responsible promotion and education campaign on the use of condom. She added the promotion must have a very clear intention that condom use is for protection against (STI) infection and must be done by a person with respect, values and responsibility.

Meanwhile, the city through the Baguio Aids Watch Council Inc (AWAC) will join the whole world in commemorating World AIDS Day on December 1 with the theme ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’. The main events will be held on December 3 with a ‘Fun Run’ for AIDS in the morning, followed by a program at the Baguio Convention Center. #

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Mayor orders clearing of illegal market stalls
By Aileen Refuerzo/ PIO

BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Mauricio Domogan last week ordered the removal of all illegal stalls and extensions at the city market to restore order at the city’s trading center.

The mayor said this was firmed up during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Baguio City Market Authority (BCMA) which he heads. He said the group summarily remove all unauthorized stalls and extensions to restore the long neglected zoning policy at market.He assigned the City Market Task Force headed by city administrator Carlos Canilao to map out strategies to implement the clearing operations in coordination with the city police.

Market superintendent Policarpio Tamayo said illegal extensions are rampant along the market sections along Zandueta, Kayang and Hilltop roads. He said this happens despite the city government’s efforts to give vendors legitimate vending spaces.

Some of the vendors he said have been awarded spaces but still venture to put up extensions in unauthorized areas.Tamayo said the market task force will meet soon to map out an action plan to address the problem in the area. #

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City officials confer on 2011 budget
By Aileen Refuerzo/PIO

BAGUIO CITY – City officials from both the executive and legislative departments will confer next week to finalize the city budget for year 2011 before the same will be subjected to final deliberations preparatory to approval by the city council.

The body along with the Local Finance Committee last Monday agreed to hold an executive-legislative meeting to thresh out concerns and make the necessary adjustments on the details of the financial plan submitted by Mayor Mauricio Domogan amounting to P1,091,095,000.

Some members of the city council were questioning some entries on the projects proposed under the development fund. The Local Finance Committee agreed to make adjustments but on condition that the original amount of the financial plan will be retained.

The top three offices in terms of budget allocations are the city environment and parks management office with P185,676,000; the city health office with P104,736,000 and the city engineer’s office with P96,320,000. #