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21/06/2026

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21/06/2026

UNDERGROUND UTILITY SYSTEM TO DECLUTTER CITY SKYLINES PROPOSED

Councilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance establishing a citywide underground utility and communications infrastructure system in Baguio City, mandating the relocation of overhead wires and cables underground, adopting a “dig-once” policy, and creating a common underground utility corridor to improve public safety, reduce visual clutter, enhance disaster resilience, and modernize the city’s utility and communications infrastructure.

The proposed measure applies to all utility providers operating within Baguio City including telecommunications companies, internet service providers, cable television operators, electric distribution utilities, fiber optic network providers, data transmission companies, and other similar entities, whether public or private.

It mandates the establishment of a Common Underground Utility Corridor (CUUC) to be developed along major roads, tourism corridors, business districts, government centers, and other strategic areas of the city. All utility providers are required to utilize the CUUC once available and are prohibited from installing new overhead facilities within designated underground zones.

The ordinance further requires that all new utility installations be placed underground, while existing overhead facilities must be progressively relocated underground within five years from the establishment of the corridor in affected areas. Priority undergrounding zones include major thoroughfares, heritage areas, public parks, and key government and commercial districts.

To ensure efficiency and minimize repeated road excavations, the measure adopts a “Dig Once Policy” requiring coordination among utility providers through the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) which will maintain a centralized registry of planned infrastructure works and schedules.

The ordinance also requires the identification and removal of abandoned, inactive, and redundant utility lines within 180 days from effectivity, as well as the dismantling of unnecessary poles and support structures within 90 days after underground migration.

A Baguio Underground Utilities Management Council is created to oversee implementation, composed of city officials, national agency representatives, utility providers, and civil society stakeholders tasked with policy formulation, monitoring, and compliance enforcement.

Strict permitting and compliance mechanisms are likewise imposed including the requirement of permits for all excavation and installation works, and the withholding of clearances and renewals for entities with unresolved violations.

Violations of the ordinance are subject to administrative penalties, including fines, suspension or denial of permits, blacklisting, forfeiture of bonds, cost recovery for city-initiated corrective works, and possible endorsement of cases to national regulatory agencies, with continuing violations penalized on a daily basis.

The measure also provides incentives for utility providers that complete underground migration ahead of schedule, including expedited permitting and recognition programs, in support of a safer, more resilient, and visually improved urban environment for the city.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation, and Traffic Legislation for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

21/06/2026

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PDLs SOUGHT

Councilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance institutionalizing a comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support program for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Baguio City to provide accessible, trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and rights-based mental health services to promote rehabilitation, prevent su***de and self-harm, and support successful reintegration of detainees into society.

The proposed measure applies to all PDLs housed in the Baguio City Jail including men, women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, members of Indigenous Cultural Communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and other vulnerable groups.

Under the ordinance, a Baguio City PDL Mental Health Care Program will be established and implemented by the City Health Services Office (CHSO) in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), City Social Welfare and Development Office (CHSO), City Health Board, accredited mental health professionals, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.

The program will require mental health screening and psychosocial assessment of newly admitted PDLs within 48 hours of admission and provide services such as comprehensive psychological evaluations, individual counseling, group therapy, peer support programs, psychiatric consultations, crisis intervention, su***de prevention and self-harm monitoring, psychosocial support activities, family counseling, reconciliation sessions, and voluntary spiritual and values formation programs.

Specialized interventions will also be provided for women PDLs including support for postpartum depression, anxiety disorders, reproductive mental health concerns, and trauma resulting from gender-based violence.

Additional services will be tailored for survivors of abuse and trafficking, elderly detainees, persons with disabilities (PWDs), LGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous Peoples, and PDLs with substance use disorders.

The ordinance mandates therapeutic rehabilitation activities such as art and music therapy, reading programs, horticultural and urban gardening therapy, physical fitness and wellness activities, mindfulness and stress management sessions, livelihood-oriented programs, and recreational and sports activities.

The measure also introduces a Baguio Therapeutic Environment Protocol that seeks to maximize the city's natural environment by ensuring access to natural light, adequate ventilation, outdoor and wellness activities, and nature-based therapeutic programs whenever feasible.

A su***de prevention and crisis intervention protocol will likewise be established including risk assessment procedures, referral systems, continuous monitoring of high-risk individuals, emergency psychiatric intervention, and post-crisis recovery support.

The ordinance further requires annual training for BJMP personnel, healthcare workers, social workers, and other jail staff on mental health awareness, psychological first aid, su***de prevention, trauma-informed care, gender sensitivity, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, crisis de-escalation, and human rights-based corrections management.

Mental health and psychosocial support services will also be made available to jail personnel to help address occupational stress and trauma.

PDLs identified as needing ongoing mental health support prior to release will be provided with reintegration plans, referrals to community-based services, linkages with barangay health centers and mental health providers, medication continuity arrangements when necessary, and family reintegration counseling.

The proposal also creates a multi-sectoral Baguio City PDL Mental Health Oversight Committee tasked with policy formulation, program monitoring, recommending improvements, and submitting annual reports to the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Mental health records and related information will be protected under strict confidentiality and data privacy standards.

An initial appropriation of P1.5 million is proposed for the implementation of the program, with funding to be sourced from available city government funds.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

21/06/2026

PROPOSED ORDINANCE SEEKS LOCAL PREFERENCE IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Councilor Van Oliver Dicang has proposed an ordinance institutionalizing a Local-Based Procurement Participation and Preference Program that seeks to expand opportunities for Baguio-based suppliers, contractors, service providers, cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and social enterprises in city government procurement to ensure that public spending directly supports local economic growth and development.

The proposed ordinance establishes a policy framework that promotes inclusive and development-oriented public procurement by encouraging the participation of qualified Baguio-based suppliers, contractors, service providers, cooperatives, MSMEs, and social enterprises, while ensuring strict adherence to national procurement laws governing transparency, competitiveness, accountability, and value for money. It recognizes procurement as a strategic tool to stimulate the local economy and strengthen community-based enterprises.

The ordinance creates a Baguio Local Procurement Registry that will serve as the official database of qualified local suppliers and service providers. This registry shall be maintained and regularly updated by the General Services Office (GSO) in coordination with the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), ensuring that local businesses are properly documented, accessible, and considered in procurement planning and implementation.

The measure also mandates supplier and service provider development programs aimed at improving the competitiveness of local enterprises. These include training on procurement processes and compliance, assistance in PhilGEPS registration, business development support and mentorship, and improved dissemination of procurement opportunities to ensure broader access and participation.

As part of procurement planning, all city procuring entities are required to conduct local market scoping to determine the availability and capacity of Baguio-based suppliers before finalizing procurement requirements. This ensures that local capabilities are properly considered in project design and procurement strategies.

The ordinance further introduces lawful local preference mechanisms, allowing preference to be given to qualified local suppliers in cases of equal or substantially comparable bids, as well as encouraging procurement designs that enhance local participation without restricting competition. It also allows consideration of local supplier performance in framework agreements and repeat orders, subject to applicable rules.

The ordinance promotes priority engagement of local enterprises in key sectors such as agriculture and food supply, creative and cultural industries, construction and maintenance, furniture and manufacturing, and professional and social services. It requires the formulation of implementing rules and regulations within ninety days to guide the full ex*****on of the program.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Market, Trade, Commerce, and Agriculture for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

20/06/2026

URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM SOUGHT TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY

Councilor Van Oliver Dicang has proposed an ordinance institutionalizing a citywide urban agriculture and community community food gardens program aimed at strengthening food security, reducing household food costs, and promoting sustainable local food production through the conversion of idle lands into productive community and household gardens across all 128 barangays.

The proposed ordinance recognizes the growing risks of food insecurity and rising prices in an urban setting and positions local food production as a practical response that empowers households and communities to become active producers rather than passive recipients of assistance.

Under the measure, the Urban Agriculture and Community Food Gardens Program is established as a permanent city program and is to be integrated into the city’s local development plans, annual investment programs, social protection initiatives, and environmental management systems.

The ordinance also mandates the conversion of idle, vacant, and underutilized lands into productive community spaces for food production, alongside the promotion of household-based gardening and climate-resilient farming technologies appropriate for limited urban spaces.

The program is designed with several key components, including the establishment of community food gardens in every barangay, household gardening initiatives targeting at least 30 percent of households within three years, and the development of innovative urban farming systems such as vertical gardening, hydroponics, and demonstration farms. It likewise requires mandatory barangay-level composting systems linked to waste segregation programs, as well as capacity-building activities, quarterly training, and certification for participants to ensure sustained implementation.

In addition, the ordinance provides for livelihood development through the creation of urban agriculture value chains and improved market access for growers, while also integrating school-based gardening programs in public schools to support education and practical learning on food production and sustainability.

At the barangay level, each local government unit is required to establish a Barangay Urban Agriculture Committee, develop and maintain at least one community food garden, allocate necessary logistical support, maintain a barangay registry of participants, and submit regular reports to the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO). A centralized Urban Agriculture Beneficiaries Registry will also be created to monitor participation and program coverage across the city.

To ensure awareness and participation, the city will conduct an information and education campaign and provide technical assistance to stakeholders. Funding requirements for the program shall be included in the annual investment plan of the CVAO, while the formulation of implementing rules and regulations is mandated within 90 days from the ordinance’s effectivity.

The measure likewise provides for incentives and penalties to ensure compliance and sustained implementation of its provisions.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Market, Trade, Commerce, and Agriculture for review.

The proposed ordinance is related to existing and previous local legislative efforts on urban agriculture, including Ordinance 41-2021 which institutionalized the Baguio Urban Gardening Program in partnership with the 4-H Club through the Young Farmer School Program. It also aligns with several other proposed ordinances on urban gardening that have been filed by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. but have remained pending at the committee level. -Jordan G. Habbiling

20/06/2026

YANGOT PUSHES FREE MEDICAL RIDE PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE PARENTS

Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance seeking to institutionalize a citywide “Libreng Sakay Para sa Bayan” program that will provide free one-way transportation for pregnant women, newborns, tuberculosis patients, and individuals requiring emergency medical care in Baguio City, tapping public utility vehicles as partners in delivering timely and accessible healthcare across all 128 barangays.

The proposed ordinance establishes the “Libreng Sakay Para sa Bayan” Program as a citywide initiative designed to provide free one-way transportation for qualified beneficiaries, including pregnant women, newborn infants aged zero to 28 days, tuberculosis patients, and individuals requiring emergency medical attention. The service will cover trips from the beneficiary’s point of origin within Baguio City to district health centers or accredited public or private hospitals within the city.

Beneficiaries are residents of Baguio City falling under the specified vulnerable sectors. The libreng sakay service is limited to medical-related trips such as prenatal and postnatal care, immunization, TB treatment, consultations, and emergency cases.

Return trips are excluded, and the service is not applicable for travel outside the city or for routine non-medical purposes. One accompanying adult may be allowed subject to vehicle capacity, and participating jeepneys may still carry regular fare-paying passengers along their routes provided safety standards are observed.

The program will be jointly implemented by the City Health Services Office (CHSO) as lead agency, in coordination with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Traffic and Transportation Management Division (TTMD), City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), and the Management Information and Technology Division (MITD).

A Program Coordinating Committee, chaired by the City Health Officer and composed of key city offices, a PUV association representative, and the City Council’s Committee on Health and Sanitation, will oversee policy direction, monitoring, and issuance of implementing rules and regulations.

Participation of public utility vehicle drivers is voluntary and requires enrollment through accredited transport offices, submission of valid franchise and professional license documents, and completion of program orientation. Enrolled drivers will be issued an official program sticker and a unique QR code linked to their registration profile, which will serve as the primary tool for service validation and monitoring.

Upon completion of a libreng sakay trip, the participating driver must present the QR code at the receiving health facility where authorized personnel will scan and validate the service in a digital registry indicating the date, destination, and beneficiary category. Accredited hospitals, both public and private, will be required to designate personnel for QR validation, maintain logbooks, and submit monthly reports to the City Health Services Office.

The ordinance provides an incentive package for drivers based on accumulated validated trips, which may include rice subsidies, fuel allowances not exceeding P500.00, and certificates of recognition. The specific threshold of completed services required to qualify for incentives will be determined in the implementing rules and regulations.

Participating drivers are obligated to provide safe and courteous service, refrain from charging fares for covered trips, properly display program identification, safeguard their QR codes, and immediately report any loss or misuse. The ordinance strictly prohibits fare collection for covered services, falsification of records, unauthorized transfer of program materials, refusal to serve eligible beneficiaries without valid reason, and misconduct toward passengers, with corresponding administrative penalties ranging from warnings to permanent disqualification.

Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted through quarterly reports submitted by the CHSO, detailing the number of participating drivers, services rendered, beneficiaries served, incentives released, and implementation issues. An annual program review will assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Social Services, Women, and Urban Poor for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

20/06/2026

DATUIN PROPOSES CITYWIDE CPR DAY OBSERVANCE IN ALL 128 BARANGAYS

Councilor Elmer Datuin has proposed an ordinance declaring July 17, 2026 as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day in the city to strengthen public awareness, emergency response skills, and community preparedness through CPR-related activities and basic life support training in all 128 barangays.

The ordinance encourages all 128 barangays in Baguio City to conduct localized activities in support of CPR Day, recognizing the crucial role of communities in promoting emergency preparedness and lifesaving skills.

Among the activities identified in the measure are barangay-level CPR demonstrations, refresher courses on Basic Life Support (BLS) for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs), and barangay officials, as well as information and education campaigns to increase public awareness on proper CPR techniques.

Barangays are likewise encouraged to identify, mark, and assess the operational status of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located within their jurisdictions, including those installed in hotels, lodging establishments, and other business establishments, to improve access to life-saving equipment during emergencies.

According to the measure, Baguio City has already taken steps toward becoming a “CPR-Ready City” through Ordinance 129-2018, which requires public and private establishments to maintain life-saving support systems and ensure that personnel undergo CPR training. The city has also promoted BLS training among students through Resolution 143-2024.

The proposal further notes that the city will formally launch its 2026 CPR Day observance during the flag-raising ceremony at the Baguio City Hall grounds on July 13, 2026, serving as the kick-off activity for a week-long campaign aimed at strengthening public awareness and preparedness for cardiac and other medical emergencies.

The resolution was approved by the Baguio City Council on first reading and referred to the appropriate committee for review.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

19/06/2026

SALVOSA EYES STRICTER GREEN BUILDING CODE TO CURB OVERDEVELOPMENT

Councilor Paolo Raynor Salvosa has proposed an ordinance that seeks to overhaul how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated by imposing stricter green standards tied to the city’s ecological carrying capacity in a bid to curb overdevelopment, reduce environmental degradation, and strengthen climate resilience in the highland urban urban center.

The proposed Baguio Green Building Code sets a mandatory framework for all new construction, major renovations, and qualifying retrofits in the city, requiring compliance with the national Philippine Green Building Code as a baseline while imposing additional local standards tailored to Baguio’s steep terrain, fragile watersheds, and limited infrastructure capacity.

Under the measure, coverage is tiered based on building type, size, and location. Public buildings are subject to full compliance regardless of floor area, while commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and tourism developments become mandatory once they reach defined thresholds. Stricter rules also apply to projects on slopes of 18% or higher and those within watershed protection zones where geotechnical assessments and reforestation offsets are required even for smaller developments.

A central feature of the ordinance is its expanded green infrastructure requirement, particularly the mandatory installation of vegetated systems such as green roofs, vertical gardens, or equivalent installations covering at least 30% of roof area. These are paired with strict provisions on native plant species use, maintenance obligations, and structural certification, with penalties for failure to sustain vegetated coverage.

Developers are also required to provide reforestation offsets for cleared vegetation through on-site planting, off-site rehabilitation in designated areas, or payment into a city-managed green fund.

The ordinance further introduces performance-based standards on energy and water use, requiring reductions in projected energy consumption relative to national baselines and mandating efficiency measures such as natural ventilation, insulation, renewable energy integration, low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and greywater systems for large developments.

Buildings are also required to disclose actual energy and water consumption annually, with public reporting through a city-managed registry.

For tourism establishments, the measure imposes additional obligations including sub-metering of water use, waste audits, food waste diversion systems, plastic reduction measures, and mandatory guest-facing sustainability programs. Establishments will be evaluated and awarded a tiered “Green Tourism Mark” based on compliance level, with corresponding incentives such as tax reductions and regulatory advantages.

The proposal also introduces a Green Transferable Floor Area Rights (G-TFAR) system, allowing developers who exceed environmental standards to earn tradable development rights that can be sold to projects in lower-risk zones. This mechanism is intended to balance development pressure while ensuring that density remains within the city’s carrying capacity limits, with strict registration and annotation requirements tied to land titles and permits.

The ordinance phases in embodied carbon regulation, requiring initial disclosure of construction-related emissions, followed by future limits and eventual whole-life carbon assessment standards. Existing public buildings are also required to be retrofitted within ten years, while private structures are encouraged through tax incentives, technical assistance, and fast-track permitting.

Enforcement mechanisms are strengthened through integration into the permitting system, land registration, and tax declaration records, with violations subject to fines, stop-work orders, permit revocation, and loss of incentives.

A multi-sector Baguio Green Building Council is also created to oversee policy direction, designate transfer zones, and evaluate program performance, while implementation remains with existing city offices.

The ordinance additionally introduces a water and sanitation prerequisite for large developments, requiring certification from utility providers or demonstration of water-neutral design before permits are issued, reflecting concerns over Baguio’s long-standing water shortages and overstressed infrastructure systems.

The measure likewise establishes a Green Fund, incentive packages including real property tax credits and permit discounts, and a built-in mechanism for progressive tightening of standards every five years toward a long-term goal of a net-zero building sector aligned with the city’s 2043 development vision.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection for review.

Previously, a similar proposal was filed by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. It sought to require new buildings to install green roofs covering at least 30% of their rooftops to promote sustainability, reduce urban heat, and improve stormwater management, with accompanying provisions on tax incentives, strict permit compliance, maintenance requirements, exemptions for certain structures, and penalties for non-compliance. This proposal was referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection and has remained pending since then. -Jordan G. Habbiling

19/06/2026

DATING APPS EMERGE AS HIV TRANSMISSION FACTOR IN BAGUIO CITY

Online dating applications have emerged as a significant behavioral factor in the pattern of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission in Baguio City, according to health officials during a forum on the city’s rising HIV cases at the Baguio City Council on June 15, 2026.

The City Health and Services Office (CHSO) and Department of Health-Cordillera (DOH-CAR) said the increasing use of digital platforms, particularly among young adults, has contributed to faster and more frequent s*xual partner connections which may heighten exposure risks when unprotected s*x is involved.

During the June 15 discussion, health officials stressed that HIV transmission in the city remains primarily driven by s*xual contact, particularly among men who have s*x with men (MSM) and individuals engaging in both male-to-male and male-to-female s*xual relationships.

Dr. Clement Bilalat of the CHSO reported that of the accumulated 800 recorded HIV cases in Baguio City, around 70% are residents while 30% come from outside the city. He also noted that 94% of cases involve males, with most infections concentrated among the 25 to 34 age group, followed by individuals aged 15 to 24.

While HIV cannot be traced to specific individuals or pinpointed moments of infection, Bilalat explained that diagnosis does not necessarily reflect the time of infection as the virus may remain asymptomatic for three to five years.

Darwin Babon, HIV Program Coordinator of the DOH-CAR, said a 2022 epidemiological study in Baguio City indicated that many infections were linked to casual encounters initiated through online platforms. He said these encounters often involve individuals meeting through digital applications and engaging in s*xual activity without protection.

Babon clarified that while dating applications are not the cause of HIV, their widespread use in urban areas like Baguio and nearby La Trinidad has made access to potential s*xual partners easier, particularly among younger populations. He added that this increased connectivity may contribute to higher rates of exposure when preventive measures are not consistently practiced.

He also pointed out that Baguio City and surrounding areas show higher reactivity rates in targeted testing efforts conducted through online outreach strategies.

Reports show that Baguio City accounts for approximately 56.3% of all HIV cases in CAR. Health authorities attributed the relatively high number of recorded cases in Baguio to more aggressive testing and detection strategies compared to other local government units, rather than a sudden surge in transmission alone.

They emphasized the importance of expanding discreet and accessible testing services such as community-based centers and HIV self-testing kits to address stigma which continues to discourage many individuals from seeking testing in traditional health facilities.

They also highlighted ongoing treatment capacity, citing several existing HIV treatment hubs in the city including the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), CHSO, private hospitals, and community-based wellness centers.

They said that while current treatment facilities are sufficient, continued expansion of prevention strategies, early detection programs, and inter-LGU cooperation is necessary as HIV cases evolve across the region. -Jordan G. Habbiling

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