NCIP commissioner pressured to halt unfounded claims linking IPs to terrorism

BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Council has passed a resolution calling on National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) commissioner Gaspar Cayat to refrain from linking any individual or group, particularly those from the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities, to terrorism or insurgency. The council resolution further urged Cayat to “exercise caution” in his language and […]

Council takes steps to increase public understanding of CAR autonomy bill

BAGUIO CITY — The City Council has established a sub-committee under the Committee on Indigenous Peoples, tasked with educating the public about House Bill No. 3267 “An Act Establishing the Cordillera Autonomous Region.” In a statement issued recently, the city council said the sub-committee will comprise of at least one lawyer, one representative of the […]

Zoning requirements for businesses in residential areas deciphered

BAGUIO CITY — The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), in a forum with the city council recently, clarified that businesses within residential zones must comply with the requirements set forth by the city’s zoning ordinance in order to legally operate, the city council information office said on Thursday. The discussion was prompted by a […]