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Intensify dengue fight – Mayor tells health office

BAGUIO CITY (Sept. 4) — Baguio Mayor Braulio D. Yaranon last week asked the city health office to intensify measures to prevent the spread of dengue in the city as he assured the public that there is no let-up in the campaign.

As this developed, City Health Officer Dr. Florence Reyes said fogging operations are now implemented in schools and barangays considered high-risk areas. She urged the public to familiarize with the preventive measures to avert contracting the disease. Likewise, she wants to popularize the symptoms and cure of dengue to ensure proper treatment of patients.

Health officials also encourage the public to use mosquito nets and insect repellants and to rid the surroundings of empty bottles, cans, tires vases and others.

Reyes said day-biting mosquitoes transmit the dengue virus. # Aileen P. Refuerzo/PIO

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Computerized tax collection up next year

BAGUIO CITY (Sept. 4) — Expect a computerized real property tax assessment and collection system in January next year. According to Mayor Braulio D. Yaranon this is in line with the city’s efforts to institutionalize information technology to improve efficiency in public service delivery.

This is a component of the Information System and Strategic Plan, conceived to computerize services primarily the revenue assessment and collection systems in key city government departments.

To do this, however, the city needs to assess the operational readiness of the project including management considerations to ensure its enforcement, Yaranon said. # Aileen P. Refuerzo/PIO

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Special body tackle socialized housing of city employees

BAGUIO CITY (Sept. 4) — A special committee will tackle the socialized housing project for city employees. Two parcels of land totaling 1.8 hectares in Irisan have been reserved for this purpose.

“Temporary occupancy permits will be issued to enable qualified beneficiaries to immediately occupy and develop the area,” the mayor said. # Aileen P. Refuerzo/PIO

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Water Code proposed

BAGUIO CITY (Sept. 4) — The city council last week approved on first reading and referred to the appropriate committee the proposed water code authored by Councilor Edilberto Tenefrancia.

The proposed water code takes into consideration all recognized traditional, natural social and engineering sciences in the implementation of water-related programs and projects.

According to Tenefrancia, public participation and intersectoral approach shall be done to ensure that the citizenry is well informed and aware of all water governance plans and programs.

The water code specifically looks into granting of permits for water excavation and drilling, operation and maintenance of water supply, storing and treatment and eventually, distribution.

Operation of drinking water, recycled water and wastewater facilities are considered in the code. A duly accredited laboratory test is also required for water distributors.

The creation of a City Water Resources Board, City Water Governance Council Local Drinking Water Monitoring Committee is also provided for in the water code. # Julie Fianza/PIO

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