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City workers complaints mount over GSIS memorial plan

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — Government employees who availed of the memorial and service plan, Genesis Plus Plan of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) complained that the terms and conditions of the plan are not followed then its services are needed.

Plan holders Angelita Sabado and Diosdado Beronia filed their complaints when the former received only the cash equivalent but not the promised funeral services for her husband who died in 2003, and the latter got only 40% of his total contribution when his son died last year.

It turned out that GSIS’ last remittance to the Paz Memorial Services, with which it has tied up the Genesis Plus Plan, was in 2001. It was learned that GSIS General Manager Winston Garcia stopped the memorial plan to government employees without informing the contributors. # Art Killip/ City Health Office

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Yaranon, firm vs. expanded titles

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — City Mayor Braulio D. Yaranon remained firm that the development and disposition of lots covered by expanded titles are illegal and therefore, the perpetrators may be criminally liable.

The Prime Peak Properties Limited, Inc. developer of a 16-hectare subdivision in Dontogan asked Yaranon to reconsider his views. The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board confirmed Yaranon’s stand when it issued a certification that it did not issue a license to sell in favor of Prime Peak.

Unless the Supreme Court decides that these titles are valid, I maintain my position, Yaranon told the public as he warned of any transaction with the said developer. # Aileen P. Refuerzo/PIO

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Alternative to imprisonment for youth offenders

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — Mayor Braulio D. Yaranon issued Executive Order No. 05-05 enforcing the implementing rules and regulations for the city’s Community Service Ordinance.

The ordinance, authored by Councilor Galo Weygan and then Vice-mayor Betty Lourdes Tabanda offers an alternative to imprisonment for youth offenders. Community Service in the form of cleaning public areas or buildings, tree-planting, gardening, doing clerical work in public offices, assistance to sports, arts academic and similar activities; service to youth, senior citizens or other-abled persons; assistance in hospitals and health clinics; and the performance of other similar functions.

The IRR was formulated by the technical working group of the Juvenile Justice Network. # PIO

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Survey reveals teen sex

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — A survey among 13 to 24 year olds in the city reveals that 15.8% engage in teenage sex. Data showed that of those engaged in teen sex, 18.75% resulted in pregnancies, one-third of which had forced abortion. The survey was done by the Baguio Center for Young Adults (BCYA).

The same survey showed that the median age of those involved in teen sex in the Cordillera is 18 among males and 16 among females.

Meanwhile, the same survey showed that a significant number of adolescents in the region have tried smoking, drinking and drug abuse. # Via NORDIS

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2006 city budget reaches P730 M

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 28) — The 2006 budget is P9.3 million higher than this year’s budget of P720,766,000 as Mayor Braulio D. Yaranon proposed an executive budget of P730 million.

Of this, P300,877,708 will be used t\for personnel services; P297,197,324 for maintenace and other operational expenses; P80,695,500 for capital outlay; and P51,229,468 for development funds.

Yaranon said that of the general, economic and social sectors, the budget put an emphasis on the social services.

“Despite limited resources, we continue to bring forth development in the city that is pro-people and pro-government,” Yaranon said.

The estimated income will come from the beginning balance of P52,610,716; local taxes, P209,450,000; permits and licenses, P14,305,000; business income, P122,423,036 and internal revenue allotment, P249,291,248. # Aileen P. Refuerzo/PIO

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Tax incentives await prompt taxpayers

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — The city government through the treasury office allotted P400,000 as incentives to responsible taxpayers. Prizes await responsible taxpayers when the program “Pay, Save and Win Great Prizes pushes through in January next year.

A spinning wheel will decide the prizes to be given to prompt taxpayers. Aside from the instant prizes to be drawn by the spinning wheel, early payers shall enjoy tax discounts. January payers will get 20%; February, 15% and March, 10%.

Similarly, a 10% discount will also be given to sewerage and garbage fees paid on or before the 20th of each month. # Jerry Guevara/PIO

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Health officials raise alarm vs. diseases

BAGUIO CITY (Oct. 24) — The city epidemiological surveillance unit (CESU) warned the public to take precautionary measures against emerging and re-emerging diseases in the city. According to Acting CESU Chief Dr, Fely Ganga, the diseases include cholera, typhoid fever, dengue fever, meningococcemia and the avian flu.

From January to August 30 this year, the CESU noted 367 typhoid fever cases. From October 3, 2004 to Sept. 24, 2005 there are 154 confirmed meningococcemia cases, 43 of whom died. From Sept. 17 to Oct, 14 this year, five cases of cholera with one death, were reported.

While dengue fever is already on the decline although there are still reported cases in various hospitals, Ganga noted. # Art Killip/City Health Office

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