BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A special non-working holiday is set on Thursday, September 1 in this mountain resort city in celebration of its 102nd Charter anniversary.

The Charter Day anniversary committee prepared month-long activities for the celebration with the theme: “Sustaining the Growth of Baguio Through Teamwork.”

A colorful civic-military parade will roll out on the main street with Rep. Bernardo M. Vergara, Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan and Vice Mayor Daniel T. Farinas expected to grace the event. Outstanding Citizens of Baguio in their respective fields will also be awarded. (Dexter A. See)

New method to harvest oysters

DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines — The City Agriculture Office (CAO) here has introduced a new way of propagating mollusks that enable oyster growers to harvest the shellfish without dipping a finger in water.

The new method known as the “floating oyster clutch” was introduced by the team of City Agriculturist Emma Molina and now put to test.

They set adrift two “clutches” to which floating oyster can attach in the waters of Talaib in Carael.

The cultch has a 6x6-meter bamboo raft kept afloat by four 200-liter capacity container drums that hold the spats where the bivalves cling on to so harvesting after 4 to 5 months will be made easy by just lifting the spats. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

Mayor wins nod of Malacañang

DOLORES, Philippines— Mayor Robert Victor G. Seares Jr. beat a 60-day suspension issued by the Provincial Board after it was learned Monday that the Office of the President (OP) had reversed the resolution for lack of merit. Executive Secretary Paquito W. Ochoa Jr. signed the decision granting the appeal of Seares to continue executing his functions as local chief executive.

It was learned that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s action was a result of the mayor’s failure to rebut allegations of Poblacion Barangay Chairman Carlito Turqueza regarding unreleased salaries. (Dexter A. See)

Bataan locator ups capital stock

FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN, Philippines — A prominent locator in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) recently increased its capital stock, signifying an upward trend in doing business at the FAB barely a year after it became operational. D. I. Dawn Patrol Manufacturing Corp. (DIDPMC) increased its capital stock from P10 million to almost P100 million, spelling additional investments in the FAB.

The rise in the company’s stock indicates the company’s run on additional proceeds to invest in projects or machinery that will increase corporate profits and efficiency. (Mar T. Supnad)

Antipolo medical mission a success

ANTIPOLO CITY, Philippines — Despite heavy rains, the medical mission of the City Social Welfare and Develop-ment Office (CSWD) Monday was able to render services to 200 residents from 16 barangays in the city.

Nadeia Sarte, OIC CSWD attributed the success of the launching of the city’s project dubbed “Alagang Medical Mula Kay Mayor” to the assistance offered by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) and other volunteer groups.

Sarte said the medical mission is now a monthly program of Mayor Nilo Leyble in a bid to provide the poorest of the poor health services at no cost. (Madelynne Dominguez)