Keep baguio clean,residents told

BAGUIO CITY — As the city government continues clearing operations in the aftermath of recent storms, officials are urging residents to help keep Baguio clean and safe.

General Services Office (GSO) head Eugene Buyucan appealed for public cooperation in proper waste disposal, stressing that discipline and responsibility can go a long way in preventing clogged waterways and urban flooding.

“It would really help if people avoid dumping garbage in creeks, rivers, and canals,” Buyucan said. “We’ve put up tarpaulins and reminders around the city. We hope the community takes this seriously.”

GSO personnel have been actively installing signage to promote proper solid waste management, particularly in areas prone to flooding.

Meanwhile, the Baguio City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, in its Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis, reported widespread damage from typhoon “Emong.” As of 26 July 2025, the city recorded 65 landslides and erosions, one sinkhole, and 37 damaged houses — six of them totally destroyed. A total of 198 families (811 individuals) were evacuated.

In neighboring La Trinidad, Benguet, the municipal DRRM office reported agricultural losses of nearly P3 million in crops, P319,600 in livestock, and P1.56 million in agri-facilities. Damage to infrastructure was pegged at P2.39 million.