FROM BCPO PIO
Tighter implementation of the King of the Road
ordinance enforced
The BAGUIO’s FINEST commitment to pedestrian safety has taken a significant step forward with the enhanced enforcement of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2010, also known as the “King of the Road Ordinance.”
During the first semester of 2024, a total of 1,461 individuals were apprehended by the Baguio police, almost 40 times greater than the 37 apprehensions during the same period last year.
Notably, the strict enforcement has led to an improvement in pedestrian safety, with a 40% reduction in Vehicular Traffic Incidents (VTIs) involving pedestrians, down from 31 incidents last year.
Establishing Baguio as a “walkable city,” ensuring that pedestrians are able to cross safely in designated lanes is paramount. Thus, under this ordinance, drivers are compelled to yield for five seconds when approaching pedestrian lanes, except when these lanes are manned by police officers, personnel from the Public Order and Safety Division-Transportation and Traffic Management Division (POSD-TTMD), or any person designated to direct traffic.
PCOL FRANCISCO B BULWAYAN, JR., BCPO City Director, emphasized the positive impact of discipline in maintaining the orderliness of the city. “Our goal is not only to enforce the law but also to instill a sense of responsibility and awareness among both drivers and pedestrians,” he stated. He also reminded the public to cross only at designated pedestrian crosswalks, pointing out the city’s Anti-Jaywalking Ordinance.
Committed to fostering a more harmonious urban environment, the BAGIUO’s FINEST will maintain its stand to manage traffic congestion and ensure safety for all road users. Traffic laws and ordinances, such as the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, Number Coding Scheme, Truck Ban, and Anti-RoadObstruction,will be implemented continuouslyto create a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable experience for everyone navigating the streets of Baguio.
FROM PRO-COR PIO
Benguet cops discover another plantation site in
Bakun Benguet
The continuous efforts of the Cabalyero cops of the Benguet Police Police Provincial (PPO) to stop marijuana cultivation in the province led to the discovery of 480 pieces of Fully Grown Marijuana Plants (FGMJP) worth P96-K in Bakun, Benguet,on August 4, 2024.
According to the reports from the Regional Operations Division, the joint operatives of Bakun Municipal Police Station (MPS), Provincial Intelligence Unit, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit of Benguet PPO, Regional Intelligence Unit-14, and PDEA-CAR conducted another marijuana eradication operation in Brgy. Kayapa, Sitio Lipsek, that led to the discovery of a 100-square-meter communal forest planted with 480 pieces of FGMJP with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP96,000.00.
All the discovered marijuana plants were documented and burned onsite, and enough samples were taken for submission at the Regional Forensic Unit-Cordillera for a qualitative test.
Further, the Benguet PPO is presently engaged in conducting follow-up investigations with the aim of locating additional marijuana plantation sites and apprehending potential cultivators. **