BAGUIO CITY  — The Baguio City Council is seeking to set the record straight about various government projects still being eyed in the city.

The Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) Project is the only public-private partnership (PPP) project that has so far reached the local legislative body’s review, it said, clarifying that other PPP projects have not been officially confirmed and endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC).

Other PPP projects are the public market redevelopment, Asin mini-hydropower plant rehabilitation, and the Smart Urban Mobility Project (SMUP).

These projects have completed successful negotiations but have yet to be officially confirmed and endorsed by the CDC, Jordan Habbiling, public information officer of the Baguio City Council said. He added, “once endorsed by the CDC, they will undergo the same review in the city council.”

Mr. Habbiling further explained that the city council decisions are rendered only within the 120-day review period, and it will decide whether to approve a PPP proposal as is, approve it with amendments, or reject it entirely.

This com comes as the city council refuted claims that decisions have already been made regarding any of the PPP projects being discussed. “We urge the public to rely on verified information when engaging in discussions on matters of public interest,” he said amidst much “talk” about them amid the electoral campaign heating up in the city. — Artemio A. Dumlao

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