City scout officials pass 30 resolutions

By Paul Rillorta 

BAGUIO CITY – Scout Officials for a Day (SOFAD) councilors made their first and last council session with 30 resolutions passed here.

Literally taking over the helms of the Council Session Hall, Scout Councilor Kristian Angelo Dela Pena opened discussions with his proposed resolution providing for a safe pedestrian crossing for senior citizens along Harrison and Magsaysay roads which was approved immediately.

Scout Councilor Ana Marie Cacayuran’s request for the provision of additional digital Timbangan ng Bayan installed on a strategic and secure location at the Baguio public market was also approved including her proposed resolution re-enhancing public awareness on land ownership in the city.

With a little discussion, Scout Councilor Glydel Ann Daniel’s proposed resolution for a ‘freedom wall’ for graffiti and other kinds of art was also approved which comes with it the eradication of vandalism by repainting the city walls and posts.

The solon also suggested that additional directional signboards will be installed along the major thoroughfares of the city for tourists.

Scout Councilor Ian Christopher Mangaoang on the other hand urges the different offices directly supervising the maintenance of Burnham Park to immediately rehabilitate and clean the lake which was indicated in his proposed resolution with insertions from other councilors to include the words “strongly” and “maintain it” with additional guidelines for its protection.

Mangaoang also requested for the increase of the yearly funds of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Baguio City Council and a portion of open grounds in Camp John Hay Reservation specifically for scouting activities.

But Councilor Carlos Blanco sees a better view of tree planting for the Boy and Girls Scouts. The solon proposed a resolution adopting the concept of urban forestry in any tree planting activity which will be conducted by the group and any other greening projects.

He also sees the reduction of crimes especially for students if police visibility near schools are maintained which is at par with Scout Councilor Carlos Escaler’s proposed resolution for the designation of police officers every 30 meters in public areas in the Central Business District.

               

Escaler also reiterated to make it a policy for the City Government to institutionalize the employment age in the city to 18 years and above as long as applicants meet the qualifications provided by these establishments.

               

Meantime, Scout Councilor Diane Nazarro proposed two resolutions, the first requesting the Dep-Ed to strictly implement the ordinances involving minors and the conduct of seminars for young women to prevent sexual abuse.

               

Scout Councilor Kristine Arlyce De Guzman however focuses on the proposal for fund assistance for Active Senior Scouts (FAFASS) requesting the City Treasurers Office, The Commission on Audit and the City Mayor to allot funds for the purpose.

               

Scout Councilor Gian Carlo Guanzon also wants to appropriate the amount of P500 for all legitimate barangay tanods in the city as a monthly allowance.

               

Both resolutions were recommended referred to the Local Finance Committee ( LFC) for possible funding.

               

Another proposed resolution of Guanzon, due to water pilferage requested the Baguio Water district General manager to conduct periodic inspection and detection of illegal tapping and installation of water pipelines which the council approved unanimously.

               

Six proposed resolution of Scout Councilor Franklin Jan Wayang were heard in the sessions, the first is the installation of countdown timers on pedestrian traffic lights, second is to limit the registration of cars and renewal of driver’s license to individuals who own a garage and reasonable parking space, third; urging the BCPO to strictly monitor ‘no parking’ if front of schools, fourth; banning Styrofoam as a form of food packaging and encouraging the use of paper box as alternative, fifth; replacement of existing garbage receptacles in the Central Business District with durable, segregated garbage bins which will be placed every 200 meter from each other and the last urges business establishments to impose payment on every plastic bag to be used by their customers and providing discounts to customers who bring their own reusable bags.

               

Meantime, Scout councilor Diane Nazarro has proposed a resolution re-opening the pedestrian lanes along lower Session Road for the benefit of students and the elderly while Scout Councilor RamilIco proposed the increase of incentives of Baguio athletes who win in regional, national and international competitions.

               

Scout Councilor Avegail Dominguez wants to conduct a study on the possible rehabilitation of Magsaysay Day Center along Loakan Road and urges the BCPO to look into the double parking along national roads most especially in Session Road.

Scout Councilor Nizza Ann Payap-a has requested the extension of the overpass along Hotel Veniz and Tiongsan Harrison while Scout Councilor April Joy Quirimit called for the promulgation of s stronger city ordinance regulating the operation of internet café and computer shops near the school zone.

               

Scout Vice-Mayor Rochelle Faith Malafu ended the session with a bang.