Justice Leonen is guest speaker;Baguio Day events on

By Julie G. Fianza

BAGUIO CITY – The city welcomes home Baguio boy Associate Justice Mario Victor Leonen of the Supreme Court of the Philippines as he gives his message during the 104^th Charter Day celebration, today, Sept 1, at the Baguio Convention Center.

            

A special performance before his introduction by Councilor Elmer Datuin shall be done; as with a dance performance by the Baguio Metamorphosis group.

Earlier, the Philippine Military Academy Marching Band leads the processional and entry of colors as Bishop Carlito Cenzon and the Maryknoll Choir leads the charter prayer and doxology.

The Saint Louis University Choral and Center for Culture and Arts performs “Steadfast Service Starts with You,” and “Magsimula Ka,” before Department of Tourism-CAR Regional Director Purificacion Molintas acknowledges the special guests present.

Mayor Mauricio Domogan welcomes the attendees while Rep. Nicasio Aliping, Jr. delivers his message; anchored on the theme, “Steadfast Service to the City.”  

The Outstanding Philippine Soldier (TOPS) awardees, Col. Romeo Brawner, Jr. and Major Daneck Dang-awan shall be honored, together with P/Supt. Edgar Alan Okubo as Country’s Outstanding Police Officers in Service (COPS).

Baguio Centenarians shall be honored as well, with the song, “Builders of Baguio Song as performed by the Saint Louis University band.

The six 2013 outstanding citizens; Pines City National High School Principal Dr.  Rachel Bugtong, BB-PICAG Founder Oscar Cadelina, Baguio Country Club General Manager Anthony De Leon, Optometrist Marcelino Dizon, Jr., Eco-Composting Receptacle developer Fred Fangonon, and Broadcaster Henedino Luzano,  as selected by the Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio shall also be honored.

The message by Associate Justice Leonen follows.

 Vice-Mayor Daniel Farinas gives his message and closing remarks, after which the civic parade participated in by city officials, national line agencies, schools, senior citizens, veterans, religious sector, foreign communities, civic groups, business establishments, private sector and floats.

Other activities are: Baguio Day photo contest and exhibit at the lower basement of SM Baguio; while arnis enthusiasts shall see action at the Kampeon ng Lahing Pinoy at the University of the Cordilleras gym.

In the evening of Sept. 1, there shall be a “unity ball” at the Baguio Convention Center, with a dance exhibition for attendees. A grand fireworks display shall go on at 7PM, at SM City Baguio and Melvin Jones grandstand.

At 1 p.m. Sept. 1, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) celebrates the 10^th annual HRT weekend at the SM Atrium.

The Miss Baguio pre-pageant shall be done simultaneously at the Crown Legacy Hotel, and coronation night on Sept. 7 at the convention center.

On Sept. 2, the Association of Barangay Kagawads with the theme, “Recognizing the Barangay Officials for Service and Performance,” goes on at the Multi-purpose hall, City hall.    

Job seekers will welcome the conduct of the Public Employment Services Office jobs fair on Sept. 4 at the Baguio Convention Center.

On Sept. 5, cakes depicting heritage structures and tourist destinations in Baguio shall be showcased at SM Atrium. HRAB Culinary competitions, trade fair and seminars shall be done at the same venue and at the Baguio Country Club. Closing ceremonies will be at the CAP center, Camp John Hay.

Other activities are scheduled until the month of October.