Baguio City gears up for Panagbenga fest

By Julie G. Fianza

BAGUIO CITY – The City Environment and Parks Management Office started sprucing up the parks with ornamental plants for the Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga 2014, it was known during last week’s Alay Sa Kalinisan Inc. meeting at city hall.

               

Included here are Panagbenga, Centennial, Sunshine Parks while cleaning and planting is also being undertaken at People’s, Veterans,’ Igorot, Botanical, Diplomat, and Bayan Park at Aurora Hill. The bridle horse path at Wright Park shall also be improved. 

Park lights and security cameras were requested it was reported, as with the installation of piped-in music in sync with the dancing fountains at Rose Garden, Burnham Park.

Decorative lights are expected along Burnham Lake and children’s park.

Said improvements shall be used until Summer in Baguio 2014, it was known. The action was lauded by General Services Officer Romeo Concio and City Mayor’s Executive Officer Paul Cambod, who presided over the meeting. 

               

A Christmas village is also installed at the Burnham Park, Rose Garden, as part of this year’s “Glitter in Gold’ celebration; as formally opened Saturday, Dec. 7 with choral performances from the University of the Cordilleras; University of Baguio and Saint Louis University. Dubbed as “Carols and Roses,” the lighting of the Rose Garden and Christmas village was graced by Tourism Committee chair Elmer Datuin. Joining him are Congressman Nicasio Aliping,Jr., Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Vice-Mayor Daniel Farinas with their respective messages.       

                

The ASK meeting tackled clearing at the Baguio City Public Market and the auction of stalls to qualified applicants. Zoning shall be strictly followed, it was reiterated. Segregation of Solid Waste was reminded to business people in the market. 

                

The anti-graffiti task force also mentioned that a mural may soon be painted over the walls along Bokawkan and Quirino Highway, which was previously covered with unsightly symbols and bold writings.

                

For traffic matters, commitment was given by media representatives to air road safety warnings and reminders to motorists and pedestrians in their respective programs.

Cleaning at river tributaries Sagudin, Bued, Ambalanga, is ongoing according to Salaknib ti Waig program head Engr. Moises Lozano; with active participants from the barangays, academe and civic groups.

Apprehension of smoke-belchers also goes on in the city roads, Engr, Lozano said, as 62% of the gas-fed and 58% of those diesel consuming vehicles caught recently passed the smoke-belching test.

Anti-peddling apprehension, and clearing of obstacles are also being done along the central business district, it was known. Other reports; as to health and forestry matters are being prepared for the next ASK meeting.