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Illegal drug group members nabbed 

BAGUIO CITY -- Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera Administrative Region apprehended Thursday night two alleged members of a notorious drug group at their residence here in Balacbac, Barangay Sto. Tomas Proper.

Abolais Bulao Naga, 33, driver and his 34-year-old wife were arrested when anti-narcotics agents reportedly found illegal drugs, a handgun and several bullets in the home following search warrant issued by Judge Reynaldo Alhambra of the Regional Trial Court Branch 53, Manila.

Confiscated were shabu, plastic sachets containing ephedrine, 10 triangular white ephedrine tablets, a weighing scale, several drug paraphernalia, a Cal. 22 revolver, and bullets of different caliber.

Both suspects, reportedly operating in Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet were detained at the PDEA regional office in Camp Dangwa, La Trinidad, pending the filing of the appropriate cases against them.

Pangasinan declares ‘Social Media Day’

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – A multi-sectoral group composed of representatives from the academe, students, mainstream media practitioners, private and government sectors and police personnel celebrated “Pangasinan Social Media Day” Tuesday at the Capitol Resort Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Recognizing how important social media is in the lives of the Pangasinenses, Gov. Amado Espino, Jr., under Executive Order No. 0058 S-2015, declared June 30 as Social Media Day in his province. This was a first time for a province to declare officially a social media day.

The celebration highlights the contributions made by developers and social media enthusiasts, and the increasing awareness on the importance of social media in government, business, tourism, and education.

Police Supt. Bingo De Asis, Public Information Officer of Pangasinan Police Provincial Office says that social media has helped the PNP in many ways.

“Every police station in Pangasinan has its own twitter account and post around 300 tweets everyday,” says De Asis.

“The social media also became an avenue for complaints as well as a source of information for the police, De Asis added.

Social Media Day is an annual global event that recognizes the digital revolution and celebrates social media’s impact on global communication.

Council endorses police anti-crime plan

BAGUIO CITY – The city council  adapted proposed resolution of commendation and support of council committee on public protection and safety chair Councilor Roberto Ortega for the Anti-Crime Action Plan (ACAP) of city police.

The ACAP which was submitted by city police head Senior Supt. Rolando Miranda to the city council for endorsement and subsequently for approval by Mayor Mauricio Domogan lays down programs to be undertaken by the BCPO “to enhance the campaign on crime prevention and control with the involvement of the various sectors of the community in relation to the implementation of the Police Integrated Patrol System (PIPS) and other crime prevention efforts.”

It was updated “to further enhance and strengthen their campaign against criminality, insurgency, terrorism and other related threats or violence; and to ensure that the City of Baguio remains to be a safe place to live, visit, work, study and do business.”

Ortega said the plan will address the needs of the city where the crime situation “is still controllable, however, some crimes against person and property, such as physical injury, rape, theft and robbery are still prevalent.” – Aileen P. Refuerzo

 Mountain Province Negosyo Center launched

BONTOC, Mountain Province - The provincial Negosyo Center was launched at the Dept. of |Trade and Industry provincial office located in tis capital town June 30.

As the fifth out of the sevenNegosyo Centers in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the launching was graced by Gov. Leonard G. Mayaen, Dr. Rexton F. Chakas, president of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, a representative of Rep. Maximo Dalog Sr.,   Trinidad Cayading of the PCCI, Northern Luzon Area,  Mimosa Regis of DTI-CAR and  Juliet Lucas of DTI Mountain Province.

Regis, the Division Chief of SME Development Division of DTI-CAR gave a briefing about the program stating that Negosyo Centers are being established nationwide to boost the development of micro, small and medium enterprises in the regions as well as help would-be entrepreneurs by providing them with appropriate training and business capability building activities.

1,000 seedlings planted in Tabuk ’s 14th Matagoan fest
TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- City officials, school division and community leaders marked the recent 14th Matagoan Festival and 8th City Founding Anniversary by planting more than 1,000 mahogany tree seedlings.

City Mayor Ferdinand B. Tubban, who led tree planting” at the five-hectare Gradual Discovery Elementary School campus in Barangay Dilag here,  said  the activity was a pitch for environment impact.

The tree planting was institutionalized through  City Ordinance No. 2 Series 2015.

Every year the tree planting is assigned to a host-barangay, which identifies a school as tree planting site.

In a related report, City Councilor Antonio Bakilan, organizer of the Tabuk City Youth Community Action Club involved in massive tree planting projects, said schools are involved as partners for wider community support.

According to Bakilan, tree planting inside school campuses helps create environmental awareness among pupils and students seen as advocates of the program. – Larry T. Lopez

Fun run benefits 2 schools in Baguio, La Trinidad

BAGUIO CITY -- Two schools in Baguio City and in La Trinidad, Benguet  are set to benefit from the recently conducted “Just for fun run” in the city.

Soroptimist International-Cordillera Chapter president Maria Purificacion Nerez said more than 100 runners and enthusiasts  participated in the run to raise funds to provide books for libraries of Lucban Elementary School and the La Trinidad Central School.

“By having a better library filled with books, students are encouraged to read them and use them in their studies,” said Nerez.

The book donation is also a way to help the K-12 program of the Department of Education since the schools are still lacking books and materials for the implementation of new  basic education system, she stated.

Nerez added that the fun run was also done for the health and wellness of their members and of the individuals who supported the activity that included the members of the Police Regional Office- Cordillera, the athletes of Baguio City and the other running enthusiasts in the city.

Winners in the 10 -km category for male were :  Irineo Roquin-1st, Cesar Castaneto Jr. -2nd and Carolino Jobert-3rd.

In the female category: Lani Cardona-1st, Mirasol Abad-2nd, and Marynelle Morales-3rd.

In the  5k category for male:Kevin Capampangan-1st, Erwin Generalao-2nd, and Isidro Adan Perpetua- 3rd.  For  the

female: Divina Kitongan-1st , Cherry Doronilla-2nd  and SisaCaronongan -3rd.

In the 3 K category  for male: Neri Elbren-1st, Ray Mark Quezada-2nd,  and Melvin Madongit -3rd.  For the  female category: Kaizelle Vergara-1st, Jolina Jose-2nd,  and Lilia Yatar -3rd.

Winners took home cash prizes. – Redjie Melvic Cawis

DOH brings health care caravan to Apayao, Abra

CONNER, Apayao --  The  Department of Health-Cordillera brought Universal Health Care Caravan here recently.

Dr. Alexei Marrero of DOH regional office said the caravan aimed to improve access to quality health services through direct service delivery and health promotion packages.

Clients were mothers, women of reproductive age, children and infants, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and adolescents.

According to Marrero,  services   included prenatal check-up  plus  education and counseling on birth emergency planning, family planning services to women that are of reproductive age as well as HIV counseling and provision of condoms to most at risk population.

For children and young adults, among the health services were  immunization and Garantisadong Pambata services like  deworming, and tetanus toxoid immunization for adolescents  including sex education and healthy lifestyle counseling.

Men and fathers were urged to have healthy lifestyle and for them to take an active role in reproductive health of their partners and wives, Marrero said.

Activities included blood typing, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and complete blood count for pregnant women.

A film showing on breastfeeding was also held. Others were newborn screening, child injury prevention and oral

health.

The DOH Universal Health Care Caravan also went to Abra. -- Carlito Dar

PDEA steps up anti-drug operations, info campaign

BAGUIO CITY- - The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency  in the Cordillera upped anti-drug operations in the city as it embarked on information campaign on dangers of illegal drugs.

PDEA Cordillera information chief Joseph Frederick Calulut reported during the  recent City Justice Peace and Order Council meeting  that from January  to May this year, they  had 24 anti-drug operations in the city  resulting to the arrest of 34 suspects and filling  in court of 35 cases.

There are 34 identified  drug affected barangays  in this summer capital, 61 drug personalities and 14 wanted persons, he added.

Calulut  also reported that shabu is the number one   drug of choice with a current price of P3,475 per gram while  marijuana is sold in the city at  P100 per gram.

‘The illegal drugs shabu comes from  Metro Manila and we are intensifying our operations in coordination with the other law enforcement like the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police’, he said.

To help prevent individuals from using drugs, Calulut said they regularly go to schools and universities  to make lectures and educate the students  on the ill effects of drugs.

Other targets of information and education campaign are  call center workers  and public utility drivers who are said  to be vulnerable  to substance use because of the nature of  their jobs that stretch through the night.

Calulut said they recently had a forum with the barangay officials  to help  them in  their   law   enforcement  efforts to clear barangays  from use of illegal drugs. – Joseph Zambrano

14 public schools benefit from SM cares program 
BAGUIO CITY - Fourteen public schools in this mountain resort are beneficiaries of SM Foundations 1000 wooden armchair. donation here.

SM Baguio donated 800 wooden chairs to 14 selected public schools while 200 more will be given to the Baguio City National High School (BCNHS).

The wooden armchair donations were received by Mayor Mauricio Domogan and Department of Education, Schools Division Superintendent Francis Cesar Bringas in simple rites at the division office handed over by SM Mall Manager Janssen Pe and Public Relations Officer Karen Nobres last June 23.

The recipient Elementary Schools are, Baguio Central School, JosefaCarino elementary School, Quezon Hill Elementary School, East Quirino Elementary School, Bakakeng Elementary School, Fort Del Pilar Elementary School, Lindawan Elementary School, Springhills Elementary School, Rizal Elementary School, San Vicente elementary School, Bonifacio Elementary School, Don Mariano Marcos Elementary School, Lucban Elementary School, Mabini Elementary School, Magsaysay Elementary School and Pinsao Elementary School.

The 14 elementary schools will be receiving 50 wooden armchairs each.
Aside from the armchair donations, the giant mall is also maintaining classrooms and school buildings of selected public schools in the city. – Paul Rillorta

Ifugao town regulates ambulant buyers’ activities

KIANGAN, Ifugao -- The local government here has regulated activities of ambulant buyers that include procurement of recyclable, special and residual waste.

Before engaging in business activities, ambulant buyers shall register with the municipal treasury office or barangay if not within the urban/ poblacion area and pay a permit fee of P15.00 before engaging in their trade.

Weighing scales of ambulant buyers should be checked first by any MTO personnel or barangay captain/official and issued a certificate of compliance or sticker.

The Kiangan police or local officials are authorized to inspect the recyclables and residuals bought by the buyer to ensure that no property bought by him are proceeds of theft or damage to property.

For big companies willing to undertake such kind of business, it will be subjected to the execution of a memorandum of agreement with the LGU.

Police and barangay “tanods” are authorized to apprehend any violator. -- Marcelo B. Lihgawon

Bontoc couple donates two classrooms to Catholic school

BONTOC, Mountain Province -- The Saint Vincent’s Elementary School, run by the Catholic Church here, was recipient of two concrete classrooms built through the generosity of a couple from this town who are alumni of the school.

Couple Daniel and Hilda Peckley were feted during inauguration of the classrooms on June 22 at the school grounds attended by pupils, teachers, school administration, and alumni.

“It’s payback time”, said Hilda, “in recognition of the blessings we received”. The couple is known for their successes in their business endeavors. Daniel Peckley is an infrastructure contractor and the wife engages in piggery and rice production.

Daniel is also alumni of the school.

The couple provided materials and labor for the project that started sometime in May 2015 and completed this June.

School principal Christopher Chees expressed gratitude to the couple for the two 8 meters by 8 meters classrooms.

Average cost of  the two classrooms would have been more than a million pesos as a classroom costs P650,000.

A plan to construct an additional school building is in the offing with different batches of alumni urged to help in fund raising. -- Roger Sacyaten

La Trinidad launches no smoking campaign

LA TRINIDAD – The local government here launched last week its smoke-free environment advocacy campaign pursuant to the town’s Tobacco Control Ordinance regulating smoking, selling, distribution and advertisement of tobacco products.

Mayor Edna Tabanda, who is also chair of multi-sectoral Municipal Tobacco Control Board, urged residents and stakeholders to show their cooperation and active involvement for the successful implementation of the ordinance in order to make this municipality a healthier place to live  especially for  senior citizens and children.

Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, OIC director of the Department  of Health Cordillera Administrative Region,  commended the municipality for coming up with said ordinance smoke- free community leads to lesser respiratory cases and health diseases.

Other activities during the launching include installation of a smoke free gallery on the adverse effects of smoking, Hataw exercise and a lecture on smoke free environment by DOH-CAR, risk assessment booth for blood pressure taking, blood chemistry or screening among others, and signing of pledge of commitment by stakeholders, and unveiling of the municipal billboard on Smoke Free Environment-Tobacco Control Ordinance campaign at the municipal park.

The municipal ordinance prohibits the following: smoking in any part of any enclosed or partially-enclosed public place, workplace, public conveyance or other public place; selling or distributing tobacco products to minors; selling, distributing and advertising tobacco products in a schools, public playground or any other facility frequented by minors or within a 100 meter-radius from the same; and purchasing products from minors.

It also prohibits using, buying or selling tobacco products by minors; placing, posting distributing any type of tobacco advertisement such as leaflets, posters and similar materials outside business establishments and placing cinema and outdoor ads of tobacco products.

Corresponding penalties shall be meted  to violators whether  individuals  or establishments. -- Maria Aprila Cruz

Lagawe sets P.6M  for  ‘Medicare para sa Masa’

LAGAWE, Ifugao -- The local government here has allotted P.6-million  in  its  2015 annual budget as counterpart in insurance premium of  selected indigent beneficiaries of the National Health Insurance or “Medicare parasaMasa” .

“Because of increasing cost of medical and health services, many Lagaweans especially indigent families cannot afford the cost and deprived of the medical and health services they needed most,” the LGU stated.

NHI beneficiaries are indigent elderly,  disabled women and children, and those with severe illness where medical supplies, health and social services are provided inexpensively to them.

These NHI enrollees are recommended by the municipal selection committee and   determined through the means test protocol by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) .

The committee  is  chaired by  the municipal mayor  with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO), a Sangguniang Bayan Member, and the Chairman on the Committee on Social Welfare as members. -- Irish MikeeWigwigan

‘Asthma can’t be cured but can be controlled’

LAGAWE, Ifugao -- Asthma cannot be cured but symptoms can be controlled, said Dr. Prescilla Pagada in a radio interview  as part of  the health campaign of the  Ifugao Provincial Health Office (PHO).

Pagada said Ifugao logged a total of 1,532 cases of bronchial asthma  in 2014 wherein 780 were males and  814  were females.

She said bronchial asthma is a disease of the lungs that can lead to episodes of breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing.

It is caused by   genetic and environmental component.

Symptoms of the illness include difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing and feeling of tightness in the chess.

Sleeplessness, daytime fatigue, reduced activity levels, school and work absenteeism can be caused by frequent asthma symptoms.

“To manage your asthma it is important that you know the allergies that trigger your asthma. Avoid these triggers if possible, particularly smoking,” she said.

Pagada warned people suffering from asthma to take only prescribed medicines and avoid self-medication.

She urged mothers to promote breastfeeding because early introduction to cow’s milk may influence the babies in having allergies and possible asthma. -- PIA

Mt Prov speakers trained on autonomy advocacy

BONTOC, Mountain Province – Some 75 delegates from five towns of this province attended speakers’ training May 26-27 on Cordillera autonomy.

Participants came from Barlig, Bontoc, Paracelis, Sadanga, and Tadian. 

Gov. Leonard Mayaen said participants will form the local government’s core members of speakers who will be sent to barangays, “You will be our partners in whatever time or year to help speak on regional autonomy in your respective areas,” he said.

 “Personally, I believe in autonomy and Mt. Province can achieve greater heights if autonomy will be granted to the region.”

 Mayaen urged the speakers to educate participants on basic idea and concept of autonomy and set aside discussions on details of House bill proposing Cordillera autonomy since its contents are still subject to changes.

 The pool of speakers who were composed of members from the provincial government, Regional Development Council and National Economic Development Authority acquainted participants with the historical background on the pursuit for regional autonomy, and salient features of the third Organic Act.

 “Autonomy was initiated to give the region greater freedom,” said one of the participants when asked about how he would endorse the idea of regional autonomy in his community.

 For the municipalities of Besao, Sabangan, Bauko, Natonin, and Sagada, the provincial management task force plans to conduct the speakers’ training second semester of the year.

143 indigent students qualify  For Ifugao scholarship grant

LAGAWE, Ifugao -- A total of 143 indigent students were qualified to avail of the provincial government’s scholarship grant this year.

These beneficiaries are among the 286 applicants from 11 municipalities of the province for provincial government‘s Tertiary Education Assistance Program (TEAP) for school year 2015-2016.

TEAP grantees will be entitled to P5,000 per semester and P1,500 for the summer classes.

Provincial administrator Evelyn Dunuan said the TEAP committee aimed to have four grantees each barangay, a grantee per year to lessen dropout cases for coming school year.

As of school year 2014-2015, the provincial government recorded 447 TEAP grantees wherein 67 graduated and 111 were terminated due to failure to meet standards qualification of the program and drop-out cases.

The 175 barangays and 10 Special Economic Zone (SEZs) are entitled to one TEAP grantee every year who is willing to enroll in a public college in Ifugao offering courses not exceeding four years.

To qualify for the TEAP, an applicant must be a permanent resident of the province certified by the barangay captain and graduated from a recognized Ifugao secondary school with a general average grade of at least 80 percent.

He must  not be  a recipient of any scholarship program and financial assistance from the provincial government ,  and the total gross annual  family income  shall not exceed P75,000.

Provincial Ordinance 2004 – 07 created the TEAP. -- Marcelo B. Lihgawon and Kipdohan

Funds pushed for b’gay businesses, products

BAGUIO CITY – Funding for barangays products and businesses was pushed by Councilor Isabelo Cosalan, Jr. through two proposed ordinances.

As in the one town-one product (OTOP) program,  a product or services within a barangay or cluster should be identified, as well as the availability of raw materials, talents or skills to pursue the program assured before it is deemed as one barangay-one product (OBOP), the proposed ordinance stated.

The enterprise should be of “high degree of competitiveness  and economic value,” and viable after three years of operation.”

 The second proposed ordinance sets livelihood and marketing assistance fund for promotion of barangay-based livelihood groups and micro and small enterprise in Baguio.

Cosalan, Jr., said, the fund should be for the purchase of raw materials, additional equipment, booth rental for participation in market encounters, trade fairs, expositions outside the city of Baguio as it is deemed for “development and strengthening of self-employment programs,”

The cooperatives and development officer receives application, screens and recommends those qualified for assistance to the office of the mayor and prepares list of requirements and applicants, and post activities for the information of beneficiaries.  

The applicant-beneficiary should be duly recognized and endorsed by the barangay council, CSWDO, concerned council committee and should have been operation for a year. It should be a recognized micro enterprise as an independent or juridical person, involved with the manufacture, sale and promotion of local or indigenous products and service, duly recognized with the DTI, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cooperatives Development Authority (CDA) and a resident of Baguio.

A letter of intent, application form, business permit, certificate of registration for cooperatives, financial statement, business plan and pictures of products or services are needed as supporting documents. 

Within 45 days after release of funds, a written report citing tangible benefits supported by documents should be submitted to the office of Cosalan, Jr. The fund may be availed of once in a year, a maximum of P30,000 for individuals, and P50,000 for a group.

Cosalan earlier  proposed inventory of barangay micro business enterprises registered and issued certificates of Authority by the Treasurer’s Office. The result forms part of the support system for assistance packages for the business community, specifically the small and medium enterprises.  – Julie G. Fianza 

DTI launches trade center in Lagawe

LAGAWE, Ifugao - The Department of Trade and Industry launched its Negosyo Center at its provincial office in this capital town June 29.

The launching program started with the blessing of the center by Catholic priest Fr. Andrew Claver followed by the ceremonial cutting of ribbon led by DOST-Ifugao Provincial Director Genna Buenafe Jallorina and DTI- Ifugao Director Valentin Baguidudol.

Provincial director Baguidudol said during the program and press conference  establishment of Negosyo Centers nationwide is in support to entrepreneurs as provided under the Go Negosyo Act authored by Sen. Bam Aquino.

Also present during the launching were Ifugao League of Municipa Mayors President Gerry Dalipog, Godfrey Dominong of the Ifugao Chamber  of Commerce and members of the province’s business sector. – Art Tibaldo

 Baguio Nutrition Month activities set

BAGUIO CITY – Anchored on the theme, “Timbang iwasto sa tamang nutrisyun at ehersisyo!” nutrition month activities are conducted in the barangays up to August, but with culminating and awarding ceremonies at the Baguio Convention Center on July 31.

Awareness on the role and importance of proper nutrition and physical activity to prevent obesity which may result to non-communicable diseases, and implementation of education and information campaign among communities, national and local government units, non-government organizations, private sector, media, the academe and other stakeholders are among the objectives of the celebration of July as nutrition month.

Activities on the second week of July are medical missions and blood-letting at Padre Zamora; Iodized salt distribution at Phil-am, and clean-up drive at East and West Quirino Hill, BGH compound and Upper QM. 

Feeding of underweight preschool, daycare and school children are scheduled at Lower General Luna, Trancoville, DPS, Military Cut-off, BGH Compound, Lourdes Subdivision Extension, San Roque, Middle Rock Quarry, Burnham-Legarda barangays with a supplementary feeding for highest gainer month-long activity will be conducted at Imelda Marcos barangay.

Nutrition slogan, poster, poem, essay song and talent presentation, draw and tell, trivia, fruit and vegetable carving are featured in Upper Dagsian, Bakakeng Central, Minesview and Leonila Hill barangays.

A nutrition garden contest at Balsigan barangay go on, as with cooking contests in various districts. Tree planting, clean and green program, distribution of seeds, community gardening are scheduled in East Quirino Hill, P. Burgos,

Lectures and forum including a no-smoking campaign shall be conducted at South Drive, Upper QM, Middle Rock Quarry, City Camp Central and Pinget.                    

Multivitamins are distributed to underweight preschool children at P. Burgos, as a Buntis and Lactating congress, bright child contests, healthy baby, mother and father, breastfeeding are scheduled in San Antonio Village and Palma-Urbano.

Health buffs are invited to join the eco-walk, hataw, taichi, fun run, run-for-a-cause, and physical exercises at Andres Bonifacio, Quezon Hill Proper, Lower Quirino Hill, Loakan  Liwanag, Gibraltar, Kias, Camp 8, Mines View, Sto. Nino, Trancoville, Padre Zamora, Holy Ghost Proper, City Camp Proper, BGH Compound, Lourdes Subdivision Extension, San Roque, Dominican-Mirador, Middle Rock Quarry, GEFA.

In coordination with other line agencies, livelihood training programs are slated at South Drive, Camp 8 and Dominican-Mirador.

Last July 1, nutrition month streamers were hung at strategic places in the city and barangay levels as activities to promote sustained exercises were launched, with a “Barya mo para sa kalusugan ko” program at City Camp Proper.   

More barangay activities are scheduled for the third, fourth, last week of July, and August.    

During the 5^th regional nutrition meet last June, data was presented that children in the region have a good showing as to nutritional status, older children however have a tendency towards undernutrition and obesity; within an “obesogenic” environment. Accordingly, the condition is caused by less outdoor activities, more of processed foods, and more sugar-based food and juices. 

Adults, also are at risk with illnesses traceable to weight increase and inactivity, the charts show. Those ailments are identified as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, hypertension and kidney failure.  

Government-initiated measures however are being implemented such as the milk code, mandatory nutrition labels on food, prohibition of unhealthy foods in school canteen; barangay-based advocacies including growth monitoring; higher taxes on sugar-based juices; plans and programs as coordinated with other concerned offices; and the flourishing of healthy eating places. This is where barangay nutrition workers should be immersed in information campaign, guest speaker Regional nutrition officer Rita Papey said. – Julie G. Fianza

Baguio officials honor two  international gold medalists

BAGUIO CITY - The City Council here headed by Vice Mayor Edison Bilog commended two city-based athletes for their recent gold medal haul in sports.

City Resolution 118 introduced by Bilog and co-authored by Councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr. commended and congratulated Wushu artist Daniel Parantac who made a mark in the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Singapore recently.

Parantac took home a gold medal in the men’s Wushu Taijiquan Category besting Malaysia’s Jack Chang Loh and Indonesia’s Julius Kurniawan.

Another athlete Boxer Jujeath Ngaowa also was commended in City Resolution 119 after she brought home the gold in the recent Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) in Macau June 6.

Ngaowa toppled China’s Luo Yu Jie during the WIBA International Light Flyweight Championship via a 10-round unanimous decision held at the Forum de Macau, Macau, China.
Ngaowa is also a Filipina Mixed Martial Artists (MMA) and has a boxing record of 13 wins, 15 losses, 1 draw with 8 knock-outs.

The resolution states; their achievements which could only be attained through hard work, dedication and technique are worthy of emulation by the city’s young athletes.

Their outstanding feat deserves to be commended for the honor and recognition they have brought to the City of Baguio and the entire nation. – Paul Rillorta