Baguio 106th charter day events launched

BAGUIO CITY   The city government has launched the 106th Baguio Charter Day Anniversary Monday 8 a.m. at city hall grounds here with events set for the whole month of September.

Mayor Mauricio Domogan urged residents and visitors to join community-led events and join the filled activities.

Domogan said, the city government has chosen top businessman Manny V. Pangilinan as guest of honor and speaker for Sept. 1 activities but they are still awaiting a reply from him.

This year s celebration is themed, “Nurturing the culture of caring and sharing towards competitiveness.”

The calendar of events features tourism activities, medical missions, sports and historical activities with other innovations to make the celebrations more meaningful.

Session Road will be closed on Sept. 1 for the grand parade, chalk art competition, photo competition, concert and other activities.

Other tourism-oriented events are lined up by the Hotels and Restaurant Association of Baguio  (HRAB).

The most awaited Miss Baguio Search show proper and coronation will kick-off on August 29 at the Baguio Convention Center starting 7 to 10 p.m.

Clean-up drives will also be undertaken by the city government in coordination with the National Service Training Program institutions within the city. 

Health Fairs organized by the city Health Services Office will also be done which will provide free dental extraction, eye check-up, basic medical assistance and free medicines and vitamins to needy families in the barangays.

Sporting events such as Baguio Day Fun Run, the National Arnis Championships, the annual Mr. Baguio Body Building contest, annual Baguio Day Scrabble Tournament and others will also be held.

The Public Employment Services Office will also have jobs fair Sept. 9 at the Baguio Convention Center.

The event was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment in partnership with the Public Employment Services Office of the city government.

About 25 local companies have an opening of more or less 1,700 workers and about 15 overseas recruitment

agencies have more or less 4,413 vacancies.

Job seekers were advised to bring resume with 2 x 2 ID pictures, authenticated birth certificate, high school or college diploma, transcript of records, NBI, police and barangay clearance, SSS number, taxpayer s identification number, medical certificate, marriage contract (if married), training certificates, professional licenses, and certificate of employment (if formerly employed).

Apart from the job vacancies, there will be health and wellness services to be offered to job seekers like free massage, hair cut, manicure and pedicure.  

Also, job seekers can avail of free local and overseas call to relatives.  

“The most awaited part of the Baguio Day Celebrations will be the awarding of the Outstanding Citizens of Baguio and the crowning of Miss Baguio 2015,” Domogan said.  — Paul Rillorta and JhoArranz