Meaningful program slated for Baguio Day

BAGUIO CITY - With the theme, “Transformation Towards a Better Baguio,” the city celebrates its 101st Charter day anniversary this Wednesday, Sept. 1, with a program honoring the outstanding citizens; a parade and other sports activities.

The celebration starts with the ringing of church bells at 6 a.m followed by the assembly of city officials, government line agency members, non-government agencies, barangay officials and other groups, at the Baguio Convention Center.

A program starts at 8 a.m. with the invocation led by the very reverend Nestor Poltic of the
Cathedral of the Resurrection, followed by the Philippine National Anthem and Baguio Hymn by the Saint Louis University Band.

The welcome remarks shall be given by City Mayor Mauricio Domogan.

Baguio Metamorphosis dancers, one of the City’s bet and top five winner of Pilipinas Got Talent shall perform for the crowd before the awarding ceremonies.

The Baguio Centennial Commissioners in coordination with the Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio (SOCOB) shall present the awards to Germany-based Martial Artist Julian Chees for humanitarian service; Karen Navarette-Anton for Arts and Culture; Dr. Zenaida Clavio for the professional sector; and Lourdes Bello for business and community service.

Baguio Rep. Bernardo Vergara shall introduce the guest of honor and speaker, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson.

After the message, Vice-Mayor Daniel Farinas shall give the closing remarks, after which all the bands present shall render music for the parade.

Led by the city officials, parade delegates shall traverse Upper Session road, go down Lower Session road then turn right to Magsaysay Avenue along center mall, up to the Y-shaped overpass.

The group shall then turn left on the other lane going to Lower Session road fronting Maharlika Center up to Harrison road.

The parade ends at the Melvin Jones Grandstand. – Aileen P. Refuerzo