Scouts take over City Hall offices

By Julie G. Fianza

BAGUIO CITY -- Boy and Girl Scouts from the city’s elementary and secondary schools took over city hall positions on Monday, Oct. 23, with office assignments designated to them during the regular flag ceremony.
    Jennifer Bugtong, Girl Scout of the Philippines Baguio executive officer said youthful leaders underwent stringent screening procedures at their head offices, with written examinations and interviews, and after being selected were given personality development and leadership trainings. 
    Scout officials were earlier orientated on their duties in offices entrusted to them; Scout Valerie Vaughn Tablac of the University of Baguio Science High School (UBSHS) who unseated Rep. Marquez Go for a day; and Scout Mary Grace Lamwas of Irisan National High School (INHS) who took over responsibilities of Mayor Benjamin Magalong for a day.
    City Secretary lawyer Brenner Bengwayan earlier gave orientation lectures on parliamentary procedures to those holding legislative positions; notably the Scout Vice-Mayor and Scout Councilors, who conducted a council session afternoon of Oct. 23. 
    Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan was replaced for a day by Scout Blezz Lozano of Baguio City National High School (BCNHS); while Councilor Benny Bomogao was unseated by Scout Ziara Juliana Therese Gamboa from the University of Baguio High School (UBHS). 
    Other BCNHS students Scout Anna Nicole Bautista replaced Councilor Jose Molintas, while Scout Axl Alaister Siblag held the committee chaired by Councilor Arthur Allad-iw.
    Scout Jhoanna Mae Poquiz (BCNHS) took over the chair of Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda, as Scout Sophia Alessia Mari Valencia (UBSHS) replaced Councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr.

Scout Princess Peralta of Don Bosco High School (DBHS) unseated Councilor Isabelo Cosalan, Jr.

Scout Kean Angelo Tictic (BCNHS) took over position of Councilor Ma. Mylen Victoria Yaranon-Pangan.

Scout Fritzie Nicole Mallari (BCHNS) unseated Councilor Elmer Datuin while Scout Danielle Abarientos (UBSHS) took over Councilor Peter Fianza’s post for the day.

 Scout Raven Sobremonte of Fort del Pilar National High School held the position of Councilor Vladimir Cayabas while Scout Zoie Zyrille Vesagas (BCNHS) replaced Councilor Fred Bagbagen for a day. 

Scout Justin Cheryll Alcantara (UBHS) holds the position of Councilor Lilia Farinas.

Scout Ashanti June Pongod (BCNHS) got the post of Councilor Michael Lawana; Scout Yana  Daplian (PCNHS) replaced Councilor Levy Lloyd Orcales in his committee while Scout Raymund Gabriel Lerio (BCNHS) replaced Councilor Maximo Edwin that Monday.  

Scout Gerdy Yannis Gomeng-ad of Dona Aurora National High School took over the position of Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Soraya T. Faculo, Ph.D.; while Scout Marvienn Dumpit (BCNHS) unseated lawyer Brenner Bengwayan as City Secretary. 

Elementary leaders were also designated in different offices.

Scout Jomanah Marynette Dait of Baguio SPED Center took care of Fredda Jimenez’ position as City Accountant; Scout Dylan Miel Lopez of Baguio Central School (BCS) as City Administrator vice engineer Bonifacio dela Pena while Scout Zyrene Khei Paraan of Dona Aurora Bueno Elementary School took over Normita Ramon’s position as City Assessor. 

Scout Dwight Juan Sapdoy of Pinget ES. Took over lawyer Leticia Clemente’s position as City Budget Officer; Scout Khelsy Claire Rillera of Baguio Central School was Building Officer replacing Architect Johnny Degay for a day.

Jetro Lorenz Gudaren of Lucban ES was City Engineer vice Engr. Edgar Victorio Olpindo.

Scout Ma. Pia Francesca Lumicao of BCS worked as head of the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) vice Atty. Rhenan Diwas; Scout Rams Zwayzi Gomeng-ad of Don Mariano Marcos ES (DMMES) unseated General Services Officer Eugene Buyucan; Scout Briana Marheanne Fonite (BCS) took responsibilities of City Health Services Officer In-charge Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes for the day; 

Scout Reighner James Basilio of Josefa Carino ES (JCES) worked as City Human Resources Management Officer vice Atty. Augustin Laban III while Scout Wylie May Moling of Gibraltar ES replaced City Disaster and Risk Reduction Manager Officer Louie Glenn Lardizabal. 

Scout Patrick Jefferson Soriano (JCES) worked as City Legal Officer vice Atty. Althea Rosanna Alberto for a day.

Scout Alyza Faith Sagampod (DMMES) replaced Executive Assistant V Samantha Jean Hamada for a day; Scout Gustav Equinio of Loakan ES took on responsibilities of Ar. Donna Rillera-Tabangin of the City Planning Development and Sustainability Office (CPDSO).

Scout Francesse Dominique DG Queroljico of Rizal ES replaced Civil Registrar Luz Perez for a day; Scout Cedric Laurence Ofiaza of BCS unseated Liza Bulayungan head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO); 

Scout Jaereese Manipon of Lucban ES took care of the responsibilities of Alex Cabarrubias as City Treasurer; and Scout Ishaan Lumbiag of Rizal ES is head of the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office, vice Dr. Silardo Bested.                

 The Monday ceremonies included sashing of scout officials by their parents and officials and ushering to their place of responsibility.

A testimonial dinner followed.