Did you know that up to 1959, the Baguio City Council was composed of only five members consisting of the mayor, vice mayor, one councilor appointed by the President and two elected councilors? At that time, the mayor was also the presiding officer of the Council.
By virtue of the Local Autonomy Law effective in 1960, all five members of the city council were elected for the first time. Former Councilor Luis Lardizabal became the first elected mayor defeating Councilor Benito H. Lopez. Vice Mayor Norberto De Guzman became the first vice mayor to become the presiding officer of the City Council.
The composition of the City Council was also increased to six members, all elected. In 1991, with the passage of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code, the number of members of the City Council was increased to 12 based on Baguio’s being a highly urbanized city. In addition, the chairman of the Baguio Association of Barangay Councils and the chair of the Federation of Barangay Youth Councils became the members of the City Council, increasing the total number of local legislators to 14.
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TRIVIA: In 1904, W. Cameron Forbes as one of the Philippine Commissioners, invited Daniel H. Burnham and Pierce Anderson, Chicago landscape artists, to come to Baguio and build a dream city. These men, it should be recalled to their credit, accepted the commission involving fourteen thousand acres and asked nothing for their services. Of their work Forbes gives the greatest of praise: "It was most fortunate that the Philippine government should have the privilege of the great vision of Mr. Burnham in facing this problem and the plan that he made has since been adhered to faithfully." Forbes is also credited for helping establish the Baguio Country Club, using his own time, effort, and personal money to tide it through the early years.
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It is exactly 419 days before the 100th Charter Day Anniversary of Baguio City on September 1, 2009.
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The Baguio Centennial Commission is calling on all aspiring artists, hobbyists, Fine Arts or Architecture students, presently enrolled in the college level in any Baguio school, to contribute something worthwhile and memorable for Baguio’s Centennial celebrations. The CenteCom is sponsoring a Centennial Marker Design Contest on Saturday, July 16, 2008, 8:30 to 12:00 noon at the Baguio Convention Center lobby. Cash prizes, certificates and instant recognition await the winners.
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The winning Centennial marker designs shall be placed in at least 15 different sites all over Baguio City to underline their historic significance or contributions to the life of our city in the past 100 years. Thus, the design contest must come up with a distinctive design that shall communicate both the historical significance of a site, building, or park, while generating a sense of caring and pride.
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Participants, using their own art materials (except for illustration boards that shall be provided by the CenteCom) should be able to render their artworks in full colored, three-dimensional or perspective drawings. Their works shall then be judged by a panel of judges based on a set of criteria that includes theme, visual impact, design and originality. The CenteCom shall participate in the final selection process and help determine the winning design.
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Participants may pre-register until July 15 at the Baguio Centennial Commission Office, Baguio Convention Center; or call up (074) 446-2009 for more details.
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The CenteCom this week received a much-needed financial boost from the Fernando Rosa Bautista Foundation Inc. which donated an initial P100,000.00 for the projects of the Commission. On hand to receive the donation from FRB Foundation Vice President Geminina B. Datu and Treasurer Eleanor Rosa B. Razon was CenteCom marketing point person Mike Pearson.
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The CenteCom is intent in celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the surrender of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita this September. Yamashita, called the Tiger of Malaya during World War II, surrendered to American and Filipino Forces in Kiangan, Ifugao, but his surrender was formalized atop two ping-pong tables at the US Ambassador’s residence at Camp John Hay on September 3, 1945. This officially ended the hostilities in the Philippines committed by the Japanese Imperial Army under the command of the General Yamashita. Plans are being finalized in the CenteCom committee on programs and special events under Commissioner Gerry Evangelista, including coordination work with the US Embassy and local government officials for a simple but meaningful observance.
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The CenteCom wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Regional Environment Director Oscar M. Hamada who joined our Creator last Wednesday due to a lingering illness. He faithfully served our region as environment official, after which he was assigned to the Bicol region where he eventually retired. His burial is scheduled in Manila this Wednesday. --Email the CenteCom Updates at adambaguio@yahoo.com
By virtue of the Local Autonomy Law effective in 1960, all five members of the city council were elected for the first time. Former Councilor Luis Lardizabal became the first elected mayor defeating Councilor Benito H. Lopez. Vice Mayor Norberto De Guzman became the first vice mayor to become the presiding officer of the City Council.
The composition of the City Council was also increased to six members, all elected. In 1991, with the passage of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code, the number of members of the City Council was increased to 12 based on Baguio’s being a highly urbanized city. In addition, the chairman of the Baguio Association of Barangay Councils and the chair of the Federation of Barangay Youth Councils became the members of the City Council, increasing the total number of local legislators to 14.
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TRIVIA: In 1904, W. Cameron Forbes as one of the Philippine Commissioners, invited Daniel H. Burnham and Pierce Anderson, Chicago landscape artists, to come to Baguio and build a dream city. These men, it should be recalled to their credit, accepted the commission involving fourteen thousand acres and asked nothing for their services. Of their work Forbes gives the greatest of praise: "It was most fortunate that the Philippine government should have the privilege of the great vision of Mr. Burnham in facing this problem and the plan that he made has since been adhered to faithfully." Forbes is also credited for helping establish the Baguio Country Club, using his own time, effort, and personal money to tide it through the early years.
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It is exactly 419 days before the 100th Charter Day Anniversary of Baguio City on September 1, 2009.
***
The Baguio Centennial Commission is calling on all aspiring artists, hobbyists, Fine Arts or Architecture students, presently enrolled in the college level in any Baguio school, to contribute something worthwhile and memorable for Baguio’s Centennial celebrations. The CenteCom is sponsoring a Centennial Marker Design Contest on Saturday, July 16, 2008, 8:30 to 12:00 noon at the Baguio Convention Center lobby. Cash prizes, certificates and instant recognition await the winners.
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The winning Centennial marker designs shall be placed in at least 15 different sites all over Baguio City to underline their historic significance or contributions to the life of our city in the past 100 years. Thus, the design contest must come up with a distinctive design that shall communicate both the historical significance of a site, building, or park, while generating a sense of caring and pride.
***
Participants, using their own art materials (except for illustration boards that shall be provided by the CenteCom) should be able to render their artworks in full colored, three-dimensional or perspective drawings. Their works shall then be judged by a panel of judges based on a set of criteria that includes theme, visual impact, design and originality. The CenteCom shall participate in the final selection process and help determine the winning design.
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Participants may pre-register until July 15 at the Baguio Centennial Commission Office, Baguio Convention Center; or call up (074) 446-2009 for more details.
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The CenteCom this week received a much-needed financial boost from the Fernando Rosa Bautista Foundation Inc. which donated an initial P100,000.00 for the projects of the Commission. On hand to receive the donation from FRB Foundation Vice President Geminina B. Datu and Treasurer Eleanor Rosa B. Razon was CenteCom marketing point person Mike Pearson.
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The CenteCom is intent in celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the surrender of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita this September. Yamashita, called the Tiger of Malaya during World War II, surrendered to American and Filipino Forces in Kiangan, Ifugao, but his surrender was formalized atop two ping-pong tables at the US Ambassador’s residence at Camp John Hay on September 3, 1945. This officially ended the hostilities in the Philippines committed by the Japanese Imperial Army under the command of the General Yamashita. Plans are being finalized in the CenteCom committee on programs and special events under Commissioner Gerry Evangelista, including coordination work with the US Embassy and local government officials for a simple but meaningful observance.
***
The CenteCom wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Regional Environment Director Oscar M. Hamada who joined our Creator last Wednesday due to a lingering illness. He faithfully served our region as environment official, after which he was assigned to the Bicol region where he eventually retired. His burial is scheduled in Manila this Wednesday. --Email the CenteCom Updates at adambaguio@yahoo.com
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