Balawan: Hope for the New Year
AS I write this which would be my last article for this column, I cannot help but recall the various wonderful things that happened to me during my stay at the Liga ng mga Barangay Office and at the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Baguio.
I can proudly say that it was quite a ride....
Balawan: Barangay Christmas Lights Competition
FOR AGES, Christmas has always been one special occasion that we, young and old alike, look forward to at the end of each year. As a child, this time of the year was my favorite, and until today still remains to be. However, this time I have a different perspective of Christmas, no longer merely...
Balawan: New LIGA Officers
JUST a couple of days after the much-talked-about Liga ng mga Barangay-Baguio elections, the Liga atmosphere is smoothly going back to normal. Days earlier, the aspirants for the different positions including the other barangay officials were very busy preparing for the big day-the elections.
5 running for ABC-Baguio president
THE filing of certificates of candidacies for the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) ended on December 2 with five candidates contesting for league presidency.
Two are running for the vice president, three for the position of auditor, and 25 for the members of the ABC’s Board of...
Balawan: In becoming drug-free
THIS November, we are celebrating the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Month 2010 adopting the theme “Think Health, Not Drugs”.
Balawan: Barangay appointments: Barangay Christmas lights competition
IN BARELY three week's time, the new set of officials at the grassroots level shall have taken oath for the public office they shall hold for the next three years, it being scheduled on November 29, 2010. That would be the commencement of their must be sincere commitment to serve their...
Balawan: MOU against child abuse
THE Child and Family Service Philippines, Inc., (CFSPI) has taken the initiative to spearhead the creation of the Anti-Child Abuse Network (ACAN) in the City of Baguio. To further strengthen the network, it came up with the creation of a consultative body composed of all agencies involved in the...
Balawan: Looking Forward After the Barangay Polls
DAYS after the Barangay and SK elections, feelings of joy and wonder still linger among those who won and who were unfortunate in the just concluded polls at the grassroots.
Likewise, their die-hard supporters as well as those who are seemingly loyal companions relish the glory of...
Balawan: Election matters
JUST a few days before the October 25, 2010, Barangay elections, most, if not all, of us are excited about what happens during this election. The voters and independent groups are learning as much as possible about the candidates; the candidates are working harder campaigning much more that...
Balawan: Abatement in Tax Payment; SOFAD
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Office of the Liga ng mga Barangay-Baguio, with LNB President Councilor Joel Alangsab and the Association of Barangay Treasurers, conducted an orientation-seminar regarding the abatement of surcharges and penalties which the various barangays may avail of...
Balawan: Senior Citizen Officers for a Day (SCOFAD) 2010
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain
Balawan: Barangay polls
IT IS of utmost importance that we consider the welfare of the majority in selecting our new set of barangay officials for indeed it is to us all that the benefits of good governance must redound to. Now comes the time that we again need to look into and evaluate the time that has been. This...
Balawan: Migration: Its Impact on Families
(This issue’s article is by our guest writer Ms. Dalisay Runas)
THERE are days when you just find yourself constantly pushing the TV remote buttons until you settle on Nat Geo or Discovery Channel. Well, it is from this habit where I learned that birds constantly move from one place to...
Balawan: The fluid of life
THE Philippine National Red Cross-Baguio City Chapter conducted one of its noble activities, "Recognition of our Committed Heroes", on August 31, 2010 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Baguio City Hall
Balawan: Duty to transform
BARELY a week from now, we will be celebrating Baguio’s anniversary with the theme “Baguio 101: Transformation towards a better Baguio” although the same was launched on August 23, 2010 at the C
Balawan: The Precious Child
"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today." ~Stacia Tauscher
Balawan: Community Building
THE local Government Code of 1991 so provides that the barangays serve as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, projects, programs, and activities in the community
Balawan: Activities for the Nutrition Month Celebration
"SA PAGKAING tama at sapat, wastong timbang ni baby ang katapat."
Balawan: Nutrition Month - Anti-Child Abuse Council
EVERYTHING depends on healthy mind and body. What would you need other things for absent good health for indeed health is wealth.
Balawan: Philhealth benefits for brgy volunteers
VOLUNTEERISM is one calling worthy of attention. Not often do we see individuals making such sacrifices for the sake of the majority.
Balawan: Third water dialogue; OFW awardees
A WATER Dialogue was held on June 4, 2010 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Baguio City Hall sponsored by the City Environment and Parks Management Office (Cepmo).
Balawan: Barangay secretaries and treasurers assembly; Migrant Workers' Day
THE Association of Barangay Secretaries (ABS) and Association of Barangay Treasurers (ABT) conducted their joint general assembly on June 2, 2010 at the SP Session Hall, Baguio City Hall.
Balawan: Agriculture in the City
TRUE enough, the City of Baguio is considered a highly urbanized city. Less are we aware that despite its status as such, there are some areas conducting agricultural activities.
Balawan: Among the Heroes of our Time
THERE is nothing wrong with yearning for a better life, either for one's family or just for oneself.
Balawan: Election Sentiments; OFW Seminar; Beneco IEC
ALL had been cast and counted, and the voice of the majority was heard. The first ever automated polls in the country, which gave rise to arguments is all over and done with.
