Random Events and Happenings

July 16, 2017 Ikit ng Bayan Opinion

Random Events and Happenings this July as we are celebrating Cordillera on its 30th looking forward for CAR to be autonomous as per the 1987 Constitution. The Benguet Gov. Crescencio C. Pacalso said that “Autonomy is the preservation of our culture, traditions, good practices, dialects and resources.” Some mayors like Mayor Mauricio Domogan of Baguio City, La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda, Tublay Mayor Armando Lauro are in favour of Autonomy before Federalism.

In some matters, this July is Disaster Consciousness Month. July 16 is the saddest day of Baguio, commemorating our lost brothers and sisters during the 1990 killer earthquake. City Administrator, Atty. Carlos Canilao of CDRRMC said “In order for us to be prepared always on disaster is for the people to be reminded every now and then. Our Office is open for request on earthquake drill for schools, establishments, barangays who would like to learn the basic safety” because you will never know when disaster strikes.

As of now, the Palarong Pambansa is a yearly event for athletes to excel in their talents and skills in sports. It is one talk of the town where it will it held as Baguio joins hand in hand with municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet in hoping for hosting the said event on 2018. Mayor Mauricio Domogan said during the Ugnayan “We are at advantage because of our good weather. We might be lacking with facilities but as you can see, the city is doing something about it.’’

Today kadungngo-dungngo, we are saddened once again to inform you that Cordillera is one with the highest rates in teenage pregnancy especially in Baguio-Benguet. And during the peace and order council, it is announced that Cordillera is among the places with the highest rates in rape cases. It’s about time that religious sector be involved in this kind of situation and be active to join the Brgy. assembly every month for public consultation and proper dissemination of by-laws in connection with the Bible reading or Discipleship.

Kadungngo-dungngo, the 1st Foundation Day of League of Association at La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Area Inc. last Thursday, July 13, 2017 with their theme: Remembering our humble beginnings, nurturing our present and enhancing further potentials of the local vegetable industry. They launched their Vegetable Quality Contest on Heaviest/Biggest/Longest Vegetable, Vegetable Landscaping, Vegetable Craving, and the Biggest Vegetable Salad. Organizers of the said event said that they will continue this kind of gathering showing the public of their unity in one accord of vegetable industry.

Events and Struggles in life happen for a reason for us to learn a lesson. The Bible (KJV) 1Peter 4:12-13 said “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happen unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” Umiikot ang mundo Kadungngo-dungngo, imposibleng di ka babangon pag ika’y nadapa dahil isa lang sagot dyan “Ti panagtinnunos nga agtrabaho mangiturong iti panagprogreso.”