I have it on good authority that this blog is being read by the people we want to reach, and judging by how the mayor’s first curfew order was framed, some our suggestions here are being considered.

BUT sadly, some of the suggestions, especially when there is nothing “in it for them” are not always considered.

We all want clean and green. We all want a rational, orderly, pleasing, un-concretized Baguio City and so we PRAY. We pray for a change in men, a change in greedy, destructive hearts. We pray for leaders and residents who will understand that love of Baguio will translate to a better life for everybody.

And we keep suggesting, all good things that will benefit everybody. We keep writing and commenting so that they will see what the people really want. So I thank you, and the other “commenters” so much for taking the time to let everyone know what you feel.

I totally agree with your proposals and I hope that this will reach the city gov’t.I think that we should make Baguio a clean and green tourist destination.I hope that the officials will look into turning Baguio as the best summer capital of the Philippines.They should also look and really plan on garbage disposal.I feel really bad that Baguio is not clean and turned ugly now a days.
Great ideas and Kudos to you.

Sorry, in my scheme, “no trees, no tax deductions.” But don’t worry, I don’t think the city council will waste their time working on my suggestions even if it’s good for Baguio if there is no direct benefit to them individually anyway.

Connie,

Found Bryan Gardner through Pearsonified as he was managing one of Chris Pearson’s themes (I was using Copyblogger last week for Baguio Insider). As in, I am soooo in love with his Revolution theme that I want to move the whole of Go Baguio! to WordPress, except that I do love my static sitebuilder, too!

I love that you are using Revolution News for Pinoy Cook. Is it easy to modify? Am not very good with modifying wordpress themes. As far as blogging is concerned, all I want to do is write!

But I understand how valuable blogging is — it took Go Baguio 3 years to reach No. 2,3,4 on Google, but Baguio Insider is now No. 19, 20 on page 2 in just a few short months for my magic keyword ‘baguio!’

Well, it seems some barangay officials and a suspended mayor granted a permit for the property that is being carved out of the side of Leonard Wood, beside Mountain Lodge for a gasoline station!

Thanks, Lovelyn, for your vote – hahaha! One from you in Italy and another from Joe in Poughkeepsie! You know how it is in the Philippines, mostly only those with ‘evil intentions’ and bloated egos join politics. And only a small percentage of voters even read blogs, the rest just rely on chismis and speculation coming from the market. And everyone uses the excuse of ‘trying to survive’ to abdicate their right to determine their fate. How funny it is that the Filipinos abroad seem to show so much more concern for Baguio. The locals certainly don’t.

Well, the mayor did raise the curfew for minors to 7pm (my suggestion was for 6pm)… And he did clear middle of the market of illegal vendors… The thing is, somehow I feel it’s all still knee-jerk for him, a lot of lip service, and not much follow-up or political will. Let’s see…

By any chance, can the mayor get hold a copy of this entry? He can read and understand, I hope!