Redifining Politics In Baguio City

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Formerly residing in Baguio City and currently residing in Chesapeake, Virginia, I grew up seeing and voting some of the same politicians seeking office for two or more terms with some doing their best to make Baguio City the finest place in the Philippines, while the others have little significant contributions in running the city government and its populace. However, times have changed and younger politicians are becoming more interested in the political arena. Indeed, there is a need to balance the political equation in the local election in the City of Baguio with new, vibrant, and intelligent young politicians who are equipped with the spirit of public service, integrity, courage and commitment. Based on the recent news report in your newspaper there are over 50 aspiring candidates in different positions for the City of Baguio.

This year’s election is critical to the survival of Baguio City. For several years, Baguio’s local government have the same issue on illegal squatting, illegal gambling, transportation congestion, rising numbers of mendicants, and peddlers selling thei...

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