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2018 nagsimula maging Tourism officer si sir. At mula noon... mixed reviews ang success ng tourism ng baguio... naging commercialized at unti unting nababawasan ang tunay na kultura ng Baguio community... Noon pa .. may kutob na kami na may mali sa Tourism ng Baguio at sila ang humihila pababa sa good governance advocacy ng current leaders...
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BAGUIO ARTISTS CALL FOR TOURISM OFFICER’S RESIGNATION OVER MURAL ISSUE

BAGUIO CITY — Local artists have launched a petition seeking the resignation of City Tourism Officer Aloysius “Alec” Mapalo after the removal and reported disposal of a mural created for the 2020 Ibagiw Creative Festival.

The petition, posted publicly on November 27, accuses the tourism office of mishandling the artwork and failing to properly consult the artist. It also raises broader concerns about how the city manages cultural works tied to government-supported events.

Organizers said the petition gathered close to 200 signatures within hours. They are calling for a public apology, Mapalo’s resignation from arts and tourism functions, and clearer guidelines for handling creative projects.

Mapalo has acknowledged the petition and said he will issue a formal statement. City officials are expected to review the concerns raised as discussions continue between the creative community and local government.

COLD WEATHER, HOT TOPIC, STRONG PROTEST

Rains and cold winds failed to deter the Save Baguio Market Movement protest in front of Baguio City Hall against the city’s push for a corporate-led Public Private Partnership for the Public Market Redevelopment project. Groups and individuals have stepped up their opposition against the “mallification” of the public market, whose holder of the original proponent status is SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

They also condemned the change of venue for the executive session of the City Council scheduled today.

Padmapani Perez from the Save Baguio Market Movement explained that today’s council session was relocated to Camp John Hay instead of the usual City Council Session Hall, where officials had previously held discussions on the project. She criticized this sudden change as another transparency issue by the local government regarding the redevelopment plans. #

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