CITY COMMENDS VOLUNTEERS

Today, we celebrate the spirit of Bayanihan demonstrated by the kind-hearted individuals and organizations during and in the aftermath of the fire incident at the Maharlika Livelihood Center on the evening of September 6, 2025, by recognizing them.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Ramzy Kairus of ESM Water Delivery for his invaluable support in allowing the use of his water delivery trucks to help put the fire out

We extend our deepest appreciation to the hard-working personnel of the following offices of the City Government of Baguio:

• City Environment and Parks Management Office

• City Engineering Office

• City Building and Architecture Office

• City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

• Public Order and Safety Division

• City Treasury Office

• City Budget Office

• City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office

• General Services Office

We also commend the unwavering service of two vital frontline agencies that ensured the safety and protection of our community, starting with the

• Baguio City Police Office

• Bureau of Fire Protection

For the health services and social assistance extended to our tenants and rescuers, we express our gratitude to:

• City Health Services Office

• City Social Welfare Development and Sustainability Office

Equally, we recognize the following private associations, organizations, and volunteer groups that devoted their time, resources, and manpower during the clearing and cleaning operations:

• Benguet Electric Cooperative

• KABALIKAT Civicom

• 122nd NCSSR Navy

• JCI–Las Chicos del Baguio

• Onjon ni Ivadoi

• First Citizen of Baguio Organization

To our generous donors who shared meals, snacks, and refreshments for our courageous responders and volunteers, your kindness uplifted spirits and strengthened resolve during a time of need:

• Newtown Plaza Hotel

• Fernando Tiong

• Le Cusina Den

• Baguio Family and Friends Lions Club

• Baguio Center Mall

• 1 Loyalty Group of Companies

• Valley Bread, Inc.

• Dennise May Penna

• Pamela Carino

Each of you, in your own way, became part of the healing and rebuilding process of our community. This recognition through the Certificates of Commendation is but a small token of our immense gratitude for your invaluable service.

On behalf of the City Government of Baguio and its people, maraming salamat. May your shining example continue to inspire many to work together for the welfare of our city. – Yasmin Zambrano Photo/ Neil Clark Ongchangco