Baguio honors 10 outstanding citizens

BAGUIO is about 5,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level. The oxygen is thinner at this altitude. Our brain needs only two things, which are carbohydrates, or glucose, and oxygen.  If the brain is deprived of these two elements, it will cease to function within 8 to 10 minutes. But, somehow, people born and raised at this altitude seem to excel in many endeavors as shown by the outstanding citizens of Baguio during the 95th Charter Day celebration on September 1. They were honored in a simple program at the Baguio Convention Center. The honorees with their accomplishments: Reverend Fr. Jose C. Alipio for community service. The epitome of the axiom “service to humanity is the greatest work of life,” Father Alipio pioneered ecclesiastical innovations that led to the creation of scholastic institutions, like the San Pablo Seminary and the Twin Peaks High School. Father Alipio is a zealous clergyman who developed the mass media and  avenues for public speaking to educate and sow moral fortitude, love for life and worship of God.

Michael Del Rosario for business accomplishments.As president of the Baguio Association of Restaurants (BAR) since 1991, he embodies resiliency like no other. He is the owner of several of the most financially stable establishments in the city, including McDonald’s, Betty’s Kitchen, Café Veniz and Sunshine Supermarket. A zealous contributor to  government and private endeavors, he introduced “Shake Baguio Shake,” which is now a regular feature of Panagbenga, or Flower Festival.