WELCOME PA3I – Baguio Benguet Chapter

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History of PA3i –Baguio Benguet Chapter June 26, The Philippine Australian Alumni Association, Incorporated (PA3I) Baguio Chapter was activated and organized after three (3) of the members (Dir. Aurora Quiray of POPCOM-CAR, Silvestre Aben of Benguet State University and Francis G. Basali of DENR-CAR) attended the National General Assembly. August 6, The Baguio Chapter conducted an organizational meeting at Benguet State University. A consensus from the members elected the officers of the PA3I - Baguio -Benguet Chapter

PA3I Baguio –Benguet Chapter OfficersBaguio –Benguet Chapter Officers The PA3i Baguio Chapter Officers President Director Ma. Aurora C. Quiray (PopCom) Vice President Samuel Lasdacan (DOLE) Secretary Janet Lee (DAR) Treasurer Director Liza Fangsilat (DBM) Auditor Victoria L. Jaurigue (COA) PROs: Francis G. Basali (DENR) Silvestre Aben (BSU) Advisers: Director Clarence Baguilat (DENR) Director Ana Dione (DOLE) Dr. Rogelio Colting (BSU) Number of Members to date - 38

Training on Website Development Sept 2-3, 2010, Ortigas, Pasig City, MM Attended by Mr. Francis Basali

September 24, The PA3I- Baguio Benguet Chapter joined the celebration of the 25 th International Coastal Clean Up by conducting river clean up at Balili River at La Trinidad, Benguet. PA3I-Baguio Banquet Chapter was joined by the students of Benguet State University and the barangay officials and residents of Balili, La Triinidad,Benguet in the river clean up. PA3I – Baguio Benguet Chapter Joins the River Clean-Up.

August 27, PA3I Baguio Benguet chapter hosted the National Strategic Planning workshop, election of national officers and coinciding with the General assembly of Baguio Benguet Chapter at Benguet State University

Attended the Project Management Workshop at Astoria Plaza Hotel on May 2012 Attendees from CAR Chapter – Francis Basali & Janet Lee

September 16, 2012 – PA3I Baguio –Benguet Chapter Joins the Paaral Fun Run A total of 21members and friends join the Fun Run at Burnham Park

PA3I Baguio Joins the Paaral Fun Run

Other Activities of PA3I Baguio –Benguet Chapter  Discussion and preparation of project proposals on Local Climate Change Advocacy  Updating of Records of PA3i members and officers  Conduct of Meetings to update members on the PA3i activities.

NEXT ACTIVITY: Local Climate Change Advocacy The project aims to increase awareness on Climate Change among Barangay and other local networks. Specifically, it aims to address emerging and critical issues of climate change in coordination with stakeholders; develop a local knowledge center that can help set in motion actions to mitigate impacts in vulnerable areas like Baguio City, while at the same time enhancing the expertise of members. Project outputs: better awareness of local officials on climate change; localized training module; PHE plan for the participants. Project approach: One-on-one coordination with local government officials and agencies concerned; utilization of alumni and their links as resource persons; development of localized module to be utilized during the activity; conduct of foum-cum-planning session with local officials and stakeholders; and follow-up of plan implementation. The project aims to increase awareness on Climate Change among Barangay and other local networks. Specifically, it aims to address emerging and critical issues of climate change in coordination with stakeholders; develop a local knowledge center that can help set in motion actions to mitigate impacts in vulnerable areas like Baguio City, while at the same time enhancing the expertise of members. Project outputs: better awareness of local officials on climate change; localized training module; PHE plan for the participants. Project approach: One-on-one coordination with local government officials and agencies concerned; utilization of alumni and their links as resource persons; development of localized module to be utilized during the activity; conduct of foum-cum-planning session with local officials and stakeholders; and follow-up of plan implementation. PROJECT OVERVIEW : The project aims to increase awareness on Climate Change among Barangays and other local networks. Specifically, it aims to address emerging and critical issues of climate change in coordination with stakeholders; D evelop a local knowledge center that can help set in motion actions to mitigate impacts in vulnerable areas like Baguio City, while at the same time enhancing the expertise of members.

Project Outputs The project aims to increase awareness on Climate Change among Barangay and other local networks. Specifically, it aims to address emerging and critical issues of climate change in coordination with stakeholders; develop a local knowledge center that can help set in motion actions to mitigate impacts in vulnerable areas like Baguio City, while at the same time enhancing the expertise of members. Project outputs: better awareness of local officials on climate change; localized training module; PHE plan for the participants. Project approach: One-on-one coordination with local government officials and agencies concerned; utilization of alumni and their links as resource persons; development of localized module to be utilized during the activity; conduct of foum-cum-planning session with local officials and stakeholders; and follow-up of plan implementation. The project aims to increase awareness on Climate Change among Barangay and other local networks. Specifically, it aims to address emerging and critical issues of climate change in coordination with stakeholders; develop a local knowledge center that can help set in motion actions to mitigate impacts in vulnerable areas like Baguio City, while at the same time enhancing the expertise of members. Project outputs: better awareness of local officials on climate change; localized training module; PHE plan for the participants. Project approach: One-on-one coordination with local government officials and agencies concerned; utilization of alumni and their links as resource persons; development of localized module to be utilized during the activity; conduct of foum-cum-planning session with local officials and stakeholders; and follow-up of plan implementation. Better awareness of local officials on climate change; localized training module; PHE plan for the participants. One-on-one coordination with local government officials and agencies concerned; utilization of alumni and their links as resource persons; development of localized module to be utilized during the activity; conduct of forum-cum-planning session with local officials and stakeholders; and follow-up of plan implementation. Project Approach

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