BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - With the opening of the academic year 2022 – 2023, Mayor Benjamin Magalong advises  students especially the  non –  Baguio residents to be safety-conscious and to protect themselves from the rainy weather.

Magalong assured in a media interview  that the city government through the Baguio City Police Office, is on top of the situation  in as  far as peace and order is concerned,   but  it is  important that the students themselves  also ensure  their security and safety. 

 “Make sure that when you come up to Baguio be conscious of your security and safety. Mag-ingat lang palagi and rest assured that we have a very peaceful and safe Baguio”, Magalong said.

The  mayor  also  advises  students to keep away from bars and vices. “Concentrate on your studies and use your money well”, he  said.

With the rainy season, Magalong    gives  pointers  especially those new in Baguio to always keep themselves  dry and warm.

 “Sa mga baguhan na mag-aaral sa Baguio, make sure that you have all weather attires, kasi rainy season na uli and we have the highest amount of rainfall. Keep yourself dry and warm. Magkakaroon na naman ng influx ng flu. Tumataas ang flu cases natin”, Magalong said.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED – CAR) Education Supervisor II  Christopher Depnag  informed  that there are 17 higher educational institutions in Baguio City with a total of 63,700 enrollees during academic year 2022 – 2023.

The number does not include those enrolled in Technical – Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at Technical Education and Skills Development Authority  schools and  private tech – voc institutions.

The Department of Education – Cordillera data also  show there are  68 public schools inside Baguio City that are ready to accept kinder to senior high school students for the August 29, 2023  opening of classes. (JDP/CCD-PIA CAR)