By Zaldy Commanda
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Mauricio Domogan of this city has ordered the inspection of the alleged treasure-hunting activities at the Baguio Convention Center conducted by Eliseo Cabusao Jr.
Baguio City Hall (Google Maps / MANILA BULLETIN)
Domogon has directed city engineer Edgar Victorio Olpindo, buildings and architecture office head Nazita Banez and representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to inspect the on-going rehabilitation of the Baguio Convention Center and to see if there a treasure hunting activity.
It was learned that Cabusao has a permit from the national government thru the National Museum and approval of the local legislature to conduct the treasure hunt at the local landmark which is currently undergoing a year-long rehabilitation.
Despite this, Domogan said that the safety and stability of the convention center’s structure is of paramount consideration and will be upheld if it is found that the treasure hunting activity is inimical to the building’s structure.
The Mayor said that if this is so, Cabusao must come up with a solution to deal with the problem of ensuring the building’s structural stability.
He revealed that the CBAO has put a temporary stop to the treasure hunter’s exploration at the site.
The mayor said that in an earlier meeting, Cabusao expressed his willingness to immediately cease the treasure hunting activity if he is asked to do so.
Another consideration that Domogan is directing the inspection team to find out is if the activity will cause any delay to the time-table of the convention center’s rehabilitation which should be strictly followed.
Baguio City Hall (Google Maps / MANILA BULLETIN)
Domogon has directed city engineer Edgar Victorio Olpindo, buildings and architecture office head Nazita Banez and representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to inspect the on-going rehabilitation of the Baguio Convention Center and to see if there a treasure hunting activity.
It was learned that Cabusao has a permit from the national government thru the National Museum and approval of the local legislature to conduct the treasure hunt at the local landmark which is currently undergoing a year-long rehabilitation.
Despite this, Domogan said that the safety and stability of the convention center’s structure is of paramount consideration and will be upheld if it is found that the treasure hunting activity is inimical to the building’s structure.
The Mayor said that if this is so, Cabusao must come up with a solution to deal with the problem of ensuring the building’s structural stability.
He revealed that the CBAO has put a temporary stop to the treasure hunter’s exploration at the site.
The mayor said that in an earlier meeting, Cabusao expressed his willingness to immediately cease the treasure hunting activity if he is asked to do so.
Another consideration that Domogan is directing the inspection team to find out is if the activity will cause any delay to the time-table of the convention center’s rehabilitation which should be strictly followed.