Formerly residing in Baguio City and currently residing in Chesapeake, Virginia, I grew up seeing and voting for some of the same politicians running for office for two or more terms, some doing their best to make Baguio City the most beautiful place in the Philippines, while others contribute little to the running of the city government and its people. However, times have changed and young politicians are becoming more and more interested in the political scene. Indeed, there is a need to balance the political equation in the local elections in Baguio City with new dynamic and intelligent young politicians with a spirit of public service, integrity, courage and commitment. According to recent reports in your newspaper, there are more than 50 potential candidates for different positions for Baguio City. This year’s elections are critical to the survival of Baguio City. For several years, the Baguio local government has been facing the same problem of illegal squatting, illegal gambling, transportation congestion, increasing number of beggars and hawkers who sell them....