Vision 2020: Leadership with a Vision
Ayuntamiento Building: Restoring the
Glory through Lighting
Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia, III
Mr. Martin Ruby
Balanga City, Bataan
Abstract
The City of Balanga is gearing up to be recognized as a world
class university town by the year 2020. This grand vision was
verbalized by its own people after realizing that quality education
for the youth is integral in building a progressive city.
Given its ideal location in the Bataan peninsula bordered
by mountains and the Manila Bay, Balanga provides a naturally
conducive learning environment. And with 18,000 college
students and counting, the city is commited to building a familyoriented city with a strong academic atmosphere through the
following programs:
Iskolar ng Bataan – Driven by a common vision of bringing world
class education to all, the city and the provincial government
collaborated to provide scholarships to more than 12,000 college
students.
Gurong Iskolar – Public & private school teachers & professors
are encouraged to pursue further studies subsidized by the local
government.
EduChild – A 10-session comprehensive parenting seminar/
workshop has been instituted by the city government for parents
with children at the day care centers,elementary & high schools.
Schools Roadmap – The Balanga City Schools Division has
committed to attain by 2017-2018 both the Level III Accreditation
for Public Elementary Schools (APPES) and the Silver Sterling
Accreditation for Secondary Schools. On the tertiary level,
the Bataan Peninsula State University’s medium term
development plan (2011-2015) includes the following thrusts:
advancing academic quality & excellence based on regional
standards, catalyzing socio-economic developments through
research &extension, modernizing the campuses &promoting
environmental advocacy, and leading the preservation &
promotion of Bataan’s rich historical & cultural heritage.
Based on its university town master plan, the city
government has prioritized pedestrianization projects like the
construction of covered walks,bicycle lanes & small open parks
to enhance student life &accessibility within the 80-hectare
university town area. It has also embarked on multiple publicprivate partnerships to finance the development of various
projects such as the following:
Galeria Victoria Commercial Development – The City
Government of Balanga through a competitive bidding awarded
the 25-year Build-Lease-Transfer (BLT)contract for the commercial
development of its 4,500 sqm. prime property located at the city
center to New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI).
Tiendas de San Jose Commercial Development – The 25year Build-Lease-Transfer (BLT) contract for the commercial
development of the 764 sqm. city property across the Plaza
Mayor was awarded to EBA Construction &Development, Inc.
through a competitive bidding.
Balanga Wetland & Nature Park Eco-tourism, Environment
& Leisure Development – The City Government of Balanga,
the Department of Tourism(DOT) and the Wild Bird Club of the
Philippines (WBCP), a non government organization partnered
together to develop the country’s first wetland park. Beinga site
for thousands of migratory birds, the city tapped the expertise
and advocacy of the DOT & WBCP in promoting bird watching
as an eco-tourism attraction & educating our constituents in
environmental awareness.
Balanga Public Market Commercial Development – The City
Government of Balanga initiated the extensive renovation of the
public market & the enactment of a new market code in 2009.
Lastly, employing a hands-on approach in public governance
through the barangay week program, the city government is able to
involve the whole community in the planning and implementation
of key projects since city officials hold weekly consultations &
dialogues with stakeholders. The private sector’s participation
in governance has been the reason for the successful delivery
of significant milestones in the journey towards the city’s vision.
C-LAO is also working on theses current projects:
• Thunderbird Hotel&Resorts lighting and energy savings
renovation project
• Teletech lighting and energy savings renovation projects
• INC projects (Arena, convention center, hospital, TV studios,
sports complex)
It is a pleasure to introduce our company, C-LAO
Philippines, Inc., that specializes in lighting design together
with energy saving management systems and studies.
Our lighting and video know-how extends to
different types of projects, from private homes to lighting
animations on buildings (to enhance public image/to
support a brand), landscapes and renovations of official
or protected sites, as well as commercial establishments
such as galleries, shops, bars/restaurants, hotels, and
other lighting enhancements.
Our technological expertise, including interacting
light and video, enables us to deliver perennial projects
based on energy saving and lighting management
systems, such as LED technology, ILS, CFL, etc... And we
define the technical requirements expected by our clients’
projects with no brand or supplier constraints.
Moreover, we have the latest generation programming
studio based in Paris where we can create and customize
the lighting according to our clients’ expectations.
Finally, beyond the aesthetic and the awareness of
the importance of energy management for our future, our
job is to combine aesthetic lighting, energy saving and
overall management of light and video.
Philippines
• Philippine Pavilion at the
World Expo 2010, Shanghai
• UST Library, Manila
• Slim’s Exhibit, National
Museum, Manila
• Private Houses (full LED),
(White plains/Dasmarinas)
• Union Bank headquarter,
Ortigas
• ML’huillier (signages &
branches)
And here are our current projects:
• Ayuntamiento Intramuros,
Bureau of Treasury
• Fort Santiago Intramuros,
Intramuros Administration
• Greenhills Mall, Mandaluyong
• Midas Hotel & Casino, Pasay
• Diamond Hotel, Manila
• Insular Life, Cebu
• Belle Grande Hotel & Casino, Pasay
• Jaguar Showroom, Fort
Bonifacio
• Movenpick Hotel, Cebu
Europe
• National Day in France
July 14 (Eiffel Tower and
Trocadero)
• Baccarat Showroom Paris
• Atelier Renault Paris
• UNESCO Paris
• Hotel Casino Le Palmbeach
Cannes (France)
• Hotel Casino Palais de
Mediterranee Nice (France)
• Hotel Casino Barriere de
Deauville Deauville (France)
• Hotel Casino Barriere de la
Baule La Baule (France)
• Hotel Costes Paris
• Aeroports de Paris Roissy
and Orly
• Museums showrooms
• Malls
• Buildings facade in different
European countries and US
(lighting and monumentale
video projection)
Abstract
The Ayuntamiento Building, Bureau of Treasury
presentation will showcase the restoration of the structure
and present how the façade and outdoor lighting enhance
it, restoring its glory as a heritage structure.
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