Irisan multi-purpose hall turned over to barangay

The city government of Baguio led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, city council members, and Department Heads officially turned over the newly constructed Multipurpose Building to the officials of Barangay Irisan on March 21, 2025. Funding for the construction of the said building was made possible with the help of former Senator Ralph Recto. Photos by Neil Clark Ongchangco

The newly constructed Irisan Multi-Purpose Hall has been inaugurated and turned over to the barangay led by barangay captain Arthur Carlos, on March 21.

Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the project turned out well despite the challenges faced during the construction phase.

He promised to secure additional funding to finish the second basement of the building, funding of which was made possible through the help of former Senator Ralph Recto and the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Arch. Rad Bokipen of the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) said the multi-purpose building has two storey and two basements.

The offices of the punong barangay, session hall and administrative staff are located at the second storey while the offices of the medical emergency, barangay disaster risk reduction and management and nutrition office occupy the ground floor.

The first basement will house the offices of the lupon tagapamayapa, barangay tanod, anti-violence against women and children (VAWC), barangay anti-drug abuse council (BADAC) and family life resource center (FLRC).

The second basement is planned for the barangay library, tourism office, function hall and chapel.