Department of Public Services

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DPS Compound Department of Public Services compound is a barangay in the southern part of Baguio City, Philippines, at Session Road Extension.

It consists of 5 puroks. It has a covered court and a thriving day care center that dates back to the 1970s and a business building used by merchandisers and review centers. Originally, the area was a swamp developed into a housing site after the bunkhouses has been burned and abolished during the late 1960s. Near the area, a lot of businesses flourish. These include the Victory Liner (new terminal), Nevada Square. Microtel Inn. It is also within walking distance of Camp John Hay and SM City Baguio. Roads that are bounding the area Utility Road, South Drive(road to Country Club), and Session Road Extension(Road to PMA, John Hay)

Main businesses include a handful of transient homes and boarding houses catering to various students of Saint Louis University, University of Baguio, University of Cordillera, and University of the Philippines - Baguio.

The place is considered by some to be strategic, considering its proximity to hospitals, markets, schools, businesses, and tourist spots. Lately, the government has started awarding lot titles to residents who have been living in the area since the 1960s.

Barangay DPS Compound





Contents

[edit] Current Government

Current Village Chief: Narcuisa Laguitan

      • Won New Term: October 2007 ***

Previous Village Chiefs:

  • Rosco Mandapat
  • Adelaida Forosan

[edit] Nearby villages and Establishments

  • Marcoville
  • South Drive
  • Nevada Square
  • Camp John Hay
  • Victory Liner

[edit] Offices

  • DPS Barangay Hall
  • Baguio Water District(BWD-Utility Road)
  • BENECO Office
  • CBA Office
  • PICE - Baguio
  • Botika ng Bayan
  • CIDG

[edit] Transportation

  • Passenger Jeepney Line
  • Hillside (drop off at DECS Baguio)
  • Greenwater
  • Military Cut-Off
  • PMA Kias
  • Loakan-EPZA
  • South Drive-Country Club
  • PNR (drop off at BENECO)

[edit] Current Issues and News

  • Land Titling (granted by City Government

of Baguio)[[1]]

  • Ambush April 2007
  • Continuous Support for Administration Candidates - Current Mayor: Peter Rey Bautista

[edit] References