Atty. Jose M. Molintas - Public Servant

01/09/2026

Celebrating 117 glorious years of Baguio City—our beloved City of Pines, rooted in rich Cordillera heritage, boundless community spirit, and enduring resilience. From its humble beginnings to the vibrant, warm home we know today, every milestone reflects the strength, culture, and unity of its people. Here’s to honoring our past, embracing our present, and building an even brighter future together. Happy 117th Baguio Day! 🌲

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Good afternoon to the officials and members of PESPA Region II. On behalf of Mayor Benjie Magalong and the City Government of Baguio, welcome to our city for your 5th Regional Congress cm Learning and Development Program.

​Mayor Magalong personally wanted to welcome all 1,800 of you, but he had to travel to Japan to receive an award for Baguio City after joining us this morning for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the Burnham Park boating area alongside the CEO of TIEZA, followed by the concluding programs for Baguio's 117th Charter Day anniversary.
He asked me to extend his warmest regards and tasked me—in my capacity heading the Committee on Human Rights—to share our pioneering joint initiative with DepEd Baguio: an ongoing human rights and Indigenous Peoples' rights module for elementary schools, which we intend to launch this coming December during Human Rights Week.
​Your theme, “Leading the Transition: Empowering School Leaders for Effective Three-Term Education,” highlights the vital role you play in shaping young learners.

As you navigate these administrative changes, I particularly hope this gathering enables you to formulate robust, actionable policies that actively prevent and address bullying in our schools, ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and valued.

​Looking out at this massive assembly of around 1,800 dedicated principals—many of you distinguished Ph.D. holders—I want to sincerely thank you for bringing a bit of sunshine to our weather today. May this Congress strengthen your purpose, inspire innovation, and place the welfare of every child at the center of your work.

​To our friends from Region 2, enjoy the cool breeze of Baguio, have a wonderful stay, and a safe journey back to your home stations.

​Maraming salamat po!

Benjie Magalong - Public Servant
Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas

01/09/2026

Baguio Day 2026 | Re Opening of Burnham Lake

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas
Benjie Magalong - Public Servant
Vice-Mayor Faustino Olowan
Fred Longboan Bagbagen
Ipmr Baguio
Baguio City - Sangguniang Panlungsod

31/08/2026

Happy birthday, Kafagway!

31/08/2026

Mula sa mga tabak ng rebolusyon hanggang sa barong ng kinabukasan, ang bawat Pilipino ay tinatawagang maging bayani sa kanyang sariling paraan. 🇵🇭

​Today, we honor the brave souls who shaped our history—from Lapulapu and Bonifacio to Rizal, Tandang Sora, Luna, and the unsung heroes who fought for our freedom.
​Heroism isn't just a chapter in our history books; it lives on in every Filipino who continues to build, serve, and protect our nation today.

​Saludo sa lahat ng uri ng kagitingan! Maligayang Araw ng mga Bayani! 🇵🇭💪

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas

📷 Cheryl Garcia

30/08/2026

Thank you to Karlo Altamonte for organizing "Portrait of a Hill Station: Baguio, Now What?", a truly timely, educational, and informative event.

​Joining Former Mayor Peter Rey Bautista, Councilors Pete Fianza and Paolo Salvosa, alongside passionate artists, activists, and academicians, provided a vital space to reflect on Baguio's rich history—from indigenous resistance against Spanish colonizers, the American era of building Kennon Road and designing a hill station for 25,000 inhabitants, to surviving the devastating 1990 earthquake.

​Today, we face a stark reality. With our population surging to around 400,000, we have far exceeded our carrying capacity. The historical injustices regarding indigenous land rights—compounded by the townsite sales system and the proliferation of informal settlements—have heavily sacrificed our environment, leaving us vulnerable to recurring calamities.

​As we grapple with these challenges, we must seriously weigh our economic identity: should our focus lean toward our educational institutions rather than a tourism-driven rush that strains our resources? Old solutions are no longer helpful. Kusto metten. We need a radical shift in policies designed for a bygone era of few inhabitants, ensuring we balance development, protect our remaining ecology before irreversible decay sets in by 2043, and reclaim Baguio as a truly livable city for all.

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas

29/08/2026

🌿 Unearthing a Family Gem: Bridging the Tohto Chart and the Bayas Legacy 🌿
Part 93

​Every family tree tells a story, but in the Cordillera, genealogy is far more than a list of names—it is a map of our lands, our cultural identity, and the enduring resilience of our ancestors.

​For a long time, our family was blessed with a remarkably detailed picture of one side of our roots, while another vital branch waited to be fully uncovered. Today, through two extraordinary family records, our complete ancestral picture finally comes into focus.

​The Structural Map: The Tohto Clan Chart
​On my father’s side, our Molintas line is meticulously documented across generations, stretching back to our foundational ancestor, Tohto—son of Imingan Gallati, originating from Imbusi, Pacso/ Gusuran, Kabayan.

We owe deep gratitude to Uncle Victor A. Cosalan for his painstaking research in creating the monumental Tohto Clan Chart.
​Uncle Victor mapped out our structural roadmap, including the ring recording Tohto’s 4th wife, Kohngo. Tracing our direct line down through their lineage in Inngosan MT Omang or Domasa (Daclan/Tikey) reveals our path:

​1st Gen: Tohto (Son of Imingan Gallati; Imbusi, Pacso/ Gusuran, Kabayan)

​2nd Gen: Inngosan (Son of Tohto & his 4th wife, Kohngo)

​3rd Gen: Dino (Son of Inngosan)

​4th Gen: Molintas (Son of Dino—from whom our surname originates)

​5th Gen: Wright Molintas, Sr.

​6th Gen: The Mencio-Molintas Siblings

​The Missing Link: The Bayas & Mencio Lineage

​While Uncle Victor’s chart provided our foundation on the Molintas side, a family story is never complete with just one perspective. For years, the Mencio lineage—carried by my grandfather, Jose Mencio, Sr.—remained far less documented in my personal search.
​That is why the biographical book gifted by Auntie Rose Aguilan Dampac, Thomas Dampac’s Struggles and Successes in Life, is a true treasure.

​Where oral history had gaps, Auntie Rose’s writing provided the bridge. By recording the direct lineage stemming from Bayas of Atok, her work unlocked our Mencio heritage—revealing how these roots intertwine to connect our grandfather, Jose Mencio, Sr., to Uncle Thomas Dampac and the broader Bayas line.

​Together, these two records complement each other: Uncle Victor’s chart gives us the grand ancestral map, while Auntie Rose’s book gives us the living narratives that bring those branches to life.

​To know where we are going, we must always remember the roots from which we grew. Standing on this history is a constant reminder of stewardship, resilience, and service to our community. 🌄✨

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas

28/08/2026

The BAGUIO EVER AFTER Bridal Fair
A 3 day event from August 28 up to August 31.

Thank you for the invitation Baguio Country Club 💚

Jose "Joemol" Mencio Molintas