Thursday, December 17, 2015



DR. ELIZABETH BAIROY BAGONOC


For having graduated with the degree of Doctor in Public Administration from the Lyceum of Northwestern University last May 15, 2015 at the University Campus in Dagupan City after passing the comprehensive exam with a grade of 99%. Her dissertation entitled "THE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PREPAREDNESS AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PROGRAM OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY" earned the grade of 98% after successful oral examination last May 7, 2015.

She has also earned the degree of Master in Development Management and Governance from the University of Makati (UMak).




HON. ELIZABETH BAIROY BAGONOC
City Councilor
General Santos City


Councilor Elizabeth Bairoy Bagonoc is the epitome of an ideal public official – Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa. Her remarkable rise from being a broadcast media practitioner to becoming a respected civil servant exemplifies the kind of quality work she produces and the dedication she puts into her chosen field, whether in media or in government service.

“Ate Beth” is a member of the 17th Council of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos City and is the Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change Adaptation & Environment.
“Ate Beth” is a devoted wife to Florencio A. Bagonoc, Jr., a businessman; a loving mother to her four children, Mark Jon, Maureen Jan, Mark Jade and Mark Jess; and doting grandmother to Mark Emmanuel , Mark Elazar, Mark Elijah, Mark Ezekiel and Gianna.  

“Ate Beth” is a radio broadcast journalist, environmentalist, an advocate of climate change and has attained numerous achievements in the fields of social development, religious and human rights advocacies.

”Ate  Beth” started a career in radio broadcast communication in 1972 with DXCP where she anchored various programs notably, BETCHA MUCHACHA and earned distinction for herself as recipient of various awards, namely; 
  • Broadcaster of the year – Philippine Federation of Catholic Broadcaster (1980)
  • Outstanding Broadcaster Award -  Tri-Media Association (1980)
  • Outstanding Broadcaster Award -  Tri-Media Association (1981)
  • Outstanding Broadcaster Award -  Tri-Media Association (1988)
  • Philippine Dental Association Awardee (1988)
  • General Santos City Medical Society Awardee (1988)
  • Boy Scouts of the Philippines Awardee (1991)
  • The Philippine Nurses Association Awardee (1993)
  • Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Most Outstanding Alumni (1998)
  • Zero Lady Awardee of Rotary Club of Greater General Santos City (2004)
  • Outstanding Greater Lady of Rotary Club of Greater General Santos (2006)


Education Information:
Elementary       :           Lagao Central Elementary School
                                    Lagao, General Santos City
                                    1962-1968

Secondary        :           Notre Dame of Lagao for Girls
                                    Lagao, General Santos City
                                    1968-1972

College :                       Junior Secretarial Course
                                    Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
                                    General Santos City
                                    1972-1977

                                    Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
                                    Major in Local Government Administration &
                                    Diploma in Development Management and Governance
                                    University of Makati (UMak)
                                    Makati City
                                    2011-2012

Graduate Studies:         Master in Development Management and Governance (MDMG)
                                    University of Makati (UMak)
                                    Makati City
                                    2012-2013

Post Graduate :            Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Lyceum-Northwestern University (LNU)
Dagupan City
            2014-2015

Contact Information:
Legislative Address
Sangguniang Panlungsod Bldg.Roxas Ave.
Corner City Hall Drive, General Santos City
Phone: 302-3054 local 105
Mobile Phone No. 09177142009 globe
                             09088956717 smart
Email Address: beth_bag2000@yahoo.com


Political Profile:
First Elected
1988, re-elected in 1992, 1995 and 2010

9th   City Council (1988-1992) 
10th City Council (1992-1995)
11th City Council (1995-1998)
16th City Council ( 2010-2013)  
17th City Council (2013-2016 )
Committee Assignments:
Chairperson: Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and
                        Environment
Vice Chair  : Committee on Public Affairs and Information
Vice Chair  : Committee on Gender,Women,Family
                        and Children, & Social Services    
Vice Chair  : Committee on Recognizance
Member      : Committee on Consumer Welfare
Member      : Committee on  Education
Member      : Committee on Fisheries, Marine Life, &
                        Aquatic Resources
Member      : Committee on Labor
Political Party
Achievement with Integrity Movement (AIM)