On Holy Thursday, March 28, the BCBC team headed by club president Thom Picaña of the Amianan Balita Ngayon, in coordination with Pugo La Union Mayor Kurt Martin and with the assistance of the Land Transportation Office, motorcaded down to a gasoline station along Pugo for the LSV selection from Baguio bound public utility buses.
On the 16th bus that was flagged down, selected were couple Baling and Ugdaman, both 33 years old, and government workers from Davao City. The two were in a do it yourself travel to Baguio with no billeting reservation and tour plans.
On the 23rd bus, chosen were James Soriano, a seafarer, with his four children - Rezia Joy, 21 years old; Ryza Jane, 17; John Reube, 12; and Sophia Marie, 10, natives of Negros Occidental.
After the selection, the seven LSVs were ushered to the bus of the City Government of Baguio, and motorcaded along Marcos Highway going to the Tuba, Benguet municipal grounds for a welcome program hosted by the municipal officials headed by Mayor Clarita Sal – ongan, and Vice Mayor Maria Carantes.
After lunch, the LSVs were welcomed by the other BCBC officials and members at Camp Peppot, the Holy Week camp of the media club in Burnham Park, then they were brought to the City Hall for a courtesy call to Baguio officials.
They were then toured to the Kennon Road View Deck , and the famous Lion’s Head before they were billeted at the Hotel Supreme for their free staycation.