of the Panagbenga Festival and other major events within the next three weeks, also affecting the CARAA Games. In an interview, Magalong stated that "the tourism revenues are the least of my concerns. My main priorities are the health of my constituents," which earned him praise from all sectors, especially from the residents of Baguio. The Panagbenga Festival was later rescheduled to late March 21–29, a month from the original scheduled date, but was scrapped altogether due to the ensuing COVID-19 lockdown. COVID-19 National Chief Tracing Czar On July 13, Magalong was appointed by the national government as the chief of contact tracing efforts (Contact Tracing Czar) of the Philippine government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing and recommending contact tracing efforts on a national basis. Magalong's COVID-19 testing and tracing policies in Baguio were hailed by medical experts as a model that the whole country should follow. Six months later, he and his wife Arlene were seen together with other celebrities and high society personalities in a "super-spreader" birthday party hosted by socialite and eventologist Tim Yap at The Manor at Camp John Hay on January 17, 2021. Despite the prevalent lockdown, evident quarantine violations were observed, among others nil social distancing and guests not wearing face masks. Magalong acknowledged the lapses and his presence in that event, and on January 29, he announced his immediate resignation as the country's contact tracing czar. Despite the Duterte administration rejecting it, he insisted that the resignation is irrevocable, but will still help the task force in its COVID-19 response efforts. 2022 election On October 5, 2021, Magalong filed his COC for re-election for a second term. He faced off against former Mayor Mauricio Domogan, former Vice Mayor Edison Bilog and perennial candidate Jeffrey Pinnic. As of 3:18 PM of May 13, when 100% of the votes were already canvassed, Magalong garnered 70,342 votes, Narrowly beating former Mayor Mauricio Domogan by a small margin of 17,144 votes, both Domogan and Bilog would concede a day after the election. Magalong would then continue to serve as Mayor of Baguio with his second term starting on June 30, 2022. Awards and honors Decorations Among his decorations include: Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal) Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal) Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal) Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor) Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal)