𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub

21/08/2026

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗨𝗕 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝟭𝟯,𝟭𝟯𝟰; 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝟱,𝟵𝟲𝟲 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

Since its establishment in 2023, the City Government’s SIGLAT (Synergize Innovation and Gravitate Leadership towards Adaptive Technologies) Baguio Youth Innovation Hub has engaged with a total of 13,134 youth and directly benefited 5,966 young people from SIGLAT-hosted activities.

This was revealed by City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office (CPDSO) head Donna Rillera Tabangin during the regular management committee meeting, Aug. 11, at City Hall, presided over by Mayor Benjamin Magalong.

The CPDSO operates the facility located in the basement of the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center.

She said 1,082 stakeholders have benefited from the various services of SIGLAT whose target audience is youth and student innovators; startups, MSMEs (medium, small, and micro enterprises) and technopreneurs; researchers and faculty; and residents of Baguio.

The hub accommodated a total of 239 requests for the free use of space; handled 111 benchmarking activities of various Sangguniang Kabataan (SKs), local government units (LGUs), schools and non-government agencies (NGAs) from different parts of the country; conducted and supported 80 events, held 34 design thinking workshops.

It also held 34 design thinking workshops; assisted and supported 53 research projects (consultations, fabrications and technical); and conducted 54 immersion and internship programs, Tabangin added.

“The youth are the drivers of change and are the future leaders of Baguio. They bring innovation, creativity and energy likewise helping shape a livable and sustainable city,” she stressed.

The SIGLAT Baguio Youth Innovation Hub is a safe and inclusive space to improve young people’s safety and well-being in urban environments and involve them in ideating and implementing innovative solutions for tackling safety challenges.

It is a collaborative effort with the Safe and Sound Cities program led by the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation in partnership with ICLEI and hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation with support from Fondation Botnar.-Gaby B. Keith

20/08/2026

Congratulations, Architect Donna R. Tabangin! 🎉

The CPDSO Family proudly congratulates Architect Donna R. Tabangin, Head of the City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office, on being named a 2026 Outstanding Citizen of Baguio Awardee for Professional Service by the Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio (SOCOB).

This well-deserved recognition honors her outstanding contributions to sustainable urban planning, innovation, environmental stewardship, and public service, and her unwavering commitment to shaping a more livable, resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Baguio City.

Your CPDSO Family is immensely proud of you, Arch. Donna! Your vision and dedication continue to inspire us to serve Baguio with purpose and excellence. 💚🏙️

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! 🏆✨

17/08/2026

𝟒𝟎+ 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆

More than 40 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gathered last August 14, 2026, at Blossom Hall, Orchard Hotel, Baguio City for 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟏 of the 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, co-organized by the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub and DTI Baguio Benguet .

The first day focused on a fundamental question for today’s MSMEs: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮.

Through sessions on 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, participants explored how waste can become a resource, how sustainability can open new business opportunities, and how local businesses can rethink the way they design, produce, and deliver their products.

More importantly, the discussions connected sustainability with the realities of running a business. Going green is not simply about reducing waste. It can also mean 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀.

For Baguio, this transition is particularly relevant. With local MSMEs playing an important role in the City’s economy, tourism, creative industries, and communities, their capacity to innovate and adopt more sustainable practices can contribute to a more resilient and competitive local economy.

But Day 1 was only the beginning.

The workshop continues on August 20 with 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, where participants will work further on their ideas through expert sessions, coaching, mentoring, and prototype development.

From changing the way we think about business to changing what we build, the journey continues.

17/08/2026

August 14, 2026| Meeting and site visit with PDRF (Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation), City Agriculture Office, Cordilleran Youth Center, and Verdant Spires at Sto. Tomas Elementary School 🫶🏻 This successful youth initiative is set to be replicated in other communities and schools.

13/08/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐘𝐂𝐀𝐅)

As Baguio continues to face the growing impacts of climate change, the City Government of Baguio is strengthening its partnership with young people to turn bold ideas into meaningful climate action. 🌱💚

In his message of support, Mayor Benjamin Magalong encourages Baguio’s young changemakers to take part in the 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐘𝐂𝐀𝐅) – 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨, a global initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies that provides 𝐔𝐒$𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐒$𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 for youth-led, community-based climate projects.

For 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟓–𝟐𝟒, this is an opportunity to turn ideas into solutions that can help make Baguio greener, more sustainable, and more resilient. Your project does not have to be grand. What matters is that it responds to a real community need and creates meaningful impact.

📢 Applications are open until September 1, 2026.
📲 Apply now: bit.ly/ycaf2026
🔗 Learn more: baguiocpdso-siglat.com/ycaf

The City Government, through the SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub, is ready to support young innovators in strengthening their ideas and bringing their projects to life.

If you need additional information, clarifications, or coordination regarding the Youth Climate Action Fund, you may directly reach out via email at [email protected].

Together, let us build a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient Baguio, one thoughtful step at a time.

11/08/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸.

August 8, 2026 | More than 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 from the DepEd Baguio City gathered at the Orchard Hotel for 𝙁𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨, a learning and capacity-building activity 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗘𝗦𝗗).

Co-organized by WWF-Philippines through the 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 initiative and the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub, in coordination with the Baguio City Planning, Development, and Sustainability Office and DepEd Baguio City, the activity strengthened educators’ understanding of sustainability and explored practical ways to integrate these principles into teaching and school communities.

For SIGLAT, investing in educators is an important part of investing in the youth. Teachers play a critical role in shaping how young people understand emerging challenges, develop solutions, and participate in creating more sustainable and resilient communities.
Through meaningful discussions, classroom integration activities, and collaborative exercises, the program encouraged educators to translate sustainability concepts into learning experiences that can empower young people to become more informed, innovative, and engaged citizens.

As Baguio continues to pursue climate action and sustainable development, strengthening educators' capacity creates a lasting pathway for youth participation and community impact.

04/08/2026

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03/08/2026

Mayor Benjamin Magalong commended the youth-led Verdant Spires aeroponics greenhouse initiative, recognizing its potential to advance urban agriculture, food security, and climate resilience in Baguio City.

Developed through the Safe and Sound Cities – Baguio Liwliwa Ya Sursuro (LYS) 2.0 Youth Innovation Challenge, Verdant Spires transformed an underutilized space at Sto. Tomas Elementary School into a community learning hub featuring aeroponics technology. The initiative is implemented through the collaboration of Sto. Tomas Elementary School, the Sto. Tomas Barangay LGU, SIGLAT - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub, the City Government of Baguio, the Cordilleran Youth Center (C*C), ICLEI Southeast Asia, Progressive Igorots for Social Action, Innabuyog Metro Baguio, Dome Garden, the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office, DOST-CAR, DA-CAR, DepEd Baguio, and other partners.

During the team's presentation, Mayor Magalong highlighted the project's strong potential for replication, particularly as a model that could support local farmers through innovative and sustainable farming technologies. He also encouraged the team to explore a financially sustainable model that would enable the initiative to scale, become economically viable for farmers, and be replicated in more communities across Baguio City.

01/08/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!

PDRF, in partnership with the Baguio City Government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub , will be bringing to Baguio City on September 8-10, 2026.

HARAYA stands for Harnessing Advocacy and Resilience for the Advancement of Youth in Action, and it is the Foundation's flagship youth engagement and capacity-building initiative on disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. Recognizing Baguio City’s vulnerability to floods and flash floods, rain-induced landslides, and earthquakes, PDRF, through the Building Resilience through Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (BRIDGE) Project, aims to bring Camp HARAYA to the city as a strategic component of the local initiatives for disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and integrated water resources management.

Empowering Young Women Leaders for Climate Action, Water Security, and Community Resilience 🌿💧

We will be selecting 35 young women leaders from Baguio City who demonstrate strong leadership potential, a passion for community service, and a commitment to environmental sustainability, disaster risk reduction, and water security.

📌 Eligibility Criteria
Female youth aged 18–24 years old.
Resident of Baguio City.
Actively involved in a school, youth group, IP organization, faith-based group, environmental initiative, or civic organization.
Committed to attending all boot camp activities and post-training engagements.

📋 What You Need to Prepare Before Filling Out This Form: https://bit.ly/HARAYAinBaguio

Personal Statement: A text response (max 500 words) explaining your motivation, leadership experience, and plan for community application.
1-Minute Video Introduction: A drive/cloud link or video file submission answering:
Who are you and what organization/community do you represent?
What initiatives have you participated in?
Why do you want to join, and how will you apply what you learn?

For more information, download the activity briefer here: https://bit.ly/HARAYAprimer

BRIDGE Project is implemented under a grant from the Global Affairs Canada.

Baguio City Public Information Office Baguio City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office City Environment and Parks Management Office

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!

PDRF, in partnership with the Baguio City Government through the Baguio City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub, and the PHINMA Foundation, Inc., will be bringing to Baguio City on September 8-10, 2026.

HARAYA stands for Harnessing Advocacy and Resilience for the Advancement of Youth in Action, and it is the Foundation's flagship youth engagement and capacity-building initiative on disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. Recognizing Baguio City’s vulnerability to floods and flash floods, rain-induced landslides, and earthquakes, PDRF, through the Building Resilience through Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (BRIDGE) Project, aims to bring Camp HARAYA to the city as a strategic component of the local initiatives for disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and integrated water resources management.

Empowering Young Women Leaders for Climate Action, Water Security, and Community Resilience 🌿💧

We will be selecting 35 young women leaders from Baguio City who demonstrate strong leadership potential, a passion for community service, and a commitment to environmental sustainability, disaster risk reduction, and water security.

📌 Eligibility Criteria
Female youth aged 18–24 years old.
Resident of Baguio City.
Actively involved in a school, youth group, IP organization, faith-based group, environmental initiative, or civic organization.
Committed to attending all boot camp activities and post-training engagements.

📋 What You Need to Prepare Before Filling Out This Form: https://bit.ly/HARAYAinBaguio

Personal Statement: A text response (max 500 words) explaining your motivation, leadership experience, and plan for community application and answering these:
Who are you and what organization/community do you represent?
What initiatives have you participated in?
Why do you want to join, and how will you apply what you learn?

For more information, download the activity briefer here: https://bit.ly/HARAYAprimer

BRIDGE Project is implemented under a grant from the Global Affairs Canada.

Baguio City Public Information Office Baguio City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office City Environment and Parks Management Office

01/08/2026