Basic Life Support and First Aid Training has a profound impact on the youth as it equips them with essential life-saving skills, builds confidence to act in emergencies, and fosters a sense of responsibility toward their peers and communities. By learning how to respond effectively to accidents, injuries, or sudden health crises, young people become empowered first responders who can preserve life and reduce risks while waiting for professional help. Beyond technical skills,

The inception workshop will have a transformative impact on participants by equipping them with a deeper understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthening their capacity to align local planning and budgeting processes with global and national frameworks, and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. Through interactive sessions, participants will gain practical insights into financing strategies, data-driven monitoring, and integration

Liwliwa Ya Sursuro (LYS) 2.0 demonstrates that building an innovative future for Baguio requires more than bright ideas—it calls for empowered youth, collaborative spaces, and a shared commitment to solving real community challenges. By giving young people the platform to analyze issues, design human-centered solutions, and test their concepts, the challenge nurtures a culture of creativity and critical thinking anchored in local realities. The event cultivates emerging leade

A youth-focused climate action workshop brought together students and teachers from various schools across the city for an immersive learning experience centered on climate leadership, behavioral transformation, and sustainable urban development. Throughout the workshop sessions, participants explored how small, everyday behavioral shifts can collectively shape more resilient and sustainable cities . The program encouraged the youth to critically rethink current practices, c

Over 150 passionate participants from various schools, organizations, and offices came together to reimagine the future of Baguio City through innovation and collaboration. Students, young professionals, and community advocates worked side by side with international and local coaches to tackle real-world challenges across six impact tracks: 🌾 Grow Baguio: Urban Agriculture 🎨 Culture & Craft: Entrepreneurship in a Creative City 🏢 Baguio Builds Green 🏙️ Reclaiming Spaces: P

With the theme “𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩, 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮,” the symposium served as a venue for sharing data-driven research and insights that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. The activity featured research presentations from students and faculty members representing various higher education institutions in Baguio City. The presentations were grouped into three thematic sessions

The event demonstrated Baguio’s proactive approach to transparently measuring and reporting its progress, reinforcing its role as a forward-thinking local government unit. The launch brought together a diverse group of stakeholders—including government officials, community and youth leaders, and representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)—highlighting the city’s dedication to inclusive governance and multi-sectoral collaboration. This broad participa

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 (𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲) – 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻) 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗣𝗗𝗦𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub Last May 27–28, 2025, locals of various ages and backgrounds joined us in walking the slopes of Baguio for this year’s Jane's Walk — a global celebration of community, connection, and urban discovery inspired by Jane Jacobs

The Empowering Communities on Sustainable Development and Low-Carbon Transition event was a full-day session that tackled pressing global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development. It emphasized the crucial role of the barangay, as the foundational unit of governance, in driving change through collective action. The idea that “the people themselves are the catalyst of change” underscored the notion that sustainable progress is not solely reliant on top-dow

The Summit showcased inspiring discussions that equipped us with the tools to advocate effectively. It underscored the significant power...

The “Development and Finalization of Baguio City’s Voluntary Local Review Report: Validation Workshop for Baguio City VLR” is a full-day event bringing together a wide range of stakeholders committed to advancing the city's sustainable development goals. The Dialogue featured four main sessions: an overview of the SDGs and the Voluntary Local Review (VLR), overview of the VLR Findings where the UNDP presented the data they have collected, a Breakout Group where participants g

The “Focus Group Discussion: Deep Listening for Baguio City's Voluntary Local Review” is full-day event brought together a wide range of stakeholders committed to advancing the city's sustainable development goals. The Dialogue featured four main sessions: an overview of the SDGs and the Voluntary Local Review (VLR), deep listening where participants shared their thoughts on local challenges and opportunities, and a final session focused on discussing the outputs and their ke

It empowered tertiary-level students to apply their technical knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges, specifically on how the City of Baguio could improve its soon-to-be-procured garbage trucks for more efficient solid waste transportation. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and design thinking, participants from different schools in Benguet were able to ideate and propose practical, context-responsive solutions for enhancing the city’s food waste collection s

It fosters knowledge enhancement, skill development, and professional growth. It provides a platform for sharing diverse ideas, inspiring future research, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations. Presenters and attendees benefit from opportunities to improve critical thinking, communication, and networking, often leading to new academic or professional connections. The event also builds confidence and a sense of achievement, particularly for those presenting their w

Experience them to engage with their environment through the lenses of emotion and abstract shapes. By following prompts that invite them to interpret familiar and unfamiliar spaces creatively, participants discover new layers of meaning and connection within their surroundings. The experience fosters mindfulness, heightens awareness, and encourages self-reflection as they interact with the landscape and its emotional resonances. Upon returning to the Hub to express these ins

A collaboration with DICT-CAR, this event brings together a diverse group of young individuals from various backgrounds. You can network with other attendees, exchange ideas, and potentially form collaborations or partnerships to work on innovative projects or initiatives that address local or global challenges.

It positively influences participants by enhancing their understanding of current topics, methodologies, and innovations in their fields. It provides a valuable space for exchanging ideas, receiving constructive feedback, and exploring interdisciplinary approaches. Participants often leave with improved presentation and critical thinking skills, as well as a renewed motivation for future research endeavors. Additionally, the event fosters meaningful connections with peers, ex

It explores how digital innovation processes can be leveraged to drive and create sustainable development opportunities across various industries and sectors.

It gained knowledge about the available technologies for urban farming using the “food shed” farming structure and how citizens can maximize collaborative efforts to replicate and establish food sheds in Baguio City’s respective communities.

It is an innovation incubation program designed to gather youth innovators, leaders, and inspiring thinkers to facilitate co-creation, ideation, and design development. The program aims to develop innovative solutions that address urban safety challenges in the city.