Baguio 5th Youth Parliament

The Event Baguio Youth Parliament creates a transformative impact by giving young people a genuine voice in shaping their community through meaningful participation in governance. Guided by the principles of Republic Act No. 10742 and Republic Act No. 8044, it recognizes youth as essential partners in nation-building and provides them with a platform to draft ordinances grounded in the Ten Centers of Youth Participation, covering education, health, governance, environment, and youth empowerment. By engaging in structured discussions, team-based drafting of ordinances, and presenting proposals through parliamentary procedures, the program equips participants with first-hand experience in legislative processes while nurturing leadership, policy innovation, and civic responsibility. More than symbolic representation, the Youth Parliament fosters inclusive governance by transforming young people from passive beneficiaries into active co-creators of community solutions. The best proposals, with their creativity, feasibility, and social impact, are elevated to the Baguio City Council for possible adoption into actual policies, ensuring that youth-driven ideas contribute directly to local development. Ultimately, this initiative promotes a culture of collaborative and forward-thinking public service, paving the way for sustainable, youth-led innovations that are rooted in community realities and aligned with long-term development goals.