City Budget Office - City of Baguio

05/06/2026

🚀 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧

The 2026 MSME Innovation Summit brought together 245 participants from across the region, demonstrating the growing interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic development.

📊 Participant Profile

117 Existing MSMEs (48%)
118 Aspiring MSMEs (48%)
10 participants from other sectors (4%)

👩‍💼 Women Leading the Way
Women comprised an overwhelming 76% of participants, highlighting the strong role of women entrepreneurs and innovators in driving local economic growth. Men represented 23%, while 1% preferred not to disclose their gender.

👥 A Dynamic and Productive Audience
The summit attracted a predominantly economically active population aged 20–59 years, with the largest concentration in the 20–24 age group. This reflects the increasing engagement of young professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners in innovation-driven opportunities.

💡 The strong participation of both existing and aspiring MSMEs, coupled with significant representation from women and young adults, underscores the importance of creating platforms that foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable enterprise development.

30/05/2026

🚀 Don’t miss the final day of the MSME Innovation Summit!

Join fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders today at the University of the Cordilleras Theater for insightful discussions, inspiring success stories, and practical strategies to help your MSME grow and thrive in an evolving market.

This is your last chance to connect, learn, and discover new opportunities for innovation and business development.

And the Best of All, ITS FREE!

📍 University of the Cordilleras Theater

20/05/2026

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧!

Get ready for the 2026 MSME Innovation Summit happening on May 29–30, 2026 at the University of the Cordilleras Theater.

Join innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, government agencies, and development partners for two days of learning, collaboration, and opportunities designed to empower and transform MSMEs.

✨ Highlights include:
🔹 Breakout Sessions with industry experts
🔹 Business Matching opportunities
🔹 Government Servicing and support assistance

Whether you are starting, scaling, or strengthening your enterprise, this summit is the place to connect, collaborate, and innovate.

📍 Save the Date: May 29–30, 2026
📍 Venue: University of the Cordilleras Theater

18/05/2026

The MSME Innovation Expo 2026 is happening on May 29–30, 2026. A dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, business enablers, industry partners and National Government Agencies designed to help MSMEs connect, collaborate, and grow.
Join us for:
✅ Breakout Sessions & Seminars
✅ Networking Activities
✅ Business-to-Business Matching
✅ Business Innovation Discussions
✅ MSME Support Programs & Opportunities
✅ Event prizes and more
📢 REMINDER:
This event is FREE OF CHARGE and open to ALL MSMEs.
However, pre-registration for breakout sessions/seminars is exclusive to Baguio MSMEs with an Active Business to ensure proper allocation of seminar slots and participation management.
🔗 Pre-registration for Baguio MSMEs with Active Business:
https://forms.gle/LoS43vEmnsSg4Xvz9
🔗 Walk-In Registration (Open for ALL MSMEs):
https://forms.gle/fRKCw4sMPTcaUSNa7
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, discover innovative ideas, and unlock new business opportunities for your enterprise.

The MSME Innovation Expo 2026 is happening on May 29–30, 2026. A dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, business enablers, industry partners and National Government Agencies designed to help MSMEs connect, collaborate, and grow.

Join us for:
✅ Breakout Sessions & Seminars
✅ Networking Activities
✅ Business-to-Business Matching
✅ Business Innovation Discussions
✅ MSME Support Programs & Opportunities
✅ Event prizes and more

📢 REMINDER:
This event is FREE OF CHARGE and open to ALL MSMEs.

However, pre-registration for breakout sessions/seminars is exclusive to Baguio MSMEs with an Active Business to ensure proper allocation of seminar slots and participation management.

🔗 Pre-registration for Baguio MSMEs with Active Business:
https://forms.gle/LoS43vEmnsSg4Xvz9

🔗 Walk-In Registration (Open for ALL MSMEs):
https://forms.gle/fRKCw4sMPTcaUSNa7

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, discover innovative ideas, and unlock new business opportunities for your enterprise.

11/05/2026

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠

The City Government of Baguio proudly recognizes and commends the Baguio City ISO Quality Management System (QMS) Teams during the Flag Raising Ceremony held on May 11, 2026, for their significant contribution in strengthening and sustaining quality management standards across the City Government.

Composed of the Technical Secretariat, Internal Quality Audit Team, Document Management Team, and Quality Workplace Team, the QMS Teams serve a critical role in promoting organizational efficiency, regulatory compliance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement in government operations and public service delivery.

Led by Action Officers Atty. Leticia Clemente of the City Budget Office, Ar. Donna G. Rillera-Tabangin of the City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office, and Atty. Augustin P. Laban III of the City Human Resource Management Office, the teams have consistently demonstrated professionalism, diligence, and commitment in advancing the City Government’s Quality Management System initiatives.

Through their collective efforts, the City Government continues to strengthen institutional systems and enhance the delivery of responsive, efficient, and citizen-centered services for the people of Baguio.

The City Government extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to the QMS Teams for their dedication, exemplary performance, and steadfast commitment to public service excellence.

04/05/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗦: 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Baguio City’s MSME community came together for an insightful and empowering learning session focused on strengthening business growth, financial access, and fraud protection.
Participants gained valuable knowledge through discussions on:
• Formal Credit & Banking Solutions by Rang-ay Bank – highlighting accessible financial services and banking opportunities that support MSME expansion and sustainability.
• The Power of Cooperatives by TAFARMCO – showcasing how cooperative models can create stronger business networks, shared opportunities, and community-driven growth.
• Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Assets by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – providing practical guidance on safeguarding businesses from scams, fraud risks, and financial threats.
The event also featured a special side discussion with Gud is Better, promoting eco-friendly and recyclable products that encourage sustainable business practices, and the City Budget Office – LEDIP Unit, which introduced its programs and services designed to support and empower Baguio City MSMEs.
This meaningful initiative was led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Baguio Benguet Provincial Office through the Negosyo Center Baguio City in partnership with the City Budget Office – LEDIP Unit, reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering resilient, informed, and growth-driven local enterprises.

29/04/2026

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗬. 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠

Atty. Leticia Clemente represented Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as a panelist during the Session on “Building Inclusive and Participatory Cities: The Role of Local Governments," at the Regional Forum on Human Rights Cities held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Atty. Clemente delivered her presentation online, joining fellow local government leaders, policymakers, and development practitioners across Southeast Asia in discussing strategies for advancing inclusive governance and localizing human rights within the ASEAN region.

During the session, Atty. Clemente shared Baguio City's experiences and best practices in fostering inclusive governance, with particular emphasis on the City's participatory planning and budgeting initiatives. She underscored that participatory planning and budgeting serves as a vital mechanism for ensuring that citizens are not merely recipients of public services, but active partners in governance and development.

"Participatory planning and budgeting operationalize human rights by involving citizens in decision making," Atty. Clemente explained. "By institutionalizing and funding these initiatives, the city sustains support for vulnerable sectors and turns human rights principles into action."

She highlighted that Baguio City's commitment to participatory governance aligns with its broader vision of building a human rights city—one where transparency, accountability, and inclusivity are embedded in policymaking and resource allocation.

Atty. Clemente also shared how her participation in the short course program on Human Rights During the Pandemic, conducted by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, deepened her appreciation for human rights-based approaches to governance. The program, she noted, provided her with valuable insights on integrating human rights principles into local planning and budgeting processes.

Through her participation, Atty. Clemente reaffirmed Baguio City's commitment to localizing human rights and advancing the principles of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, while continuing to champion innovative governance practices that place people at the center of development.

27/04/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗜-𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

Baguio City proudly served as the host city of the International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience 2026 (ICLEI-R 2026), held from April 14–16, 2026, at Hotel Supreme, Baguio City, Philippines, welcoming delegates, experts, and local leaders from across the globe for three days of meaningful dialogue and collaboration. This activity aims to strengthen the capacity of local governments and communities to anticipate, respond to, and recover from climate, social, and development challenges, while ensuring inclusive participation and equitable outcomes for all.

Culminating the conference, Atty. Leticia Clemente delivered the closing remarks, reaffirming Baguio City's steadfast commitment to sustainable, equitable, and resilient urban development. As a proud member of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability since 1997, Baguio City continues to champion innovative and inclusive governance, fostering partnerships and advancing local solutions that address global challenges while ensuring that no one is left behind.

Through her message, Atty. Clemente underscored the importance of collective action, knowledge-sharing, and strong local leadership in building communities that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready.

*Photos Courtesy of ICLEI Southeast Asia

25/04/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗜𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗜

The City Budget Office successfully conducted Part II of its Basic Life Support and First Aid Training, continuing the learning session first held on April 17.

The second session focused on the proper handling and administration of first aid for common emergencies, including wounds, burns, dislocations, and fractures. Participants were equipped with essential knowledge and practical techniques to effectively respond to injuries while awaiting professional medical assistance.

Through hands-on demonstrations and guided discussions, employees gained valuable skills that can help them provide immediate care during emergencies, whether in the workplace or at home.

24/04/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

Baguio City participated in an investment meeting with the Province of Ilocos Norte, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening partnerships and fostering greater economic collaboration between local government units.

The activity was requested by Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Matthew Manotoc, who personally presented the Province of Ilocos Norte's priority investment opportunities. Also in attendance were key representatives from the business sector such as delegates from the Baguio Business Club and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Baguio-Benguet. Their participation underscored the importance of public-private cooperation in advancing regional development and investment promotion.

During the meeting, Ilocos Norte presented its priority investment opportunities across various sectors, inviting members of Baguio City's business community to explore potential ventures within the province. The engagement likewise served as a valuable platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and the cultivation of stronger institutional and economic ties between Baguio City and Ilocos Norte.