Baguio City - Sangguniang Panlungsod

Baguio City - Sangguniang Panlungsod The Sanggunian is the legislative branch of the City Government of Baguio
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14/06/2026

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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera (DPWH-CAR) presented to the Baguio City Council on June 8, ...
14/06/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera (DPWH-CAR) presented to the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 a 3D perspective of the proposed P23-million bypass road that will traverse the northern section within the vicinity of the Buyog Watershed Reservation. The 218-meter road is expected to improve access and mobility for residents, particularly students, in the area, and enhance emergency response capabilities.

According to the DPWH-CAR, funding has been allocated solely for the road construction. Additional funding is still needed (possibly through Congressman Mauricio Domogan) for the construction of perimeter fences to protect the safeguarded area from encroachment and environmental threats such as pollution.

Earlier, the Baguio City Council endorsed the project subject to conditions, paving the way for its implementation this year. -J.G.H.

ALIPING EYES BARANGAY-BASED CIRCULAR ECONOMY SYSTEMLiga ng mga Barangay President Rocky Aliping has proposed an ordinanc...
13/06/2026

ALIPING EYES BARANGAY-BASED CIRCULAR ECONOMY SYSTEM

Liga ng mga Barangay President Rocky Aliping has proposed an ordinance establishing a barangay-based circular economy system that seeks to transform waste management in Baguio City by institutionalizing segregation at source strengthening resource recovery and recycling, promoting waste-to-income enterprises, and empowering barangays to become the primary drivers of waste diversion and environmental sustainability.

The proposed measure serves as the implementing mechanism of the city's Pansa-Nopen Circular Economy Framework by shifting from a centralized disposal-based waste management model to a decentralized system where barangays become the primary implementers of waste reduction, recovery, recycling, and composting initiatives. It applies to all households, barangays, commercial establishments, and institutions within Baguio City.

Under the ordinance, all households will be required to practice waste segregation into four categories: biodegradable, recyclable, residual, and special waste. The measure prescribes color-coded waste bins and prohibits the disposal of mixed waste, making proper segregation a prerequisite for waste collection. Biodegradable waste will be directed to composting or Black Soldier Fly facilities, recyclables to recovery facilities, residual waste to disposal sites, and special waste to separate collection systems.

At the barangay level, local governments will be required to establish and operate composting facilities, Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), segregated collection systems, designated collection points, and cluster-based resource recovery systems. Barangays will also be tasked with monitoring waste volumes, diversion rates, income generated from recovery activities, and credits earned through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs.

The City Government, meanwhile, will focus primarily on the collection and disposal of residual waste while providing technical assistance, logistics support, personnel augmentation, and monitoring of barangay compliance and performance. A digital waste monitoring system utilizing Eco-SWIMS and a City Waste Command Center will also be established to track waste flows, diversion rates, EPR compliance, and barangay performance in real time.

To encourage compliance, the ordinance introduces a performance-based incentives system that rewards barangays, households, businesses, and tourism establishments based on segregation efficiency, waste diversion rates, and participation in EPR-linked programs. Incentives may include budget augmentation, equipment support, additional funding allocations, recycling reward programs, and access to financial assistance from producer responsibility organizations and obligated enterprises.

The proposal likewise promotes the development of circular economy enterprises at the barangay level, including compost production, recycling businesses, waste collection services, and waste-to-product ventures such as converting plastic waste into useful products. It encourages partnerships with junkshops, recyclers, tourism stakeholders, and producer responsibility organizations to create sustainable value chains and generate livelihood opportunities.

The ordinance further authorizes the implementation of innovative programs such as plastic-to-product initiatives, upcycling systems, refill stations, deposit-return schemes, and tourism-focused waste reduction projects. It also allows the future adoption of economic instruments such as strengthened garbage fee systems, compliance incentives, and pay-as-you-throw schemes to support waste recovery financing.

Mandatory information and education campaigns will be conducted citywide, while all barangays will be required to enact aligned ordinances within three months of the measure's effectivity. The ordinance sets waste diversion targets of 20-30% by 2027, 40-50% by 2029, and 60-70 % by 2030 onwards, with performance measured through diversion rates, reduced hauling costs, compliance levels, and income generated from circular economy activities.

The measure also integrates the Extended Producer Responsibility Act into the city's waste management system by facilitating partnerships between barangays and producer responsibility organizations, enabling the recovery and documentation of recyclable materials, and allowing EPR financing to support local waste management infrastructure, recycling systems, and resource recovery enterprises.

Violations such as mixed waste disposal, illegal dumping, and non-compliance with segregation requirements will be subject to fines, community service, and possible suspension or revocation of business permits for establishments.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

PWD ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SOUGHTCouncilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance seeking to strengthen the economic parti...
12/06/2026

PWD ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SOUGHT

Councilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance seeking to strengthen the economic participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Baguio City by reserving a portion of public commercial spaces for qualified PWD entrepreneurs and establishing a support program that provides training, financing access, market linkages, and business development assistance to promote self-reliance and inclusive growth.

The proposed ordinance establishes the PWD Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Program as the city’s primary mechanism for developing and supporting PWD-led enterprises. It aims to build a comprehensive system that promotes self-employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities while strengthening the participation of PWDs in the local economy.

It mandates the reservation of at least 5% of city-controlled commercial spaces including stalls in public markets, kiosks, exhibit areas, tourism zones, and spaces in city-sponsored events, exclusively for qualified PWD entrepreneurs. It also provides for the creation of dedicated PWD Entrepreneur Zones in strategic locations designed with accessibility and universal design standards.

The ordinance further provides priority access for PWD entrepreneurs in city fairs, trade exhibitions, tourism events, and livelihood programs, ensuring broader market exposure for their products and services. It also strengthens market access through branding support, product promotion, e-commerce training, digital integration, and participation in business matching activities.

The measure institutionalizes skills development and business incubation programs, including entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, mentoring, cooperative development, and startup support services. It likewise facilitates access to financing by coordinating with government agencies, financial institutions, cooperatives, and microfinance providers.

The ordinance also introduces rental and permit incentives such as reduced fees, discounted rentals, flexible payment terms, and priority renewal of assigned spaces, subject to compliance with regulations. It encourages local procurement of PWD-produced goods by city offices whenever applicable.

The measure creates a PWD Entrepreneurship Council to guide program implementation and policy development, establishes safeguards against fraud and misuse of benefits, and imposes penalties including fines and cancellation of privileges for violations, ensuring that the program remains fair, transparent, and beneficial to legitimate PWD entrepreneurs.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Employment, Livelihood, Cooperatives, and PWDs for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

12/06/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: Environmental Management Bureau-Cordillera (EMB-CAR) OIC Regional Director Jean Borromeo informed the Baguio City Council that the proposed 218-meter bypass road within the Buyog Watershed Reservation was assessed based on existing EMB guidelines and was classified under Category D, indicating that it is unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts. She added that the project's environmental effects would be localized and limited to dust, noise, and soil disturbance, all of which, she said, can be mitigated.

The proposed P23-million bypass road will connect Pinget and Quirino Hill Barangays and is expected to improve mobility throughout District 8, particularly during emergencies, while providing residents, especially students, with safer and more convenient access routes.

The project has drawn opposition from some Baguio residents and environmental advocates. To address concerns over possible environmental degradation, the City Council imposed several conditions when it approved and endorsed the project. The endorsement was the final requirement needed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) before the project's implementation.

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DIGITAL WORKFORCE AND INNOVATION PROGRAM TO EXPAND REMOTE WORK AND FREELANCING OPPORTUNITIES PUSHEDCouncilor Edison Bilo...
12/06/2026

DIGITAL WORKFORCE AND INNOVATION PROGRAM TO EXPAND REMOTE WORK AND FREELANCING OPPORTUNITIES PUSHED

Councilor Edison Bilog has proposed an ordinance establishing the Baguio Digital Workforce, Freelance, Remote Work, and Innovation Development Program aimed at equipping residents with digital skills, expanding access to online employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure to position Baguio as a competitive hub for the digital economy.

The proposed ordinance establishes the Baguio Digital Workforce and Innovation Program as the city’s flagship initiative for workforce development, digital employment generation, entrepreneurship promotion, and innovation support. It is anchored on policies promoting digital inclusion and sustainable employment, with the goal of preparing residents for participation in the local and global digital economy.

It mandates the creation of a Digital Skills Academy that will offer free or subsidized training in high-demand fields such as virtual assistance, digital marketing, artificial intelligence applications, cybersecurity, software development, graphic design, data analytics, e-commerce management, content creation, financial literacy, and other emerging digital competencies to enhance the employability and competitiveness of residents.

The program prioritizes unemployed and underemployed individuals, students, out-of-school youth, solo parents, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, returning overseas Filipino workers, low-income households, indigenous peoples, women, and other marginalized sectors, providing them with training, scholarships, and livelihood support opportunities.

The ordinance also provides for the establishment of Digital Hubs and Barangay Digital Opportunity Centers equipped with internet access, co-working spaces, training facilities, innovation laboratories, and business support services to improve access to technology and foster local innovation.

A dedicated Freelance and Remote Work Assistance Center will be created under the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to provide job referrals, career coaching, freelancing orientation, business registration guidance, tax assistance, and digital platform support for workers entering the online economy.

The measure likewise supports startup and innovation development through mentoring, incubation, networking, and access to financing, while strengthening partnerships with educational institutions, private companies, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

A Digital Workforce Advisory Council will be created to guide policy direction and monitor implementation, and September will be declared as Baguio Digital Economy Month to promote awareness, job matching, training, and innovation activities citywide.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Employment, Livelihood, Cooperatives, and PWDs for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

INSTITUTIONALIZED CITY-WIDE FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PUSHEDCouncilor Van Oliver Dicang has proposed an ordinance establishin...
12/06/2026

INSTITUTIONALIZED CITY-WIDE FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PUSHED

Councilor Van Oliver Dicang has proposed an ordinance establishing a food waste reduction system in Baguio City by institutionalizing community pantries and food banks to promote the recovery and safe redistribution of surplus.

The proposed measure establishes a City-wide Food Waste Reduction Program as the central framework for minimizing food wastage and ensuring that surplus edible food is recovered and redistributed to individuals and families in need. It recognizes both the prevalence of food waste across households, establishments, and institutions, and the continued incidence of food insecurity within the city, calling for a coordinated and sustainable response.

It institutionalizes Community Pantries and Food Banks as official mechanisms of the City Government. Community Pantries will serve as barangay-based distribution points where food may be freely accessed based on need and voluntary sharing, and Food Banks will function as centralized facilities responsible for collecting, inspecting, storing, and redistributing donated surplus food to ensure proper management and wider reach.

The ordinance also creates a structured Food Donation and Recovery System that engages households, food establishments, markets, hotels, supermarkets, event organizers, and other food generators in the safe transfer of surplus food. It provides clear procedures for collection, handling, transport, and distribution to ensure efficiency and encourage broader participation from both public and private sectors.

The measure sets strict food safety and quality standards for all recovered and distributed food. The City Government, through relevant offices, will issue guidelines on proper handling, storage, packaging, labeling, and temperature control to ensure that all donated food remains safe and fit for consumption.

The ordinance likewise defines prohibited acts such as the donation of spoiled or unsafe food, misuse or sale of donated goods, fraud in accessing assistance, and obstruction of program implementation. Corresponding penalties include fines, suspension or disqualification from participation, and possible cancellation of business permits, depending on the severity and recurrence of violations.

The measure emphasizes shared responsibility among barangays, civil society organizations, and government offices in implementing the program, with the City Government tasked to oversee coordination, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability of the initiative.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection for review.

Similar proposals have previously been filed in the City Council, including two separate proposed ordinances introduced by Councilors Leandro B. Yangot Jr. and Edison R. Bilog, both of which also seek to establish food recovery, donation, and redistribution mechanisms within the city. These measures were referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology and Environmental Protection where they remain pending. -Jordan G. Habbiling

CITY COUNCIL SEEKS JOINT LAND SURVEY AMID DISPUTE BETWEEN PMA AND VETERANS’ GROUP AT CAMP ALLENThe Baguio City Council h...
11/06/2026

CITY COUNCIL SEEKS JOINT LAND SURVEY AMID DISPUTE BETWEEN PMA AND VETERANS’ GROUP AT CAMP ALLEN

The Baguio City Council has ordered the conduct of a land survey at Camp Allen Barangay in a bid to help resolve a longstanding dispute between a veterans’ organization and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) over the ownership and boundaries of a parcel of land within the military reservation.

In a June 8 interview, Councilor Peter Fianza, chairperson of the City Council’s Committee on Lands, said a joint relocation survey by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other concerned offices should be conducted to determine the exact boundaries of the property and establish which party has jurisdiction over the disputed area.

Fianza said maintaining the observance of the status quo previously imposed by the city government relative to land disputes within all military reservations in the city (including Camp Allen) is proper to allow the conduct of the survey which would ultimately help resolve the land dispute.

The dispute was brought before the City Council on June 1, 2026 when members of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines-North Luzon Baguio Benguet Chapter (USAFIP-NL BBC) and heirs of World War II veterans complained that a PMA construction project allegedly encroached on their claimed area and displaced portions of a banana plantation. The group said all ground activities should have been suspended pending a proper survey.

The group’s land claim is anchored on Proclamation No. 424, issued by former President Ferdinand Marcos, which excluded a 3,000-sqm portion of land from Proclamation No. 254 that established Camp Allen or the Philippine Constabulary Reservation. Proclamation No. 424 specifically grants USAFIP-NL the right to use the lot in question.

Early records also show that in 2019, USAFIP-NL BBC requested former President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the segregation of the 3,000-sqm land from the military reservation, as well as the recognition of an additional 1,727-sqm area where its headquarters and flagpole are located.

Upon learning of the group’s complaint before the City Council, Lt. Col. Julesther Cañada, PMA’s Real Estate Officer, reiterated the institution’s position that Camp Allen is a military reservation under TCT No. 1390 and is under the jurisdiction of the PMA, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Department of National Defense, citing its role in national defense.

Cañada also stressed that the group that appeared before the City Council (USAFIP-NL BBC) are not affiliated with nor recognized as representatives of USAFIP-NL under the Veterans Federation of the Philippines, and therefore lack the legal personality to enter into formal negotiations involving government property.

Meanwhile, a report from the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) shows that a survey plan by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and a plotted survey by the CBAO indicated that the structure covered by a building permit application filed by USAFIP-NL BBC through BGen. Ernesto Bueno is outside the coverage of Proclamation No. 424.

The CBAO report further shows that USAFIP-NL did not agree with the findings, prompting the office to require the group to submit its own relocation survey reflecting the structure’s position in relation to Proclamation No. 424. As of this writing, no such submission has been received.

Amid these conflicting claims, the City Council has maintained the status quo while preparing for a joint relocation survey to reconcile overlapping findings from earlier assessments and help clarify the contested boundaries.

Fianza said he is currently reviewing all available documents related to the property to better understand the competing claims as the City Council seeks a clearer basis for resolving the dispute. -Jordan G. Habbiling

INSTITUTIONALIZED WEEKEND CULTURAL HUB AT BURNHAM PARK PROPOSEDCouncilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance se...
11/06/2026

INSTITUTIONALIZED WEEKEND CULTURAL HUB AT BURNHAM PARK PROPOSED

Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance seeking to formalize “Sunset at the Park” as a regular weekend program at Burnham Park’s Rose Gardon, transforming the area into a recurring venue for local performances, cultural showcases, and livelihood activities intended to support artists, engage communities, and enhance Baguio’s tourism experience.

The proposed measure institutionalizes “Sunset at the Park” as an official cultural and performance program of the City Government of Baguio to be implemented by the City Tourism, Culture and Arts Office. It will be held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the Rose Garden in Burnham Park, with provisions allowing the designation of alternative public spaces in cases of emergencies or force majeure.

Under the proposed ordinance, the program will serve as a platform for a wide range of activities including performing arts presentations, cultural showcases, art workshops and demonstrations, tourism promotion booths, and bazaars featuring local products and food. It is also designed to accommodate community engagement activities involving schools, youth organizations, and civic groups, making the space a regular venue for both cultural expression and public participation.

Priority in participation will be given to residents of Baguio, particularly local artists, cultural workers, MSMEs, cooperatives, vendors, and marginalized groups engaged in livelihood activities. Community-based organizations, schools, and youth groups are also prioritized, while guest performers from outside the city may be invited when necessary to complement the program.

The ordinance further outlines coverage in terms of venue use, program activities, participants, and implementing offices. It designates the Rose Garden as the primary site while allowing the local government to identify other public spaces as needed. It also defines the roles of participating stakeholders, including artists, vendors, tourists, government offices, and partner institutions involved in implementation and support.

On intellectual property rights, the proposal recognizes that artists retain ownership of their works. The city is allowed to document performances for promotional purposes, provided consent is obtained, and artists may also request copies of such documentation for personal and non-commercial use.

The ordinance authorizes the imposition of reasonable participation or stall fees in accordance with existing regulations, with all proceeds earmarked exclusively for the maintenance and enhancement of the initiative.

The City Tourism, Culture and Arts Office is likewise required to submit quarterly reports to the Baguio City Council detailing program outputs, participation levels, economic and tourism impacts, and recommendations for improvement.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading by the Baguio City Council on June 8, 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Tourism, Special Events, and Playgrounds for review. -Jordan G. Habbiling

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