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Baguio

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City Government of Baguio

Mayor
Mr. Reinaldo A. Bautista, Jr.
Member since
2001
CITYNET Cluster
Infrastructure Climate Change Climate Change Environment Solid Waste Environment Water & Sanitation
Website
http://www.baguio.gov.ph/

  • Introduction

    Major Features of the City: Known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines.” Hall of Famer for the “Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines.”
    Development Vision of the City: We want a progressive, peaceful, clean, and green Baguio – A center for education, trade, and family-oriented tourism managed by God-loving and strong-willed leaders in partnership with self-reliant and disciplined citizenry.

  • City Data (2009)

    Population (persons) 252,386
    Area (km2) 5,749 ha
    Number of Households 52,302
    GDP per Capita (US$) 501,055.96 Peso (1US$= 55.00 Philippine Peso)
    Climate Average Temperature 19.60 °C, Annual Rainfall 3,879 mm
    Major Languages Ilocano, Tagalog, Pangasinan, Ibaloi, Bontok, Ifugao, Kapampangan
    Major Industries Textiles, Garments, Electronics equipment, Plastic products

  • Urban Issues and Projects

    Priority Concerns
    Rapidly Increasing Population, Slow Economic Productivity
    Inadequate Local Financial Resources, Critical Environment
    Main Projects and Contributions
    Covered Parking for La Trinidad Public Utility Jeepneys
    Fencing and Rehabilitation of the Swimming Pool including Completion of the Resort
    Development of the Heritage Hill and Nature Park at Dominican Hill
    Rehabilitation of the Baguio City Convention Center, Major Parks Master Planning
    Technical Cooperation with Other Cities
    Sister City: Hangzhou (China), Hanyu City (Japan), Kislovodsk (Soviet Union), Seoul (Korea), Ulsan City (Korea), Wakkanai (Japan), Taebaek (Korea)
    Membership: International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), CITYNET
    Cooperation Offered
    Coordination of CITYNET activities that are proposed to be undertaken in the City of Baguio.
    Sharing of experiences relevant to CITYNET programs/projects/activities.
    Co-share with logistics, if available and exchanges where our City is involved.
    Cooperation Requested
    LGU capacitation on Urban Planning, Project financing of major development projects, Replication of best practices.