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BAGUIO CITY — The city government spearheaded by the City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office (CPDSO) under Arch. Donna Tabangin has finalized the Summer Capital's Voluntary Local Review (VLR) through a validation workshop on March 18, 2025, here.
Representatives from various government agencies, including civil society organizations, academe, youth, and other sectors joined the activity, done in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Philippines.
"This collaborative effort not only validated the city's progress but established a strong foundation for collective action toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," said Tabangin.
CPDSO Economist III Micaela Rimando said the workshop yielded valuable results, including enriched data collection for the final report, stakeholder-development implementation recommendations, and strengthened community ownership of the VLR process.
A VLR reveals the standing of a sub-national government unit regarding the SDGs and their targets, allowing the identification of priority areas where actions are most needed.
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The 17 UN SDGs are a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
These are: 1. No Poverty; 2. Zero Hunger; 3. Good Health and Well-Being; 4. Quality Education; 5. Gender Equality; 6. Clean Water and Sanitation; 7. Affordable and Clean Energy; 8.Decent Work and Economic Growth; 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; 10. Reduced Inequalities; 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities; 12. Responsible Consumption and Production; 13. Climate Action; 14. Life Below Water; 15. Life on Land; 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and 17. Partnerships for the Goals.
The CPDSO and UNDP conducted an earlier workshop on "Focus Group Discussions: Deep Listening Baguio Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Voluntary Local Review (VLR)" workshop on Feb. 27, with the same participants.
"Let us work together to build a more sustainable and inclusive Baguio City," said Mayor Benjamin Magalong during the activity.
"The heart of sustainable development lies in understanding the lived experiences of our people — your experiences," added Magalong.
