Baguio wins big at the 2025 PH Model Cities award

The Summer Capital under the leadership of Mayor Benjamin Magalong garnered several honors at The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities & Municipalities Awards 2025, November 14, at the Manila Hotel, with the theme, “Environmental Communities Cultivating First-World Economies”.

These awards are: Top Winner – Eco-Friendly Award; Top Winner – Livelihood and Employment-Centered Award; 1st Runner-Up – Business Friendly Award; and 2nd Runner-Up – Philippine Model City.

In a social media post, the Mayor, who received the awards on behalf of the city, said these awards solidified Baguio’s reputation as a leader in sustainability, governance, and people-focused development.

“Thank you to all our residents, partners, and sectors whose hard work, unity, and innovation make Baguio City shine. This recognition belongs to all of us, and we will continue striving for a greener, stronger, and more inclusive future. Maraming salamat po,” he said. – Gaby B. Keith