Highlights of this year’s 38th celebration for Cordillera Month in July will be hosted by the city government of Baguio adopting the Regional Development Council’s theme, “Securing the Future of a Unified Cordillera.”
The kick-off activities on July 1 will be held at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center (BCCC) starting off with a ritual at 6AM followed by a community parade at 8:15AM from Lower Session Road to BCCC in time for the 9AM program proper.
The 38th Cordillera Day activities on July 15 will begin with a parade at 8:15AM from Lower Session Road up to BCCC for the program proper by 8:50AM.
Culminating activities will also be held at the BCCC on July 31 at 8AM.
Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued Executive Order No. 56, series of 2025 for the tasking and support roles of government agencies and city departments to ensure the success of the 38th Cordillera Month celebration.
The City Administrator’s Office – Tourism, Culture and Arts Division was designated as the lead implementing and action entity for the activity with support from the City Environment and Parks management Office for the landscaping and beautification of venues together with the City Buildings and Architectures Office to assist in the physical setup.
The Baguio City Police Office shall maintain safety and security, manage crowd and traffic with assistance from the City Mayor’s Office – Public order Safety Division while the Bureau of Fire Protection – Baguio Fire Station shall maintain standby fire/engine truck and personnel in coordination with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) and the City Health Services Office – Emergency Medical Service to provide standby medical and rescue services.
The City Human Resource Management Office – Cultural Dance Troupe was tasked to lead in providing performances during the major activities.
“From the forging of the Sipat (peace) Agreement in Mount Data in 1986 to the establishment of the Cordillera Administrative Region in 1987, our journey has been guided by the enduring pursuit of justice, cultural preservation and regional empowerment,” the mayor said.
He said Baguio City is honored to host this year’s Cordillera Month activities in commemoration and remembrance of shared struggles and commitment to a unified Cordillera through strengthened regional identity, solidarity and self-determined development. ** JM Samidan
