CCDC Joins Baguio City’s Launch of Its First SDG Voluntary Local Review

Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) joined the launch of Baguio City’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Voluntary Local Review (VLR) held on June 10, 2025, at Ion Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City.

The event, organized by the City Government of Baguio in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marked a historic milestone in local governance highlighting Baguio City’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable progress toward achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

CCDC’s participation signifies its continuous support for sustainability-driven initiatives and its alignment with the global SDG framework. The College recognizes that education plays a vital role in shaping environmentally responsible and socially conscious citizens who contribute to the region’s sustainable development.

The launch featured keynote messages from Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong and UNDP Resident Representative Selva Ramachandran, followed by the presentation of the VLR results, community expressions of support from various sectors including the youth, academe, and civil society and the ceremonial signing of Baguio’s SDG commitments.

Through its involvement, CCDC reaffirms its dedication to advancing the SDGs not only within the campus but also across the wider community. This participation aligns with the institution’s recent 2024–2025 Sustainability Report, which documents over 177 SDG-aligned initiatives implemented through student and departmental projects.

As CCDC continues to strengthen its sustainability programs and partnerships, its engagement in the SDG-VLR launch underscores a shared vision with the City of Baguio: to build a livable, inclusive, and creative city where education, innovation, and collaboration drive lasting change.

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