Baguio City and the Metro BLISTT region—comprising La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay—are set for a pivotal gathering that could reshape the area’s economic landscape.
The highly anticipated Economic Summit, happening on February 4, 2025 at the Baguio Country Club brings together key stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges and lay the groundwork for sustainable regional growth.
This event is a collaborative effort led by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and the Baguio-Benguet Chapter of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Together, these organizations are rallying business leaders, policymakers, academics, community advocates, and other key players to collectively address urban renewal, economic sustainability, and community collaboration.
A collaborative platform for change
PMAP, known for advancing human resource management and industrial relations across the nation, highlights the importance of people development as the cornerstone of economic progress. According to Ric Bayao, PMAP board member for Baguio-Benguet, the summit aims to equip workers with skills to attract investments and enhance competitiveness across the BLISTT area.
Similarly, PCCI Baguio-Benguet, led by its president Mark Joseph Lacambra, has been instrumental in fostering partnerships and encouraging the sharing of challenges in the conduct of business in the region. This summit builds on their shared vision to create a dynamic platform for stakeholders to exchange issues and insights and implement actionable solutions.
Key summit objectives
The summit’s agenda revolves around three primary goals:
- Urban Renewal and Infrastructure Development – Addressing transportation, housing, and land-use planning to meet the region’s rapid urbanization challenges.
- Sustainability – Balancing economic growth with environmental preservation through renewable energy integration, climate-resilient infrastructure, and waste management improvements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Strengthening the role of the Metro BLISTT Development Authority (BLISTTDA) in fostering regional integration while respecting local autonomy.
With initiatives ranging from preserving cultural heritage to strengthening transport and ICT infrastructure, the summit sets the stage for inclusive and productive regional development.
This is your chance to be part of something transformative.
Reserve your seat today and join us in shaping the economic future of Metro BLISTT.
Contact 0999-8784615 / 0967-0338152 or email [email protected] for more details.
See you at the Economic Summit on February 4!
