WHAT IS THE CITY OF PINES?
Baguio, also known as the City of Pines, located in the Philippines’ highlands, has a relaxed environment and is a renowned tourist destination because of its beauty and prideful treasures. The Americans built this infrastructure while they were colonizing the Philippines. Pine City is referred to as the pine tree capital; the city of Pines is a creative place, home to many artists and art lovers who enjoy anything from visual art to traditional arts like crafting, woodcarving, and fold art expression.
Artists can be found in many different contexts, including museums, writers, filmmakers, musicians, and food artists. In addition to its artistic prowess, Baguio offers delectable cuisine that draws tourists in. Local cafes are well-known for using beans typically harvested by persevering farmers in the area and fresh and high-quality coffee makers. The constant presence of cool smoke accompanying every whiff of hot coffee makes it perfect for the climate of Baguio.
When you glance about, the breathtaking view of the surroundings—mountains covered in fog, for example—relieves your eyes and makes you feel less cold. This, in turn, gives comfort to the body. The gloom eventually gives way to flashing lights.
Everyone who comes will learn something new from this place’s rich cultural heritage, notably evident in the arts and environmental appreciation. Along with learning a lesson, you will develop a heart full of bliss and admiration for things.
A Warm Message From PNC to UNESCO
(Keynote message of Dr. Ivan Anthony Henares, the UNACOM SecGen)
“In the face of many pressing challenges, including climate change, urbanization, and socioeconomic disparities, hosting the UNESCO Chair by Northwestern University is a timely and indispensable opportunity for positive change.
It took years and proactive collaborations before this milestone was achieved but it is worth all the consultations, preparations, and participation, related for and initiatives in partnership with public and private sectors. The UNESCO chair in participatory governance and regenerative cities, holds great promise for creating a more sustainable and resilient community future because it pushes integrations of future literacy into policy and governance processes.
While boosting the capacity of public institution leaders, policy makers, civil society actors, university researchers, students, and engaged citizens through its own resources and collaborative efforts, it is expected to conduct research, learning, and community engagement activities to enhance our knowledge of anticipatory systems and developments and to contribute to the improvement of governance and urban systems, the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, or UNICOM believes that the UNESCO Chair will not only support the Philippines innovative approach to public policy and governance reforms but will also continue to provide opportunities for collaboration and linkages with and among local, national, and international organizations and institutions to strengthen future’s mechanisms that will recognize the concerns of the people for peace and sustainable development.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all who have made valuable contributions towards achieving the creation of this esteemed chair and to those who will doubtedly play a pivotal role in setting its development in the days to come.
Let us all help in shaping a future in which cities are resilient and flourishing, governance is not merely reactive but anticipatory, and commitments to sustainability are people oriented.
To all partners, I enjoin you to participate in this transformative journey towards a brighter, more regenerative future for our cities and the rest of humanity.”