Legislative Platform
A Vision for Baguio: Progress, Integrity, and Sustainability
INTRODUCTION
Baguio City stands at the crossroads of history and progress. With a legacy of resilience, environmental stewardship, and people-centered governance, the vision for Baguio is clear—a city that is inclusive, sustainable, and committed to the well-being of its residents.
From leading post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts to pioneering clean and green initiatives, the achievements of Atty. Mauricio G. Domogan reflect a lifetime of dedicated service. His legislative contributions have strengthened education, social welfare, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that Baguio remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for all.
As we look ahead, the mission remains steadfast: to uphold the city’s heritage, advocate for responsible urban planning, and champion policies that prioritize the needs of the people. Together, we build a better Baguio—one that is just, livable, and forward-thinking.
Vision for Baguio
A city that is inclusive and livable with God-fearing people.
A city that provides accessible quality education to the less fortunate.
A city that is drug-free.
A city that is eco-friendly and champions sustainability.
A city that has good basic facilities.
A city that maintains synergy with its neighboring localities.
Major Accomplishments as Mayor
Led the rehabilitation of Baguio from the 1990 killer earthquake.
Established the MGD Financial Educational Assistance Program where an average of 1,000 students benefitted annually since its inception, and is still continuing until today.
Founded the Alay sa Kalinisan that made the city a Hall of Famer as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City with a prize of P5M.
Two-time Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award - the highest award the National Government bestows to a performing LGU with P4M cash award. The cash awards of P9M was used in the procurement of garbage trucks direct from Japan.
Co-founder of the Baguio Flower Festival.●Helped in the initiatives that made Baguio the first city in the Philippines to be included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for folk arts and crafts.
Driving force of the Alternative Learning System.
Purchase of the Convention Center as property of the city from GSIS.
Notable Awards
Lingkod Bayan Award from former President Fidel V. Ramos
Likas Yaman Award from the DENR
Select Outstanding Indigenous Leader of the Philippines Award
The Emeritus Congressional Hall of Fame Award for having been proclaimed Most Consistent Outstanding Congressman for four consecutive years by Congress Magazine, Reserved Soldiers Union, and Makati Graduate School
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Association of Social Welfare and Development Officers, Inc. conferred to Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan its coveted Hall of Fame award as Outstanding City Mayor for highly urbanized cities in the delivery of social welfare and development programs in the city.
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Awarded in 2010 by the Global Network News and the Philippine Congress Magazine.
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Awarded by the Baguio Centennial Commission, for being among 100 select individuals who contributed to the building of Baguio City in its first 100 years of history.
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For being a Consistent and Outstanding Public Servant through the years.
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By Congress Magazine and Makati Graduate School for the four consecutive years proclaimed Most Outstanding Congressman.
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By Congress Magazine and Makati Graduate School for the four consecutive years proclaimed Most Outstanding Congressman.
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Awarded in 1998 by the University of Baguio in recognition of his Good Governance of the City of Baguio.
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Philippines - Cordillera Administrative Region, February 26, 1996.
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From the Department of Tourism, September 27, 1996.
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Given by the Department of Interior and Local Government at Clark Airbase, Pampanga in 1995.
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From the DENR-CAR, June 5, 1995.
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From the National Meat Inspection Service, Region I, Agoo, La Union on October 9, 1995.
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Personally presented by President Fidel V. Ramos on the occasion of the 95th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service on September 1995.
Notable Legislations
Expanded Senior Citizens Act, giving 20% discount to senior citizens (Republic Act 9994)
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165)
Establishment of the Baguio City National Science High School (RA 9907)
Nationalization of Six Secondary Schools in Baguio City (RA 9834, RA 9894, RA 9918, RA 9865, RA 9869, RA 9881)
Additional Retirement, Survivorship, and Other Benefits to Members of the Judiciary (RA 9946)
Prosecution Service Act of 2010 (RA 10071)
Magna Carta of Filipino Women (RA 9710)
Cooperative Code of 2008 (RA 9520)
Tourism Act of 2009 (RA 9593)
Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (9262)
Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160)
Overseas Absentee Voting Act (RA 9189)
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354)
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208)
Government Procurement and Reform Act (RA 9184)
Juvenile Justice Welfare Act (RA 9344)
Establishment of the Philippine Science High School - Cordillera in Baguio City
Legislative Agenda
Amend the newly revised Baguio City Charter, focused on the following:
● To place the metes and bounds and technical description of the land area of Baguio City in the City Charter, that will include the settlement of the boundary dispute of Baguio City and Tuba, Benguet.
● To delete Section 23-4 that mandates the submission of approved ordinances of Baguio to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Benguet, thus downgrading the status of Baguio from being a chartered city to a component city.
● To delete townsite sales application (TSA), which requires public bidding, and replace it with a system of direct award to actual occupants and/or qualified applicants, as a mode of acquiring alienable and disposable public land in the city.
● To reinstate the provision that all monies received from the sale of public lands within the city, including interests, penalties, and surcharges shall 100 percent accrue to the city government (which was deleted in the Revised City Charter).
● Delete Article 12 of the Revised City Charter referring to Camp John Hay reservation.Refile the bill that segregates Parcel 3 of Forbes Park Reservation, convert it into alienable and disposable public land, and award it directly to actual occupants and/or qualified applicants.
File a bill that segregates portions of Camp Allen, Navy Base, and Ongasan Loakan Proper from the Philippine Military Academy reservation, convert it into alienable and disposable public lands, and award it directly to actual occupants and/or qualified applicants.
File a bill to repeal Proclamation 414 covering portions of Upper Gibraltar, Mines View, Loakan, Loakan Apugan, Atok Trail, and Kias as mining reservations, and convert the said areas into alienable and disposable public land, and award it directly to actual occupants and/or qualified applicants.
File a bill segregating the 13 barangays from the Camp John Hay reservation, convert it to alienable and disposable public land, and award it directly to actual occupants and/or qualified applicants.
Refile the bill on Cordillera autonomy.
File a bill amending the Sangguniang Kabataan Law that will mandate honorarium and other benefits to SK kagawads.
File a bill on the Magna Carta for garbage collectors.
File an anti-political dynasty bill.
Refile the bill on National Wealth Tax.
Oppose the granting of another period to validate 211 land titles if the applicant is not the actual possessor of the land.
Enhance the MGD educational financial assistance to poor but deserving students of Baguio.
Streamline water resource management by devolving to the water district or local government unit the function to issue permits to deep wells.
Streamline government processes by amending the Government Procurement Law (RA 9184).
Amend the Oil Deregulation Law, focused on putting a cap on fuel companies’ profit, allowing for a fairer fuel price for consumers.
