BAGUIO CITY RECOGNIZED FOR GLOBAL TOBACCO CONTROL

June 28, 2025 Community Billboard

The City of Baguio has been recognized with a 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control! We’re honored to be acknowledged for our work and efforts in monitoring tobacco use reduction. “It is with great pride and deep humility that Baguio City accepts this recognition as a Global Tobacco Control Champion. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting public health through evidence-based policies and strong partnerships,” Mayor Benjamin Magalong stated. He added, “together, we have created a model of community-driven surveillance and education that upholds the right of every citizen to breathe clean air. As we gather with global leaders here in Dublin, we reaffirm our dedication to a tobacco-free future—not just for Baguio, but for every city striving toward health, equity, and sustainable development”. Thank you to @mikebloomberg and @bloombergdotorg for recognizing our efforts to build a healthier, tobacco-free future. Congratulations to all the other winners!