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Province of Benguet, Benguet is most known for being the home of Baguio City, a top tourist destination that is also called the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Benguet's capital is La Trinidad from where the production of vegetables and strawberries come from.

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Found at the southernmost part of the Cordillera Administrative Region in North of Luzon, Benguet is nicknamed the Salad Bowl of the Philippines, since it's one of the main source of fresh vegetables in the country.

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Prices here for vegetables are cheaper than the ones in the lowlands
Also, our neighbors have a huge farmland so depending on the season, we can buy from them cheap carrots, cabbages, or lettuce. However, there are times when they just give it to us for free because ‘they are rejects’ anyway. As such, our rabbits and pigs get so healthy eating fresh vegetables every day!

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we could see that there is a very big difference in population in La Trinidad because it is the 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Benguet, Philippines.

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Higher education in the province is centered in the capital town of La Trinidad, which houses the Main Campus of the only university in Benguet, the Benguet State University (BSU). The university has two satellite campuses in two municipalities; the Buguias Campus at Loo, Buguias, and the Bokod Campus at Ambangeg, Bokod.
Other educational institutions include Advocates Academic College, BVS Colleges, Cordillera Career Development College, King's College of the Philippines, Philippine College of Ministry, Philippine Nazarene College, as well as the Cordillera Regional Science High School, the Benguet National High School (with several annexes) and the Benguet SPED Center are also situated within La Trinidad.

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Agriculture, mining, and tourism are the major industries in Benguet. Its cool climate and high altitude has made it an ideal place for producing highland vegetables.
he province supplies flowers to the different municipalities, including Baguio City, as well as to Manila, including other parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
Mining is a major industry in Benguet, which is one of the country's leading gold producers.
The location of Baguio City within Benguet draws many tourists from the lowlands. Often, people who go to Baguio also explore the province, especially the strawberry fields in La Trinidad.

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Benguet covers an area of 2,769.08 square kilometers (1,069.15 sq. mi) occupying the southwestern tip of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). If Baguio City is included for geographical purposes, the total area of Benguet is 2,826.59 square kilometers (1,091.35 sq. mi).
The province is bordered on the northeast by Mountain Province and  Ifugao, on the southeast by Nueva Viscaya, on the south by Pangasinan, on the west by La Union, and on the northwest by Ilocos Sur.

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STRAWBERRY FARM
MOUNT PULAG
BADI FALLS
ASIN HOT SPRING
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM

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Rising to 2, 922 MASL, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the third highest in the Philippines.
The peak of Mt. Pulag offers one of the best views of sunsets and sunrises. A stunning sea of cloud formations frequently appears as far as the eyes could see.

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The hot springs emanate from rock crevices and directly flow towards the Tuel River. Hoses have been installed to channel the steamy waters on man-made pools. Isn’t it fun? You get to first warm yourself on the springs’ thermal waters before swimming on the chilly river.

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Badi Falls is a fast-growing ecotourism destination in Kapangan, Benguet. It is a series of waterfalls. The highest of which measures more than 30 meters high. Some of these falls carved deep pools, fit for swimming.

Badi falls’ cold and crystal-clear waters offer enlivening effect, after the hours of trek to get here. Yes, the trek may be long and winding. But, the trail offers fascinating views of lush forests and verdant mountains.

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The Ibaloi Community Takes a Stand Against Climate Change in the Philippines

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Government agencies in the Cordillera pledge commitment to EPAHP | NIA-CAR

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Eighteen government agencies in the Cordillera signed partnership to the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) for Cordillera Administrative Region as launched today, April 7, at the NIA-CAR Farmers’ Training Center, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet via face-to-face and virtual method.

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link to see and feel La Trinidad Strawberry Farm, to know things about this place.

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The farm sits on a high elevation, thus, it also offers a panoramic view of the mountain ranges including Mt Timbak and Mt Pulag. It is now one of the most popular Atok, Benguet tourist spots

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benguet#Religion

https://philippines.travel/destinations/benguet#:~:text=Found%20at%20the%20southernmost%20part,fresh%20vegetables%20in%20the%20country.

https://danielsecotravels.com/benguet-tourist-spots/

. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Goal-2.pdf

https://worldtop20.org/global-movement?gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z00XzW9nE5yk7xTwIf2Bw0Ahznsr_aGOi90y8M1GXK_X3r968mlGvxoCXCEQAvD_BwE
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/111508/Business/2-Benguet-towns-formulate-climate-change-action-plan

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Benguet Farmers Federation of Irrigators' Association will now be the direct suppliers of vegetables and fruits of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Benguet).

This developed after the signing of Marketing Agreement by and between the BFFIA led by its president, Domingo Awas, and representatives of the BJMP's seven jails in Benguet at the NIA Cordillera Farmers' Training Center in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on June 28, 2021. These are the Baguio City Jail (male and female dorms), Buguias District Jail, Itogon Municipal Jail, La Trinidad District Jail (male and female dorms), La Trinidad Municipal Jail, and Tuba Municipal Jail.

NIA-CAR Regional Manager Benito T. Espique Jr. said that the endeavor is a big boost to the BFFIA as the irrigators need marketing of their agricultural products.

The agreement is in line with the program Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) of the national government with the goal to mitigate hunger, ensure food and nutrition security, and reduce poverty in the urban and rural communities.

"This partnership shows that we, in the public service, are resilient even in this time of pandemic," said BJMP-CAR Assistant Regional Director of Administration Wilson Banasen.

BJMP was one of the 18 agencies in CAR which signed the Memorandum of Understanding of the EPAHP in April this year. NIA, as one of the supporting agencies, assists irrigators' associations (IAs) and link them to other partner agencies for credit and other related support services so that their needs as supplier can be provided as well as provide the needs and demands of partner agencies' clients.

Photo Caption: Officers of the Benguet Farmers Federation of Irrigators' Association (BFFIA) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Benguet) together with officials of NIA-CAR pose for a group photo after the signing of Marketing Agreement by and between BFFIA and BJMP at the NIA Cordillera Farmers' Training Center in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on June 28, 2021.

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Benguet irrigators to supply vegetables to BJMP

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Benguet Farmers Federation of Irrigators' Association will now be the direct suppliers of vegetables and fruits of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Benguet). This developed after the signing of Marketing Agreement by and between the BFFIA led by its president, Domingo Awas, and representatives of the BJMP's seven jails in Benguet at the NIA Cordillera Farmers' Training Center in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on June 28, 2021.

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This problem is a world-wide problem wherein everyone should know what and how can they help to avoid the bad effects of climate change in our world.
We should start working before it's too late, everyone will suffer if we will not be able to save our planet.
WE SAVE OUR PLANET, THEN OUR PLANET WILL SAVE US!!!

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This will be accomplished by bringing together their respective governments, businesses, media, institutions of higher education, and local NGOs to improve the lives of the people in their country by the year 2030.

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DOST CORDILLERA CLIMATE ACTION

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TABUK, Kalinga- In an effort to address the negative impact of climate change and implement science-based solutions to minimize its effects and ensure the viability of agricultural programs, the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) launched the S&T Action Frontline for Emergencies & Hazards (SAFE) Program.The launch coincided with the celebration of the regional science and technology week of DOST-CAR and was held on October 9, 2017 at the Kalinga State University-Main Campus in Tabuk, Kalinga.

The SAFE Program on Disaster Risk Reduction on Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Farms in CAR is a multi-sectoral initiative spearheaded by the DOST and DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), in partnership with the Highland Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development Consortium, and the six participating state colleges and universities (SUCs).

"On behalf of DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, we are fully supporting the SAFE Program and he will be very happy to know that the SUCs here in the Cordillera region are doing research and development (R&D) to study ways to minimize the negative effects of climate change particularly in agriculture," said DOST-CAR Director Victor B. Mariano who represented the DOST Secretary.

Director Mariano further said that researches that remain on shelves are useless. Thus the importance of the SAFE program is very obvious as it represents the results of R&D. This is the reason why the funding agency, DOST-PCAARRD, did not hesitate to provide P 43 million in assistance to the SUCs.

Dr. Carlito P. Laurean, vice president for research and extension of the Benguet State University and the program leader, presented the components of the SAFE Program. He explained how it will be implemented in the six provinces in CAR to get the most benefits for the farmers who are the most vulnerable and at risk of climate change.

The SAFE Program has six project components, including the one launched for Kalinga State University that focuses on the different conditions of the different provinces in CAR.

Project 1 is about Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts on Vegetable Farms in Abra. The project will be implemented by the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST). The project is headed by Dr. Vicente A. Ato and received a funding of P6.991 million.

Project 2 is about Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts in Agricultural Farms in Apayao Province to be implemented by the Apayao State College. Dr. Reymalyn C. Aman heads the project which has a funding of P6.289 million.

Project 3, titled Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts on Vulnerable Terrace Farms in Benguet, is led by Dr. Carlito P. Laurean of the Benguet State University. It has a total funding of P10.299 million.

Project 4 deals with Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts on Rice and Vegetable Farms in Ifugao and a funding of P6.109 million. It will be implemented by the Ifugao State University through Dr. Teresita D. Allig.

Project 5 is called Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts on Vulnerable Coffee Farms in Kalinga to be implemented under the leadership of Dr. Robert A. Rodolfo of the Kalinga State University. Funding for the project is P6.312 million.

Lastly, Project 6 titled Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Impacts on Vulnerable Farms in Mountain Province will be implemented by the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College. The P7.097 million-project is led by Elmer D. Pakipac.

The launch was attended by DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute Director Richard P. Burgos, Gary Damian representing Kalinga Representative and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Science and Technology Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang, Tabuk Mayor Ferdinand B. Tubban, DOST-CAR Director Victor B. Mariano, Supervising SRS Noel A. Catibogrepresenting DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Benguet State University President Dr. Feliciano G. Calora Jr., Dr. Carlito P. Laurean of Benguet State University and SAFE Program Leader, and Kalinga State University President Dr. Eduardo T. Bagtang. (Rodolfo P. de Guzman, S&T Media Service)

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DOST Cordillera launches program on climate change adaptation

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TABUK, Kalinga- In an effort to address the negative impact of climate change and implement science-based solutions to minimize its effects and ensure the viability of agricultural programs, the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) launched the S&amp...

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A world with zero hunger can positively impact our economies, health, education, equality and social development

Addressing this problem is very important because without food our body won't work properly and it may affect the way people think and act. It may push them to steal, kill and do violence just to find food.

It inhibits productivity, slows economic growth, and places unnecessary burdens on health and education systems

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2 benguet towns formulate climate change action plan

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2 Benguet towns formulate climate change action plan

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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The towns of Kabayan and Bokod are pilot areas in the formulation of their own Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) that...

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Most of Benguet falls under the subtropical highland climate zone, experiencing annual average highs of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) in April and lows of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in January.

The province suffers from crop damage resulting from seasonal frost during the cold months of December to March, especially in high-altitude towns such as Atok, Buguias, Mankayan and Kibungan. In February 2007, Benguet suffered crop damage due to temperatures reaching as low as 7 °C (45 °F).