The Development Policy ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Month (DPRM) brings this year’s theme, “Building Strong Institutions, Unlocking Human Capital Potential,” to the North through the Cordillera Policy ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Forum on September 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM at Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Organized in partnership with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development–Cordillera Administrative Region (DEPDev CAR), the Philippine Information Agency–Cordillera Administrative Region (PIA CAR), and Benguet State University (BSU), and supported by the Socioeconomic ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Portal for the Philippines (SERP-P) network, the forum will bring participants together to examine how strong institutions and investments in human capital can contribute to the region’s development and economic transformation.
Discussions will explore how institutions in the Cordillera can strengthen coordination, create an enabling environment for investment, and support sustained, human capital-enhancing services.
By bringing together evidence and local perspectives, the Cordillera forum seeks to foster meaningful conversations about how policies and institutions can respond to the unique geographic, economic, and social context of CAR while advancing inclusive and sustainable development.
The event is by invitation only. The public may also join the conversation by watching the livestream on the , , , , and Facebook pages.
Learn more and participate in the DPRM activities at .
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Morning Session
by Dr. Michael Ralph Abrigo, PIDS Senior ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Fellow
of Mr. Lance Angelo Layugan, Metropolitan Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay Development Authority Human Resource Management Officer
of Dr. Imelda Degay, BSU College of Human Ecology Professor
of Dr. Esper Feliciano, BSU College of Teacher Education Professor
of Dr. Michael Ralph Abrigo, PIDS Senior ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Fellow
of Dr. Ruth Batani, BSU ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Services Director
of Dr. Constantino Sudaypan, BSU College of Agriculture Dean
Afternoon Session
of Engr. Dolores Molintas, DEPDev-CAR Assistant Regional Director
of Dr. Ann Heather Kiwang, BSU Institute of Social ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and Development Director
of Dr. Ferdinand Lawan, University of the Cordilleras Political Science Department Assistant Professor and Program Chairperson
of Dr. Gretchen Gaye Ablaza, BSU College of Public Administration and Governance Associate Professor
of Mr. Jose Dado, Jr., DEPDev-CAR Policy Formulation and Planning Division Chief
of Dr. Philip Arnold Tuaño, PIDS President
by Engr. Dolores Molintas, DEPDev-CAR Assistant Regional Director
