// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Baguio?
Baguio scores 30.5% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #296 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
30.5%
Rank
#296 / 386
Criteria present
14 / 86
Evidence coverage
48.8%
Baguio's smart city score by area
4 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 7 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
3 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed
0 present · 8 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
1 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed
Where Baguio is strong
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Water & Sanitation
Where the gaps are
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The City Government of Baguio facilitates online payments for Business Permits, Real Property Tax Billing, and Other Fees transactions through its eBPLS platform.
https://ebpls.baguio.gov.phEnergy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), which serves Baguio, aims for a sustainable power supply through renewable energy and operates a mini-hydro power plant.
https://beneco.com.ph/customer-web-portal/Green Space & Biodiversity · Green space provision
Baguio is described as a city where one can be surrounded by green spaces, including large man-made parks, forests, and hiking trails, indicating accessible green areas.
https://thepartyingtraveler.com/complete-travel-guide-baguio-philippines/Education & Digital Skills · Digital-skills / inclusion programme
The Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offers skills training, online programs, and a 'Skills Passport' app for learners and workers in the Philippines, which would include residents of Baguio. Additionally, there is a reported 'DI…
https://www.tesda.gov.ph/About this assessment
Baguio was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.