On 3 November 2025, Saint Louis University (SLU), University of the Cordilleras (UC), and University of Baguio (UB) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Free Meals for Youth Program with the City Government of Baguio. The said signing was led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, together with Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, alongside the members of the City Council.
Implemented under City Ordinance No. 96, Series of 2023, the program will provide interventions that target involuntary hunger of staff and students in Baguio. Meals will be prepared and provided by the universities’ accredited canteen concessionaires funded by the City Government of Baguio.
As specified in the agreement, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) will allocate and manage the program funds, supervise its implementation, and guarantee that meals are aligned to alimentary standards and that funds are properly allocated.
This program is available to college and university students in Baguio, including student assistants, who fulfill the specified eligibility criteria.
Applicants for this program must/must be:
- residents of Baguio belonging to low-income families,
- have passed the screening overseen by the CSWDO,
- maintain passing academic grades;
and must not be recipients of any other government subsidy or financial assistance.
Qualified students will be given support with monthly food vouchers worth ₱2,500 to be redeemed at accredited food establishments citywide.
Through this agreement, SLU positions itself as an institution that combats food scarcity, advances student well-being, and broadens supply and access to food banks/pantries. This program aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals.
