30/01/2026
SAGADA Recognized at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards 2026
SAGADA proudly stands as one of the Five Cordillera Tourism Destinations and Facilities honored at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence, sustainability, and world-class tourism across Southeast Asia.
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) took the spotlight on the ASEAN stage as it received global recognition during the awarding ceremony held on January 30, 2026, at the Nustar Resort, Cebu City.
Leading the Cordillera delegation was Regional Director Jovita A. Ganongan of the Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR). Her presence underscored the Department’s unwavering commitment to advancing competitive, inclusive, and sustainable tourism development throughout the region.
🏆 Ganduyan Eco-Trail and Farm Experience
ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award – Rural Category
This award highlights Sagada’s strong dedication to responsible tourism, community-based initiatives, and environmental stewardship.
Acknowledging Our Partners and Stakeholders
This achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable support and collaboration of the following barangays, organizations, and tourism stakeholders:
Private Sector and Community Enterprises
Inandakos’s BnB
Log Cabin Café
Rust and Wood Café
Gaia Café
Piitik Wines
Echo Valley Coffee Farm
Lolo’s Gardenia Farm
Barangays and Community Partners
Barangay Patay
Barangay Dagdag
Barangay Ambasing
Barangay Balugan
CSMV
Individual Local Stakeholders and Advocates
Benjamin Calpi
Cyril Cacay
Garreth Likigan
Felix Polon
Egbert Dailay
Julius Malecdan
Alma Louise B. Bagano
Ghytee W. Agpad
Gawani D. Gaongen
About the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards
The ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards is one of the region’s highest recognitions, honoring destinations and facilities that uphold international standards, promote sustainable and responsible tourism, and inspire trust and confidence among travelers worldwide.
SAGADA Recognized at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards 2026
SAGADA proudly stands as one of the Five Cordillera Tourism Destinations and Facilities honored at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence, sustainability, and world-class tourism across Southeast Asia.
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) took the spotlight on the ASEAN stage as it received global recognition during the awarding ceremony held on January 30, 2026, at the Nustar Resort, Cebu City.
Leading the Cordillera delegation was Regional Director Jovita A. Ganongan of the Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR). Her presence underscored the Department’s unwavering commitment to advancing competitive, inclusive, and sustainable tourism development throughout the region.
🏆 Ganduyan Eco-Trail and Farm Experience
ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award – Rural Category
This award highlights Sagada’s strong dedication to responsible tourism, community-based initiatives, and environmental stewardship.
Acknowledging Our Partners and Stakeholders
This achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable support and collaboration of the following barangays, organizations, and tourism stakeholders:
Private Sector and Community Enterprises
Inandakos’s BnB
Log Cabin Café Alyssa Mari
Rust and Wood Café
Gaia Café
Piitik Wines
Echo Valley Coffee Farm
Lolo’s Gardenia Farm
Barangays and Community Partners
Barangay Patay
Barangay Dagdag
Barangay Ambasing
Barangay Balugan
CSMV
Individual Local Stakeholders and Advocates
Benjamin Calpi Bhenjie Calpi
Cyril Cacay Cyril Cacay
Garreth Likigan Gareth Likigan
Felix Polon Felix Polon
Egbert Dailay
Julius Malecdan Julius Bangyay Malecdan
Alma Louise B. Bagano Alma Louise B. Bagano
Ghytee W. Agpad Ghai Hwang Dhali
Gawani D. Gaongen Gawani Gao
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Officialdom of Sagada, especially Mayor Felicito O. Dula Botigan Dula and SB Member Kapon Gomgom-o Kapon Gomgom-o , for their invaluable assistance and financial support to the team who represented the municipality during the awarding ceremony in Cebu.
About the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards
The ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards is one of the region’s highest recognitions, honoring destinations and facilities that uphold international standards, promote sustainable and responsible tourism, and inspire trust and confidence among travelers worldwide.
