Since cities are where more than half of the world’s population resides, Sustainable Development Goal 11 is centered on them. Cities have made it possible for humanity to advance socially and economically because they are centers for ideas, trade, culture, research, production, and much more. But managing cities in a way that promotes economic growth and job creation without depleting land or resources is not without its difficulties.
The college drafted its LUDIP to ensure proper management of the land resources on the two campuses. The LUDIP covers campus planning framework, principles, and procedures, including master development plans; a detailed geographical description and survey of the ASC, including all vacant lands, campuses, branches, or extensions; an inventory of all existing buildings, facilities, and other infrastructure within the areas occupied by the College; a cadastral survey of the land; and a detailed description of the research core and academic core, covering both housing for employees and students. The LUDIP of the college will be presented at one of the board meetings for final approval.
The center aims to strengthen the indigenous knowledge system of Apayao through its recognition of the contribution of education and culture to national heritage in particular and to the world in general. It serves as a collaborative endeavor among the implementing agencies to initiate responsive interventions in research, development, and extension (RDE). It will further make the educational system and culture of the province transparent to the country and to the whole world, showing that the indigenous knowledge of the Iyapayao is something to be proud of and therefore needs to be strengthened.