We are committed to uplift the economic and social conditions of the people by providing responsive, transparent, timely, and equitable services to a responsible community and to promote the municipality as an Agri-Tourism site in the Cordillera with the active participation of stakeholders.

• To improve the economic and social conditions of the people by providing responsive, transparent and timely and equitable services to the community and
• To promote the municipality as an Agri-Tourism site in the Cordillera with the active participation of stakeholders and civil society organizations.

The mandate of the Municipal Local Government Unit of Atok, Benguet is encapsulated in Section 16 of the Republic Act 7160, thus: Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

And in the pursuit thereof the municipality is guided by the principles and guidelines of decentralization.

We, the officials and employees of the Municipality of Atok, Benguet pledge and commit to deliver timely, responsive, quality public service and to be true to our oath of office, we will:

• Exercise professionalism, courtesy, and integrity in serving the people;
• To treat everyone equally subject to reverence and priority to the disadvantaged – e.g. persons with disability, the elderly, and pregnant women as directed/ provided by law and guidelines;
• Make our clients satisfied and comfortable while being served;
• In the spirit of the “Mamamayan Muna, Hindi Mamaya Na Program” of the Civil Service Commission to attend to all applicants or requesting parties who are within the premises of the office prior to the end of official working hours and during lunch break; and
• In the rendition of service, adopt the “zero contact” policy.

The word “ATOK” was derived from an Ibaloi local dialect “NAYPATOK SHI SHONTOG” meaning “ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN”. The name “ATOK” was carried even during the Spanish government when the place was the seat of the colonial government headed by an official called “Presidente or Kapitan”.

The Municipality of Atok is located in the center part of the Province of Benguet, bounded on the North by the Municipalities of Kibungan and Buguias, on the East by the Municipalities of Kabayan and Bokod, on the South by the Municipality of Tublay, and on the West by the Municipalities of Kapangan and Kibungan.

The Municipality of Atok was created under Act No. 48 on November 22, 1900. Together with the other 19 townships of Benguet, it was established as follows: Baguio, Galiano, Itogon, Tublay, Atok, Kapangan, Balakbak, La Trinidad, Palina, Ampusongan, Loo, Kabayan, Buguias, Adaoay, Bokod, Daklan, Sablan, Kibungan, and Ambuklao.

In 1900, Baguio became a chartered city, and the number of towns in Benguet was reduced, with Atok remaining as one of them. Then, on June 25, 1963, Executive Order No. 42 converted eight of the thirteen towns into a regular municipality, including Atok.

On June 18, 1966, Republic Act No. 4695 divided the Mountain Province into four provinces. The thirteen towns of Benguet were retained, and remain so today.

Since Atok became a municipality on November 22, 1900, under Act No. 48, the Sangguniang Bayan passed an ordinance and adopted the date as its foundation day under S.B. Ordinance No. 12-98, dated December 7, 1998.

Atok is located approximately 49 kilometers from Baguio City and 360 kilometers north of Manila. It can be reached by land transportation, taking about two hours on average. The municipality’s economy primarily revolves around agricultural farming, with highland vegetables as its main produce. These are distributed through the La Trinidad Trading Post, Baguio City Market, and other markets in the lowlands.

The northern part of Atok is also known for its production of cut flowers, while fruits and rice thrive in the municipality’s temperate climate. Atok experiences two distinct seasons: the wet season, typically from May to September, and the dry season, which usually spans October to May. However, the timing of these seasons can vary due to unpredictable weather patterns.