I like this picture so much..... This was taken last December at Mines View Park in Baguio. Baguio City is designated as the summer Capital of the Philippines. The City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway, The name "Baguio" is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning 'moss'.There are three mai
Where to go in Baguio City, this is a very popular question as tourists and vacation fanatics try to look for some of the popular Baguio City tourist spots to go to this holiday season of 2008. According to the news tonight, the number of tourists who came to popular tourist spots in Baguio doubled [...]
Located at 5,000 feet above sea level and with mildtemperatures ranging from 9 - 28 degrees C (48 - 82 F).Imagine this: the cool breeze ruffling your hair as you driveby the roads of the mountainside.You gaze at the blue skies with low fluffy clouds above you.All around are fragrant pine trees and flowers of all thecolors of a rainbow.Spend The Most Beautiful Moments of Your LifePine Trees, Kennon
Every November time, Baguio natives and visitors alike eagerly wait to pick fresh strawberries. Spend The Most Beautiful Moments of Your Life in Baguio City. Pine Trees, Kennon Road, Mines View, Burnham Park, MansionHouse, Camp John Hay, Wright Park, Lourdes Grotto, etc. March through May is the peak season for local and foreign tourists. You, your friends, or your family need a guar
Baguio City of the Philippines, is my favorite destination to set up a company, have quality of life and low cost living, safety, and find romance.I picked Baguio City in the Philippines as a location to live and build my Internet company. I opted for Baguio City after researching hundreds of destinations in various countries. Baguio City perfectly met my criteria, cool temperate climate of mounta
“Kennon Road was ordered built by American governor general William Cameron Forbes in 1901. Although originally called Benguet Road, it was named after U.S. Army Colonel Lyman N. Kennon who was its final builder. With the labor of Igorots and some foreign workers, the road was completed in 1903 and has since become a major [...]
Drive along North Luzon Expressway and pass through the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac and Pangasinan. There are three main routes leading up to Baguio by road: - Kennon Road takes only 30-45 minutes to climb from the foot of the mountain (the shortest , the most scenic and the most dangerous), -Marcos Highway takes up to 1 hour to climb, - Naguillan Road is 3 hours longer. It would be best to hire
BAGUIO CITY -- Baguio City, generally regarded as the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines, may yet have another feather in its cap -- RP's Convention Capital -- courtesy of local leaders of the travel and tourism sector."We want all roads leading to Baguio not only during summer, but throughout the year," said Dangal Guevara Jr., an officer of the Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB).Noti
Every Novembertime Baguio natives and visitors alike eagerly wait to pick fresh strawberries from the Strawberry Farm in nearby La Trinidad, Benguet (about 10 minutes away).You will see baskets full of strawberries being sold all over Baguio, at the Baguio City Market, and even in "pasalubong" (souvenir) counters near the bus terminals.The price of Baguio strawberries is dictated by the laws of su
The Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) is an outstanding visitors bureau in the entire North Philippines for its contribution to the Baguio tourism industry within its short period of inception.Patrick Gregorio, North Philippines Visitors Bureau executive director, during BCVB's 1st General Membership Assembly and Christmas party noted the initial success of the bureau in leading the t
One of the few places in the Philippines with a cool climate Baguio is on average eight degrees cooler than the normal Philippine temperature. 1,500 meters above the sea and 250 kilometers north of Manila, most Manila folk head for Baguio in the summer to escape the summer heat.Hence it has been called the "summer capital" of the Philippines.Going to Baguio from Manila, visitors can take a 45-minu
The Pilgrim is going to the City of Pines tomorrow!All my bags are not yet packed, but I'm ready to go. I took the day off today to rest from work which made me all the more excited and on my toes in recent days. The family's leaving for Baguio City tomorrow morning and all I have in mind are the things that I could possibly do when we all get there.I will definitely visit the Pink Sisters conve
One of the cleanest and greenest cities in the country, Baguio is made for sightseeing. And for strolls and boat rides and gentle trots around the park. And for golf. Kennon Road, completed in 1905, opened Baguio to tourism. The zigzagging path previews the scenic highlights of the city. Along the 32-kilometer highway are the Bridal Veil and Colorado waterfalls. Synonymous with Baguio is Burnham P
The country’s summer capital, Baguio City is just one golf tournament away from winning a Guinness World Record as the historic Camp John Hay and the Baguio Country Club hope to gather the biggest number of golfers in a single event for the 59th annual Fil-Am International Golf Tournament starting November 19.While some 1,200 golfers participated in last year's golf tournament, this year's event
I cooked a delicious dinner today. It's actually one of my PACHAM dishes and I'd like to share the recipe to you. Hehehe. My siblings loved this dish and they actually asked me to cook it today so here it goes...enjoy!1/2 Ground porkBaguio BeansEggplantYoung CornBell PepperWorcestershire sauceOyster sauceSoy sauceLaurel leafThe measuements are all up to you. Tsamba nga di ba.Procedure:Stir fry oni
I cooked a delicious dinner today. It's actually one of my PACHAM dishes and I'd like to share the recipe to you. Hehehe. My siblings loved this dish and they actually asked me to cook it today so here it goes...enjoy!1/2 Ground porkBaguio BeansEggplantYoung CornBell PepperWorcestershire sauceOyster sauceSoy sauceLaurel leafThe measuements are all up to you. Tsamba nga di ba.Procedure:Stir fry oni
After about 12 years, I came back to what was dubbed as the summer capital of the Philippines. I remember quite vaguely the details of how it looked like in the past but what lingered in my memory was how me and my friends enjoyed the city of beautiful tress, flowers, and American architecture.
I [...]
Taxi drivers in Baguio City are seeking a P5 increase in their flagdown rate amid high oil prices, bringing their flagdown fares to P30.
The Federation of Jeepney Drivers and Operators of Baguio, Benguet and La Union (FEJODABLU) and Baguio Taxi Drivers said they will file their petition asking for the flag down rate adjustment before the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (
Baguio Oil, ang order ni misis! Spotted in a posh imported store in Aeon Mall selling for about 903 yen per bottle. That is roughly around 350-400 pesos per bottle.
We had a meeting last Sunday and we decided to set the date of our events this coming July and August. so ye below are the event schedule for July and August in Baguio.
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July 4 - Clothing line
July 11 - Planing
July 18 - (No title yet)
August 1 (Noon)- Main event in SM [...]
Manila was a new place to me. It was not that amusing, but still my eyes enjoyed looking at the unfamiliar places and sceneries. We were fetched by a coaster and met the people that will guide us for the rest of the week--Kuya Macky, Kuya Mac-mac, Sir Ed and our driver, Kuya Morris (not sure of the name). The first place that I have taken picture during the travel was the baywalk. It was not the baywalk it used to be after the assumption of Mayor Lim. It has no more stores and booths and night parties as explained by the tourist guide. The travel was smooth, it was not that fast. I saw the beauty of the buildings but also witnessed the city's dirtiness. I even told myself, Davao is far better than this place. We eventually reached the NLEX tollgate. It is a private road, thus, we paid for
BAGUIO NETHERLANDSWe have been to Baguio (summer capital of the Philippines) several times but unfortunately not during Panagbenga Festival. This festival is the same as Netherlands' Flower Festival. They made such huge objects/images and floats and the finishing materials are the different colors of beautiful and amazing flowers. The outcome is indeed such a great work of art. Enjoy watching the videos above.
Manila was a new place to me. It was not that amusing, but still my eyes enjoyed looking at the unfamiliar places and sceneries. We were fetched by a coaster and met the people that will guide us for the rest of the week--Kuya Macky, Kuya Mac-mac, Sir Ed and our driver, Kuya Morris (not sure of the name). The first place that I have taken picture during the travel was the baywalk. It was not the baywalk it used to be after the assumption of Mayor Lim. It has no more stores and booths and night parties as explained by the tourist guide. The travel was smooth, it was not that fast. I saw the beauty of the buildings but also witnessed the city's dirtiness. I even told myself, Davao is far better than this place. We eventually reached the NLEX tollgate. It is a private road, thus, we paid for
The hubby left for camp in the wee hour of three last Monday. It feels weird to be a single parent, at least that’s how I feel this last couple of days. Our little guy was able to speak with the hubby over the phone at breakfast this morning and he just just keeps [...]
How can I forget the Burnham Park In Baguio where there are different ways to relax and feel the comfort as you tour around the place. The place was named after the city's planner, Daniel Burnham. You can find recreation spots like courts for tennis and basketball games. You can also find retaurants where you can eat sumptuous foods. The children will surely love the playground well because they
Baguio City is the summer capital and one of the famous city in the Philippines. It is highly urbanized city in Northern Luzon where you can see the presidential mansion, supreme court and legistative offices. The place is one of the provinces of Cordillera Administrative Region.The name of the city came from the word "bagiw" meaning "moss".Baguio is also known as the City of Pines because you can
Are you planning to visit Baguio for a vacation with your friends or family? Do you want a clean, comfotable and quiet place to stay in Baguio City?
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Its a comfortable 2 storey house located in Brentwood Village, less than 5 minutes from Session Road, SM Baguio and just walking distance to Botanical Garden. The vacation house is private, no signage, no “for rent” signs. The house is clean and it has well-maintained facilities. They also provid full-living amenities, even kitchen wares and dinner wares, for instance, if guests so choose to cook, and really spend quality time with the family — in a vacation house that’s truly a fine place to stay. (more…)
WE JUST HAD AN EARTHQUAKE HERE IN BAGUIO CITY JUST NOW! I was chatting with my friends earlier and suddenly felt the earthquake shaking the whole building where im staying for about 10 seconds. I think maybe around intensity 2 or 3 because it’s a bit strong. I’m not really sure how to measure it but it scared the hell out of me.
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When family and friends hear you're on your way to Baguio Country Club, one pasalubong request stands out: raisin bread! The next day, we had breakfast in the Raisin Bread Shop of the BCC. And of course, I bought their signature raisin bread and banana bread to take home.Don't miss out on their equally famous blueberry muffins among many other muffins. I'm sure their cakes are equally mouth-watering. In fact, the cake display case beckons to every customer who enters. But I had enough sugar for the morning. Also available in the bread shop are deli sausages and cheeses among many other products.I had wanted to stay an extra night but I had to rush to an evening meeting in Makati. So that ends my 3 weeks of non-stop travel. It's back to school. In a way, it's time for a vacation from my vacation. Hahaha!
There are still a few patches of serene and picturesque areas amidst the urban chaos of Baguio City. And the Baguio Country Club (BCC) is most definitely one of those remnants of Baguio City's old charm. It was a great opportunity for me to relax after a tight schedule the last two weeks.As soon as I arrived in Baguio, I went straight to the BCC since I wanted to rest before my cousin's wedding. I had a late lunch at the veranda and chatted with my relatives who were also billeted there. Then it was a power nap before proceeding to the church.The reception was at the ballroom of the BCC. The food was great! But I had to eat in moderation. Sigh! Anyway, I woke up late the next day since I didn't have any sleep the night before.After lunch at the veranda, it was time for some recreational activities at the club's many facilities. I was toured around the golf course on a golf cart by the facilities manager. Then we passed by their new driving range and golf academy. It's an unusual d
I. PrologueWe had our long weekend holiday in Baguio City – known to be the “Summer Capital of the Philippines”. For my part, it was an unplanned vacation; I am supposed to spend the long vacation in my hometown Anilao – which is also rich for lively sceneries and houses some of the best diving spots in the archipelago, but Tere begged to accompany her and Tiny. I previously said “no” because it was impossible for me to pack-up things in such short notice. Until, I finally say “yes” moving the date of departure in Manila from November 1st to 2nd. Tere’s real purpose in Baguio is to fulfill BenCab’s promised of drawing her so the voyage wasn’t the top priority. BenCab for all you know has been awarded as the “2006 National Artist for the Visual Arts”, and known for his work “Sabel” – which he described a symbol of dislocation, despair and isolation - the personification of human dignity threatened by circumstances. Undergoing numerous transformations over
The mountain resort city of Baguio, still the country’s Summer Capital will bring its cool spirit, pine scents, foggy bliss, panoramic views, unique culture, among others, all rolled into one package, in the largest travel and tourism expo in the country, the 18th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) on September 7-9, 2007 at the SM Megatrade Hall.
As PTM offers a thousand and one ways to enjoy the country’s beautiful scenes, attractions, and facilities, the Baguio City Tourism Council led by the Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB), will give visitors an unforgettable feel of ” a virtual Baguio,” a dazzling multi-sensory and multi-media experience exploring all their Baguio travel options in one place. (more…)
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I didn’t get to watch the round but I was told that Xavier University (formerly known as Ateneo de Cagayan) beat the University of the Philippines Baguio in the fifth octofinal round of the Square Off! Debate Championships. Xavier becomes the first provincial school to advance to the quarterfinals after schools like Western Mindanao State University, Mindanao State University - Marawi City and University of Baguio failed to secure a slot in the next round. This is an upset of sorts. UP Baguio was the fifth seed in the competition while Xavier was the twelfth seed.
Xavier will face De Lasalle University in the quarterfinals. This is the second upset in five rounds so I guess that shows that anything can really happen.
Octofinal#5: Xavier (12) def. UP Baguio (5), unanimous
Octofinal#4: DLSU (4) def. Univ. of Baguio (13), split
Octofinal#3: PUP (14) def. UST (3), unanimous
Octofinals#2: UP Diliman (2) def. MSU-Marawi City (15), unanimous
Octofinals #1: ADMU (1) def. WMSU (16
The City of Baguio is a 1st class highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the Summer Capital of the Philippines on June 1, 1903 and incorporated as a city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1909. The name of the city is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning 'moss'. Baguio Tourist SpotsBaguio City is home to many tourist spots and is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro Manila.Burnham ParkLocated at the center of the city, it is named after the city's planner, Daniel Burnham. The park features a promenade and a man-made lagoon where bancas (rowb
At last, a vacation was fulfilled after the hurdles in the office. But still has to work in baguio for a day meeting with our librarian/editor and to give the indexing of the book that is already scheduled for the press. The Xmas break is the only time that I should pursue since the coming year is expected to be tight with deadlines and activities.Anyway, three days and two nights in a cozy old house of my "Ninong Lloyd" is something that I cherished and thankful about. At least, I have saved money for other expenses as we stroll all over this romantic place with my wife, my little prince and my younger siblings. This is my second long trip with my family for a vacation. We have been to my hometown in Bicol few months ago and now here we are in the summer capital of the Philippines-Bagui
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BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City, generally regarded as the “Summer Capital” of the Philippines, may yet have another feather in its cap — RP’s Convention Capital — courtesy of local leaders of the travel and tourism sector.
“We want all roads leading to Baguio not only during summer, but throughout the year,” said Dangal Guevara Jr., an officer of the Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BCVB).
Noting this mountain city’s consistently cool climate even as lowlanders swelter in blistering heat, Guevara said that selling Baguio as a convention center can’t be too difficult. He said that people flock to Baguio for several other reasons. “There are many ways to package Baguio — as a university city, a honeymoon haven, or a travel and adventure destination.” (more…)
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Today, I decided to stay in the hotel the whole day to finish pending school requirements. Baguio's climate is so conducive to thinking and sleeping! But Jiajin and Doc Ryan were able to cover a lot of ground. So I'll talk about their adventure here.Baguio being a tourist city has well-established tour options. And one of them is on a taxi. Ryan said that there is a standard rate (according to the driver that is) and a standard three-hour tour on a taxi for PHP700. If you go to the tourist attractions individually, the cost of taxi would total close to that amount so might as well charter one.On this list of places they visited was the Mansion House which was built and used by the American government as residence and office of American governors-general during the summer months. And has since been used as the official residence of Philippine presidents while they are in Baguio. Near the Mansion House is Wright Park where visitors can go horseback riding.The two also visited Mines Vie
After all those years watching the parade on television and seeing photos of the colorful floral floats published in our national dailies, I finally saw the Panagbenga (Baguio Flower Festival) with my own two eyes. It was late when we decided to actually trek up to Baguio City to brave one of the biggest crowds that jampack the city annually.Since hotels would have been fully-booked and buses filled to the hilt, we decided to drive up on the morning of the float parade, just in time to find a good vantage point for festivities. We left Pampanga at about 12 midnight. It was a sleepy but smooth drive given that heavy traffic was factored out of the picture. So we made it to Baguio close to 3:30 a.m. if I'm not mistaken. We took a quick nap at a place where some friends were staying and at 6 a.m., we were off to Session Road for breakfast.Our plan was to try out the breakfast meals at Swiss Baker. But since they had a catering service that morning, they did not offer breakfast that day a
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lovin it!we got to travel alone wd my most loved cousins,it's really fun knowing i celebrated my bday away from the busy city to an awesome children's playground,,,yep yep yep,,it felt good once again to be like a child,,my 22nd year!:)
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1. Tapping Potentials talk at the event I was "invited" to speak in the event mentioned in the title recently by the Department of Education, held from May 12-16, 2008. (Actually, Paul was the one invited, and I tagged along.) The challenge with this particular event was the sheer number of participants. My previous record was sp
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TappingPotentials (TP) motivational speakers Donelle Gan and Paul Darwynn Garilao emphasized the relevance of Information Technology in 2008 National Conference for Science Educators held in Teacher's Camp Baguio City last May 15.
Paul explained the positive and negative effects of using the Internet technology. He said that technology must be used as a me
we are planning to go for a vacation in may in baguio city but we accept a bound budget, we just charge a abode to break area there is a cable tv, bathroom and comfort room, bedchamber that can board 2 adults and 4 kids, 24 hour aegis and of advance simple access....
Camp John Hay manor is distinguished by its imposing architecture with welcoming interiors coupled with an environment that sets it apart from other hotels in Baguio City. Designed to blend with the towering pines, guests can actually open their windows to cool, fresh mountain air.
Boasting of 175 rooms as guests' ...
