Both local and international media have covered the story of Australian Trent Shields and Baguio City taxi drive Reggie Cabututan. Both have been at the center of attention because of an act of honesty and an act of kindness. Pilipinas Popcorn sat down with both Shields and Cabututan recently to get the story behind it. Trent Shields: ‘No 20,000 US …

The first ever food truck park in Baguio City will open on January 27, Friday. Called the Calle Uno Food Hub, it features a unique set-up in outdoor dining because these are not your ordinary food trucks. The food trucks are actually old Volkswagen beetles that have been refitted and repurposed. The food hub is located in the quadrangle of …

The coldest temperature has been recorded since the “ber” months last year. On Sunday, the temperature dropped to 11.5 degrees in Baguio City and hit 9.8 degrees in Benguet. On Monday, the temperature dropped to 11 degrees according to the Philippine Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The sudden drop of temperature according is due to surge of the northeast monsoon. …

On January 2, a Facebook post (see the post below) about a taxi driver went viral for the right reasons – it renewed people’s hope that there are still those who do something good for others without needing any recognition. The post by Ms. Heidz Abarra shared a story about a Baguio City taxi driver who gave free rides to …

With the end of 2016 just around the corner, that means that it’s only less than three months until the famous Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio City. Traditionally held every February, the festival fills the streets of the city with energetic street dancers, festive floral floats and naturally, lots of visitors. So you don’t miss out on the events lined …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, most especially for Baguio’s beloved elixir – brewed coffee. Be it Arabica, Benguet, Kalinga, Hazelnut or Barako, the coffee bean in all its sorts and sizes is Baguio City’s best friend. Should you find yourself along Session Road in the frosty air desperately needing some warm hugs in a mug or someone …

Christmas in Baguio City is something that people look forward to every year. Both local and foreign visitors come to the city during this season. They come for the Christmas Village, the unveiling of the very controversial Christmas Tree, concerts or fireworks. Whatever the reason may be, it becomes an unforgettable event. Both for the good and sometimes bad reasons. …

If you are like most Pinoys, you must have a sweet tooth. You cannot go without ending a meal with dessert. If you happen to be in Baguio and it hits you, we’ve got you covered. Check out these five sweet stops for all kinds of yummy, sugary stuff. Sweet Stop 1: Glyco Sweetshop Before Vanilla Cupcake Bakery made its …