Out of all events year-round, Christmas in Baguio City is something to really look forward to. There’s just a different surprise to look forward to every time. And with the activities lined up, this year’s Christmas in Baguio City is surely going to be one of its most festive. From Christmas fairs to light shows and concerts, the city is …

Museo Kordilyera, the ethnographic museum of the University of the Philippines -Baguio opened a new exhibit called Handwoven Tales: The Warp and Weft of Cordillera Textiles last Nov. 15. The exhibit features different types of handwoven textiles by different ethnic groups in the Cordillera. It also includes some interactive elements such as traditional implements and tools used in weaving. A …

If you are a man who is particular with a dapper sense of style and prefers to get high-quality service in all things grooming, then book your next “manpering” appointment at Heneral Barber Lounge & Spa. As a boutique barbershop and lounge, you don’t just get a haircut from their skilled barbers, you also get to experience the kind of …

In fulfillment of the decades’ worth dedication to the development of the Filipino community, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Inc. continues to showcase their support to the education of the city. On November 7, the Baguio Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc. turned over three classrooms under the “Operation: Barrio Schools” program to Lucban Elementary School donated …

With a mission to recognize individuals from the grassroots level who exemplifies “service above self,” the Rotary Club of Baguio South (RCBS) launched “Beyond the Ordinary,” a project that recognizes what it truly means to be extraordinary and to have a heart that goes beyond the ordinary. Through the project, the RCBS reevaluates what it truly means to be outstanding. …

Ibagiw: The Baguio Creative City Festival 2019 wants to showcase the city’s vibrant and diverse cultural and artistic skyline. The festival’s main event will be a series of competitions called Made in Baguio, which features four categories: woodcarving, textile weaving, basketry, and metalcraft. These are the four types of crafts and folk art that Baguio is recognized for. Made in …

Amid the festive glow of the people and invited guests, this year’s celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival (Chinese Moon Festival) proved to be a grand one—literally. Members of the Baguio Filipino-Cantonese Association as well as invited guests flocked to the Hotel Supreme Opal Hall September 21 to celebrate one of the major festivals of the Chinese folk every year. It …

As Psychologist and author Noah Shpancer said, “Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.” Each part of the journey is important. And each small step matters whether it’s getting up in the morning, talking to a friend, or even reaching out for help. As the team in Milestone Health …

Baguio City, Philippines — Up in the Cordilleran highlands, the different ethnic groups are typically referred to by attaching the prefix “i” (which means “people of” or “from”) to the name of the place from which they come such as the Ifugao (people of the earth, or “pugaw”), the Ibaloi (or people who live in houses, or baloi), or the collective name …

In a city that thrives in art and culture, there’s always an unfortunate time when the hype dies down and it’s reduced to a mundane, everyday concept. It’s a sad reality that’s also due to the radical shifts in modernization, especially in Baguio City. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As culture meshes with the modern age, the …