In celebration of the friendship and ties between India and the Philippines, the Filipino-Indian community in Baguio launched the Colors of Incredible India Cultural Exhibit at the Baguio on Nov. 24. The exhibit runs until Dec. 15 and is located at the basement of the Baguio Museum. An Afternoon of Culture and History The exhibit opened on the afternoon of …

December is just around the corner. For Baguio City, this means loads of events that are part of the Christmas in Baguio 2018, plus lots more. Fresh from the Creative Baguio Festival, creative activities still abound in December, from craft making to music appreciation. Check out our round-up of city events. Christmas In Baguio 2018 Kick-Off Events The Christmas season brings …

Baguio City, the melting pot of Cordilleran Culture, is home to the Cordillera Ubbog Writers, a group of writers from different backgrounds whose literary works primarily feature the Cordilleran way of life. As part of the Baguio Creative Festival, UP launched the UP Talastasan Series; discussions which aim to promote Cordilleran Creative thinking. This lecture titled The Future of Cordillera Creative …

Baguio adopting a colorful creative economy has been a long time coming. Since becoming a creative city under the United Nations Creative Cities Network, Baguio solidifies itself into a status where it can thrive economically with the help of the city’s artisans and creative folk. The UN Creative Cities Network defines a creative city as a community where creativity is one …

The Pasakalye Group of Artists does it again, this time at the media preview of the Baguio Creative Festival on Nov. 10 at Dominican Hill. This group of artists showcased their painting prowess in an on-the-spot painting event from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. While media guests were being given a tour of the art installations at Dominican Hill, 16 …

Bringing together various influencers, bloggers, vloggers, and social media personalities under one roof has never been this interesting. It was a beautiful exchange of ideas and a day filled with insight and inspiration. Aside from the value that one can get during the day, one thing stood true—Blogapalooza was an avenue for connection and making lasting relationships with Pinoy creatives. …

John Green, the New York Times best-selling author of “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Paper Towns,” “Looking for Alaska,” “An Abundance of Katherines,” and “Turtles All the Way Down,” is more than a novelist. He is also a podcaster who gives life advice in his “Dear Hank & John” podcast, as well as a YouTube star with his brother Hank in …

Weather forecasters reported on Monday, September 10, that Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon. Once it enters PAR, it will be called by its local name, Typhoon “Ompong.” In a report by the Inquirer, weathermen raised the alert on Typhoon “Mangkhut” as it continuously gains strength while moving into the PAR. …

The Philippine’s national bird featured in its own documentary film, Bird of Prey today at the first Vancouver International Bird Festival, together with the 27th International Ornithological Congress. The film, which is on its twelfth screening worldwide, follows 6-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer Neil Rettig and his expedition to the Philippines. Joining him are documentary filmmakers Skip Hobbie and Eric …

The public weather forecast issued by DOST-PAGASA on August 13 at 5:00 pm reports that three tropical storms have been spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Tropical storm Leepi, tropical depression Yagi (previously known as “Karding”), and tropical storm Bebinca are all causing the ongoing southwest monsoon rains in Luzon. Rains will persist until August 15 (Wednesday) and …