The local government of Baguio City has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Plastic and Styrofoam-Free Ordinance of the city. The ordinance, which was approved one year ago, provides for a one-year grace period before full implementation. According to the local government’s timetable, businesses and residents should be ready for full implementation by May of this year. …

Over 200 volunteers join the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) cleanup operations of Boracay island that started today. The group first cleaned up Bulabog Beach on the island. Volunteers came from the Department of Environment’s Environmental Management Bureau, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies, Caticlan Airport, resort employees and municipalities of Aklan province. …

There’s something about classy wine that makes you reach for the high life. You might be a heavy drinker, but nothing ever compares to the experience of having a glass of wine. Enter Green Leaf’s exclusive (but very affordable) wine brands—Dielles and Diru. It’s a healthy mixture derived from mead, an alcoholic beverage of fermented honey and water. Dielles is a Greek …

World Book Day happens on April 23, and this year, it lands on a Monday. If you happen to be in Baguio that week, catch some of these events and activities to celebrate your love for the printed word. Baguio City: Literaday For World Book Day On April 21, Saturday, writers, artists and literature lovers come together for a day-long …

It’s summer time in the Summer Capital and there are many events lined up for art and photography, poetry and many more. Baguio City brings you some interesting events to participate in this April 2018. Baguio events April 2018: Everything Poetry Sessions Hub Cafe on Session Road, near Sky World Commercial Center is holding a Poetry Jam on April 7. …

Habibis Grill in Baguio City is aptly named. “Habibi” is a term of endearment in Arabic, as its root word means “love.” When you call someone “habibi,” it means “my love.” Love is definitely a word you would use once you finish that last piece of kebab, falafel, or shawarma at this authentic Lebanese restaurant. Owners Robert Nassr and Ramzy …

As Baguio City struggles with problems of congestion, traffic and garbage, local government keeps on looking for ways to address some of these problems. The City Council proposed the construction of a multi-use and multi-level parking building in Burnham Park. The proposal however drew various reactions from different sectors when it was presented during a public consultation on March 21. …

The Lenten Season, also known as Holy Week, is upon us. While most Filipinos relish this long vacation to relax and recharge, it is also a good time to reflect. Because the Philippines is predominantly Christian, spiritual practices also abound during this season of Lent. Visita Iglesia, or seven churches visitation is one of them. Visita Iglesia traces its roots …

In all honesty, being at Pizza Volante feels pretty much like listening to Marvin Gaye’s, “Got To Give It Up” and Sting’s “Englishman in New York” combined. How groovy and jazzy it is, is so simple, uncomplicated, and delightful. It’s a natural “feel good” – just like Pizza Volante. Why, you ask? Well, it’s because everything about Volante speaks about …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has detected a new typhoon. PAGASA named it “Caloy.” But its international name will be “Jelewat.” PAGASA said that Caloy will be the third typhoon to hit the Philippines this year. Since Holy Week is around the corner, here’s this week’s weather forecast. Typhoon Caloy, weekly forecast According to an article …