Culture Society Baguio Jogger Finds Body In Burnham Park A jogger in Baguio City found a dead body while jogging at Burnham Park on Wednesday, April 26. Reports say the body was found with a stab wound to the chest. Police are investigating the crime and have yet to identify the victim. Burnham Park is a famous tourist destination in Baguio City. Baguio dwellers can be seen almost every morning to … Read More
Baguio Features Baguio City: BGHMC Cancer Facility Open, Pedia Ward Gets A Colorful Makeover Through Paintings The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center in Baguio City recently opened its cancer facility. This came to reality through the effort of cancer specialist Dr. Jasmin Igama, head of the BGHMC Cancer Institute. Also, the BGHMC pediatrics ward has just become more kid friendly, thanks to ten artists who wanted to give back to the community through donating their … Read More
Baguio Features Summer In Baguio 2017: More Activities Lined Up Summer vacation is here and for people who did not brave the crowds in Baguio during the Lenten Season, there are still many reasons to go up to Baguio. Many more activities and events are lined for the rest of the summer months so book that trip now. Holy Week in Baguio saw two major religious events – the staging … Read More
Baguio Features Rehabilitation Of Kennon Road In Baguio City, Soon To Be All-Weather Road Kennon Road in Baguio City will now get its long overdue rehabilitation. Soon, the 33-kilometer stretch will be an all-weather road open for motorists even during the rainy season just like Marcos Hi-Way. Kennon Road, an open-close road since 1990 earthquake Kennon Road formerly known as the Benguet Road connects Baguio City immediately to Saytan in Rosario, La Union. Travelers who come … Read More
Events Society Series Of Earthquakes Hit The Philippines, Latest In Mindanao Series of earthquakes have hit the Philippines lately. The series of tremors in Manila, Batangas, Lanao del Sur and even Baguio City created quite a scare among Filipinos. Rumors even spread saying “the big one” is yet to come and people have to get ready. The most recent quake as of writing was recorded at 1:40 p.m.and 1:01 p.m. on … Read More
Baguio Features Lifestyle Travel 8 Baguio Hotels To Stay Near Burnham Park Baguio City This Summer It’s the most wonderful time of the year (aside from Christmas, of course!). As the ideal summer destination for a staycation and for that much-needed getaway, tourists near and yonder will always love the cool weather and the friendly people in Baguio City. If you would like to maximize the Baguio experience by lessening the stressful commute, here are the … Read More
Baguio Features Easter In Baguio 2017: Activities For The Young And Old With temperatures in Manila and other parts of the Philippines continue to rise, people look to Baguio as a cooler option during the summer. So it is no surprise that during the Lenten holiday, visitors flock to the Summer Capital with family or friends. Here is Pilipinas Popcorn’s round up of Easter activities in the city, both for the young … Read More
Events Society Four Earthquakes Hit Baguio City On March 22, OCD Cordillera Reminds Public To Be Vigilant Four mild earthquakes shook Baguio City on March 22. The first two occurred at 11:34 a.m. then at 11:37 a.m. with magnitudes 3.0 and 2.4 respectively. A few hours later, two more mild earthquakes followed. One at 1:08 p.m. with a magnitude of 2.5 and the other at 5:37 p.m. with a magnitude of 2.8. It was earlier reported that two … Read More
Baguio Features Events Society Earthquake Shakes Baguio City On March 22, Same Day As Simultaneous Earthquake Drill Earthquakes with magnitudes 3.0 and 2.4 shook Baguio City on March 22 at 11:34 a.m. and 11:37 a.m. respectively. The quakes were equivalent to Intensity II classified as “Slightly Felt.” Incidentally, around 58,000 elementary and high school students in the City of Pines simultaneously performed an earthquake drill on the same day the quake hit the City. The exercise was … Read More
Entertainment TV A Love To Last March 8 Episode: Andeng, Anton Find Right Time In Baguio ABS-CBN’s A Love To Last March 8 episode takes Andeng (Bea Alonzo) and Anton (Ian Veneracion) to Baguio. Avid viewers have been waiting for this ALTL episode since the first time the trip was mentioned in the series. Miss International Bea Rose Santiago returns as guest cast member. Her character Bea Rose has earlier said they will go to Bencab Museum in the … Read More
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