For the entire month of February since Panagbenga 2017 celebration started, this strawberry shawarma has been the talk of the town. Who wouldn’t be surprised to hear vendors shout “Strawberry shawarma po!” for the first time in your life? And because it is something very new and very out of the ordinary, it is sure a hit! Strawberries are Baguio’s …

In A Love To Last March 2 episode, Anton (Ian Veneracion) and Andeng (Bea Alonzo) talk about Totoy (Xian Lim). Andeng confides in Anton, saying Totoy is not the one for her. The two wind up in a kilig-worthy near-kiss moment, but Tracy (Matet de Leon) unintentionally breaks it. Toward the end of this episode, Anton says he can’t stop …

It’s been three days into the lively Session Road In Bloom. It has also been three days of waiting for the Panagbenga 2017 Grand Float Parade results. Surely it must have been a herculean task for the judges. The participants evidently strived for extravagance and of course, compliance with this year’s theme: “Inspired by Beauty, Nurtured by Nature.” The announcement …

If you thought the crowd for the Grand Street Dance Parade is more than a handful, brace yourself for the next event! Panagbenga’s Grand Float Parade is another fantastic exhibition that portrays Baguio City’s picturesque landscapes, undying culture, and impeccable natural resources. 22nd Panagbenga Grand Float Parade Happenings This year, a total of 20 contenders participated; ten for the Small …

Panagbenga attracts millions of tourists every year from all over the world to Baguio City. That might be great for Baguio’s economy, but it can be difficult for the tourists all competing with each other for the best spot to watch the festivities. This is a guide to make your Panagbenga experience a whole lot easier (at the expense of …

It’s that time of the year again where flowers bloom bigger, the wind blows warmer, and the streets more crowded. Regardless of the traffic and searing sun, it’s a much-anticipated festivity that showcases the best of Baguio City. This year’s theme for the 22nd Panagbenga Flower Festival is “Inspired by beauty, nurtured by nature.” Even before the sun rays peeked …

The Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. (FPPF) will be holding a free photography workshop on Feb. 24. In line with the Panagbenga Flower Festival, FPPF will provide tips and lessons on composition and travel photography during the one-day workshop. The workshop venue will be at the AIM Igorot Lodge, Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Panagbenga Photography Workshop: 4th Year …

As we step further into the abyss that is tomorrow, let’s pause for a minute and look back on what has happened mid-February. From Daniel Matusnaga and Erich Gonzales’ breakup and the aftermath, Piolo Pascual and Shaina Magdayao’s 5-year relationship, Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil’s “My Ex And Whys,” Marlon Stockinger and Pia Wurtzbach, down to updates on the coldest …

Panagbenga 2017 officially started last Feb. 1, when a parade of participating street dancing groups kicked off the month-long festivities. Road closures for Lake Drive and Juan Luna Drive have been in place since then. Landscaping and botanical displays are in place on Lake Drive, while Juan Luna is filled with stalls of Market Encounter. With the parades fast approaching, …

The temperature in Atok, Benguet hit below 0 degree Celsius yesterday and today. On Feb. 15, the temperature was recorded at -2 degrees Celsius and today, it even hit -3 degrees Celsius. Recently, Baguio City has also reached its lowest temperature at 7.3 degrees Celsius which was recorded on Feb. 15 at 6:00 a.m. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services …