Baguio Features Lifestyle Travel 6 Destinations In Baguio City For Couples Following Pilipinas Popcorn’s “Baguio City In A Day,” we would like to recommend a special itinerary for couples visiting the Summer Capital for the first time. Aside from pasalubong and vintage goods shopping, the city has a lot more to offer for couples who want spend some quality time together or simply get away from the maddening crowd. 1. Get … Read More
Baguio Features Baguio Temperature Drops To 7.3 Degrees Celsius Valentine’s Day is known to be one of the warmest seasons because of the love shared among friends, family, and other special people. That wasn’t the case for Baguio City’s temperature. On Feb. 15, the coldest and lowest temperature was recorded hitting 7.3 degrees Celsius as of 6:00 a.m. which dropped from 7.4 degrees Celsius at 5:00 a.m. Baguio City Temperature … Read More
Food Lifestyle Baguio City Restaurants: Valentine’s Day Specials 2017 If you happen to be in Baguio on Valentine’s day and want to take your special someone for a treat, check out Pilipinas Popcorn’s round-up of specials for hearts day 2017. From simple sweet treats to gourmet finds, you will find a wide range of choices that Baguio City restaurants have to offer. Go ahead and treat that special someone to … Read More
Culture Society Suspected NPA Rebels Torch 2 Philex Trucks; 3 Suspects Arrested In Baguio City, Mayor’s Message UPDATE (Feb. 10, 1:45 p.m.): Baguio City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan shared a message telling the public that Baguio City is not on red alert. He confirmed it is only “a neighboring municipality” that is on heightened alert” due to the joint police and military operation after the razing of two Philex trucks. He also reminded the public not to … Read More
Baguio Features Baguio Pasa-Kalye Art Festival Activities Lined Up @Panagbenga 2017 Local bookstore Bookends Baguio and a group of Baguio artists brings to the public a special edition of Pasakalye Art Festival for the Panagbenga 2017. Titled “Pasa-Kalye Art X-Fusion: Panagbenga Rev-Bloom Art Convergence,” it kicks off on Feb. 25, at 2:00 p.m. at Bookends Baguio on T. Claudio Street. Pasa-Kalye Feb. 25 and 26 Launch Activities The week-long program will … Read More
Baguio Features Food Lifestyle Baguio City Restaurants: New Cafe On The Block – Il Padrino Hover, then click on the right arrow or the photo to see the slideshow of Il Padrino Baguio photos by Moe Abellera and Liezl Dunuan. A new cafe has joined the Session Road block – Il Padrino. Opening in early December, the restaurant/cafe’s location is a prime spot along Session Road, right next to Tea House and only a few … Read More
Baguio Features Baguio Panagbenga Flower Festival Should Remain As Public-Private Partnership, Domogan Says Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan says that the management of the Panagbenga Flower Festival should remain as a public-private partnership. In response to calls that the city government should take over, he said that the best option is still the partnership between the local government and the private sector. Panagbenga Flower Festival – Best Managed By The City? According to a … Read More
Baguio Features Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar Loves Baguio, Promises To Come Back Miss Colombia and Miss Universe 2nd Runner up Andrea Tovar has proclaimed her love for Baguio. In a recent interview with The Source on CNN Philippines, Miss Colombia said that her most favorite part of the pageant was the parade in the Summer Capital of the Philippines. ‘Beautiful’ Baguio Tovar was interviewed by host Pinky Webb, where she was accompanied by … Read More
Baguio Features EXCLUSIVE: The Story Behind Trent Shields And Baguio City Driver Reggie Cabututan Both local and international media have covered the story of Australian Trent Shields and Baguio City taxi drive Reggie Cabututan. Both have been at the center of attention because of an act of honesty and an act of kindness. Pilipinas Popcorn sat down with both Shields and Cabututan recently to get the story behind it. Trent Shields: ‘No 20,000 US … Read More
Baguio Features Travel Baguio’s First Food Truck Park Opens On January 27 The first ever food truck park in Baguio City will open on January 27, Friday. Called the Calle Uno Food Hub, it features a unique set-up in outdoor dining because these are not your ordinary food trucks. The food trucks are actually old Volkswagen beetles that have been refitted and repurposed. The food hub is located in the quadrangle of … Read More
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