In celebration of the 2021 Ibagiw Creative City Festival, the Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region conceptualized and organized the Cordillera Weaves Exhibit and Talk Show, and the Weavers Bazaar from November 27 to December 1, 2021. The event was supported by the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines. The Significance of Weaving in the Cordilleras Weaving is one …

The inviting cold weather of Baguio City makes it on the top list of must-visit places every Holiday season. Not only that, it offers fun and exciting activities and spots to visit for families to enjoy. Cool, chilly breeze, sparkling bright, colorful lights, sweater weather. If you find yourself indulged in this magical season, then it’s finally the most wonderful …

The “art in the park” concept basically promotes bringing art in public spaces, where it can be appreciated by the general public. It helps generate awareness on the healing power of art, on how looking at and admiring a beautiful work of art can help calm the senses. Coupled with a beautiful outdoor space, art appreciation becomes an elevated experience.  …

Baguio City will hold the fourth run of the Ibagiw Creative City Festival this whole month of November, with the theme “Create. Integrate. Elevate.” This is the second year in a row that the festival is being celebrated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival continues to showcase and give homage to local artists, artisans, and crafters who are …

Mandeko Kito 3 opened on June 15 and features 32 artisans, crafters, and creative entrepreneurs from Baguio, Benguet, Sagada, Mt. Province, and Pangasinan, at the Berkeley School, C.M. Recto St. Twenty-two (22) participants showcased a wide variety of items, from accessories, bags, bath products, basket weaves, home decor and furniture, handwoven items, local textiles, shirts, pottery, and many more. Ten …

The vibe. The food. The experience. — These words sum up what Publiquo Grillery is all about. Publiquo’s passion for taking the oldest culinary techniques to elevated levels while staying true to how global culinary favorites are cooked is nothing short of admirable. Day in and day out, you’d see flame-loving chefs and cooks do their thing in a fully-equipped …

Mandeko Kito (“Let Us Sell!”) is back! And this time, it will be at a bigger and different venue. The third run of this artisanal fair is from June 15 to 20, 2021 at the Berkeley School, C.M. Recto Street, Baguio City. Whether you are doing your early Christmas shopping or buying gifts for yourself, this year’s line-up of artisans, …

The Department of Tourism Cordillera Administrative Region will stage the Mangan Taku: Cordillera Food Fair this month of April as part of the Filipino Food Month celebration. The festival runs from April 27 to May 2, featuring various hybrid events that ensure adherence to strict health and safety guidelines, while highlighting the creative cuisine of the region through food conversations, …

The Lazy Sunday Afternoon situation is aptly described by Sweatpants and Coffee founder Nanea Hoffman when she said, “My preferred Sunday mode can best be described as ‘cozy and caffeinated.” We all know how this feels, right? There are some weeks when all we do is look forward to that day off. Absolutely everyone who feels stuck in the daily …

The Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival gave a fitting tribute to the creative lifeblood of Baguio City at the Anido Closing Ceremony last November 30, Monday. Taking the center stage during the event were the artisans and crafters who participated in the various Crafts Competitions of the Festival. The festival launched three competitions: the Crafts Competition, the Woodcarving Competition, and …