Ten innovations by groups from different parts of Northern Luzon were on showcase at the Pasundayag Northern Luzon Innovation Fair on Feb. 20 at Eurotel Hotel, Baguio City. Organized by the TUKLAS Innovation Labs, this fair is the third event of a series which aims to promote 40 innovative solutions that help prepare communities for disaster. Most of the innovations …

As cool as it is to visit city parks and buildings, the Summer Capital of the North just has so much more to offer. There are hidden gems stretched across the city, each place with something unique to offer. Some are tucked away nicely, while others are hidden in plain sight. So don’t just settle for the nearest attractions you can …

“Farmer lang ako.” This was Randy Gawwi’s answer when asked what kind of artist he considers himself to be. We met with yet again another humble virtuoso who found his way to Baguio City all the way from Banawe, Ifugao. With his recent installation, the gigantic bamboo bird’s nest, seen at the “Kulay ng Siglo” art exhibit during the Entacool …

Moments to remember don’t have to cost much, especially when it’s with your special someone. Special memories, inside jokes, secrets, quirks, dreams – these don’t need the prerequisite of the classic expensive candlelight dinner to be cherished. Sometimes, these are best cherished in the simplest of situations like a stroll or an adventure. And in Baguio, there are lots of …

Wherever you look, there’s always something that’s bound to catch your eye. I’m not talking about being a pretentious creep here. But in terms of what Baguio City has to offer, there will always be a focal point when you’re out and about. A random piece of advertising from a local shop. That weird caricature that’s blatantly embossed on a …

There truly is nothing like getting loved-up at this most romantic time of the year. Whether it be a dreamy stroll at night, a charming visit to your favorite spot where you first met, sharing a conversation over your favorite cup of coffee leaving you all so lovey-dovey, or starry skies and candlelit dinners in Baguio restaurants, there are just …

Grind. Stamp. Pull. Repeat. These are the words that welcome any weary and stressed-out coffee-famished soul upon reaching the end of the steps at The Blind Filter and Kitchen. By how everything looks and feels like, you’ll know instantly that BFK brings a whole new “cool” to the classic cup of Joe everyone basically grew up with. From their industrial …

The Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the stuff of grand and generous celebrations here in Baguio City. This year, the Year of the Pig begins on February 5, Tuesday. Baguio’s Filipino-Chinese community begins each Spring Festival with a flag-raising ceremony at the Baguio City Hall. Media practitioners and social media influencers participated in the …

Most of us would think that artists are borne out of sheer talent or someone who develops it after intensive training. But in truth, art is non-binary. As I’ve been going around Baguio to meet with local artists, I’ve come to understand that no one is “a mere natural.” True, Baguio was designated as a creative city under UNESCO, but …

In 2018, the Philippine Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported the lowest temperature of the year on January 14 at 11.4 degrees Celcius.  But, 2019 is quickly catching up and even going lower on the temperature scale. Just three weeks in on January 22, temperatures dropped to 10.4 degrees Celcius. However, a few days later on January 28, temperatures …