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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

This could just be the best New Year for golfers in Baguio City. The Baguio Country Club, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and the 65th Miss Universe brings you  “The Crown,” an invitational Golf Tournament at the Baguio Country Club on January 16 – 18. With the Philippines hosting the 65th Miss Universe and the pageant fast approaching, Baguio City …

With the end of 2016 just around the corner, that means that it’s only less than three months until the famous Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio City. Traditionally held every February, the festival fills the streets of the city with energetic street dancers, festive floral floats and naturally, lots of visitors. So you don’t miss out on the events lined …