Rainy Days in Baguio

It’s been raining all the way for three consecutive days here in Baguio. This is probably due to the monsoon rains brought by a typhoon called “MARCE”. Marce is said to be moving very slow at 7 kph only and is spotted North Northeast of Basco, Batanes. It is expected to reach Taiwan by Sunday afternoon. The typical stormy season in Baguio and the Cordilleras as well starts in June... [Click here to Read more]

7 Reasons Why Studying In Baguio Is Worth It

Baguio City has always been known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Because of this, most people from the lowlands have the one sided notion that the city is just a tourist destination. Little did they know that the city has now become the educational hub of Northern Philippines. In fact Baguio is a home to many of the finest lawyers, engineers, doctors, nurses, and other professionals not... [Click here to Read more]

Baguio 99th Charter Day Anniversary

Baguio started celebrating its 99th charter day anniversary since September 1. It has also started launching a year-long schedule of activities for the centennial anniversary next year. There were various ceremonies and parades but unfortunately I was not able to attend even one of them. Anyway, here’s a list of some of the activities this whole month of September as reported in the local newspaper... [Click here to Read more]

Baguio City Day

This day is the 99th Baguio Charter Day. On September 9, 1909, almost exactly 99 years ago, Baguio which was known as “Kafagway” (meaning rono or tall grasses) was declared as a chartered city and the and at the same time called as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines“. Next year Baguio will be celebrating its Centennial Day. The residents should be bracing for a grand occasion in... [Click here to Read more]