September 17, 2023
Two years ago, on a fateful day, my life took an unexpected turn that would forever change my perspective on resilience, community, and the power of the human spirit. It was the day I tested positive for COVID-19, the beginning of a journey filled with challenges, isolation, recovery, and ultimately, triumph. In the early days […]
September 10, 2023
The chicken mami of Marosan’s was legendary, making budgeting easy for the cash strapped to avoid hunger. The dish comes with one piece of crispy fried chicken placed on top of a bowl of piping hot noodle soup laden with cabbage and spring onions. For the wise, an order of extra rice will be made […]
September 1, 2023
This favorite haunt has earned a boost from celebrity chef Erwan Heussaff, who marveled at the flavors of its menu, something locals are used to. For this Baguio Day, allow me to celebrate, Luisas Café and its owner, Roland Wong. IN THE era of themed cafes and exotic restaurants setting up shop in the city, […]
August 26, 2023
The restaurant at the peripherals of the Light of the North has served thousands of cash strapped hungry students for decades. Marosan’s is a familyowned business spanning decades in the city, with its meals both affordable and tasty, giving its famished patrons something to look forward to everyday. “Marosan Rice” is the top treat of […]
August 19, 2023
Stories begin somewhere and mine started when the earth shook. The July quake was the day before the birthday of my cousin, who is the only friend I had when I started school here. I repeat, my only friend. In the mornings, we would go to school together, beating the 7:30 bell at the all-girls […]
August 11, 2023
The Summer Capital of the Philippines meets the Queen of the South. The two UNESCO Creative Cities which boasts a rich heritage, shaped by its indigenous communities and colonial histories aims to converge for a partnership spurring tourism and cultural exchange. Led by the Department of Tourism- Cordillera, Regional Director Jovy Ganongan said the Cordillera […]
August 5, 2023
I started to love listening to live music when I was old enough to be allowed inside Le Fondue at the La Azotea building along Session Road. My generation was too young to experience Songs and would be content to listen to music at the post office park with friends carrying a bottle of gin, […]
July 29, 2023
The Visions of Asia, one of the main components of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, finally returns with the screenings of five awardwinning Asian indie films from Azerbaijan, Iran, India, Tajikistan, and Bangladesh. Curated by Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), make a comeback in the 19th edition of Cinemalaya, slated on August […]
July 23, 2023
Before the mall on the hill took over cinemas in the city, there were small theatres which thrived with local support, giving income to its employees and delight to patrons. I remember that as a child, my grandmother who take me to watch as Sharon Cuneta movie at Pines theatre on its earliest screening, which […]
July 15, 2023
Some parts of the world have declared the end of the pandemic, deeming it fit resume life as we knew before the plague of Covid hit. In Baguio City, at the side of Magsaysay to Bokawkan where it is tagged as the redlight district, a declaration ending the pandemic is not needed as life has […]