October 28, 2023
WE USED to see dead people. Or so people thought we did, one of many misconceptions people had of the unlikely bunch of friends who became Spirit Questors Baguio. It was hard to explain to people, but how could you blame them? It’s not every day that you can talk to the dead. Dion Fernandez […]
October 21, 2023
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the fastest growing broadband operator in the Philippines, joined hands with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in encouraging small-scale businesses and start-ups to access the capital market to address their financing needs. In the Baguio leg of the SEC’s roadshow on capital formation for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]
October 14, 2023
It was the city’s first mall if you could call it that. I remember people sitting under the “pyramid” ceiling in the hope to absorb Goodluck as square benches formed into a box, lined the two Egyptian like roofs. Now the spot where the benches were house stalls selling mostly cellular phone accessories. No one […]
October 7, 2023
Baguio City Thanksgiving and gratitude overflow at Tam – Village as Chanum Foundation Incorporated mark its 25th anniversary, twin billing with the 13th Tam-Awan International Arts Festival (TIAF) from October 6 -10, 2023. Over 400 artists, artisans, cultural bearers and workers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao flocked to the arts and culture hub for the […]
September 30, 2023
Tam-Awan a catalyst for jumpstarting creative economies Tam-Awan has become a catalyst for jumpstarting creative economies in the city. From its humble beginning in 1998 as the brainchild of a group of artists, Tam-awan Village has evolved to become a top tourist destination in Baguio City, bringing much needed economic growth for artists, artisans and […]
September 23, 2023
I rushed to get into a taxi cab this week as I wanted to be early for my 6pm appointment, thanking the driver as I got in and murmured, I had to pick up something before he brings me to my destination. I apologetically explained I had to get something important and would just add […]
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 […]