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Baguio stories

A lot have been said about Baguio. But we'll dig a little deeper about the stories behind it. Like why the streets and parks have American names while Manila has Spanish ones.. why heritage houses and monasteries became haunted.. favorite restos of city folks. And then we start to appreciate the city more.


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Ili-Likha Artist Village. Art under construction.

Remember Kidlat Tahimik of Oh My Gulay? He founded another artist village cum resto that provides inspiration for Baguio artists and environmental advocates. Food's good, too!

More creatives..


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Bell Church. Chinese Temple.

Want to go where kung fu movies were filmed in Baguio? Best time to go is Chinese New Year but they also have mini cultural festivals/shows on weekends.

More walks..


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Good Taste. Baguio peeps take-out favorite.

Do you know where most Baguio folks eat and buy take-outs? This dining mecca was already serving budget meals even before it was in Jollibee's figment of imagination. Oh, have you ever seen a 'dumbwaiter'? Go there and meet him.

More eats...


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Benguet Veggies. Planting since the 1900s.

To have a steady supply for their beloved salad, our American overlords encouraged the planting of vegetables and strawberries to the natives of Benguet. With the fertile soil and favorable climate, our native farmers became so good at it that eventually they were supplying up to 80% of the country's vegetable needs!

More trivias..