Now, the interesting part. The stories behind the city you never knew. Didn't either. Just found out about it when I started digging around to do this blog. First, let me introduce the American dudes named after our parks, streets and camps.
The Chinese mestizos of Baguio.
Ever wondered why some Igorots and Cordillerans looked Chinese? Limahong? Ha! That was just an urban (rural?) legend. Here is an interesting story about a barangay in Benguet that tries to explain this mystery.
2020-06-13
The Baguio builder.
Forbes Park. The premiere gated community. Enclave of the Philippine elite. Where Gretchen Barreto hides from all controversies.. where some of us wish we were during the lockdown. Guess who it was named after. Tip: He was also known as the builder of Baguio.
2020-06-01
The Baguio Planner.
Baguio was originally designed for 30,000 people. Now, it has almost half a million with more than a million more when tourists arrive. Do the math. Guess we need another Burnham. Nope, not the park.
2020-05-26
Yamashita Gold.
Rumored to have been buried in the Baguio, the latest attempt to find the lost gold is documented last year on the History Channel. Surprisingly, it concluded that Yamashita’s lost gold may never be found, because it never existed at all. Or is it?
2020-05-22
A Benguet honey story. From gold to bees.
Baguio is known as a major producer of veggies, strawberries and flowers. But this wouldn't be possible without one flying insect. Oh, in the process of pollinating plants they also produce a super food that never spoils!
2020-05-20