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The Mt. Ulap Experience
You may have seen this familiar view on social media for the past months. A lot of you may have been asking, “Where is this place?!” or have been planning to visit to have their death-defying photos like this one. Or this one This place is a part of the Mt. Ulap Ecotrail or the…
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Mount Costa
[gdlr_heading tag=”h3″ size=”32px” font_weight=”bold” icon=”fa fa-history”]History[/gdlr_heading] During 1978, Col. Voltaire Acosta and wife Cleotilde Acosta bought eight hectares of land in La Trinidad, Benguet. Their family were one of the pioneers in making strawberry wine and preserves for the city. But, unfortunately during the early 90’s a plant virus plagued which caused the market of…
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Local Dance Heroes shine at World Supremacy Battlegrounds Philippine Qualifiers
Local Dance Heroes shine at World Supremacy Battlegrounds Philippine Qualifiers World Supremacy Battlegrounds dubbed as the biggest and most prestigious international street dance competition in the Southern Hemisphere took off with their Philippine qualifiers last April 2, 2016 at the Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City. Probably, everyone would agree with me that almost all HipHop…
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Ice Age characters find refuge at UP Baguio
[shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”24024869″] It has been 4 years since Manny, Diego, Sid, Scat and the rest of the Ice Age Franchise was seen after the instalment of their 4th film Ice Age: Continental drift. Due to the cool weather of Baguio City the pack of mammals that we loved, was found to be seeking refuge…
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Baguio Dancers Winning at various Competitions Nationwide
During the course of the weekend several dancers travelled and represented themselves and the city at various dance competitions. These local talents painstakingly trained themselves hard and also tried to raise funds to be able to compete and conquer several dance events across the weekend. The ALAB DanseTroupe a Community Youth Organization devoted to use…
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Minions spotted at Benguet State University
[shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”24024869″] During the suspension of classes upon the celebration of the Strawberry Festival, our neighbor La Trinidad had some peculiar visitors. From a single-celled yellow organism to overly cute creatures. The minions had come to extra ordinary lengths to witness the festivities of the Strawberry Festival. Since the street dance and float parade…
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Pokémon invades University of Baguio
[shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”24024869″] Pokémon aka Pocket Monsters was launched at Japan in 1995. Eventually, after a few years made its way in the Philippines which became an instant hit due to the cute and adorable characters that made kids want to catch them all. It follows the story of Ash Ketchum and his quest to…
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Anime & Cartoon Characters invade SLU
[shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”24024869″] Saint Louis University one of the longest running Tertiary Educational Institution in the city of Baguio which serves as a second home to roughly 35,000+ students from all over the country. A few special visitors from our friends from Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Japan decided to visit the Hundred year old institution.…
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Anime characters visit Baguio
[shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”24024869″] There was a time in my life wherein students did not go straight to the malls, parks, café’s, play billiards or the usual stuff millennial students do now. Immediately after that last school bell you rush to the school gate and head straight home. I could still feel that cringe of happiness…
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Session Road in Full Bloom
The annual Panagbenga Festival continues as shops and food stalls are set up along the iconic Session Road which will be closed to all vehicles. This annual event known as “Session in Bloom” aims to promote tourism and commerce and provide an opportunity to exhibit a variety of local and ethnic handicrafts and products. Whether…
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BEYOND THE BLOCK
BEYOND THE BLOCK: A Film on the History of Philippine Hip-hop Dance Culture The Philippines has quickly become a powerhouse in the dance industry for a short span of years. A number of Filipino hip-hop dance groups have already established their name in the international dance scene. The Philippine All Stars, The Crew, The…
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Mornings in Baguio: The Burnham Fitness Experience
At the very heart of Baguio City stands the vibrant and wide Burnham Park. Named after the city’s American architect and urban planner, Daniel Hudson Burnham, it is a testament to Baguio’s American occupation during the early 20th century. Today, it is a place well-known and much appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
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