All saints day 2011
Photo Gallery
Baguio and the Cordillera in Photo
US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas visit Baguio City on October 2011
Students from the different schools in the Cordillera participated in the World Food Day 2011 On the Spot Poster Making Contest sponsored by the Department of Agriculture held at the SM mall in Baguio city 3 October 2011
Veterans Federation of the Philippines with Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Maj. Gen. Nonato Peralta pose for a photo opportunity in front of the PMA Headquarters or the Lim Hall during the Testimonial Visit of the officers and members of the VFP at the premiere military school last week. Redjie MElvic Cawis PIA
The Pinag-isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide or PISTON Baguio Chapter lead the noise barrage to protest against incessant increases in oil price and the alleged overpricing of oil products along Session Road at 12 noon Monday. The group joined the nationwide movement of the militant transport group to call for the government’s action to help the public transport sector.
Congressman and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on his first day of training under the watchful eye of Alex Ariza in this northern mountain resort 20 Sept. Baguio city.
The M-16 the bible and the rosary that the late President Corazon Aquino gave to Conrado Balweg was put on display at the Baguio Convention Center as a reminder to what transpired during the 1986 SIPAT or cessation of hostilities between the government and the Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army and that gave way to the creation of the Corddillera Administrative Region. Looking on at the Back is Atty. Jose Limmayog whose mother was the one who kept the Bible, Bobby Tamayao now the chairman of the CPLA and the living witness and signatory to the peace pact Muslin Bun-as during the 25th year commemoration of the SIPAT in Mt. Data.
Good weather for the past days now has provided this fishing village near the surrounding Ambuclao dam to go on with their business of selling their tilapias and other products from thier village.
Senator Loren legarda visit the Irisan dumpsite where 5 perished and numbers of houses destroyed in the massive trashlside duing the onslaught of tyhoon Mina weeks ago. Legarda said this could have been prevented if only the law was followed as Baguio city mayor Mauricio Domogan listen to what Legarda was saying on how ton prevent another erosion.
Other photos shows Senator Loren Legarda tries the backstrap weaving during the Luzon Wide Indigenous Peoples Assembly held at the Teachers Camp where she was the guest speaker 9 September 2011
Workers rushes to finish the repainting and major redesigning of one of Baguo's historic building, the PUSO ng Baguio in Session road before another typhoon visits this northern mountain resort.
Fried rice, a fusion of asian and mediterrenian concoction as exhibited at the SM mall where they held the Rice Festival that fed around fifteen thousand mall goers 3 September 2011. The festival was participated in by the different restaurants sponsored by the Hotel and Restaurants Associations in Baguio city headed by their president Anthony De Leon.
Ice Carving competition as part of the weeklong celebration of the Hotel adn Restaurant Association of Baguio, September 03,2011
AVALANCHE OF GARBAGE. The tons of garbage that cascaded to Asin Road after the retaining wall of the Irisan controlled dump facility in Baguio during the height of Typhoon Mina is now a subject of clearing operations by the City Government of Baguio and DPWH to prevent minor trash slide and occurrence of diseases due to the scattered garbage. Three person were also burried alive when the mountain of garbage washed away several houses during the height of typhoon Mina.
President Benigno Aquino III answers queries of the local and national media during a press briefing at the Camp John Hay last week. The President visited Baguio City to switch on the lighting of the Burnham Park Complex which is a project of the Department of Energy.
Baguio traffic situation, pasaway, accident, road construction, violations/ violators at iba pa!
A pet supply store in the Baguio City Market hopes to start the doctor fish spa craze in the city by coming out with his own mini-foot spa inside the store itself. Clients can dip in their feet at the fish tank while hundreds of doctor fish, known as garra rufa (also known as nibble fish and kangal fish) nibble at them. Darwin Tan, owner of DAT Petshop, said that he imported the garra rufa from Turkey and hopes that spa in the city and lowlands can buy the fish from him later. The garra rufa nibble only at the dead and affected areas to skin, leaving the healthy skin alone. He said a starter kit of 300 garra rufa would be enough to start a business. Tan charges P120 per half hour of fish pedicure.
World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao and team set up camp in Baguio as they train for his fight with Margarito on November 13,2020.
43 year old Jordan Mangosan of the Tam Awan Village artist uses his soldeiring iron in putting the finishing touches in one of his pyrography drawing of his idol Manny Pacquiao for his future exhibit entitled PAC-MAN GREATEST HITS. Jordan and Igorota artist said that he also uses magnfying glass for his Solar drawing of his idol that are mostly done on plywood and canvass and mural size for most of the collections. Jordan said that he wish to meet up with his idol Pacquiao when he visits Baguio for his training.
A small village known for its pleasant and serene environment is becoming popular to adventure seekers, sports and outdoor events enthusiasts since the Pugo Adventure or PUGAD facility were set up and continuously being improved to cater to the public.
PUGAD had its soft opening last September 18 with Department of Tourism regional directors Martin Valera of Region 1 and Purificacion Molintas of the Cordillera region, together with San Fernando City top councilor Alfred Ortega, gracing the occasion.
With three zip lines, your childhood dream to be flying high like a bird is for real. You can be like Superman flying over 200 meters above verdant rice fields, trees and a clean river that flows right at the heart of the village of Kagaling.
Fun and excitement do not end with the zip lines. Well-trained guides are available to assist guests in rappelling and wall climbing.
Guests need not to be professional drivers to try PUGAD’s all terrain vehicles for them to tour the premises of the facility which is nestled in a three-hectare land, which forms part to the peaceful barangay of Palina.
Trekking is also fun and a dip at the clean river is perfect for tired souls.
PUGAD also caters to team-building and to small-group activities while the cottages, function hall and main building are still under construction.
At present, facilities being offered are the nipa huts, two outdoor pools for adults and children, clean toilets and shower rooms.
PUGAD is located 300 meters from the Marcos Highway after a 30-minute drive from Baguio City or more than an hour-drive from San Fernando City, La Union. Coming from Manila, the place can be reached in four hours.
Guests from far areas may opt to stay at the Traveller’s Inn, the nearest accommodation facility some 750 meters from PUGAD. Free shuttle service will be available for guest from the inn to the adventure facility.
PNP Chief Jesus Verzosa troop the line of the cadet corp during his visit in his alma mater the Philippine Military Academy, Fort Del Pilar Baguio city 11 September 2010. Verzosa belongs to class 76. Verzosas' integrity as PNP chief was questioned after the bloody hostage involving Hong Kong nationals and were eight of whom were killed weeks ago.
Filipino Muslims pray to celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival at the Baguio Athletic Bowl on September 10, 2010, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The three-day festival, which begins after the sighting of a new crescent moon, has been declared on September 10 for most parts of the world and marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, during which devout Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk.
