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Ilocos Norte launches ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’, lights 45- foot Christmas tree

Florante A. Nicolas — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:33:35 +0000

The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has officially launched the opening of a series of Christmas events dubbed as ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy,’ a month- long celebration which underscores the customs and traditions of the Ilocanos in celebrating Christmas.

The launching was highlighted by lightning up the 45- foot Christmas tree displayed in front of the Ilocos Norte provincial capitol last December 8.

The Christmas tree in front of the Ilocos Norte Capitol is lit during a ceremony held Dec. 8 (PGIN CMO)

Compared to last year’s usual Christmas lights and decorations, the provincial government, this time, illuminated the facade of the capitol of various environment- friendly light emitting diode (LED) bulbs and lanterns made of local raw materials.

During the lightning ceremony, Gov. Imee R. Marcos turned on the switch of the 45-foot green fir tree into a light- adorned wonder right in front of the Ilocos Norte provincial capitol stage which awed the crowd.

In her short message, Gov. Marcos stressed on the significance of Christmas to every Ilocano. She said that the season is all about love, care, and affection in every family as well as joy and peace on earth.

“Ngayong pasko, nawa’y lahat ay maging masaya at ang mundo manatiling mapayapa lalo na sa pinakamamahal nating Probinsya. Sa panahong ito, sana ay pag-ibayuhin pa natin sa ating mga puso ang pagmamahal sa mga magulang, kapatid, at sa bawat miyembro n gating pamilya at sama-sama tayo na mag-aabang sa mas maganda pang kinabukasan,” Marcos added.

The short program was filled with Christmas songs rendered by the MMSU-CIT Choral group while Ira Cadiz, the champion of Bacarra Got talent showcased scores of lively performances which excited the crowd. (Florante A. Nicolas, PGIN- CMO)

Paskua Mi Ditoy

December 8

9:00 AM *Central School Inauguration
Central School Grounds

5:00 PM *Launching of New Provincial Seal
*Flower Clock
*Capitol Light Up
*Food Strip

6:30 PM *Batac Light Parade
Batac City

December 9

9:00 AM *Solid North Tupig Cook-off Competition
Laoag Bell Tower Grounds

3:00 PM *Launching Lacasa Design Center
*La Tabacalera Museo Complex
Gen. Luna corner Llanes St.

December 15

7:00 AM *Explore Ilocos Norte 4×4 Extreme
Adventure Challenge
Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Memorial Stadium

5:00 PM *Food Strip Week
Llanes St
*Christmas Program Capitol

December 18

3:00 PM *Explore Ilocos Norte 4×4 Extreme
Adventure Challenge Awarding
Capitol Stage

December 19-23

*MDG Christmas Caravan 2011

December 21

5:00 PM *Balikbayan Holiday Reception
Investment Roadshow
Malacañang of the North Paoay

December 22

5:00 PM *Lantern Parade
Paoay Ilocos Norte

6:00 PM *Choir Competition
Paoay,Ilocos Norte

December 26

6:00 PM *Sunflower Festival
Brgy 13, Naglicuan,Pasuquin

December 28

6:00 PM *Fliptop Challenge
Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena

Source: PGIN -CMO

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Baguio City gears up for Panagbenga 2012

Tarabitab — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:11:00 +0000

Panagbenga 2012, the 17th Panagbenga season was officially declared open last 14 November 2011. The Panagbenga Festival, formerly known as the Baguio Flower Festival is a major annual festival in Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines. Panagbenga is a kankanaey term for “a season of blooming”.

For the forthcoming Panagbenga festival, are you curious on what is in store for you? If you are, check the major highlights of activities below. The schedule has been recently released by the organizing group.

Panagbenga 2012

Schedule of Activities

Major Highlights

Panagbenga 2012 Launch and Concert November 14, 2011

Panagbenga Opening Parade February 1, 2012

Market Encounter February 1- March 4, 2012

Let a Thousand Flower Bloom February 11, 2012

Handog ng Panagbenga sa Baguio February 12, 2012

Fluvial Float Parade February 12, 2012

Chinese Spring Festival February 21, 2012

Grand Street Dancing Parade February 25, 2012

Grand Float Parade February 26, 2012

Session Road in Bloom February 27- March 4, 2012

Pony Boy's Day March 2, 2012

Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies March 4
and Grand Fireworks Display

Source: http://www.facebook.com/ILovePanagbenga

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Ilocos Norte’s White Giants of tourism, energy

Carlo P Canares — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:21:58 +0000

LAOAG CITY, Oct. 28 (PIA) — The traveler going north of Laoag would not miss them by any chance. From a distance, they are like white three-horned giant robots guarding the seashore. For others, they seem white monuments, rising to the sky, in all their glory.

But for the province of Ilocos Norte, they are mighty giants in tourism and renewable energy.

They are the Windmills in the town of Bangui, the first wind power plant in the country and Southeast Asia, which set the trend in the development of renewable energy this side of the world. The traveler can count 20 windmills standing by the Bangui Bay. This flagship project of the NorthWind Power Development Corporation initially consisted of 15 Vesta wind turbines generated 24.74 megawatts and completed on May 7, 2005.

Another 5 wind turbines were later added increasing the plant’s total generating capacity to 33MW. Support facilities included the 5.7km 69kV transmission line from the plant to Laoag City and the 30MVA 13.8/69kV substation.

The Bangui wind farm is a response to the government’s call for the development of renewable energy sources. Dubbed ‘clean and green’ it is a milestone that jump-started the initiative of the government for energy projects across the country to cut down dependence on existing generating systems using imported fossil fuels. The use of and emissions from fossil fuels, scientists proved, have catastrophic effects to the environment which largely contributed to climate change.

In a couple of years, however, the traveler will be counting more windmills. That is because Governor Imee Marcos, in the second quarter of the year, announced that three more wind power developers were given the go signal to build five more power plants this year, all not far from Bangui.

Energy Development Corporation will operate a $310 million 86MW facility in the town of Burgos while Energy Logistics will put up its plant also in Burgos and another in Pasuquin town with a capacity of 120MW costing $380 million.

UPC Renewables will also build a 50-MW wind farm in Pagudpud, the northernmost town of Ilocos Norte.

“We break our dependence on fossil fuels and within the next few years, we must generate 50 percent of the energy used by the province from renewable energies,” Governor Marcos said.

Investors and developers of renewable energy have become interested in investing in the country following the passage of RA 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 which gives incentives to foreign and local developers, suppliers and end-users of renewable energy.

The ordinary tourist, however, may not be fully aware of, or particularly interested in, the technical and economic benefits of the Bangui wind farm, how it supplies 40 percent of the entire province’s electricity thru its connection to the Luzon Grid delivering power via Transco Laoag and reaches households via the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative.

It is because the 20 wind mills immediately captivate the eye – an aesthetic feast, a testament to the wonder of nature combined with the genius of man.

One of Ilocos Norte’s most famous images, the Bangui windmills have attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists. It made Ilocos Norte one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the country.

Data from the Department of Tourism showed that tourist arrivals in the province in 2010 numbered 191,300 while arrivals for the first quarter this year have reached nearly 50,000.

During the summer months, particularly during Holy Week, thousands of tourists walk the strip of the Bangui Bay foreshores under the gigantic windmills. One might feel rather so tiny under each turbine that stands 70 meters each, each blade measuring 41 meters in length or a total diameter of 82 meters.

Due to the influx of tourists to the wind farm, livelihood entrepreneurs have mushroomed. Many houses sell garlic and onions, straight from their farms. The more enterprising and skilled ones make wooden replicas of the windmill, complete with rotating blades, pebbles and seashells.

Manang Cely, one of the vendors of these replicas, said tourists go gaga over the miniature replica of the windmills. “They want it as souvenir for themselves or as gifts to friends,” she said in the local dialect.

During peak season, Cely said, they can sell as many as 100 of these replicas in a day. The smallest sells for three for a hundred; fifty pesos for the medium size; and one hundred for the one-foot tall replica.

“This has helped us augment our income from farming. We use the additional money for other expenses such as for education of our children and food” she said.

Suffice it to say, the Bangui Windmills blew in progress through natural technology to the province and people of Ilocos Norte as well as protection for Mother Earth. (ANL/CPC-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)

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Vigan’s “Raniag” Twilight Festival 2011 starts

Freddie G Lazaro — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:16:32 +0000

VIGAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) — The activities of the weeklong Vigan City’s “Raniag” Twilight Festival 2011 started last Wednesday evening with a “candle floater” at the Vigan River Cruise Dock and an acoustic competition at the Celedonia Garden; both in Barangay Beddeng Laud this city.

Mayor Eva Marie Singson–Medina told that this year’s celebration of “Raniag Twilight Festival 2011” has more exciting events because of the participation of residents and officials from the city’s 39 barangays. The attractive events will end on November 1, 2011.

Other highlights of the festival are: VPH Halloween and costume party at Vigan Plaza Hotel (Thursday); Search for Miss Silka Ilocandia 2011 and flight of sky lanterns (Friday evening); Trick or Treat and Raniag Street Dancing Competition (Saturday); Raniag electric street parade and free concert at the Plaza (Sunday); Café Leona Halloween Concert (Monday) and Embassit band presentation (Tuesday).

“All activities are set in the afternoon until evening. We are expecting again the influx of thousands of tourists and visitors to watch the attractive events of our 2-year old festival, which was launched on October 2010,” Mayor Medina said.

Mayor Medina disclosed that the city employees will join the colorful fantasy and float parade and the street dancing.

According to the lady mayor, the “Raniag” Twilight Festival was realized and launched on October 2010 as thanksgiving to the Lord and to dramatize the commemoration of the departed kins.

“We remember our loved ones who have gone ahead through this “Raniag” – the Vigan Twilight Festival. ‘Raniag” is an Ilokano term which means light. It connotes the light that we offer to the Lord in the thanksgiving; the beacon that symbolizes our love for our departed kin; and the warmth of the bonding renewed in reunion held during this time of the year,” she said.

“In behalf of the city government of Vigan, may I invite each and everyone to experience the merriment of RANIAG, the Vigan Twilight Festival. Visit Vigan as its people remember relatives and friends who have left for the Great Beyond through Raniag, a feast stuffed with reminiscence, ghost stories, dancing, reunions and prayer. Come join us in a unique occasion of lights, candle floaters, sky lanterns, music and other colourful gatherings amidst the memories of the departed,” Mayor Medina concluded (ANL/FGL-PIA 1 Ilocos Sur)

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Amazing Race Asia cruises to Ilocos Norte for next season’s epic

Cherry Joy Discaya — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:03:03 +0000

LAOAG CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) — Get ready for season 5 of the reality game show The Amazing Race Asia as it goes to Ilocos Norte.

The municipalities of Burgos, Bangui and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte will be the show’s trail for season 5 which will be aired in next year’s episode.

The US-based reality show chose the seven great wonders Ilocos Norte for the utilization of the shows’ venue.

The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 goes to Ilocos Norte

These spots include the Kaangrian falls, Avis falls, The Cape Bojedour which is thehighest light house in Asia, the famous Kapurpurawan rock formation all from Burgos, the Patapat bridge, the beaches of Pagudpud, and the first windmills in Asia located in Bangui.

Mayor Chrisente Garcia of Burgos said, “the team of the show were mesmerized with the tourist spots in our place and decided to shoot the episodes of the show here, upon the initiative of our provincial governor.”

“This is good because this will also be part of promoting tourism in our place,” he added.

The seven stop-overs in the place compliment the component and the game orientation of the show.

Basically, the structure of the race is for the teams to travel to different locations by following the route information, perform some various tasks, and checking in at the Pit Stop.

Teams normally complete all the tasks and check in at the Pit Stop before they are eliminated. Occasionally, on an elimination leg, if all other teams have checked in and the last team is very far behind, Route Markers may instruct them to go directly to the Pit Stop without completing the rest of the leg.

Milagros Gonzales, Chief of Department of Tourism Field office in Ilocos Norte, together with the mayor of Burgos, is currently having their field inspection to places where the show will commence.

The participants for the competition will be arriving this December to start the race. (ANL/CJD-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)

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Where to Stay in Pangasinan Philippines

Sam Onofre Francisco — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:58:48 +0000

Pangasinan is the largest province of Region 1 (Ilocos-Pangasinan Region) and the third biggest province in the whole Philippine Archipelago. The province which covers almost one half (42%) of the entire land scope of Region 1 is bounded on the north by the Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet, on the north-east by Nueva Vizcaya, on the east by Nueva Ecija, on the south by Tarlac, and on the west by Zambales and the China Sea.

Pangasinan is endowed with marvelous landscapes and natural wonders. The vast view of natural wonders in the area has been properly preserved making the area a favorite destination for nature lovers and explorers. If there is one destination not to miss, it is the Hundred Islands National Park in Lucap, Alaminos City.

Aside from its beaches, ecotourism sites and historical sites, Pangasinan is also a famous destination for Christian devotees from all over the globe on account of its pilgrimage sites. Noteworthy to mention is Our Lady Of Manaog Church, the home of the image of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario ( Our Lady of the Rosary). The image has reputed miracle stories way back the early days.

For the province’s ecotourism sites, these include Balingasay River and Santiago Island (Bolinao), Bangrin Marine Protected Area (Bani), Manleluag Springs Protected Landscape (Mangatarem), Acop Dam-Eco Park (Rosales), and the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs (Balungao).

Pangasinan Accommodations

Like the rest of the provinces in Region 1, Pangasinan offers a list of of good places to stay for your getaway. It has resorts in urban places like Leisure Coast in Dagupan City, Lisland Rainforest Resort in Urdaneta City and El Paraiso Resort in Sison to name a few. There are also beach resorts like Puerto del Sol in Bolinao if you prefer to escape the urban atmosphere. All other accommodations options are available which can cater to every type of traveler.

For your map guide on where to stay in Pangasinan, navigate Google’s interactive map below. Zoom in and out around the Pangasinan area. Point the balloon markers and click these to check the info. Follow also the image and text links which may contain other relevant and related info. Since this page is both web and mobile firendly, you can also use your smartphone and your tablet to navigate the map. Note though that some links and text have to be updated as soon as the required updates are available.

Where to stay in Pangasinan
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PGIN, FDCP inks agreement: IN to host 1st film fest

Florante A Nicolas — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:38:18 +0000

In a three- page agreement between the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) both has committed to launch a local film fest dubbed as “Ilocos Norte Film Festival” which will promote local films and Ilocos Norte, as a location for foreign and locally produced films.

Entered into by Gov. Imee R. Marcos and FDCP Chairman Briccio G. Santos, both has agreed to unify their efforts as well as consolidate their resources in launching a three- day local film festival which will be held on October 25- 27.

Gov. Imee R. Marcos with FDCP officials. Overall Festival Coordinator, Mr. Ted Granados (3rd from left) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) met with Gov. Marcos in a recent visit made by the former to conduct an ocular inspection of the venues that will host the Ilocos Norte Film Festival on October 25-27, 2011. Also in this photo are Ilocos Norte Communications and Media Office Head, Mr. June Arvin C. Gudoy (2nd from left) and FDCP Cinema Programmer, Mr. Nonoy Lauzon (right).

In a recent meeting between FDCP Coordinator Ted Granados and Gov. Imee R. Marcos, the former revealed that the film festival will be held simultaneously at the Robinsons Mall Movieworld Cinema 3 in San Nicolas and at the Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, where a workshop intended for film enthusiasts and budding filmmakers will be mentored by renowned TV comedian and film director Leo Martinez.

“We have in our list about twenty horror films in full length and indie cuts which we aim to screen during the festival. All these films were directed by renowned Filipino film directors such as Mike de Leon, Soxy Topacio, and Kinanatay director Brillante Mendoza, who made it in the main competition during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, and many more,” Granados said.

According to Gov. Marcos, hosting the film festival is an opportunity to all aspiring film makers in Ilocos Norte. “Filmmaking is a very lucrative venture, thus, budding filmmakers as well as enthusiasts should take advantage of this festival. Everyone is welcome, film screening and workshops are free of charge,” Marcos added.

Meanwhile, the opening of the film festival which is scheduled on October 25 will be the official kick- off of the week- long celebration of Ilocos Norte’s Halloween bash, the ‘Semana ti Ar-aria Festival 2011’ which will run until October 31. Florante A. Nicolas, PGIN- CMO

Ilocos Norte Semana ti Ar-aria Festival 2011

Oct 25- Kick- off and Opening of the Festival
             Sineng Pambansa Film Festival
            (Free Admission)- Robinsons Mall Cinema 3 and
             MMSU Teatro ti Ilocandia

Oct 26- Horror Film Viewing at Robinsons Mall Cinema 3 and
             Workshop at MMSU Teatro ti Ilocandia
             (With Filmmakers, Directors,and Movie artists)

Oct 27- Sineng Pambansa Ilocos Norte Film Festival Closing Night
             at Malacanang ti Amianan

Oct 29- Ilocos Rocks Black Party,7PM @ U-Belt, Rizal Park

Oct 30- Beer-kini Fest, 7PM @ Plaza del Norte

Oct 31- Parada Iloca-locana,6PM (Grand Horror
             Costume Parade)- Laoag City Public Cemetery to Capitol

Nov 1- Tumba (Feast of the Dead) in Paoay

For more information, contact Provincial Tourism Office
Tel Nos: (077)772-1211 local 119 or (077)770-4242
email: ilocosnortetourism@yahoo.com
http://www.ilocosnorte.gov.ph
http://www.facebook.com/IlocosNorteOfficial

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IN prepares for ‘2011 Semana ti Ar-aria Festival’, grand Halloween bash seen

Florante A Nicolas — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:45:37 +0000

To highlight the customs, traditions, and superstitions of the Ilocanos in remembering their departed ones, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte holds the Semana ti Ar-aria Festival 2011 come October 25- October 31 this year.

The week- long celebration is eyed to be participated in by various Local Government Units in Ilocos Norte while students from different state colleges and universities as well as secondary students prepares for the ‘biggest Halloween bash’ for 2011.

“Exhaustive preparation is now being undertaken by our event organizers through the Provincial Tourism Office, and my instruction is to make the occasion a grand tourism event and possibly the biggest Halloween celebration in the country, which will showcase a series of shows and events that will highlight the norms and practices of the Ilocanos in celebrating the Halloween” said Gov. Imee R. Marcos.

The festival, a Halloween bash organized by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte through its Tourism Office is set to happen with a series of events such as film festival, a black costume party, bikini contest, and a grand Halloween parade on October 25-November 1, 2011. PGIN- CMO

According to Tourism Officer Ian Ree Racquel, the series of events will include Ilocos Rocks: Black Party on October 29 at the U-belt near Rizal Park; Beer-kini Fest at Plaza del Norte in Balacad Laoag City on October 30; and a grand Halloween costume parade dubbed as Parada Iloca-locana along Rizal Avenue in Laoag City on October 31.

“This effort is again, in conformity to our vision to make Ilocos Norte a prime tourist destination, not only in the country but to our neighboring Asian countries. Like I said in my previous statements, we are serious in creating and organizing big events such as the ‘Semana ti Ar-aria’ to attract more tourists here and abroad” Gov. Marcos added.

On the other hand, simultaneous with the Halloween treat will be the 1st Ilocos Norte Film Festival on October 25-27. Film screening of Pinoy horror movies will be shown in Robinsons Mall Cinema 3 and at the Teatro Ilocandia of the Mariano Marcos State University. Florante A. Nicolas, PGIN- CMO

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Where to stay in Ilocos Sur Philippines

Sam Onofre Francisco — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:15:33 +0000

Ilocos Sur is one of the provinces of Region 1, Philippines (Ilocos-Pangasinan Region) located along the western coast of Northern Luzon. It is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the south, and the South China Sea to the west.

Ilocos Sur is widely known for its rich cultural heritage. Vigan City, the capital of Ilocos Sur which was established in the 16th century is the best preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. The presence of stone churches built in the early days reflects the Spanish influence. The city’s architecture is unique as it combines cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines and from China with those from Europe. This is evident in Vigan’s main district where you can find typical houses with tiled roofs, hardwood floors, balustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.

Ilocos Sur Accommodations

If you plan to visit Ilocos Sur and marvel where to stay, you have several options. For a good experience of the old charm of the Spanish past, stay in one of the hotels, houses or inns that adheres to Vigan architecture. Most of these are situated in the heart of Vigan City. To name a few, you can check Vigan Plaza Hotel, Gordion Hotel, El Juliana and La Fernandina Hotel.

If you prefer to stay in a resort because of the amenities, you can check Santiago Cove, Cabugao Beach Resort and Playa de Oro Resort.

If you are not a fussy traveler who can just settle for a descent place to stay, there are houses in Plaza Burgos Vigan City which offer budget friendly accommodation rates.

For other options on where to stay in Ilocos Sur, browse the interactive Google map below. Zoom in and out. Click the markers to get more information. Follow also the image and text links which lead you to other pages containing related information. Since this map page is both web and mobile friendly, you can also use your smartphone to navigate the map. Note though that some links and text will have to be updated pending the availability of updated information.

Where to stay in Ilocos Sur
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Where to stay in Baguio City Philippines

Sam Onofre Francisco — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:59:26 +0000

Baguio City is the renowned summer capital of the Philippines. Situated atop the Cordillera mountains at an elevation of 1,500 above sea level, Baguio is one of the few places in the Philippines endowed with a cool climate. The City’s average temperature ranges from 15 to 23 degrees Celsius (59 to 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit) depending on the time of the year with the coolest period normally felt during the end and early months of the year (December- February).

The cool climate makes the City appealing to tourists. The presence of many pine trees in the area contributes to this type of climate. It is indeed a romantic place for lovers, a good avenue for family get together and a productive place for official function. It is like a mountain resort located in an urban area.

Aside from the cool climate, tourists flock to Baguio because of its natural, historical and cultural attractions. Among the points of interest include the Burnham Park, Asin Hot Springs, Eastern Weaving Room and Camp John Hay to name a few. The regular influx of tourists both local and foreign is a normal trend. And it is more evident when the City celebrates its flower Festival, Panagbenga in February and during the summer period. The Lenten season which falls during summer time marks the peak inflow of tourists in the city.

Baguio City Accommodations

Baguio City which is also known as the City of Pines is a major tourist destination in the Philippines. As such, it pays to plan your travel ahead if it is your next getaway with your partner or family in tow. Finding the right accommodation is one priority task you must undertake. Failure to firm up your place to stay may spoil your trip later. For sure, you would like to maximize your time touring the attractions of the place instead of spending much time later looking for a good place to stay.

The interactive map below attempts to simplify your search for your desired accommodation in Baguio City. All possible places to stay in Baguio have been marked with the basic info and links for related details. Note however that some markers will have to be updated as soon as the required sets of information are available like address, contact number, rates ,etc. Thus, come back and visit this page regularly for the latest updates.

Since the map is web and mobile friendly, you can navigate and check the map using your computer or your smartphone. Zoom in and zoom it out so you can review the list.

Where to stay in Baguio City
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