For some, motherhood extends from their family to the sectoral groups they work with. Consider the stories of these mothers in Baguio City whom I interviewed for this article on this important day. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 14, May 11-17, 2008 May 11 is Mothers’ Day, when…
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Baguio Transport Groups to Join Nationwide Protests
As drivers in Metro Manila and other key cities nationwide are expected to launch a transport strike May 12, the militant transport group here would stage a march-rally with red flags and banners demonstrating drivers’ demands. BY JOHN ERIC B. ESCALANTE Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 14, May 11-17, 2008 BAGUIO CITY…
Re-examining Panagbenga: The Public’s View
(Conclusion) The 2007 Panagbenga, still under BFFFI, was heavily criticized for allowing political parties and personalities in the float parade. Politicians shaking hands with the crowd wee jeered. It turned out that it was Domogan who had invited some of the candidates to the parade. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat SPECIAL…
Tatak Baguio : The Longest Longganisa
That tasty, thumb-sized meat product that used to be called as “the Ultimate Baguio Pasalubong” is this year’s focus of the 3rd Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (HRT) Weekend, when the longest Baguio original longganisa will be paraded and sold on Sept. 30 along Session Road here. BY PINK-JEAN FANGON MELEGRITO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat…
Marcos Mansions in Baguio: Future Tourism Sites?
Perhaps every original Baguio City resident marveled at the once-grandiose mansions of the Marcoses here. By all indications, they were posh. What is to become of these mansions? Some local government officials here are considering the idea of turning these into tourism sites. BY ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY – Perhaps every original Baguio City…
Fast Jump
A sports biker executes a jump from a platform in an exhibition on Session Road, Baguio City (246 kms. north of Manila), to the excitement of the spectators. The exhibition was part of the celebration of the city’s founding anniversary last Sept. 1. Known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines,” Baguio City will be…
Irisan Residents Block Realty Firm’s Joint Relocation Survey
BY KIM QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com Residents of San Carlos Heights, Irisan, Baguio City have prevented the Holy Family Housing Project Association, Inc. from holding a dialogue regarding a joint relocation survey with 12 affected residents on March 30, asserting that the said realty firm’s claim over a portion of Purok 22 is…
Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival Kicks Off January 30
The 11th Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga opens on January 30 and the revelry is highlighted by the parade of flowers on February 25 and 26. Visitors to Baguio City (246 kms from Manila) will be very excited about the various activities lined up this year. Equally interesting, however, is the political bickering that surrounds…
Baguio Pollution Hurts U.S. Scientists
A group of U.S.-based urban planners has revealed that pollution is taking its toll on this city – the Philippines’ acclaimed summer resort – without alarming local residents and authorities. Some of the investigators felt dizzy themselves after conducting pollution tests. By AT Bengwayan Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY – A group of…