Sky Ranchin' in the Pines

Sky Ranch is in Baguio City.

Though faced a disapproval way back, Baguio City Sky Ranch opened in the last quarter of 2018 and delivering blissful feels to the kids and the kids at heart.

Located at the Upper Session Road, beside SM City Baguio. Entrance Fee at 80.00 on Mondays thru Thursdays and 100.00 during Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rides costs P50.00 to 150.00 pesos.

Baguio Teachers' Camp

Whenever you are a Government employee or a Private worker, you can stay at Baguio Teacher's Camp. But DepEd employees can enjoy a more discounted rates, EVEN LOWER than what posted in this writing. Example, Cottages with 4 Bedrooms, 8-10 Beds Capacity at a rate of 2,100 - 2,600, IF you're from the DepEd with valid ID, you can book it for only 1,700.

Baguio Teacher's Camp daily rates varies. For availability of either the Dormitories or their Cottages and Guesthouses, you may try calling them at 074-4423517. 

Rates ranges from PhP 1,300 pesos to PhP 3,300 for Cottages and Guesthouses, and around PhP 120.00 to 210.00 per individual on Dorms. Be informed that Cottages and Guesthouses sometimes came in 2-storey structures and are made of wooden floors, so ask the staff which one's you're inquiring about - the top floor or the bottom.

Cottages with 4 Bedrooms, 8-10 Beds Capacity = 2,100 - 2,600

Cottages with 3 Bedrooms, 7-9 Beds Capacity = 1,700 - 2,300

Cottages with 2 Bedrooms, 5 Beds Capacity w/ 2 Comfort Rooms = 1,700 - 2,300
Cottages with 2 Bedrooms, 4-5 Beds = 1,400 - 1,700

Cottages with 5 Bedrooms, 14-18 Beds Capacity = 2,600 - 3,300

Cottages with 3 Bedrooms, 6 Beds Capacity = 1,400 - 1,900

Cottages with 3 Bedrooms, 9 Beds Capacity = 1,700 - 2,300

Guesthouse with 3 Bedrooms, 6 Beds Capacity = 1,600 - 1,900

Guesthouse with 4 Bedrooms, 9 Beds Capacity = 1,700

Guesthouse with 2 Bedrooms, 5 Beds Capacity = 1,400 - 1,700

Guesthouse with 4 Bedrooms, 12-14 Beds Capacity = 2,600 - 3,300

Guesthouse with 3 Bedrooms, 10 Beds Capacity = 2,100 - 2,600

Guesthouse with 4-6 Bedrooms, 14 Beds Capacity = 2,600 - 3,300

Guesthouse with 3 Bedrooms, 7 Beds Capacity = 1,700 - 2,300

Guesthouse with 4 Bedrooms, 10 Beds Capacity = 2,100 - 2,600

Guesthouse with 2 Bedrooms, 5 Beds Capacity = 1,400 - 1,700

Guesthouse with 4 Bedrooms, 9 Beds Capacity = 1,700 - 2,300

Guesthouse with 5 Bedrooms, 19 Beds Capacity = 2,600 - 3,300

Textbook House with 2 Bedrooms, 5 Beds Capacity = 1,400 - 1,700

Textbook House with 3 Bedrooms, 8 Beds Capacity = 1,700 - 1,900

DISCLAIMER: Rates posted is accurate as of this writing, according to the DepEd Baguio Teachers' Camp Front Office in Baguio City. 2014 Daily Rates are still in effect. However, no liability or responsibility is accepted arising from reliance upon the information contained in this page.

Baguio on a moody day...

Panagbenga 2017

February 1, 2017 - Opening Day Ceremonies & Parade (Panagbenga Park)

February 1 - March 5, 2017 - Baguio Blooms Exposition & Exhibition (Lake Drive)

February 25, 2017 - Grand Street Parade

February 26, 2017 - Grand Float Parade

February 26 - March 5, 2017 - Session Road in Bloom

March 5, 2017 - Closing Ceremonies (Melvin Jones Grandstand)

March 5, 2017 - Grand Fireworks Display


* Dates posted are the Traditional Schedule of Events (to be amended)

The Valley of Colors

 Visitors of Baguio City is going crazy over the colorful village featured on the TV and print media countrywide. 

The STOBOSA Project greeted by the Department of Tourism in June 2016 is now catching the attention of everyone especially those visiting Baguio City.

The site is located in Barangay Balili in La Trinidad, a few meters away from the Bell Church and the boundary arch of Baguio City and La Trinidad in Benguet.

Panagbenga 2016 Schedule of Events

February 1, 2016

Grand Opening Parade

February 2 – March 6, 2016

Baguio Blooms Exhibition and Exposition

February 8, 2016

Chinese Spring Festival

February 14, 2016

 Let a thousand Flowers Bloom

Panagbenga 2016 Kite-Flying Challenge

Panagbenga Variety Show

February 15 – 17, 2016

PMA Grand Alumni Homecoming

February 19 – 21, 2016

Floral Arrangement Competition

Barangay Clean and Green Landscaping Competition

School Based Landscaping Competition 

February 27, 2016

Grand Street Dancing Parade

February 28, 2016

Grand Float Parade

February 29 – March 4, 2016

Session Road in Bloom

March 5, 2016

Pony Boys Day

March 6, 2016

Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks Display

The White House of Baguio City

The Laperal White House, was built in the 1920s. Located near the Teachers Camp, along Leonard Wood Road.

Rumors of paranormal presence began circulating even before the untimely death of Don Roberto Laperal, the head of the family.

History has it that the house became a garrison of the Japanese forces where they raped women, tortured and killed those who they thought were spies.

Ghost stories can be heard anywhere. Laperal House is indeed in the hall of famer as one of the most haunted place in the Philippines aside from the Diplomat Hotel, also located in Baguio City.

Presence of the white lady, the running child, the sound of chain tinkling and the lament of a lady are some of the so called supernatural occurrences at the property. Taxis and cars would honk when passing through the White House when the dark falls.

Though tagged "haunted", I say it is captivating. I am just a fan of the ghost stories. I can sometimes get goosebumps hearing the stories, but I actually roamed the house to the attic alone and stayed in the "sala" for about an hour recharging my phone. We were only 3 visitors at that time, the ladies were just sitting in the sofa. I had a small talk with them, I remember them saying, "naghihintay kami ng madaming aakyat".

I remember a friend. She haven't been to the house, even though the house was turned to a gallery of art because of the supposedly "strong presence" of the unseen. 

I once roamed the Diplomat Hotel and only found beautiful architecture from the past. If our thoughts are set for the more positive imagining, no place is too creepy, we just need to learn to teach one's self to be receptive to new ideas.

Panagbenga 2015

It's the wee hours of Saturday, February 28, and I am one of those spectators eager to have a spot at the post office area to have a better view of the performers on parade. 

What's good about being situated in Session Road  is that the participants aren't bored yet of the long walk and they still perform with excitement.

 I am more of the street dancing parade fan. I like the music and the beat of the drum & lyres playing the Panagbenga theme. The mantra is refreshing, it was in my saved ring tune for more than 2 years.

Then Sunday came for the float parade. I was again one of the "early birds" to fill the Session Road. 

According to the anchors of the Panagbenga live streaming, a total of 2 million tourists visited Baguio for the 20th Panagbenga Festival. I wonder if it was since the opening or just the highlights of the festival. But yes, it was like all roads lead to Baguio City that time. 

Panagbenga Festival 2015

 2015 will mark the 20th Panagbenga Festival, this will be a big event not only for the City of Baguio but also for the nearby municipalities and provinces.

Activities to start on February 1st and will last until the 8th of March 2015.

February 1, 2015 - Opening Ceremony with street dancing (Panagbenga Park to Baguio Athletic Bowl)

February 1 - 15, 2015 - Baguio Blooms Exhibition and Exposition (Lake Drive)

February 15, 2015 - Variety Show and Kite Flying (Melvin Jones)

February 19, 2015 - Chinese Spring Festival (City Wide)

February 20 - 22, 2015 - PMA Grand Alumni Homecoming (PMA Loakan Road)

February 23 - 27, 2015 - Landscaping Competition 

February 28, 2015 - Grand Street Dancing Parade

March 1, 2015 - Grand Float Parade

March 1 - 8, 2015 - Session Road in Bloom

March 7, 2015 - Pony Boys' Day (Baguio Athletic Bowl)

March 8, 2015 - Closing Ceremony and Grand Fireworks Display (Baguio Athletic Bowl)