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Love The Philippines 2023: Baguio City (For The Nth Time)




Hello, Super Folks!

In just a few days, we’ll be stepping into the last month of the year—December. And what does that mean? Holidays and cool weather! Speaking of cool weather, I can’t help but think about going back to a place that holds a very special spot in my heart: Baguio City.


It was the first farthest place I ever traveled to from Manila by land—if my memory serves me right. Most of my trips there happened during my high school days, and those experiences opened my eyes to how beautiful the world truly is. Baguio inspired me to dream of exploring more places around the Philippines, and even abroad.

I’ve been to Baguio many times, and although it feels warmer than before and is sadly more crowded these days—especially during peak season—it remains a place I can return to endlessly.


How about you? Where do you want to go this cool-weather season? Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? I have so many stories I’d love to share about my trips to Baguio—from my teenage years up to the last time I visited three years ago. But I know it would take a while, so for now, I’ll share some of my memories and what we did during my most recent trip there with my colleagues.

Thank God we now have social platforms like this blog to share our experiences. Back then, we didn’t have anything like this, so I can proudly say this is my first time formally featuring my trip to Baguio City.


According to information from Britannica, Baguio is a city in the west-central highlands of Luzon, Philippines. After the United States took control of the country in 1898, Governor William Howard Taft and other officials singled out this cool, pine-forested region—about 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) above sea level—as the ideal location for a summer capital. The idea quickly gained support, and Baguio soon developed into the Philippines’ premier mountain getaway, complete with hotels, cottages, vacation homes, and convenient routes connecting it to Manila, roughly 160 miles (260 km) to the south.


Although Baguio held the title of summer capital for decades, the designation ended in 1976, when Manila became the year-round capital of the country.

Baguio isn’t just a scenic escape—it’s also a key hub for mining in northern Luzon, known especially for its gold industry, with copper production thriving in nearby Mankayan. The city is home to several major institutions, including the Philippine Military Academy, Saint Louis University (established in 1963), and the University of Baguio, which began as Baguio Technical College in 1969.


Visitors will also find plenty of historic and natural attractions, such as Camp John Hay—where Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita formally surrendered to General Jonathan M. Wainwright in 1945—along with Burnham Park, Asin Hot Springs, and Mount Santo Tomas. Baguio’s story also includes resilience; the city endured significant destruction during the powerful Luzon earthquake on July 16, 1990.



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