Baguio: Tam-awan Village Sans Igorot Dance and Cultural Presentation
29 May 2010
Literally meaning "viewpoint," Tam-awan Village is a re-construction of an Igorot village using authentic huts transported from various parts of the Cordilleras to serve as a haven of local artists. It is current managed by a consortium of artists named Chanum Foundation.
various Igorot huts visible from a viewpoint of Tam-awan Village
the Alang of a typical Igorot village
Typical setup of traditional Igorot villages have the dap-ay, some sort of public gathering place for elders who are looked up as leaders of the village, various huts with various functions and the presence of the bul-ul, the rice granary deity guarding the harvests of the village (and currently used as the symbol of a local indie film festival)
Tam-awan Village Cafe and Crafts Shop
two kids pose with weapons on display
two lady student doctors strike a fighting pose with spears and shields
Due to very limited time as it's already getting dark, Tutubi was only able to spend about 20 minutes at Tam-awan village where he saw no Igorots in tribal costumes and the cultural presentation held a few hours earlier featuring Igorot dances and native feasts.
This place deserves a second visit, probably more, for Tutubi in the future.
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Tam-awan Village travel information
Tamawan Village Entrance Fee: P50.00 adults, P20.00 children
Cultural Presentations schedules at 2pm every Saturday where Igorots in native tribal costumes show off their rich heritage and traditions to curious tourists.
There are overnight accommodations offered at Tam-awan village with several huts are offered where foreigners are often the ones spending the night at the village. A popular choice is the fertility hut...you probably know why :P
No contact numbers of Tam-awan Village is posted at the gates, not even an official website. Should you have the telephone number, please leave a comment.
How to get to Tam-awan village:
From Baguio Plaza, look for jeepneys with signboard Tam-awan that can take you directly to the Igorot Village
Related Posts:
Victory Liner Deluxe Bus
Cemetery of Negativity
Directions to Baguio,
Panagbenga Festival
various Igorot huts visible from a viewpoint of Tam-awan Village
the Alang of a typical Igorot villageTypical setup of traditional Igorot villages have the dap-ay, some sort of public gathering place for elders who are looked up as leaders of the village, various huts with various functions and the presence of the bul-ul, the rice granary deity guarding the harvests of the village (and currently used as the symbol of a local indie film festival)
Tam-awan Village Cafe and Crafts Shop
two kids pose with weapons on display
two lady student doctors strike a fighting pose with spears and shieldsDue to very limited time as it's already getting dark, Tutubi was only able to spend about 20 minutes at Tam-awan village where he saw no Igorots in tribal costumes and the cultural presentation held a few hours earlier featuring Igorot dances and native feasts.
This place deserves a second visit, probably more, for Tutubi in the future.
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Tam-awan Village travel information
Tamawan Village Entrance Fee: P50.00 adults, P20.00 children
Cultural Presentations schedules at 2pm every Saturday where Igorots in native tribal costumes show off their rich heritage and traditions to curious tourists.
There are overnight accommodations offered at Tam-awan village with several huts are offered where foreigners are often the ones spending the night at the village. A popular choice is the fertility hut...you probably know why :P
No contact numbers of Tam-awan Village is posted at the gates, not even an official website. Should you have the telephone number, please leave a comment.
How to get to Tam-awan village:
From Baguio Plaza, look for jeepneys with signboard Tam-awan that can take you directly to the Igorot Village
Related Posts:
Victory Liner Deluxe Bus
Cemetery of Negativity
Directions to Baguio,
Panagbenga Festival
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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Baguio's (In)Famous Barrel Man Statue/Sculpture as Souvenir/Pasalubong
27 April 2010
One of those souvenir items of Baguio that made it famous in the past, the "iconic" barrel man of Baguio, wood carvings of a man hiding inside a barrel, with a spring contraption that pops up a phallic symbol whenever the barrel is removed to display the naked man's "masculinity."
It has been some time since Tutubi saw these ingenious carvings made only in the Cordilleras, that even wood carvers from his hometown Paete, Laguna has yet to come out with a creation that they can symbolize their own like what the barrel man did for Baguio City (some people think of Machete but it falls short of being a symbol of Paete woodcarving)
an army of baguio barrel men statues waiting for curious tourists to snap them up
Some call it a nice souvenir, some call it art, a few tag it as disgusting, but Tutubi just say it's funny, even for first-timers clueless of what's hidden inside the barrel.
Where to buy the Baguio barrel man woodcarving? They're practically everywhere in Baguio City's souvenir shops, wood carving/handicrafts stores, and pasalubong centers. How much? Price depends on the size as usual.
In Manila, Tutubi used to find them at Balikbayan handicrafts in Quiapos Ille de Tulle (Ilalim ng tulay) near Quinta Market and some other Filipino cultural stores (probably SM Kultura but not sure).
It has been some time since Tutubi saw these ingenious carvings made only in the Cordilleras, that even wood carvers from his hometown Paete, Laguna has yet to come out with a creation that they can symbolize their own like what the barrel man did for Baguio City (some people think of Machete but it falls short of being a symbol of Paete woodcarving)
an army of baguio barrel men statues waiting for curious tourists to snap them upSome call it a nice souvenir, some call it art, a few tag it as disgusting, but Tutubi just say it's funny, even for first-timers clueless of what's hidden inside the barrel.
Where to buy the Baguio barrel man woodcarving? They're practically everywhere in Baguio City's souvenir shops, wood carving/handicrafts stores, and pasalubong centers. How much? Price depends on the size as usual.
In Manila, Tutubi used to find them at Balikbayan handicrafts in Quiapos Ille de Tulle (Ilalim ng tulay) near Quinta Market and some other Filipino cultural stores (probably SM Kultura but not sure).
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Pasalubong
posted by GingGoy @ 9:55 PM,
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Baguio: Easter Weaving Room, Easter School, Episcopalian Church
25 April 2010
There's a place near downtown Baguio where you can witness how traditional fabric is woven by the Igorots of the Cordilleras; where you can buy native cloths for home or design your own fashion statement and also snap up Baguio souvenirs and handicrafts made the traditional way: Easter Weaving Room, located in the same compound as the Philippine Episcopalian Church.
Easter Weaving Room is an institution more than a hundred years old that's been nurturing the age-old tradition of manual fabric manufacturing as well as provide livelihood to locals. It's also a souvenir shop where various handicrafts, besides cloths and fabrics, are sold to tourists at not so touristy prices.
traditional way of weaving fabrics for you to witness and sometimes experience at Easter Weaving Room
another view of the traditional hand-operated weaving machine
the souvenir shop and handicraft store sells items at not so touristy prices
Admission is free to Easter Weaving Room (no entrance fee) and is open 7 days a week but sorry, Tutubi wasn't able to get the exact opening and closing times plus contact numbers for you to call...probably next time.
It's a place where you can witness age-old spindles weaving cloths and fabrics by natives and can also buy the hand-crafted products, souvenirs and Baguio pasalubong all in one roof (including the infamous barrel man)
How to get to Easter Weaving School Room | Easter School Baguio
Driving Directions: From Baguio plaza, head to Abanao then turn right to Bokawkan Road. Turn left to Easter Road where the Easter Weaving School and the Philippine Episcopalian Church is located on your right about 500 meters from the corner of Bokawkan Road.
Commute to Easter Weaving Room:
From around Burnham Park, look for jeepneys with signboard Baguio Plaza-Quezon Hill-Tam-awan Village and request the driver to drop you off in front of the school, souvenir shop and Episcopalian Church.
Easter Weaving Room is an institution more than a hundred years old that's been nurturing the age-old tradition of manual fabric manufacturing as well as provide livelihood to locals. It's also a souvenir shop where various handicrafts, besides cloths and fabrics, are sold to tourists at not so touristy prices.
traditional way of weaving fabrics for you to witness and sometimes experience at Easter Weaving Room
another view of the traditional hand-operated weaving machine 
the souvenir shop and handicraft store sells items at not so touristy pricesAdmission is free to Easter Weaving Room (no entrance fee) and is open 7 days a week but sorry, Tutubi wasn't able to get the exact opening and closing times plus contact numbers for you to call...probably next time.
It's a place where you can witness age-old spindles weaving cloths and fabrics by natives and can also buy the hand-crafted products, souvenirs and Baguio pasalubong all in one roof (including the infamous barrel man)
How to get to Easter Weaving School Room | Easter School Baguio
Driving Directions: From Baguio plaza, head to Abanao then turn right to Bokawkan Road. Turn left to Easter Road where the Easter Weaving School and the Philippine Episcopalian Church is located on your right about 500 meters from the corner of Bokawkan Road.
Commute to Easter Weaving Room:
From around Burnham Park, look for jeepneys with signboard Baguio Plaza-Quezon Hill-Tam-awan Village and request the driver to drop you off in front of the school, souvenir shop and Episcopalian Church.
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by GingGoy @ 9:58 PM,
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Baguio's Session Road "In Bloom"
13 April 2010
Baguio's Session Road, the summer capital's main central business district, usually filled with vehicles stuck in traffic or parked on the inner lane of the thoroughfare, during Panagbenga Festival turns into a pedestrian-only road after the Panagbenga Festival Grand Parade of Floats
Photos of Session Road with the crowd of Panagbenga Festival:
The long queue of ladies waiting outside the washroom. There's no line to the men's toilet: it's good to be a man in times like this
One thing that struck Tutubi was that it was in the same Chowking branch that he ran to relieve himself back in Panagbenga 2003, deja vu or just plain "Di na natuto?"
Related Baguio posts:
Cemetery of Negativism
Directions to Baguio via SCTEx
Victory Liner Deluxe Bus to Baguio
Photos of Session Road with the crowd of Panagbenga Festival:
The long queue of ladies waiting outside the washroom. There's no line to the men's toilet: it's good to be a man in times like thisOne thing that struck Tutubi was that it was in the same Chowking branch that he ran to relieve himself back in Panagbenga 2003, deja vu or just plain "Di na natuto?"
Related Baguio posts:
Cemetery of Negativism
Directions to Baguio via SCTEx
Victory Liner Deluxe Bus to Baguio
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by GingGoy @ 10:31 PM,
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Pasalubong: Baguio Country Club Raisin Bread
11 April 2010
For Tutubi, the most compelling reason to choose Baguio Country Club over The Manor, Club John Hay is simply the famous Raisin Bread of the 100 year old institution in Baguio City where the rich and famous stay.
Aptly named Raisin Bread in honor of its famous product, the Raisin Bread is also known for its banana bread and other pastries, desserts and a hang-out place at Baguio Country Club.
Baguio Country Club Raisin Bread counter where you can order cakes, pastries, coffee et al besides raisin bread
Raisin Bread with full of succulent raisins for the sweet toothed people and those in need of fiber
Raisin breads are priced at P130.00 (large) and comes with the distinctive green paper bag of Baguio Country Club. Note that you can't buy raisin bread, banana bread or any other product at Raisin Bread (or avail of other Baguio Country Club services) if you're not a member or currently checked in. It was mentioned the popular Baguio pasalubong will soon be sold at SM City Baguio but not definite date has been given (nor a plan to sell it it Metro Manila, if you know of any Manila pastry shop that sells similarly good raisin breads at less price, please do hit the comment button)
Tutubi stayed at Baguio Country Club during the last long weekend of April 9-11 (Araw ng Kagitingan) but it doesn't mean he's rich nor famous, it's just another one of his company's activities that he co-organized that took him for a planning trip to the City of Pines during the recent Panagbenga Festival (when the stars of ABS-CBN were billeted).
Aptly named Raisin Bread in honor of its famous product, the Raisin Bread is also known for its banana bread and other pastries, desserts and a hang-out place at Baguio Country Club.
Baguio Country Club Raisin Bread counter where you can order cakes, pastries, coffee et al besides raisin bread
Raisin Bread with full of succulent raisins for the sweet toothed people and those in need of fiberRaisin breads are priced at P130.00 (large) and comes with the distinctive green paper bag of Baguio Country Club. Note that you can't buy raisin bread, banana bread or any other product at Raisin Bread (or avail of other Baguio Country Club services) if you're not a member or currently checked in. It was mentioned the popular Baguio pasalubong will soon be sold at SM City Baguio but not definite date has been given (nor a plan to sell it it Metro Manila, if you know of any Manila pastry shop that sells similarly good raisin breads at less price, please do hit the comment button)
Tutubi stayed at Baguio Country Club during the last long weekend of April 9-11 (Araw ng Kagitingan) but it doesn't mean he's rich nor famous, it's just another one of his company's activities that he co-organized that took him for a planning trip to the City of Pines during the recent Panagbenga Festival (when the stars of ABS-CBN were billeted).
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Pasalubong
posted by GingGoy @ 8:44 PM,
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Palm Grove Hot Springs Resort, Asin, Tuba Benguet
24 March 2010
For people who'll be flocking to Baguio City during the Holy Week (when even SM Baguio is open during the time), here's updated information and pictures of one of the hot spring resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet for your information.
Tutubi went to Asin, in an unplanned trip thus unarmed with information on details except his usual adventurous heart to explore places beyond the usual tourist spots, he was able to do ocular inspection of Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort where he was able to take photos of the swimming pools of the resort facility.
There are two primary Asin hot spring resorts: Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort and River View. The former is more modern in look while the latter is more of the nature type in accommodations and general resort appearance.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort Photos of swimming pools (Olympus 1050SW camera):
one of Palm Grove Resort's swimming pool closed for cleaning
the main swimming pool of Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Resort Entrance Fee: P100/head
They have cottage rentals for daytrips and overnight accommodations available. please call Palm Grove Resort's contact numbers for the current room rates, function hall rentals for events (parties, weddings et al), promos, massage, spa, jacuzzi prices and costs and other inquiries. As of posting time, no official website still.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort
Address: Asin, Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Telephone Number: (to be updated once Tutubi finds the brochure)
No reviews of Palm Grove resort for Tutubi merely visited the place in a very limited time, he took very few pictures and went ahead to look for a place to eat (it's around 12nn when arrived there). No information on restaurant menu prices.
Other Asin Hot Spring Resorts in the area include Riverview Waterpark (not River View Resort) which is the first one you'll see on the road. There are about two other Asin Hot Spring Resorts but not as noticeable as the mentioned two.
Riverview Waterpark
Asin Hot Spring
Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: 09189388071
Email address: info@riverview-waterpark.com
How to get to Hot Spring Resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet:
Commuting to Asin hotsprings is easy though it's about an hour from Baguio City proper. To get there by public transport, look for jeepneys going to Asin Hotsprings near Baguio Public Market (upper palengke) (Note: jeepneys with signboard Asin Road do not go there, probably near Km. 6 only. Kilometer zero marker in Baguio is near Burnham Park, and there's a reference for the original Kilometer Zero marker from Rizal Park in Manila for reference). The jeepney will make the return trip to Baguio Plaza near public hotspring swimming pool. Jeepney Fare: P22.00
Driving directions to Asin Hot Spring Resorts, Tuba, Benguet:
For those with their own cars and vehicles, you just need to find Asin Road all the way to the your target hotspring resorts in Asin (tip: you may follow Asin Road jeeps until you see the resort billboards). You will pass by Bencab Museum, at least two steel bridges, kilometers of zigzag roads and two tunnels (that locals call "tatlong araw at dalawang gabi" pertaining to the three days and 2 nights when entering and leaving the access tunnels to the town of Tuba. Travel time is less than an hour and about 16 kilometers from Baguio Plaza.
If you have your own GPS, you may contact Tutubi for the GPX tracklogs and waypoints of his trip, one of his first foray into GPS mapping with his shiny new Garmin Nuvi 1300 :P
Tutubi went to Asin, in an unplanned trip thus unarmed with information on details except his usual adventurous heart to explore places beyond the usual tourist spots, he was able to do ocular inspection of Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort where he was able to take photos of the swimming pools of the resort facility.
There are two primary Asin hot spring resorts: Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort and River View. The former is more modern in look while the latter is more of the nature type in accommodations and general resort appearance.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort Photos of swimming pools (Olympus 1050SW camera):
one of Palm Grove Resort's swimming pool closed for cleaning
the main swimming pool of Palm Grove ResortPalm Grove Resort Entrance Fee: P100/head
They have cottage rentals for daytrips and overnight accommodations available. please call Palm Grove Resort's contact numbers for the current room rates, function hall rentals for events (parties, weddings et al), promos, massage, spa, jacuzzi prices and costs and other inquiries. As of posting time, no official website still.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort
Address: Asin, Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Telephone Number: (to be updated once Tutubi finds the brochure)
No reviews of Palm Grove resort for Tutubi merely visited the place in a very limited time, he took very few pictures and went ahead to look for a place to eat (it's around 12nn when arrived there). No information on restaurant menu prices.
Other Asin Hot Spring Resorts in the area include Riverview Waterpark (not River View Resort) which is the first one you'll see on the road. There are about two other Asin Hot Spring Resorts but not as noticeable as the mentioned two.
Riverview Waterpark
Asin Hot Spring
Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: 09189388071
Email address: info@riverview-waterpark.com
How to get to Hot Spring Resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet:
Commuting to Asin hotsprings is easy though it's about an hour from Baguio City proper. To get there by public transport, look for jeepneys going to Asin Hotsprings near Baguio Public Market (upper palengke) (Note: jeepneys with signboard Asin Road do not go there, probably near Km. 6 only. Kilometer zero marker in Baguio is near Burnham Park, and there's a reference for the original Kilometer Zero marker from Rizal Park in Manila for reference). The jeepney will make the return trip to Baguio Plaza near public hotspring swimming pool. Jeepney Fare: P22.00
Driving directions to Asin Hot Spring Resorts, Tuba, Benguet:
For those with their own cars and vehicles, you just need to find Asin Road all the way to the your target hotspring resorts in Asin (tip: you may follow Asin Road jeeps until you see the resort billboards). You will pass by Bencab Museum, at least two steel bridges, kilometers of zigzag roads and two tunnels (that locals call "tatlong araw at dalawang gabi" pertaining to the three days and 2 nights when entering and leaving the access tunnels to the town of Tuba. Travel time is less than an hour and about 16 kilometers from Baguio Plaza.
If you have your own GPS, you may contact Tutubi for the GPX tracklogs and waypoints of his trip, one of his first foray into GPS mapping with his shiny new Garmin Nuvi 1300 :P
Labels: Benguet, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Resorts
posted by GingGoy @ 10:07 PM,
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Baguio Cathedral: Mass Schedule, Then and Now Photos
09 March 2010
"I visit Baguio cathedral every time I'm in Baguio" claimed by Tutubi's officemate that's why even if it's getting late and "millions" of people crowding the narrow snake roads of Baguio City, they hied off to the hill where The Our Lady of Atonement, the formal name of Baguio Cathedral, stands.
Pictures of Baguio Cathedral, now and then:
Picture of Baguio Cathedral at Night taken using a lamp post to steady the shot (Tutubi is too lazy to drag a tripod in most of his travels)
Our Lady of Atonement, Baguio Cathedral photo (circa 2004) when it was the still "single." You'll readily notice modifications to the church structure. It's not possible to take an uncluttered photo of the church now, thanks to lamp posts and other eyesore structures at the place
Baguio Cathedral Mass Schedules:
Sunday: hourly morning masses start from 5am to 12nn; afternoon masses at 3pm to 7pm. All masses in English except 5am and 9am masses in Ilocano and 10am mass in Tagalog.
Weekdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm (daily novena at 4:30pm)
Saturdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, and anticipated masses at 5pm and 6pm
Expect Baguio Cathedral to be full of people during the Panagbenga Festival as well as summer pilgrims during Holy Week.
Pictures of Baguio Cathedral, now and then:
Picture of Baguio Cathedral at Night taken using a lamp post to steady the shot (Tutubi is too lazy to drag a tripod in most of his travels)
Our Lady of Atonement, Baguio Cathedral photo (circa 2004) when it was the still "single." You'll readily notice modifications to the church structure. It's not possible to take an uncluttered photo of the church now, thanks to lamp posts and other eyesore structures at the placeBaguio Cathedral Mass Schedules:
Sunday: hourly morning masses start from 5am to 12nn; afternoon masses at 3pm to 7pm. All masses in English except 5am and 9am masses in Ilocano and 10am mass in Tagalog.
Weekdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm (daily novena at 4:30pm)
Saturdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, and anticipated masses at 5pm and 6pm
Expect Baguio Cathedral to be full of people during the Panagbenga Festival as well as summer pilgrims during Holy Week.
Labels: Baguio City, Churches, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by GingGoy @ 7:21 PM,
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Mountain Province Cable Tours Bus to Sagada via Bontoc
05 March 2010
For weeks now, Tutubi has been receiving queries from friends going to Sagada for the summer on where's the terminal of Cable Tours buses going to Sagada. Though he has yet to personally take the Cable Tours bus, he's been to Cable Tours bus terminal before during his Sagada trip with Ironwulf (he also has Cable Tours business card that he used to contact them for information posted here)
UPDATE February 10, 2014: Mt. Province Cable Tours franchise was sold to GV FLorida for the routes Manila to Bontoc and Manila to Sagada. One of the buses figured figured in an accident on February 7, 2014 which killed about 16 people including Arvin "Tado" Jimenez (of unTV Strangebrew TV show and 99.5 RT radio show Brewrats with Angel Rivero and Ramon Bautista).
For other people looking for the same information on Cable Tours, Tutubi was able to take a drive-by photo of the unassuming terminal of cable tours on E. Rodriguez St in Quezon City a few months ago.
the not so noticeable bus terminal of Cable Tours in Quezon City near St. Lukes Hospital. Notice the partially hidden sign
Cable Tours Contact Number (Manila): +63.929.819.4688
Cable Tours Contact Number (Bontoc): +63.918.521.6790
Cable Tours Telephone Number (Sagada: +63.928.626.7293
Telephone Number (landline): +63.74.606.8235
Cable Tours Trip Schedules:
Manila to Bontoc: daily trips at 1230HRS
Bontoc to Manila: daily trips at 1500HRS
Cable tours bus station address:
E. Rodriguez St., Quezon City
Bus Fare to Sagada: PhP650.00
How to get to Cable Tours bus terminal:
From Manila, just take jeepneys bound for Cubao and drop off in front of the terminal (fronting Shakeys on E. Rodriguez)
From MRT Araneta-Cubao station or LRT 2 Cubao Station, twalk towards Aurora Blvd then board a jeepney bound for Manila.
Note: Cable Tours buses don't directly take you to Sagada but only to Bontoc. You need to take another 45-minute jeepney ride to Sagada (fare: P40.00) to get there.
No information on Cable tours official website, safety records and accidents (if there are), chartered bus rates as of posting time.
There's another bus company serving the manila to Bontoc route,
Kasilen Transport with contact numbers: +639178629574; +639163603483
also with Manila to Bontoc daily trips at 9pm and Bontoc to Manila return trips at 4pm.
Related Posts on Sagada:
Sagada Travel Guide
Sagada on All Saints Day
UPDATE February 10, 2014: Mt. Province Cable Tours franchise was sold to GV FLorida for the routes Manila to Bontoc and Manila to Sagada. One of the buses figured figured in an accident on February 7, 2014 which killed about 16 people including Arvin "Tado" Jimenez (of unTV Strangebrew TV show and 99.5 RT radio show Brewrats with Angel Rivero and Ramon Bautista).
For other people looking for the same information on Cable Tours, Tutubi was able to take a drive-by photo of the unassuming terminal of cable tours on E. Rodriguez St in Quezon City a few months ago.
the not so noticeable bus terminal of Cable Tours in Quezon City near St. Lukes Hospital. Notice the partially hidden signCable Tours Contact Number (Manila): +63.929.819.4688
Cable Tours Contact Number (Bontoc): +63.918.521.6790
Cable Tours Telephone Number (Sagada: +63.928.626.7293
Telephone Number (landline): +63.74.606.8235
Cable Tours Trip Schedules:
Manila to Bontoc: daily trips at 1230HRS
Bontoc to Manila: daily trips at 1500HRS
Cable tours bus station address:
E. Rodriguez St., Quezon City
Bus Fare to Sagada: PhP650.00
How to get to Cable Tours bus terminal:
From Manila, just take jeepneys bound for Cubao and drop off in front of the terminal (fronting Shakeys on E. Rodriguez)
From MRT Araneta-Cubao station or LRT 2 Cubao Station, twalk towards Aurora Blvd then board a jeepney bound for Manila.
Note: Cable Tours buses don't directly take you to Sagada but only to Bontoc. You need to take another 45-minute jeepney ride to Sagada (fare: P40.00) to get there.
No information on Cable tours official website, safety records and accidents (if there are), chartered bus rates as of posting time.
There's another bus company serving the manila to Bontoc route,
Kasilen Transport with contact numbers: +639178629574; +639163603483
also with Manila to Bontoc daily trips at 9pm and Bontoc to Manila return trips at 4pm.
Related Posts on Sagada:
Sagada Travel Guide
Sagada on All Saints Day
Labels: Buses, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Mountain Province, Public Transportation, Sagada
posted by GingGoy @ 8:11 PM,
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Baguio Panagbenga Festival 2010: Grand Float Parade
02 March 2010
On its fifteenth year of staging colorful festivals, Baguio Panagbenga Festival, patterned after the New Years Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, is a festival of flower-covered floats and marching bands showcasing the colorful flowers of the Cordilleras.
Panagbenga Festival 2010 Photos (taken on Session Road cor. Perfecto St):
the colorful float of Baguio City local government
SM's giant tiger float highlighting the year of the Metal Tiger
Samsung audio-video themed float
Megalopolis, perhaps a property developer
Coca Cola float with their commercial models
Panagbenga 2010 Stargazing:
Various showbiz personalities hied off to Baguio to ride on the flower-bedecked floats like Valerie Concepcion, Karylle, Pauleen Luna et al (it so happens Tutubi is not fond of showbiz that's why he can't identify the stars he saw that day)
GMA 7 Kapuso Stars with Camelot-themed float.
GMA Kapuso stars (Pocholo?). No float from rival ABS-CBN that day
Pauleen Luna on the San Miguel beer float
All in all, there were 24 floats showcased for Panagbenga 2010 (Tutubi can't remember how many were there in 2003, the first time he witnessed the event).
The float parade started at around 8:20am and finished shortly before 10am.
Tutubi's tip: try to be along the Panagbenga Festival parade route as early as 6am to get a "front row" seat on Session Road and other streets along the way. There are temporary stages/benches where you can seat but those get reserved very early. There really are too many people seeing the festival up close. If only festival organizers can lengthen the parade route to allow spectators to spread out instead of concentration on jam-packed Session Road (na di mahulugan ng karayom). If you're a photographer, try to secure special passes so you can walk in the middle of the road and get the best vantage points, instead of just trying your luck on the sidewalk.
Lastly, book your bus trips and Baguio accommodations early particularly those near the Panagbenga parade route (maps available online if you want) so that you can easily walk or view the parade outside your hotel window.
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Tutubi has seen Panagbenga in an unplanned trip in 2003, this time however is not much different except he got free accommodations from an officemate and early bus tickets from Victory Liner.
Personally, Tutubi prefers the "audience participation" style of Ati-atihan festival (Kalibo, Aklan), the authentic father of all Philippine festivals. It seems Panagbenga festival is only about the flowers and showcasing less and less of genuine culture of the Cordilleras making the festival less authentic. When Tutubi was there in 2003 it was Ricky Martin's "Living La Vida Loca" played by the marching band instead of authentic music of the Cordillera people. The 2010 edition featured knights, princes and princesses that's so un-Cordillera, not even Filipino-- no wonder Philippine tourism is not that well-known due to misplaced preferences.
The commendation goes for the festival organizers for not allowing slimy politicians to parade their own floats though. (there were the Bongbong Marcos, and Gilbert Remulla, Manny Villar et al)
Panagbenga Festival 2010 Photos (taken on Session Road cor. Perfecto St):
the colorful float of Baguio City local government
SM's giant tiger float highlighting the year of the Metal Tiger
Samsung audio-video themed float
Megalopolis, perhaps a property developer
Coca Cola float with their commercial models Panagbenga 2010 Stargazing:
Various showbiz personalities hied off to Baguio to ride on the flower-bedecked floats like Valerie Concepcion, Karylle, Pauleen Luna et al (it so happens Tutubi is not fond of showbiz that's why he can't identify the stars he saw that day)
GMA 7 Kapuso Stars with Camelot-themed float. 
GMA Kapuso stars (Pocholo?). No float from rival ABS-CBN that day
Pauleen Luna on the San Miguel beer floatAll in all, there were 24 floats showcased for Panagbenga 2010 (Tutubi can't remember how many were there in 2003, the first time he witnessed the event).
The float parade started at around 8:20am and finished shortly before 10am.
Tutubi's tip: try to be along the Panagbenga Festival parade route as early as 6am to get a "front row" seat on Session Road and other streets along the way. There are temporary stages/benches where you can seat but those get reserved very early. There really are too many people seeing the festival up close. If only festival organizers can lengthen the parade route to allow spectators to spread out instead of concentration on jam-packed Session Road (na di mahulugan ng karayom). If you're a photographer, try to secure special passes so you can walk in the middle of the road and get the best vantage points, instead of just trying your luck on the sidewalk.
Lastly, book your bus trips and Baguio accommodations early particularly those near the Panagbenga parade route (maps available online if you want) so that you can easily walk or view the parade outside your hotel window.
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Tutubi has seen Panagbenga in an unplanned trip in 2003, this time however is not much different except he got free accommodations from an officemate and early bus tickets from Victory Liner.
Personally, Tutubi prefers the "audience participation" style of Ati-atihan festival (Kalibo, Aklan), the authentic father of all Philippine festivals. It seems Panagbenga festival is only about the flowers and showcasing less and less of genuine culture of the Cordilleras making the festival less authentic. When Tutubi was there in 2003 it was Ricky Martin's "Living La Vida Loca" played by the marching band instead of authentic music of the Cordillera people. The 2010 edition featured knights, princes and princesses that's so un-Cordillera, not even Filipino-- no wonder Philippine tourism is not that well-known due to misplaced preferences.
The commendation goes for the festival organizers for not allowing slimy politicians to parade their own floats though. (there were the Bongbong Marcos, and Gilbert Remulla, Manny Villar et al)
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Festivals
posted by GingGoy @ 8:20 PM,
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Where to Eat in Baguio: Restaurants and Food Trip
02 April 2009
Tutubi's numerous trips to Baguio City made him visit many restaurants but left unposted on this blog due to his very busy schedule. Herewith is a list of his favorite restaurants in Baguio for your dining pleasure:
In search of exotic pinikpikan dish? try Cafe by the Ruins where you can watch a cultural presentation and demonstration on how to make pinikpikan by beating a chicken until blood clots appear on the skin then the chicken is roasted by a "flame thrower." Café by the Ruins also serves salads, upland rice, camote bread, organic vegetables and tapuy (Igorot rice wine). Open-air, cogon and roofs of cogon structure around the ruins of Governor General Whitmarsh’s home. With a traditional Igorot dap-ay for bonfire parties. Located at 23 Chuntug St., in front of Baguio City Hall. Telephone Number: +63.74.442.4010
For steaming hot bulalo in Baguio, try Rito's on Marcos Highway or Balajadia's Restaurant near Session Road
Rose Bowl for pata tim and other Chinese food
Address: 7 Harrison Road,
Phone Number: +63.74.442.4213; +63.74.443.9221; +63.74.443.9222; +63.74.442-9374
Mario’s with Spanish cuisine since 1971
Address: 16 Session Road Extension.
Contact Number: +63.74.442.4241; +63.74.442.5445
Pizza Volante Baguio's best pizzas, pastas and other Italian food
Address: 82 Session Rd. (the former Session Theater, Baguio’s first movie house), Tel. No.: +63.74.445.0777; +63.74.619.0466. Free delivery 24/7
Tabligan’s Kambingan: for kambing (goats) either kilawin, adobo, and sinigang
Located on Scout Barrio St. (near Camp John Hay)
Tel. No.: +63.74.445.5857.
If you have other recommended restaurants in Baguio City, halal food, or vegetarian fare, please leave a comment.
Related Post:
Directions to Baguio
In search of exotic pinikpikan dish? try Cafe by the Ruins where you can watch a cultural presentation and demonstration on how to make pinikpikan by beating a chicken until blood clots appear on the skin then the chicken is roasted by a "flame thrower." Café by the Ruins also serves salads, upland rice, camote bread, organic vegetables and tapuy (Igorot rice wine). Open-air, cogon and roofs of cogon structure around the ruins of Governor General Whitmarsh’s home. With a traditional Igorot dap-ay for bonfire parties. Located at 23 Chuntug St., in front of Baguio City Hall. Telephone Number: +63.74.442.4010
For steaming hot bulalo in Baguio, try Rito's on Marcos Highway or Balajadia's Restaurant near Session Road
Rose Bowl for pata tim and other Chinese food
Address: 7 Harrison Road,
Phone Number: +63.74.442.4213; +63.74.443.9221; +63.74.443.9222; +63.74.442-9374
Mario’s with Spanish cuisine since 1971
Address: 16 Session Road Extension.
Contact Number: +63.74.442.4241; +63.74.442.5445
Pizza Volante Baguio's best pizzas, pastas and other Italian food
Address: 82 Session Rd. (the former Session Theater, Baguio’s first movie house), Tel. No.: +63.74.445.0777; +63.74.619.0466. Free delivery 24/7
Tabligan’s Kambingan: for kambing (goats) either kilawin, adobo, and sinigang
Located on Scout Barrio St. (near Camp John Hay)
Tel. No.: +63.74.445.5857.
If you have other recommended restaurants in Baguio City, halal food, or vegetarian fare, please leave a comment.
Related Post:
Directions to Baguio
Labels: Baguio City, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by GingGoy @ 10:04 PM,
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The Manor Hotel Camp John Hay, Baguio City
17 March 2009
Probably the most luxurious hotel in the City of Pines, The Manor at Camp John Hay high up in Baguio City was the home of Tutubi for 4D/3N but mostly spent attending a recent convention leaving no time for him to explore more of Baguio's other charming attractions.
Tutubi left Manila around 8am and passed by NLEX, SCTEx then the winding snake-like Kennon road to reach Baguio in less than 5 hours where the cozy room of The Manor welcomed him.
the cozy, inviting room where Tutubi slept for three nights all by for himself
the refreshing view outside the room with a garden suitable for events and garden weddings with a man-made waterfall's gushing sound for a relaxing ambiance
down in the garden with the veranda in view
CAP-John Hay Trade Center, the venue of Tutubi's conference
Review of The Manor, Camp John Jay:
Rooms: very cozy with a good view. Tutubi requested for a garden view that's why he has that view of the place. There's no bathtub, something Tutubi looks forward to in a plush hotel where he loves to spend time on.
Food Prices: to give you an idea how much it is to eat at Camp John Hay, the menu has salads priced from PhP200 - 400; soups at PhP150 - 200; pasta PhP414 (in servings good for 2 people); desserts at PhP150-207; Set Filipino breakfast costs PhP250 - 380 while buffet breakfast costs PhP550/person if it's not included in your room accommodations cost.
Food was ok, though not really outstanding except the salads with very fresh greens with vinaigrette with a a little sweet hint that Tutubi loved. Fresh strawberries, in season, were also served but quickly emptied from their trays.
Service was fast with staff courteous. One very helpful lady was Des, the convention manager, for her accommodating kindness but Tutubi found out she resigned and due to transfer to hotel near NAIA Terminal 3.
Other facilities inside Camp John Hay include a junior golf course (if you want a full golf course, there's Baguio Country Club nearby), the Camp John Hay Historic Core with the Cemetery of Negativism, Bell Amphitheater, Bell House, Art Park, Mini Camp John Hay, and a Butterfly Sanctuary (entrance fee of PhP40.00 but stupid opening time of 10am when most butterflies are getting ready to sleep)
Tip: If you're looking for cheap package and discounts, book at The Manor during the lean months of July to September for 40% discount on published rates.
For room rates, reservations and other inquiries, visit The Manor Camp John Hay's official website.
How to get to Camp John Hay:
Commuting to Camp John Hay is easy with jeepneys going to Mines View Park pass by the gate but requires some walking to get to the hotel. The best way still is to flag a taxi in Baguio city center. It's mostly accessible from Kennon Road then turn right on Loakan Road.
Related Posts:
Driving Directions to Baguio
Flights to Baguio
Cemetery of Negativism
Bell Church: Taoist Temple in Baguio
Panagbenga Flower Festival
Tutubi left Manila around 8am and passed by NLEX, SCTEx then the winding snake-like Kennon road to reach Baguio in less than 5 hours where the cozy room of The Manor welcomed him.
the cozy, inviting room where Tutubi slept for three nights all by for himself
the refreshing view outside the room with a garden suitable for events and garden weddings with a man-made waterfall's gushing sound for a relaxing ambiance
down in the garden with the veranda in view
CAP-John Hay Trade Center, the venue of Tutubi's conferenceReview of The Manor, Camp John Jay:
Rooms: very cozy with a good view. Tutubi requested for a garden view that's why he has that view of the place. There's no bathtub, something Tutubi looks forward to in a plush hotel where he loves to spend time on.
Food Prices: to give you an idea how much it is to eat at Camp John Hay, the menu has salads priced from PhP200 - 400; soups at PhP150 - 200; pasta PhP414 (in servings good for 2 people); desserts at PhP150-207; Set Filipino breakfast costs PhP250 - 380 while buffet breakfast costs PhP550/person if it's not included in your room accommodations cost.
Food was ok, though not really outstanding except the salads with very fresh greens with vinaigrette with a a little sweet hint that Tutubi loved. Fresh strawberries, in season, were also served but quickly emptied from their trays.
Service was fast with staff courteous. One very helpful lady was Des, the convention manager, for her accommodating kindness but Tutubi found out she resigned and due to transfer to hotel near NAIA Terminal 3.
Other facilities inside Camp John Hay include a junior golf course (if you want a full golf course, there's Baguio Country Club nearby), the Camp John Hay Historic Core with the Cemetery of Negativism, Bell Amphitheater, Bell House, Art Park, Mini Camp John Hay, and a Butterfly Sanctuary (entrance fee of PhP40.00 but stupid opening time of 10am when most butterflies are getting ready to sleep)
Tip: If you're looking for cheap package and discounts, book at The Manor during the lean months of July to September for 40% discount on published rates.
For room rates, reservations and other inquiries, visit The Manor Camp John Hay's official website.
How to get to Camp John Hay:
Commuting to Camp John Hay is easy with jeepneys going to Mines View Park pass by the gate but requires some walking to get to the hotel. The best way still is to flag a taxi in Baguio city center. It's mostly accessible from Kennon Road then turn right on Loakan Road.
Related Posts:
Driving Directions to Baguio
Flights to Baguio
Cemetery of Negativism
Bell Church: Taoist Temple in Baguio
Panagbenga Flower Festival
Labels: Baguio City, Benguet, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Hotels, Hotels and Resorts
posted by GingGoy @ 8:58 PM,
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Magat Dam Hydro-electric Power Plant
18 August 2008
Right after finishing his official job in San Mateo town, the drive southwards back to Santiago City was interrupted again by Tutubi when he saw the road signs leading to Magat Dam on a road also leading to Ifugao province. He instructed his driver to turn right on a mostly "rocky" road leading to the dam said to be a popular picnic place for the locals
Tutubi's driver wanted him to buy tilapia grown in cages in the lake but found none selling the fish and so just took a few photos before leaving.
picture of Magat dam with the massive spillway on the background
According to a sign at Magat Dam, "The Magat Dam Brief History:
The construction of the Magat Dam and appurtenant structures, the principal feature of the Magat River Project (MRRP) was authorized by Presidential Decree 693 signed on May 7, 1975 by the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.
Implementation of the project was based on the preliminary study conducted in 1973 by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) with the assistance of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Subsequent detailed and extensive damsite investigation and engineering studies further confirmed the feasibility of what is now known as NIA's most daring infrastructure project and one of Asia's biggest dams today.
The total project cost is P3.4B, jointly financed by the Philippine Government and the World Bank. It was inaugurated on October 27, 1982 by the late President Marcos. It was inaugurated on October 27, 1982 by the late President Marcos. He said 'This is a truly a day of pride for all those who worked in the project for all our people and our country.'"
The present hydro-electric power plant is acting in reserve capacity. It only runs when additional power is needed
The lake reservoir, created from Magat River, is now used as tilapia farms by some enterprising locals
A place where harvested tilapia from the fish cages are unloaded from boats and loaded on jeepneys. Notice also the low water level of the dam
Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant sits at the boundary of Alfonso Lista town of Ifugao (part of the Cordillera Administrative Region) and the town of Ramon, Isabela.
Other dams in the Philippines are La Mesa Dam in Quezon City/Rizal province (site of the La Mesa Ecopark), Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija, San Roque Dam in Pangasinan, Wawa Dam in Montalban (Rodriguez), Rizal. A similar project can also be found in Laguna with Caliraya Lake(including Lake Lumot) as reservoirs.
Tutubi would also love to visit the engineering wonder of Hoover Dam in Colorado, USA and the Three Gorges Dam in China, currently the world's largest hydro-electric power plant in the world.
How to get there:
Directions for those with vehicles: there's a road going there with direction signs on the highway of Ramon town of Isabela between San Mateo and Santiago City.
For those commuting, Magat Dam is a jeepney ride from Santiago City plus a tricycle to the park. A tricycle terminal is located at the corner of the highway in Ramon to take you to the place.
Tutubi's driver wanted him to buy tilapia grown in cages in the lake but found none selling the fish and so just took a few photos before leaving.
picture of Magat dam with the massive spillway on the backgroundAccording to a sign at Magat Dam, "The Magat Dam Brief History:
The construction of the Magat Dam and appurtenant structures, the principal feature of the Magat River Project (MRRP) was authorized by Presidential Decree 693 signed on May 7, 1975 by the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.
Implementation of the project was based on the preliminary study conducted in 1973 by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) with the assistance of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Subsequent detailed and extensive damsite investigation and engineering studies further confirmed the feasibility of what is now known as NIA's most daring infrastructure project and one of Asia's biggest dams today.
The total project cost is P3.4B, jointly financed by the Philippine Government and the World Bank. It was inaugurated on October 27, 1982 by the late President Marcos. It was inaugurated on October 27, 1982 by the late President Marcos. He said 'This is a truly a day of pride for all those who worked in the project for all our people and our country.'"
The present hydro-electric power plant is acting in reserve capacity. It only runs when additional power is needed
The lake reservoir, created from Magat River, is now used as tilapia farms by some enterprising locals
A place where harvested tilapia from the fish cages are unloaded from boats and loaded on jeepneys. Notice also the low water level of the damMagat Hydroelectric Power Plant sits at the boundary of Alfonso Lista town of Ifugao (part of the Cordillera Administrative Region) and the town of Ramon, Isabela.
Other dams in the Philippines are La Mesa Dam in Quezon City/Rizal province (site of the La Mesa Ecopark), Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija, San Roque Dam in Pangasinan, Wawa Dam in Montalban (Rodriguez), Rizal. A similar project can also be found in Laguna with Caliraya Lake(including Lake Lumot) as reservoirs.
Tutubi would also love to visit the engineering wonder of Hoover Dam in Colorado, USA and the Three Gorges Dam in China, currently the world's largest hydro-electric power plant in the world.
How to get there:
Directions for those with vehicles: there's a road going there with direction signs on the highway of Ramon town of Isabela between San Mateo and Santiago City.
For those commuting, Magat Dam is a jeepney ride from Santiago City plus a tricycle to the park. A tricycle terminal is located at the corner of the highway in Ramon to take you to the place.
Labels: Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Dams, Ifugao, Isabela
posted by GingGoy @ 11:44 AM,
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Mountain Province: How to Get to Sagada: Map, Bus Fare, Tour Itinerary, Places to See
04 November 2006
Some sort of slightly unplanned trip, or so it was, that we had to buy our tickets at Victory Liner in Cubao and for the Baguio-bound bus rather than the faster and shorter route via Banaue Autobus but we made it since it's a season where many tourists flock to Sagada.
I was afterall travelling with Ferdz, the man behind Ironwulf.com and co-moderator of Explore Philippines Yahoogroups-- the prolific blogger, backpacker and photographer that he is!
Our trip to Baguio was a breeze arrived early in the morning when the cold foggy air of the city of pines welcomed us. We proceeded to the Dangwa bus terminal ( the namesake of the strip in Manila famous for dirt cheap flowers) to catch our connecting flight to Sagada via Lizardo Trans
The bus ride took us around 7 hours of dusty, unpaved and tortuous road on Halsema Highway where every turn of the long and winding road made us hang on to dear life wishing we won't fall down the valley below---after all Halsema Highway claims to have the highest point of the Philippine highway system.
Arriving in Sagada 7 hours later and still breathing, we jumped out of the the non-airconditioned bus to inhale my first lung-full of fresh Sagada air-- the tutubi finally flapped his wings in Sagada!
We checked-in at Sagada Guest House where we only shelled out P150 per night with communal toilets typical of backpacker inns and after eating we went immediately to explore the sights. ‘Twas my first time in Sagada, a wish come true, and it was Ferdz’s second or maybe third.
We went to usual Sagada attractions with Ferdz as my able guide: Echo Valley, Big Falls, Kiltepan, Lake Danum (a disappointment), a tour of its various villages, hanging coffins and the virtually unknown Festival of Lights.
the newly-paved Sagada road with Sagada Weavers in view
echo valley senti mode
Ironwulf tinkering with his shutters
at Lumiang cave
for whom the old bell tolled?
Ironwulf admiring view of Kiltepan
Bomod-ok: the big falls
hanging coffins of Echo valley
The Skull, the one we found in Echo Valley where we also met Manny, another co-moderator of Explore Philippines yahoogroups. Ferdz even re-arranged the skull to have a better "pose" ;)
the tilapia- a prized find high up in the mountains
Travel Information:
Sights to see: Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls, Sumaguing Cave, Lumiang Cave, Kiltepan Rice Terraces, Lake Danum, Echo Valley,
Where to stay:
You can just drop in and inquire once you get there. You need reservations though on peak days. The hospital opens its doors to people without a place to stay.
How to get to Sagada:
Sagada can be reached in two ways: commute via Baguio for a 6 hour bus trip of Lizardo Trans at Dangwa Terminal passing through Halsema Highway; and via Banaue after a two hour jeepney ride.
Related Posts:
Sagada Festival of Lights, Bontoc
I was afterall travelling with Ferdz, the man behind Ironwulf.com and co-moderator of Explore Philippines Yahoogroups-- the prolific blogger, backpacker and photographer that he is!
Our trip to Baguio was a breeze arrived early in the morning when the cold foggy air of the city of pines welcomed us. We proceeded to the Dangwa bus terminal ( the namesake of the strip in Manila famous for dirt cheap flowers) to catch our connecting flight to Sagada via Lizardo Trans
The bus ride took us around 7 hours of dusty, unpaved and tortuous road on Halsema Highway where every turn of the long and winding road made us hang on to dear life wishing we won't fall down the valley below---after all Halsema Highway claims to have the highest point of the Philippine highway system.
Arriving in Sagada 7 hours later and still breathing, we jumped out of the the non-airconditioned bus to inhale my first lung-full of fresh Sagada air-- the tutubi finally flapped his wings in Sagada!
We checked-in at Sagada Guest House where we only shelled out P150 per night with communal toilets typical of backpacker inns and after eating we went immediately to explore the sights. ‘Twas my first time in Sagada, a wish come true, and it was Ferdz’s second or maybe third.
We went to usual Sagada attractions with Ferdz as my able guide: Echo Valley, Big Falls, Kiltepan, Lake Danum (a disappointment), a tour of its various villages, hanging coffins and the virtually unknown Festival of Lights.
the newly-paved Sagada road with Sagada Weavers in view
echo valley senti mode
Ironwulf tinkering with his shutters
at Lumiang cave 
for whom the old bell tolled?
Ironwulf admiring view of Kiltepan
Bomod-ok: the big falls
hanging coffins of Echo valley
The Skull, the one we found in Echo Valley where we also met Manny, another co-moderator of Explore Philippines yahoogroups. Ferdz even re-arranged the skull to have a better "pose" ;)
the tilapia- a prized find high up in the mountainsTravel Information:
Sights to see: Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls, Sumaguing Cave, Lumiang Cave, Kiltepan Rice Terraces, Lake Danum, Echo Valley,
Where to stay:
You can just drop in and inquire once you get there. You need reservations though on peak days. The hospital opens its doors to people without a place to stay.
How to get to Sagada:
Sagada can be reached in two ways: commute via Baguio for a 6 hour bus trip of Lizardo Trans at Dangwa Terminal passing through Halsema Highway; and via Banaue after a two hour jeepney ride.
Related Posts:
Sagada Festival of Lights, Bontoc
Labels: Caves, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Mountain Province, Sagada, Waterfalls
posted by GingGoy @ 7:25 PM,
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