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Over 50 adopt fence spans
As of May, the latest count of families and institutions who have adopted fence spans of Burnham Park has reached 50.
This was announced by centennial commissioner Bishop Carlito Cenzon last Thursday during the regular meeting of the Burnham Park Fencing Project (BPFP) committee at the Burnham Park Orchidarium. He said that ever since the project [...]
Baguio Open Centennial Soccer Tournament
The Baguio United Football Club celebrates with the Saint Louis University soccer team after the finals of the Baguio Open Centennial Soccer Tournament at the Melvin Jones football grounds last may 30-31. The Baguio United FC won the championship match scoring 2-1 at the second half. ~ Willy Tinoyan
Baguio Centennial Commission Shop
Souvenir items are on display for sale at the Baguio Centennial Commission shop at the Baguio Convention Center.
The Countdown
The Countdown towards the city's centennial this September 1 has alsready breached the 100 day mark, and all indications are we will be in for a big surprise.
Schedule of Church Services
List of Catholic Churches Saint Louis University Parish Church, Bonifacio Street, Tel. No. 442-4021 Sunday Daily 8:30 am 10:00 am 4:30 pm 7:00 am 4:00 pm (Saturday) 5:00 pm Adoration Covenant (Pink Sisters) Brent Road, Tel. No. 442-3856 Sunday Daily 7:00 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am Sta. Scholastica Convent, Wagner Road, Tel. No. 442-4755 Sunday Daily 7:00 am 7:00 am Sta. Catalina Convent, Marcos Highway, Tel. No.442-4739 Sunday Daily 7:00 am 6:30 am SVD, Sunnyside, Pacdal, Baguio City Sunday Daily 7:00 am 4:30 pm Agnus Dei Community San Pablo Seminary, Crystal Cave Sunday 8:30 am Mt. Carmel Monastery, Sto Tomas Road Sunday Daily 7:00 am 6:30 am Conversion of St. Paul Parish, Pobalcion, Tuba Sunday Daily 8:30 am 5:30 am San Jose Parish, La Trinidad, Tel. No.422-2436 Sunday Wednesday 7:30 ...
Phantom of the Lake
Burnham Lake took center stage last weekend with brightly colored-bedecked themed boats participating in the Fluvial Parade, followed by an impressive performance for the "Phantom of the Lake" opera with parts played by distinguished local artists, capped in the evening by an awesome fireworks display. At right, one of the participating boats depicts an early vintage Baguio-scene.
Fluvial Parade
Boats are adorned with beautiful and colorful flowers at the Burnham lake during the Fluvial presentation as part of the Valentine's day and month long celebration of the Panagbenga / Flower Festival 14 2009 Baguio city.~ Photo By: Andy Zapata Jr. One of the famous mascot, Jollibee, joins the fluvial parade at the Baguio Burnham Lake sporting a heart-shaped flower decorated boat just in time for the day of the heart., February 14,2009. ~ Photo By: Andy Zapata Jr. One of the participating boats depicts an early vintage Baguio-Scene~ Photo By: Rick Reyes
Centennial Song Writing Top Ten Finalist
The finals night for the Centennial Song Writing Contest is scheduled on Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the Baguio Convention Center. Top 10 Finalists 1. Carl Johnson Anacin 2. Michael G. Cabangon 3. Eddie O. Carta 4. Loy W. Fanged 5. Renan N. Flores 6. Michael Rafael Gordovez 7. Shane Andrei H. Ong 8. Melchor Pablico 9. Monique Picardal 10. Pio G. Velasco Board of Judges 1. Prof. Macario Fronda - Chairman 2. Hon. Richard A. Cariño 3. Mr. Fred G. Sabater 4. Mr. John Glenn Gaerlan 5. Msgt. Emmanuel L. de Dios
Baguio Centennial Indie Filmfest On
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — As a prelude to the centennial celebrations of Baguio and in support to the city’s promotional campaign as a center for culture and the arts, ground works are being laid for a digital film festival for independent filmmakers. Art Tibaldo, a media specialist and television segment producer volunteered to spearhead said film fest in coordination with the programs committee of the Baguio Centennial Commission. This “indie” film fest according to Tibaldo may not be as grand as those that are yearly held in Metro Manila to promote the local movie industry but this event offers an opportunity ...
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Timeline
A collation of other centenarians in Baguio»Baguio City is counting days before it officially celebrates its 100th charter anniversary. But a lot of places, institutions, and even living things have celebrated their centennial year much earlier than the city. Here is a look at some of them as well as those that will also be celebrating their centennial shortly after the [...]
Markers for Historical Sites»In keeping with a significant observance of this once-in-a-lifetime event, the Baguio Centennial Commission through its committee headed by Dr. Ronald Paraan has pinpointed 12 landmark sites where historical markers will be installed signifying the early development of the City of Baguio. One of these landmarks is the City Hall.
In 1946 after 45 expeditions, Spanish [...]
Did you know that in over a year after the Philippine Commission passed the act to incorporate the City of Baguio in August 1909, majority of the lots in the city’s central business district was practically owned by a single entity called Benguet Commercial Company, Limited?
The Director of Lands, in a report on the administration [...]
Did you know that the present Baguio market traces its origins much earlier than the commonly believed date of its establishment in 1908?
The Fifth Annual Report of the Philippine Commission, published for the year 1904 by the Bureau of Insular Affairs of the Unites States War Department, alludes to brisk business done at the public [...]
Features
Baguio’ centennial athletes»
As the city marks its centenary on Sept. 1, it is worth noting the Americans’ contributions to the City of Baguio after carving their way through the rocky slopes of Kennon Road.
Not only did the Americans establish Baguio as the country’s summer capital and a place of rest and recreation for US soldiers, they also [...]
Living to be a hundred: A look at two centenarians»
Lola Nena of Baguio
In three months, Magdalena “Nena” Datoc Visperas will turn 100, as evidenced by the passport which she has been holding since the ’70s when she started traveling to the United States.
Born in Abra on July 30, 1909, she is now the matriarch of five generations.
Angel Visperas, Lola Nena’s second offspring who [...]
Baguio by numbers»
BAGUIO, Philippines — What’s to love about Baguio? Is it the ukay, the chilly weather, the elegant Manor at Camp John Hay? Ask photographer Rudy Furuya. He can give you a hundred more by way of photographs.
Born in Baguio in 1933, Einosuke “Rudy” Furuya was 12 when his family had to leave due to WWII. [...]
Not fit for children»
Bishop Carlito Cenzon (r) of the Baguio Centennial Commission and Victorino Agcaoili (l), chair of the Baguio Centennial Parks Committee, inspect the newly installed Burnham Park Children’s Playground equipment that seems to have been haphazardly constructed. Protruding bolts, sharp corners, soft floor panels, and inferior slide materials portend injury to its intended beneficiaries, the children. [...]
