Here’s Why Open Concerts (like Fete de la Musique 2017) Matter

Just a quick FYI – this 2017, we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines. And what better way to celebrate that than through music! With the efforts of the Alliance Français de Manille,...

Café by the Ruins Closes its Doors for Good

It is with sad hearts that we bid farewell to the first site of Cafe by the Ruins on Chuntug Street, across City Hall. Not too long after the celebration of its anniversary, Cafe by the Ruins caught fire just last April, causing significant damage to the...

Art, Music, and Poetry Bring Revival to the Garden Theater

On one of the street corners surrounding Center Mall called Dagohoy Street, sits a somewhat derelict building called the Garden Theater. While its ground floor is inhabited by small eateries and karaoke bars, the upper levels are a whole different story (no pun...

(NSFW) Animus Anima : Capturing the Woman’s Prowess

WARNING: The following post contains sensitive images that may not be suitable for young audiences. Animus Anima is the project of photographers Sela Gonzales and Jenny Aguimayo Garcia under the creative direction of Laydeh Alberto, capturing images of women in an all...

It’s Convention Time! Anicraze 2017 (In Photos)

Every year, it seems that Baguio’s anime conventions keep getting bigger and bigger. This year, Anicraze 2017 went over Level 9000 as the biggest and best anime convention yet. Held at Baguio Country Club Cordillera Hall, the venue was big enough to host just...

Cafe by the Ruins Celebrates Its 29th Anniversary

After almost three decades of existence, Cafe by the Ruins has grown into one of Baguio’s most iconic restaurants, and on March, they celebrated their 29th Anniversary with a month-full of activities. The original site of Cafe by the Ruins, just across City...

The Flora and the Faces on the Panagbenga 2017 Grand Float Parade

Among the month-long festivities of Panagbenga 2017, the Grand Float Parade would probably be one of our favorites. For one, it is the literal embodiment of what the Flower Festival is about – the beauty of nature and Cordilleran culture. We always look forward...

Weaving Rice Straws and Weaving People – A Workshop by Alex Foradori

Weaving has been an integral handicraft in Cordilleran culture, be it tapestries, baskets, or backpacks. You probably see these handwoven pieces in the market and Maharlika, but rarely do we recognize the effort that goes into them. This is what Alex Foradori wants to...