CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
I. Brief History
Many theories have been postulated to account for the origin of the people inhabiting the mountain regions
of the Philippines. The Land Bridge Theory claims that the Philippines was part of the Southern Asia
Mainland and the Northern Luzon maintain tribes that came through these bridges during the last glacial
period between 1200 and 1500 B.C.
Contradictory to these assumptions is the Wave Migration Theory, which occurred thousands of years after
the disappearance of the land bridges in 3,000-4,000 B.C. The theory states that groups of migrants came
by boat from the neighboring lands during the Neolithic period. The Neolithic culture, which they brought
with them, is still evident in the rice terraces, cloth weaving and the use of iron implements.
Scholars differ in their contentions of the mountain people’s ancestors, however, a prominent number
supports the contention that the ancestors of the mountain people came from the South East Asia Mainland.
In the process of settling down, the early inhabitants became geographically isolated from one another.
The long period of isolation and adaptation to the environment gave rise to variations of culture.
When the Spaniards came to the Philippines, they were able to set foot in the Cordilleras as early as 1608
but with minimal influence. They were able to establish commandancias in Benguet, Ifugao and KalingaApayao but their stay did not last long enough to pacify the people of the hinterlands when the Americans
came.
When the American regime dawned upon the Cordillera wild lands, the new colonial government found the
people still not pacified. The government decided to establish a separate political history for them under
Act. No. 1876 of the Philippine Commission, the Mountain Province was divided into seven (7) sub
provinces namely: Amburayan, Apayao, Benguet, Bontoc, Ifugao Kalinga, and Lepanto. Eight years later,
and under Act No. 2772 promulgated on February 4,1920, Mountain Province was reconstituted into five
provinces- Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc and Kalinga -Apayao.
The movement for local autonomy and administrative decentralization before the authoritarian rule has
preceded the establishment of the Cordillera Administrative Region. On September 3,1986, President
Corazon C. Aquino met with the representatives of the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA) and the
Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) and the Alasiw (cessation of hostilities) to acknowledge their
aspiration for autonomy.
However, pending the enactment of the organic act for the Cordillera Administrative Region, the President
issued Executive Order No. 220 on July 15,1987 creating the Cordillera Administrative Region consisting
of the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga - Apayao, Mountain Province and the chartered City of
Baguio.
II. Regional Vision
"We the people of the Cordilleras, proud of our culture and heritage rooted in spirituality, shall have a truly
autonomous region of united, enlightened and empowered citizenry who shall pursue sustainable
development where responsibilities and benefits are equitably shared by all.”
The Regional Development Council is the primary institution to unify and coordinate efforts toward the
development of the region as:
A bastion of rich indigenous culture and knowledge;
Champion of good governance;
Physically integrated and accessible;
Watershed Cradle;
Family-oriented eco-tourist destination
Prime educational center;
Food basket; and
Agri- and light industry producer
For an improved quality of life for the people of the Cordilleras.”
III. OVERVIEW OF THE REGION
Climate
The region's climate generally falls under types I and III. Type I is characterized by two (2) pronounced
seasons dry season from December to May and wet from June to November. The provinces that fall under
this type are Benguet including Baguio City; eastern part of Abra, Ifugao and Mt. Province. Type III has
no pronounced maximum rain period with a short dry season lasting only from one to three months. The
provinces of Kalinga and Apayao including the western part of Abra, Ifugao and Mountain Province fall
under this type.
Land Resources
The Cordillera is endowed with abundant mineral reserves. These are metallic ores such as gold, copper,
silver, zinc and non - metallic reserves found in Abra, Benguet, Kalinga, Apayao and Mountain Province.
However, mining operations are still concentrated in Benguet where almost 100 percent of the region's
mineral production in 1988 were registered. In addition, the region has untapped geothermal energy
resources and underdeveloped hydroelectric power resources.
Population and Economy
The region is the least populated region in the country despite its vast land area. The total population in
1995 was 1,254,838 and grew to 1,365,220 in 2000 reflecting an average annual growth rate of 1.82%
percent during the period 1995-2000. Consistently, it has bested the other regions in terms of positive
employment rates indicating a vibrant and potential-laden economy. Agriculture remains to be the primary
pre-occupation, which employs more than one-half of the region's work force.
Affirming its location as the geographic pinnacle of the Philippines, the budding Cordillera Administrative
Region truly stands out as the incomparable frontier for development.
Geography
Location
Boundaries
:
:
North Central Portion of Luzon
North - Ilocos Norte & Cagayan
South - Pangasinan & Nueva Vizcaya
East - Cagayan Valley
West - Ilocos Region
Political Subdivision
Province / City
Baguio City
No. of Municipalities
N/A
Barangays
129
Abra
Benguet
Ifugao
Kalinga
Apayao
Mt. Province
Total
Topography:
27
13
11
8
7
10
304
267
174
152
107
144
1,277
Generally rugged
Elevation
: Minimum - below 5 meters above sea (in Abra)
Maximum - 2,922 meters above sea level
level (Mt. Pulag, Benguet)
Slope
: More than one half of the region has a slope of 50%
and above. Thus there is a very limited area for
intensive agriculture and settlement.
Soil
: Clayloam
LAND AREA AND POPULATION BY PROVINCE
CAR: 1995 & 2000
PROVINCE/CITY
population
ABRA
BENGUET
IFUGAO
KALINGA
APAYAO
MT. PROVINCE
BAGUIO CITY
CAR
LAND AREA
POPULATION
(In Sq. Km)
1995
2000
195,964
313,833
149,598
154,145
83,660
130755
1,254,838
1,143,22
209,491
330,129
161,623
174,023
97,129
140,439
1,365,220
1,563,381
3,992.1
2,606.5
2,517.8
7,047.6
4.083.0
2,097.3
48.9
18,293.7
GROWTH RATE
To update
1995-2000
6.90
5.19
8.04
12.90
16.10
7.41
11.24
9.68
IV. TOURISM THRUST AND VISION
The Cordillera Tourism Master Plan adopts "culture" and "nature" as its main thrust and vision for
development. This thrust is sufficiently embodied and summed up in what is popularly known today as
"eco-tourism." The overriding goal is to preserve, conserve and enhance the area's natural environment and
its rich tribal culture for people and visitors to appreciate, enjoy and learn from.
PROGRAM INTERVENTIONS:
Physical Infrastructure Program - to address accessibility problems, communications and other basic
infrastructures such as water supply, electrification, sanitation and waste management.
Site Facilities Development Program - to address specific cluster/site development requirement for tourism
development such as the array of accommodation facilities and support infrastructure, site enhancement
projects and other tourism products to be established in each cluster/site identified. Land use planning is a
critical component of site development.
Socio-cultural and Livelihood Program - includes community based schemes to enhance participation and
expression of local culture by the host communities, on one hand, and tourists' appreciation of cultural
values and learning experiences on the other. It also provides for opportunities to the local communities to
generate livelihood and income from tourism activities.
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program - provides appropriate interventions for ensuring
environmentally friendly tourism activities including restoration and enhancement of natural assets.
Tourism Promotion and Marketing Program - to embark on a sustained tourism information development
for promoting CAR tourism particularly ecotourism in the local and international markets.
Institutional/Policy Development Program - to create a conducive policy environment and acquire
capabilities and resources to implement and manage a coordinated multi-sectoral effort for tourism
development in CAR including encouraging private sector participation. Investment in identified programs
and projects.
TOURISM STATISTICS
Tourist arrivals in the Cordillera Administrative Region registered a volume of 844,765 for the period
January to December 2004. This shows a decrease of 12.09% compared to the same period last year with
a volume of 960,945. The figure represents 92.94% Domestic travellers, 6.79% Foreign travellers and only
.27% overseas travellers.
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
(200,000)
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
Total
2003
2004
% change
904,094
785,093
-13.16%
53,714
57,381
6.83%
3,137
2,291
-26.97%
960,945
844,765
-12.09%
DISTRIBUTION OF TOURIST ARRIVALS PER CITY/PROVINCE
PROVINCE
CAR
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
ABRA
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
2003
2004
Growth Rate
904,094
53,714
3,137
960,945
785,093
57,381
2,291
844,765
-13.16%
6.83%
-26.97%
-12.09%
8,510
149
4
10,409
104
-
22.31%
-30.20%
-100.00%
BAGUIO CITY
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
BENGUET
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
IFUGAO
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
KALINGA
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
APAYAO
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
MT. PROVINCE
Domestic
Foreign
Balikbayan
TOURISTS
RECEIPTS
8,663
10,513
21.36%
767,713
41,504
2,823
812,040
626,297
17,634
1,780
645,711
-18.42%
-57.51%
-36.95%
-20.48%
53,537
1,434
54,971
52,510
6,910
25
59,445
-1.92%
381.87%
32,993
7,065
227
40,285
57,293
27,266
486
85,045
73.65%
285.93%
114.10%
111.11%
15,113
1,596
81
16,790
9,640
3,375
13,015
-36.21%
111.47%
296
296
738
110
848
149.32%
25,932
1,966
2
27,900
6,005,906,250
8.14%
-22.48%
186.49%
28,206
1,982
30,188
5,279,781,250
8.77%
0.81%
-100.00%
8.20%
-12.09%
Baguio City remains the major contributor of total arrivals in CAR posting a percentage contribution of
76.44%. This is followed by Ifugao with percentage contribution of 10.07%, Benguet with 7.04%, Mt.
Province, 3.57, Kalinga 1.54%, Abra 1.24%, and Apayao .10%.
City/Province
BAGUIO CITY
IFUGAO
BENGUET
MT. PROVINCE
KALINGA
ABRA
1%
APAYAO 4% 2%
Volume
645,711
85,045
59,445
30,188
13,015
10,513
0%
848
7%
Total
10%
844,765
76%
% Contribution
76.44%
10.07%
7.04%
3.57%
1.54%
1.24%
0.10%
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
BAGUIO CITY
IFUGAO
BENGUET
MT. PROVINCE
KALINGA
ABRA
APAYAO
The major market for CAR for 2004 is USA with a volume of 9,606 showing an increase of 11.93%
compared to last year. Japan market decreased by 57.71% and Korea market increased by 29.57%.
CAR TOP TEN MARKET (2003-2004)
RANK NATIONALITY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
JAPAN
USA
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
KOREA
GERMANY
CANADA
UNITED
KINGDOM
FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
HONGKONG
TOTAL
VOLUME
2003
10,944
8,582
4,735
4,377
4,112
2,469
1,822
1,520
% SHARE NATIONALITY RANK VOLUME
2004
20.37%
USA
1
9,606
15.98%
KOREA
2
5,328
8.82%
JAPAN
3
4,628
8.15%
FRANCE
4
3,665
7.66%
GERMANY
5
3,241
4.60%
CANADA
6
2,704
3.39%
UK
7
2,689
2.83%
AUSTRALIA
8
2,567
1,445 2.69%
1,064 1.98%
821
53,714
CHINA
9
HOLLAND
10
SWITZERLAND
% SHARE GROWT
H
16.74%
-57.71%
9.29%
11.93%
8.07%
-45.79%
6.39%
-42.08%
5.65%
29.57%
4.71%
31.27%
4.69%
48.41%
4.47%
76.91%
2,535 4.42%
1,631 2.84%
1228
57,381
NO. OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND NO. OF ROOMS
The Cordillera region recorded 192 establishments in 2004 with a total of 4,637 rooms. Baguio City still
registered the highest number of establishments at 110 with 3,774 rooms. There was an addition of 6 more
accommodation establishments with the construction of new hotels, such as Microtel Inn & Suites,
Starwood Hotel and others. Hotel Supreme also expanded with the construction of a Convention Plaza
adding 42 more rooms.
CITY/PROVINCE
BAGUIO CITY
ABRA
APAYAO
BENGUET
IFUGAO
KALINGA
MT. PROVINCE
NO. OF
ESTABLISHMENTS
110
8
2
15
18
12
27
NO. OF
ROOMS
3,774
82
8
101
281
85
306
TOTAL
192
4,637
AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE
The overall occupancy rate in CAR is recorded at 33.47%. This posted a decrease of 8.78% compared to
the rate last year of 42.25%. Ifugao registered the highest occupancy rate of 69.16%.
CITY/PROVINCE
AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE
ABRA
27.38%
153.63%
15.41%
APAYAO
BAGUIO CITY
BENGUET
IFUGAO
KALINGA
MT. PROVINCE
11.04%
29.27%
61.31%
69.16%
28.54%
7.55%
AVE. TOTAL/MONTH
33.47%
Source of Data: National Economic Development Authority - CAR
Department of Tourism – CAR
CITY OF BAGUIO
BRIEF HISTORY
During the Spanish Era, Benguet was not a remote area for the Spaniards to explore. The vastness and
promising economic potential of the place lured the Spaniards to conduct series of expeditions. Early
explorers included Juan Salcedo in 1572 and Don Q.M. Quirante in 1664. Series of attempts were made to
subjugate the “Igorots “ but failed. Finally in 1864, Commandante de Galvey established his
Commandancia at La Trinidad, Benguet (named after his wife). Galvey went to establish the province of
Benguet with 31 rancherias. The first Kapitan of Benguet was Pulito of Kafagway, now Baguio, a minor
rancheria of about 20 houses.
The presidentia of Baguio was first established in the house of the Campulet at the top of the Tabacalera
road at the lower end of Guisad Valley. Later, the presidentia of Baguio was moved to the present site of
the Baguio City Hall.
The Spaniards established order, built churches and schools, made trails and introduced coffee during their
long occupation of the area.
The Americans came early in 1900 and established their government with H. Whitmarsh as the appointed
Governor of Benguet and Baguio as the capital. This was the first provincial government to be established
in the Philippines and this happened a year prior to the inauguration of the civil government of the
Philippines. Their best administrators and teachers were fervent boosters and promoters: Worcester,
Wright, Forbes, Pack, Barrows, Eckman and others who together with Filipinos committed to make the
place a haven.
Several mines near Baguio within Benguet were developed and were very productive. Business in the city
also flourished with the establishment of commercial centers. Recreational facilities were also installed.
Then, the city grew before the outbreak of World War II.
Baguio was bombed on December 8,1941 by the Japanese and they occupied it on December 27 of the
same year. When the war ended, rehabilitation was immediately done with the supervision of the
Americans based at Camp John Hay. Since then, the city became a favorite for vacationists.
The July 16, 1990 earthquake devastated the entire city with its infrastructure, buildings and its populace
but it did not end here.
Four years after the great earthquake, Baguio City has recovered and is standing
firm and proud for its restored heritage.
Until today, Baguio City as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is the most frequented destination in
Northern Luzon by local and foreign tourists alike.
I.
OVERVIEW OF THE CITY
Geography and land area
Baguio City, approximately 250 kilometers north of Manila is, situated in the heart of the Province of
Benguet. The area of the city is 49 square kilometers enclosed in a perimeter of 30.6 kilometers. The
developed portion of the city is a plateau that rises to an elevation of 1,400 meters. Most of it lies on the
northern half of the city.
There are two great valleys found in the south and the north of the city. The more famous Guisad - Lucban
Valley has an elevation that ranges from 1,300 to 1,400 meters and is centrally located towards the north.
The southern valley is composed of long and narrow vales surrounded by low hills and transected by a
network of hills. Some of the more important valleys are Camp 7, Loakan, Bakakeng and Crystal Cave,
These valleys are arable as they are rich with alluvial deposits.
The summits on the plateau offer panoramic views. The summits that face the west: Quezon Hill, Mirador Dominican Hill and the Bureau of Animal Industry Stock Farm which offers splendid view of the Ilocos
Coastal Plain, Lingayen Gulf and the South China Sea during cloudless days.
Another famous promontory is Mines View Park, which overlooks the mining town of Itogon and offers a
glimpse of the Amburayan Valley. All over the city, however are sporadically scattered steep side hills and
mountains. About half the area of the city has a slope of 25% or more.
Government
A popularly elected Mayor heads the city government of Baguio. He is assisted by the Vice-mayor and a 12
- man legislative council called the Sangguniang Panglunsod. The last election was conducted in May
2001.
Citizens participate actively in government affairs and public issues. Baguio enjoys a especially informal
atmosphere, so that even the officials are not detached and removed from the populace.
Congressman:
Mayor:
Vice-Mayor:
Atty. Mauricio Domogan
Atty. Braulio Yaranon
Reynaldo Bautista Jr.
Climate
Baguio is 8 degrees cooler on any month on the average than any place in the lowlands. When Manila
sweats at 35 degrees centigrade of above, Baguio seldom exceeds 26 degrees centigrade at its warmest. The
lowest temperature reading made by the local weather bureau was 6.3 degrees centigrade, recorded in
January 18, 1961.
Baguio is very wet during the Philippine rainy season, which is from June to October. The recorded
heaviest volume of rainfall in Baguio City was in 1911 when it measured 9,038.3 mm.
However from November to May, Baguio becomes a tropical paradise, a refreshing break from the hot and
humid Philippine climate. Christmas season is when Baguio glows with the nippy winter air. Nights are
good for bonfires.
In the summer months of March, April, and May, Baguio lives up to its title as the Summer Capital of the
Philippines when thousands of visitors from the lowlands and Manila take their annual exodus to the city to
cool off. Casual clothing is recommended worn with jackets or sweaters especially in the late afternoon or
evenings.
Population
The population of the city as of 2000 is 252,386. The youth constitute nearly half of the population. There
is a trace of longevity among the people, of who are aged over 60. The middle aged group numbers 70,511.
During the peak of the annual tourist influx, particularly during the Lenten period, transients triple the
population.
Language Spoken
English is widely spoken and understood. It is the medium of instruction in all public and private schools.
Most newspapers and magazines are printed in English, hence, an English speaking traveler would not find
communication problems. The national language, Filipino, is of course spoken by everyone. Ilocano is also
spoken by almost everybody.
Major Industries
The three dominant industries in the city are tourism, education and integrated circuits.
Tourism remains to be a dominant industry, especially with the improved access roads. Lowlanders come
to the city during the hot summer months.
Baguio has about 50, 000 college and vocational students.
Texas Instruments initiated the Export Processing Zone now Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA).
Today, they export six hundred million dollars of products annually.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Baguio is the gateway to the wonders of Northern Luzon. The calm beaches of La Union; the fabled
Hundred Islands of Pangasinan; the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao; the ancient churches,
Spanish influenced houses, historical and cultural relics of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, the Kabayan of the
tribes of Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao and Abra.
HISTORICAL
1.
Marker of the Philippine Commission’s First Session in Baguio
This is the site of the building where the members of the Philippine Commission met from April 22 to June
11, 1904 and officially initiated the use of Baguio as the Philippine Summer Capital.
The Commission was composed of Governor General Luke Wright, president, and Commissioners Henry
Ide, Dean C. Worcester, T Padre Tavera, Benito Legarda, Jose de Luzuriaga, James Smith and Cameron
Forbes.
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Baguio a project was done to locate, clean and spruce up all historical
markers.
2.
Kennon Road and its Builder
Named after Col. Lyman W. Kennon, who was the final builder of the famous Benguet road, with the help
of the industrious Cordillerans and foreign workers.
Kennon road is the shortest and the most scenic highway linking Baguio and the lowlands. The lion’s head
can be found along the way.
Final construction of this road was finished in 1903. Col. L. Kennon first ascended to Baguio in 1905.
Of the original workers, the Igorots and Japanese were admired for their trustworthiness and willingness to
work.
Kennon was closed to traffic after the July 16, 1990 earthquake. It is now open to light vehicles only.
3.
Diplomat Hotel on Dominican Hill
In May 1911, the councils of the Province of the Dominican Order voted to construct a vacation house in
Baguio on a 17-hectare property they had acquired when the American authorities were encouraging people
to come here. Actual work started in 1913 under Fr. Roque Ruano and the building was inaugurated on
May 23, 1925. To take advantage of the tax exemptions a school called Collegio del Santissimo Rosario
was opened in June 1915 but due to the very small enrollment the school closed in 1917, reverting the
building to the original vacation house.
During WWII refugees first occupied it. Later the Japanese Army Liberation Forces had to bomb out the
refugees from the buildings. The five hits left very extensive damage and for a time it was left unrepaired.
Reconstruction was started in 1947 and completed in 1948 with most of its pre-war grandeur and beauty
restored.
In 1973, Diplomat Hotels, Inc. acquired ownership, remodeled the interior into a 33-bedroom hotel with
modern facilities, but retained the unique and distinct personality of the Dominican Hill. In the 80’s the
hotel ceased operations due to the death of one of its majority stockholders. Plans are underway to develop
this historical religious landmark into a tourist resort.
4.
Philippine Military Academy
The Philippine Commission promulgated Act No. 175, which became the basis for the creation of the
Philippine Constabulary in August 8, 1905. The school for the officers of the constabulary was first located
in Sta. Lucia Barracks in Manila. Later in 1908, it was relocated in Baguio on the site known as
Constabulary Hill later renamed Camp Henry T. Allen, in honor of the first chief of the Philippine
Constabulary.
With the passage of the Jones Law, the school was later changed to “Academy for Officers of the
Philippine Constabulary” with a two-year curriculum. In 1908, the course was raised to collegiate level and
later lengthened to three years with class 1938 as having the last graduates of that course.
When the commonwealth government was established in 1935, the Philippine Military Academy was
created in place of the Philippine Constabulary Academy. Under the National Defense Act, the PMA was
authorized to maintain cadet strength of 350. Because of increased population, the academy transferred to
Teachers Camp in June 1936 where it remained until WWII broke out.
After the war the PMA headquarters was temporarily relocated at Camp Murphy and later at Alabang,
while Camp Allen was being rehabilitated. Since May 1950 the Philippine Military Academy has found its
permanent home at Fort del Pilar, Loakan, Baguio City.
5.
The Mansion
This imposing and majestic mansion has a long list of Filipino Presidents and American governor-generals.
It has elegantly structured building and guesthouse. Its gate is patterned after that of London’s Buckingham
Palace. The Mansion has also been the site of several international conferences and a working office of the
President of the Philippines during his visits to the City.
6.
Camp John Hay
This former American recreational facility is currently undergoing development as a world class resort. As
of March 27, 1999, the golf course was completed and is now open, The skating rink, picnic area, and the
mini golf course at the Scout Hill area are likewise open.
7.
Teachers Camp
It was through the vacation normal school, which began in 1908 teachers from all over, the islands were
able to have a respite and some time for studies.
In a letter to the Secretary of Public Instruction, Governor William Pack outlined his plan to set up a camp
in Baguio where teachers can be accommodated. The plan was approved on January 8, 1908 and the camp
was opened on April 6, 1908.
For a start, four assembly tents were put up for kitchen, dining and storage purposes and two other large
tents were set aside for class purposes. Later on, the “KURSAAK" was constructed in 1909 as a permanent
structure and took over the functions of the mess tent, aside from being the social center for assemblies.
The next year, other buildings were added, the road traversing the vast hectare leveled and the athletic field
out in its hollow.
It now caters to conferences, meetings, seminars and social functions sponsored by the government sector.
CULTURAL/HISTORICAL
1.
Easter Weaving Room
This school was built in 1905 under Samuel Drury with funds donated by Bishop Brent of the Episcopalian
Church of the Philippines. It opened in 1906 as a church school. Dr. Benjamin Platt introduced the Easter
School Weaving Room as an industrial work in the curriculum. By 1924 there were five buildings and in
1928 they inaugurated the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. Before World War II, the Easter School
Compound, which had nine buildings, were raised to the ground by the American Liberation Forces. With
only the Headquarters and the Nurses' Cottage standing then, rehabilitation started to complete the
compound as it is now. It is the right place to visit for those who are interested in native fabrics and other
handicrafts. Here one can witness the actual process of cloth weaving as practiced by the natives of the
Mountain Provinces for ages.
2.
Saint Louis Filigree Shop
This is a handicraft shop specializing in silver jewelry and other filigree products. Some of the craftsmen
are only high school students. This shop is in the center of the city and was established in 1916.
3.
Baguio Tourism Complex
Within the complex along Gov. Pack Road are the Baguio Sunshine Park, the Regional Office of the
Department of Tourism and Secretary’s Cottage. The Sunshine Park features flowering garden and a
covered stage with ethnic design, which is often used, for cultural presentation. The park itself is designed
after a shield.
4.
Baguio - Mountain Provinces Museum
This museum is temporarily located at the Baguio Convention Center. It has on display a variety of
artifacts and relics showcases the cultural heritage, customs and traditions of the mountain provinces. The
cluster of buildings within the complex depicts the architectural features of the native houses of the
mountain provinces. The Department of Tourism and the City government of Baguio are undertaking a
reconstruction of the Baguio -Mountain Provinces Museum.
5.
Baguio Convention Center (BCC)
Situated across the University of the Philippines College Baguio exudes an ethnic flavor considered the
most spacious edifice North of Manila. The BCC initially gained prominence when it became the site of the
1978 internationally renowned chess championship series between Anatoly Karpov and Victor Korchnoi.
It was inaugurated by former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos on July 17, 1978 during the opening of the series. It
continues to cater to conferences, conventions, meetings and other social functions in the City. It now
temporarily houses the Baguio Mt.-Provinces Museum Foundation, Inc.
6.
Educational Institutions
There are six (6) colleges and universities in Baguio. These are the University of the Philippine College,
Philippine Military Academy, University of Baguio, Saint Louis University, Baguio Colleges Foundation,
Baguio Central University, Pines City Colleges and the international school in the city, Brent International
School.
7.
SLU Museum
Located in the premise of the school (SLU), it showcases the different culture heritages of the Cordilleras
and some lowland amenities. Artifacts and relics including an ancient coffin can be seen on display. A
curator is always stationed for the convenience of visitors to explain the artifacts and the culture of the
Cordilleras.
8.
Ifugao Woodcarvers Village
Along the way to Asin, about 5 kilometers from the city, is an Ifugao wood carving village, which produces
and sells beautiful hand-carved curio items at very low prices.
NATURAL
1.
Asin Hot Spring
Located 16 kilometers northwest of Baguio, the resort’s main feature is a swimming pool surrounded by
thermal springs, lush vegetation and several hanging bridges. It is an ideal respite. This is now eyed to be
redeveloped into a tourism resort along with the adjoining tourist attractions of Tuba and Baguio.
2.
Mt. Sto. Tomas
A trek up to the Mount Sto. Tomas is a hiker delight. The peak is 7,500 feet high and commands a majestic
view of mountains, sea and valley. The mountain can be reached by foot or by vehicle.
RELIGIOUS
1.
Lourdes Grotto
This is a religious shrine housing the image of the Lady of Lourdes. About 252 steps lead to this shrine
where pilgrims brave the steep climb to offer sacrifices, devotion and prayers. One is also regarded with a
beautiful panoramic view of the city.
2.
Baguio Cathedral
One of the familiar landmarks in Baguio, the structure with its twin spires and one hundred steps sits on top
of a hill in the heart of the city, offering church goers and visitors a chance to get a bird's eye view of the
entire commercial hub.
3.
Bell Church
This cluster of temples is located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley. Its exotic oriental
architecture, pagodas roof, ornate gateway, dragon ornaments and Buddha - guarded windows gaze from
atop a hill. The Bell Temple priest practices a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and
Christianity. One may even try having his fortune told.
4.
Churches, Seminars and Convents
Baguio is an ideal location for meditation, contemplation and spiritual renewal hence the existence of no
less religious denominations that run churches, seminaries, convents and other institutions such as hospitals
and schools.
MAN - MADE
1.
Burnham Park
It is the oldest of all Baguio parks. One can unwind from the tension of the day-to-day bustle by biking,
skating or simply reflecting on the day’s experiences amid a soothing garden backdrop of colorful flowers.
It is thickly wooded and is a great place to have picnics and concerts. There are tennis and basketball
courts, a football field, athletic oval and an orchidarium.
2.
Botanical Garden
It is also called the Igorot village, which features native huts typical of the Cordillera architecture. This
village within a village captures the ethnic spirit and cultural legacy of the Igorot dweller.
The garden is also a site of cultural presentations and other tribal meetings.
3.
Mines View Park
Appropriately named for its breathtaking view of Benguet's mountain ranges where gold, silver and other
ores were once quarried.
There are souvenir shops around the park offering such items as woodcarvings, woven cloth, ashtrays, shell
products and other curio items.
4.
Wright Park
It is sometimes mistakenly called “Ride Park” by some that identify this pine tree park reserve for kiddy
horse rides. A long stairway leads to the “Pool of the Pines”, a 100 meter long pool of water lined on both
sides by the famous Baguio towering pine.
5.
Baguio Country Club
This club was organized with funds, which were privately contributed. They built tennis courts and
cottages.
Today Baguio Country Club has 200 guestrooms and suites in a new building. It also boasts a beautiful 18hole, 61-par golf course for its members and guests.
6.
Session Road / Market
During the early years of Baguio, buildings only on the left side opposite the hill on which the church was
built occupied Session Road. A big stream spanned by wooden bridge crossed the lowest portion of the
road. Beyond this bridge was the swampland where bull carts parked and congregated thereby starting what
is now called the market. Many of the open-air stalls spread out towards Lucban following the banks of the
steam and thus determined the direction of the market expansion.
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
1.
Baguio Ecumenical Holy Week (Holy Week)
- focuses on Baguio as a spiritual center. The first commemoration initiated by the religious sector of the
Non-Government Organizations started last March 1991 with the theme “Baguio, a journey to spiritual
renewal.”
2.
“Panagbenga” or Baguio Flower Festival (February)
- focuses on Baguio as the Flower Garden City of the North. Highlights included, flower exhibits, lectures,
garden tours, floral contest and a parade of floats. It was scheduled February 17-25, 2001.
3.
Baguio Foundation Day (September 1st)
- commemorates the anniversary of Baguio since it became a chartered city in 1909. Art exhibits, parades,
programs, cultural shows and sister-city programs are often scheduled.
4.
Baguio Arts Festival (November to December)
- this is an annual event started in November 1989 sponsored by the Baguio Arts Guild, the Department of
Tourism and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This envisioned Baguio to be the permanent venue for
the festival. The features of the event are visual arts, which includes photography, film, video, sculpture
and art installations and ethnic arts.
5.
Christmas in Baguio
- an annual Christmas activity highlighting numerous activities like cantatas, children’s mardigras, sports
competition, etc. The City Government of Baguio, National Correspondents Club of the Philippines and
RPN-DZBS Radio Station spearhead it.
a. Silahis ng Pasko
b. Share-A-Toy
c. Lucky Foreign Balikbayan
d. Phil-Am Golf Tournament
e. Himig ng Pasko
6.
Impakabsat (November)
- a trade and Tourism Fair show casing the products and services of the Cordilleras.
7.
Baguio Tossed Salad Festival (October)
- initiated by the Baguio Association of Hotels & Inns (BAHAI), this festival features the different products
of Baguio and Benguet through the serving of vegetable salad to thousands of people/visitors.
IV. SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accredited Accommodation Establishments (as of May 2005)
(Prices subject to change w/o prior notice)
Name of
Establishment
RESORT 'AAA"
Baguio Country
Club
Address/Tel. No.
Area Code (074)
Country Club Rd, Baguio
City
Tel No. 442-5060-68
No. of
Rooms
181
RateRange
In Pesos
P 3,000
Camp John Hay
Manor
“AA”
Camp John Hay, Loakan
Road
Tel No. 446-0231 to 50
189
P4,000single
Green Valley
Resort "A"
Santo Tomas Rd.
Tel. 444-5140
e-mail:
greenbaguio@skynet.net
125
STANDARD
Baguio Palace
Hotel
Name of
Establishment
Citylight Hotel
City Travel Hotel
Legarda Road
Tel. 442-7734
36
Address/Tel. No.
Area Code (074)
No. of
Rooms
Upper Gen. Luna Rd. Tel.
444-7544/ 444-7547
No. 15 Kisad Road
Tel. No.445.0456
11
32
Standard
1,540
double2,035
apartel3,300
Masters
bedroom
1,500
Twinbed1,600
Fam-2,900
RateRange
In Pesos
Single450
Twin- 900
Double1600
Fam-2,200
Apartel3,200
Standard1,200
(good for
2)
De Luxe1,400
Executive
suite2,250
Family
junior(Do
uble
Decked)2,450
Presidenti
al suite3,000
Features/Facilities
Coffee shop, swimming pool,
golf, restaurants, gym, sauna,
billiards, table & lawn tennis,
jacuzzi, & bowling
Coffee shop, golf,
restaurants, gym, sauna,
Jacuzzi, souvenir shop, piano
& jazz bar
gift shops, disco, sport
facilities, conference room,
convention
Restaurant, bar, conference
hall, medical services power
generator, security services,
and parking space.
Features/Facilities
Cable TV, telephone, hot &
cold shower, function rooms,
credit cards honored , 5 units
apartels
Restaurant, conference
rooms, gym, hot & cold, bath
tubs
Concorde Hotel
Europa Center Legarda
Road
Tel. 443-2058
Website:
http://www2.mozcom.com/concorde
150
Standard
1,782
de luxe
4,026
classic2,970
superior2,700
royal suite
4,488
Corner Asin Naguilian Rd
Tel. No. 447-8888
Coyeesan Hotel
Plaza
51
No. 50 Engineers Hill
Tel. No. 443-4846
Standard
Twin1,873
Double de
Luxe(nonaircon)2,268
Twin de
Luxe
(Aircon)2,495
Superior2,985
Apartel(6)
-4,711
Apartel(4)
-3,735
El Cielito Inn
Hotel Villa Rosal
Prince Plaza Hotel
Summer Place
Hotel
Hotel Veniz
Tiongsan Bldg. 22
Magsaysay Ave.
Tel No. 443-8112
No. 17 Legarda Road Tel.
No. 442-5082
288 Marcos Highway
Tel No. 446-0560
Abanao St.
Tel. No. 446-0700
48
P2,000 to
4,000
54
50
P1,800 to
6,000
72
P1,800 to
4,500
18
Standard
Double(2)
-1,595
Standard
Twin(2)1,795
Junior
Suite (4)2,795
Extra bed
Military Cut-Off
Tel. NO. 444-8202
Hotel Constancia
P2,000 to
8,000
Cable TV, IDD/NDD
telephone, hot & cold
shower, refrigerator,
conference halls, restaurant,
game room, piano bar
Restaurant/Coffee shop, hot
& cold water, aircon, TV,
convention hall, hotel within
a mall, gym, KTV,
supermarket, Internet, Sauna,
parking space (300 cars)
Restaurant, conference
rooms, Apartels, hot & cold
Restaurant, hot & cold
water,TV, conference hall,
supermarket
Restaurant, conference
rooms, hot & cold
Restaurants, hot & cold
water, TV, convention halls,
gym, apartelle, supermarket
Restaurants, hot & cold
water,TV, conference halls,
supermarket, coffee shops
Restaurant, hot & cold, cable
TV
-385
Name of
Establishment
Address/Tel. No.
Area Code (074)
No. of
Rooms
13 Magsaysay Avenue
443-2011
e-mail:
supreme@burgos.slu.edu.ph
Supreme Hotel
69
Convention Plaza
ECONOMY
Gracious Hotel
Angeli
Hotel Reneca
Elegant Hotel
Green Mile
Condotel
Microtel Inn &
suites
Features/Facilities
RateRange
In Pesos
Twin/Dou
ble-1,557
Triple1,839
Family de
luxe-1,948
Apartel(2
bedrms)2,950
StudioType2,850
Apartel
for 5 –
2,117
Dining facilities, carpeted
piped in music, telephone,
color TV, swimming pool,
spa, tour arrangement, major
credit cards, fitness center
Jacussi
Steam bath sauna
Coffee shop
Executive
Suite3,000
Junior
suite1,836
Family de
luxe for 4
– 2,500
Abanao St
Tel. No. 442-5078
#35 Montinola Subd, Kisad
Rd, Baguio City
Tel 442-2259
41 Magsaysay Avenue
Tel. No. 442-9322
6 Guevarra St, Aurora Hill
tel no. 446-4115
Upper Session Rd.
Tel. No. 619-3333
35
21
30
32
60
P 1,500 to
4,500
Single1,000
Double1,400
Family2,000
P1,500 to
4,000
P 2,000 to
6,000
P 2,000 to
5,000
TV, conference hall, KTV,
hot & cold
Convention hall, all rooms
with private bath, telephone,
T.V.
Restaurant, hot & cold
water,TV, conference hall
Apartelle, hot & cold, TV,
conference hall, restaurant
Coffee shop, conference
halls, TV, hot & cold,
adjacent to Victory Bus
Woods Place
38 Military Cut-Off
Tel. No. 442-4641
15 Palma Street
tel.# 445-6997/6970
Zion Hostel
PENSION
Lu Jean nn
15
12
68 San Roque Village
Tel. No. 445-6830
12 Bokawkan Rd, Baguio
City
Tel.# 442-4662/444-2733
11
300 (nonmember)
250
(member)
DormType(6)1,500
(8)-1,750
Twin
Room-550
Triple-825
Norlu Pension
Vistro Pension
House
118 Engr's Hill
442-2235
16
18 Jumgle Town Saludmitra
Tel 442-2206
TOURIST INN
AJ's Pension
Baden Powell Inn
Inn Rocio
Mountain Lodge
Lexber Vacation
House
Princess Apartelle
17
26 Gov. Pack Rd
Tel No. 442-5836
68 Kisad Rd
Tel. no. 442-6535
27 Leonard Wood Rd.
Tel. #444-7180
442-4594
Naguilian Rd
Tel. no. 446-5283
105 Ferguzon Rd. Tel No.
442-7261
P 1,500 to
4, 500
Standard1,350
De luxe1,850
Premiere –
2,200(5)
51
13
23
18 units
6 units
terminal
Specialty Restaurants
(vegetarian), hot & cold, TV
Private toilet and bath,
kitchenette, conference ,
telephone, & refrigerator
Hot and cold water, dorm
type room, seminar room
Hot and cold water, dorm
type room, seminar room
Double700
4 pax1,000
6 pax1,200
Standard1,000(2)
(4)-1,100
(5)1,200
Suite(1011)-3,300
Kitchen facilities, hot & cold
water, beauty saloon
P 1,500 to
4,000
P 1,500 to
4,500
Single-800
Twin1,000
Double1,300
Fam-1,600
P 3,500 to
6,000
P2,500 to
5,000
Restauarant, bar, apartelle,
hot & cold, near bus stations
Restaurant, hot & cold, TV,
overlooking Burnham Park
Hot and cold water, kithchen
facilities, TV
Catering services
-seminar room, cable t.v., hot
& cold, fronting Teacher’s
Camp, convenience store
Individual unit, fully
furnished
Individual unit, fully
furnished
RESTAURANTS
Name of Establishments
Address & Telephone Numbers
Country Code (063)
Area Code (074)
Seating
Capacity
Specialty
Alberto's Music Lounge &
Restaurant
Café by the Ruins Restaurant
Jecks Club & Karaoke Bar &
Restaurant
New Ganza Restaurant
O'Mai-Khan Restaurant
Paliz Zata Cafe
Rito's Steak and Restaurant
Salud Bistro Restaurant
Simply Special Restaurant
Carino St. cor. Legarda Rd Tel.
443-3467
25 Chuntug St., B.C
442-4010/ 7128
Naguilian Rd., B.C. Tel. No. 3003138
Burnham Park, B. C.
Tel. 442-2478
12 Otek St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-5885
Roof deck Porta Vaga, B.C. Tel.
No.446-4767
39 Engineer's Hill
444-3076
No. 44 Lourdes Subd. Tel. No.
446-2637
NO. 67 Carantes St., B.C. Tel.
NO. 446-5985
150
60
75
110
120
150
70
116 Session Rd., B.C.
60
Tel. 442-4219
Carino St
Sizzling Plate
120
443-8486
Burnham Park, B. C.
Solibao Restaurant
72
Tel. 442-2530/6797
Sunshine Lunch and Panciteria Perfecto St., B.C.
40
Tel. 442-3011
Pancake House-Baguio
No. 150 Kisad Rd, Tel No. 44675
1285
Padis Point (Otso Corp.)
Cor. Rizal Park, B.C.
400
Tel. No.446-5937
Paliz Zata Cafe
Roofdeck, Portavaga Bld
Session Rd
70
Tel No. 446-4767
SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS
Address & Tel.
Shopping Hours
Name of Establishment
Number
2/F LC Bldg. Gov.
Ibay’s Silver Shop (main)
Pack Rd.
8:00-5:00
Tel. # 443-4515
Mines View Park,
Ibay’s Silver Shop II
Baguio City
8:00-6:00
(Mines view)
Tel. # 444-8807
Session Rd., BC
Philippine Treasures Inc.
9:30-6:30
Tel.# 442-6586
Sizzling Plate
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Name of Agency
GAYMOR Travel & Tour
Gracious Travel & Tours
Gracious Travel & Tours
Address and Tel. No.
Nevada Square, BC
Tel # 442-9571
e-mail: gaygomez17@yahoo.com
304 Skyworld Commercial Center
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel # 3045380
Abanao St, Baguio City
International menu,
live band
Cordillera and native
foods
Filipino Food
Filipino & Chinese
Dishes
Mongolian grill and
hotpot
Bulalo, steak and
Filipino dishes
Japanese, Filipino,
Chinese/pasta &
steaks
Steaks & Filipino
Dishes
Steaks & Filipino
Dishes
Steak and Filipino
Dishes
Chinese Dishes
Filipino,
International
Filipino, American
European dishes
Type of Merchandise
Silver jewelries
Silver jewelries
Silver items,
woodcarving
Services
Travel assistance and car rental
Travel and tour assistance
Travel and tour assistance
Wings of Travel & Tour
Small World Travel & Tours
Tel No. 6197798
Session Rd., Baguio CityTel #4448327
e-mail:
wingsoftravel@angelfire.com
GP Bldg., Mabini St., BC Tel # 4427792
e-mail: swt@mozcom.com
RESTROOMS/GAS STATIONS
Name of Establishment
Contact Person
Abanao Shell Station
Gladys V. De Vera
Baguio Shell Station
Soledad Go
Baguio Petron Svc. Station
Rowena Tabanda
Caltex-2 (G.F. Gas Station)
Gamaliel Flores
ESC Petron Service Station
Emmanuel Clemente
J & E Petron Service Station
Eduardo de Guzman
R & R Management Service
Ruben Pinlac
Suello Petron Service Station
Km. 4&5 Green Valley junction,
Marcos Highway
Tel No. 6199911
KM 4, Marcos Highway
Tel No. 445-0512
Carmen A. suello
Summer Capitol Shell
Travel and tour assistance
Address/Tel No.
Abanao St., BC
Tel # 444-8182
Naguilian Rd, BC
Tel # 442-3972
146 Kisad Rd., BC
Tel. #
Cor Chanum, Otek Sts., Baguio City
Tel # 442-4142
Legarda Rd. cor City Camp
Tel. 304-4487
1 Ferguson Rd., BC
Tel # 442-2953
Harrison Road, Baguio City
Tel #,442-2669
Mines View Park/444-5289
Wright Park (Horseback area, stairs
area
Botanical garden (near stall, Japanese
garden)
Burnham Park(Childrens Park, PTA
area, skating rink
OCAPS Police Sub-station
Igorot Garden
Melvin Jones
Bayanihan Food stall
Rose Garden
Rizal Park
Post Office, Session Road
Flower Sectio
People’s Park
Ariel de Dios
Burnham Park Caltex Station
Travel and tour assistance
Rolando Villanueva
NON-ACCREDITED ESTABLISHMENTS
ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Name of
Address/Tel. No.
No. of
Establishment
Area Code (074)
Rooms
RESORT
Camp John Hay South Drive Road
27
Rate
Range
P 1,925
Features/Facilities
Conference and multipurpose hall,
telephone, hot & cold shower,
Asian Inst. Mgmt.
442-8876-78
STANDARD
Forest Inn
Legarda Road
443-8436/ 4422552
Legarda Road
Golden Pine Hotel
Hotel Elizabeth
Fersal
Rajah Soliman
34
36
No. 01 Gibraltar
Road
Tel. No. 619-0367
Bokawkan Road,
Tel. No. 442-7574
Ridgewood
Residence
No. 17 Julian Felipe
St., Tel. No. 4466295
Vacation Hotel
45 Leonard Wood
Road
442-45453012
Venus Park View
Hotel
19 Kisad Road
442-5597/6452
Hotel Constancia
57
45
51
Cottage
3,080
P 14002000
P 15003300
De Luxe3,000
Executive
Suite(4)6,000
Penthouse
Suite7,000
Executive
house(6)12,000
Apartel(1
0-15)4,500
Standard
(2)-1,200
(3)-1,500
(4)-1,800
Apartel(4)
-3,000
(6)-3,500
Junior
suite (2)3,000
De
Luxe(2)2,600
Standard(
Family of
4)-2,400
Standard
(2)-2,000
cable TV, refrigerator,
Golf, jacuzzi, sauna
Function hall, bar, hot & cold
shower, telephone
Conference and multipurpose hall,
telephone, hot & cold shower,
cable TV, refrigerator
Restaurant, coffee shop, bar, spa
Restaurant, conference rooms,
apartels, hot & cold
Restaurant, apartel, conference
rooms
48
P 1040
1650
2400
Carpeted rooms, café shop,
phones, piped in music, hot and
cold water, bar, restaurant, bath
tubs
100
P 985
1450
Fully carpeted, hot & cold water,
room service, function
Military Cut-off
444-8202
20
P 1,800
2,500
Belfrant Hotel
Gen. Luna Road
442-5012
33
P 2,100
2,750
Benguet Prime
Calderon Street
80
Single-
Cable TV, telephone, hot 7 cold
shower, mini-bar items
Dining facilities, carpeted rooms,
function rooms, int'l and local card
honored, medical services,
message services, tour
arrangement, laundry and valet
services
Hot and cold water, light, snack
ECONOMY
Hotel
Burnham Hotel
Hotel Reneca
Hotel Salome
Hotel Tepeyac
Iggi’s Place
Mount Crest Hotel
Paladin Hotel
Star Mountain
Hotel
442-7066
Calderon St. Tel. No.
442-2331
Kisad Rd.
442-2259; 443-8571
14 Loakan Rd. B.C.
442-4784
177 Leonard Wood
Rd., Baguio City
Tel # 442-3956
South Drive
Tel. No. 444-7146
Legarda Road
443-9273445-6945
Carino St., Tel. No.
442-2408
2nd Road, Quezon
Hill, Tel No. 4464990
1,500
Twin1,800
Triple2,100
W/ free
breakfast
17
Restaurant; hot & cold
21
P 1000
1400
1800
11
P 11001200
19
P12001900
Function rooms, restaurant, hot and
cold water, coffee room
Hot & cold water, intercom, piped
in music, t.v., conference hall,
restaurant & spacious parking
space
Restaurant, chapel, telephone, hot
& cold water
Restaurant; hot & cold
14
22
bar, coffee shop, telephones &
color television
P 1300
1400
T.V, dining room conference
rooms, credit cards honored
40
Restaurant; hot & cold
32
TOURIST INN
South Drive
Tel. No. 444-8040
And Ating Tahanan
Aussie Hotel &
Pub
Baguio Summer
Inn
Baguio Village Inn
Baguio Travel
Lodge
Belfranlt Hotel
22
No. 92 Gen. Luna
Road, Tel. No. 4425139
Naguilian Road
Tel. NO. 443-3367
55 Magsaysay St.
442-3901
Ambuclao Road, Tel.
No. 444-7305
Gen. Luna road, Tel.
No. 442-5012
Dorm
(54)200/pax
(19)300/pax
(64)100/pax
Guest
House1,500
Extra bed
-550
Conference rooms
Bar & restaurant;
14
14
500
40
P 660-880
20
34
Standard1,500(2)
(3)-1,800
(4)-2,100
Room w/ private bath, hot & cold
water
Restaurant, conference room
Benguet Pine
Tourist Inn
Bloomfield Hotel
Casa Amapola
82 Chanum St.
442-7325, 443-3109
Session Road
Tel No.
Quezon Hill
50
13
Outlook Drive
442-2680
8
Corfu Village
Gen. Luna Road
Tel. No. 442-2969
14
Club Safari
Leonard Wood Rd
442-2419
7
Kisad Hotel
La Casa Filipina
High Country Inn
La Brea Inn
Mile Hi Inn
Munsayac Inn
Nagoya Inn
New Hotel 45
Harrison Road
Tel No. 442-7802
Kisad Road
Tel. No. 4423507Coffee shop; hot
& cold
Burgos St
442-6099, 445-2117
106 Naguilian Rd.
442-6137, 445-5906
No. 24 Session road
Tel. No. 446-6061
Camp John Hay,
Tel. No. 446-6141
Leonard Wood Rd
442-2451
Naguilian Road
442-7088
Upper Session Road
Tel No. 446-6306
Room w/ private bath, hot & cold
water
14
Casa Ferraren
Harrison Inn
Family
Room (4)2,200
(5)-2,700
(6)-3,200
Semisuite(2)2,000
(4)-2,400
P 7501936
P4261978
P 7001300
Standard600
Dorm-250
Good for
5-3,000
Standard1,000
Twin bed, private toilet, hall
Conference room, restaurant, hot &
cold water, carpeted rooms
With Korean Restaurant, rooms
with hot & cold, TV
20
13
P 10501500
33
P220-895
32
Restaurant, function rooms, hot &
cold water
Seminar room, family room, party
room, private bath & CR
Cable TV, hot & cold water
17
Standard1,950(4)
(2)-1,750
Dorm-500
Coffee shop, hot & cold water
15
P 600-800
Fully carpeted rooms, coffee shop
29
P 1,000
Hot & cold water, TV, conference
hall, disco house
33
Standard
(1)-800
(2)-1,000
(3)-1,200
Family(8)
-3,500
(6)-3,000
(4)-2,500
Extra bed200
Cable TV, hot & cold water
New Plaza Hotel
Assumption Road
442-4038
20
P 9751200
Pine Breeze
Apartel
40 Bokawkan Rd.
442-3350
25
P 650
P50
Carpeted rooms, private baths,
emergency generator, private
parking lot, credit cards honored
Conference room
Restaurant
Silvertone Inn
Malcolm Square
442-3950
63
P 480-650
Hot and cold water
Standard
(4)-1,200
(8)-2,000
Apartelle(
2,0002,700)
Hot & cold water
P 10001100
Restaurant, conference hall, deep
well
Tulip Apartel
Villa La Maja
Villa Mia
Villa Alpino
Villa Princess
Theresa Inn
Villa Romana
Baguio Condotel
PENSION
Anns Place
Camia Inn
Calalily Pension
House
Dauz Pension
House
Charles Inn
Jade Pension
Baguio Vista Inn
No. 47 Legarda Road
Tel. No. 446-1297
15 Outlook
Drive442-7239 4448353
Dominican Road
Tel. No. 442-6993
Mines view
Tel. No. 442-7377
Session road Ext., Tel
No. 442-6946
27
13
50
Apartel
P350-450
15
Ambuklao Road
444-7305
20
P 300
1,200
2,500
19 Harrison Road
442-4578
9
P11501612
Dominican Road, Tel
No. 446-0765
6
250/pax
150/pax if
10 &
above
Lourdes Road
Tel No. 445-6925
14
No. 24 Sandico St.,
Bishop House, Tel.
No. 444-2841
61 Valenzuela St.,
Tel No. 442-3125
No. 18 M.H. del
Pilar, Tel. No. 4435208
Conference room, hot & cold
shower, telephone, security,
restaurant
Kitchen facility, fireplace, mini
intercom, telephone, hot & cold
water, parking space
Dorm; Hot & cold
21
Standard(
2)-800
Standard
VIP(4)1,500
Upper Session road,
Tel No. 446-6714
Marcos Highway
442-2521/3909
Restaurant, seminar hall, function
rooms, family rooms
6
P 9501050
Spacious guest rooms, restaurant
14
Standard1,0001,200(2pa
x)
(3pax)-
Hot & cold
1,400
(4pax)1,800
(8 pax)2,800
Lujean Pension
Lizares-Rodriguez
Apartelle
Mabuhay Inn
Naguilian
Travelers' Inn
San Roque Village
Tel. No. 445-6830
No. 29 Leonard
Wood Road, Tel. No.
444-8204
Marcos Highway
Tel No. 444-4015
Naguilian road
Paraiso sa Quezon
Pines City Pension
St. John Inn
South Terminal Inn
St. Theresa Inn
Villa Hermoso
Pension
Villa Pacita
APARTELS
Brent Wood
Apartel
Holiday Villa Court
Pine Breeze
Apartel
Name of
Establishment
Teacher's Camp
Villa Al Pino
Villa Mia
11
Hot & cold
21
18
13
P 100-350
5
21 Ferguson Road
442-6872
Lourdes Road, Tel.
No. 445-6035
Gov. Pack Road
Tel. No. 442-4738
Marcos Highway, Tel
No. 446-4919
2nd Road, Quezon
Hill, Tel. No. 4423266
Marcos Highway, Tel
No. 444-4569
Leonard Wood Rd.
444-7297
10 Legarda Rd.
442-6679
40 Bokawkan Rd.
442-3350
Address/Tel. No.
Area Code (074)
Leonard Wood Rd.
442-6032/3517
Mines View Park
442-7377
Dominican Road
442-6993
LODGING HOUSES
Adivay Inn
Bonifacio St.
442-2541
Jacinto St.
Commuter Lodge
442-6735
20
P 400
Rooms w/ private CR, room
service heater
Hot and cold water, restaurant,
conference hall
Room service, spacious parking lot
14
6
Private800(24pax)
Ordinary600(24pax)
24
600
Hot & cold
Hot & cold water
7
12
42
21
25
No. of
Rooms
366
49
11
P 1,000
3,500
P 10401040
P 650
P50
Rate
Range
P 1100
2750)
P1155
4164
P 5002000
Rooms w/ T&B, apartels are fully
furnished
Curio-souvenir shop, private
toilet/bath
Conference room
Restaurant
Features/Facilities
Function halls, conference halls,
seminar halls (rates given are for
cottages)
Cable T.V., hot & cold water,
telephone, kitchen
Kitchen, T.V., hot & cold water
70
P 250-700
Steam bath & sauna massage,
parking space, restaurant
47
P 150-500
Hot & cold water, coffee shop
Diamond Inn
Gen. Luna Rd.
Emerald
Lodging House
Gen. Luna Rd.
442-2578
Lapu-lapu St.
4426398
1 General Luna
442-7068
58 Session Rd.
442-6634
Magasaysay Ave.
442-2524
Lower Session Rd.
442-2575
173 Magsaysay Ave.
442-6483
Pacdal Road
442-5091
Marcos Highway
Baguio Garden Inn
Highland Lodge
Hotel 45 (Goodwill
Lodge)
Leisure Lodge
Mido Lodge
Mountainside
Lodge
Peredo's Inn
Nova Lodge/
MIRAMONTE
29
P 100-200
Rooms with private bath
17
P 150-600
Rooms with private bath
19
P 180-950
Hot & cold water, room service
35
P 110-480
37
P 250-950
30
P 180-350
20
P 250-600
26
P 110-180
Telephone, room service
6
P 495-715
Hot & cold water, kitchen room
19
300
Room w/ private bath, garage
Hot & cold water, laundry services
Hot & cold water, cozy atmosphere
Hot & cold water, room service,
dining room
Spacious rooms, hot & cold water,
restaurant
DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
Name of Establishment
Alfredo's steak House
50's Diners
Arirang Korean Restaurant
Baguio Mandarin Restaurant
and Tea House
Barrio Fiesta at Pinoy Hotpot
Bonuan Restaurant
Biscotti
Café Pino Inn & Blue Note
Restaurant
Cathy's Fastfood
Chowking
Cook's Inn
Convenient Fastfood / Store
Cora B-BQ and Seafood
Don Henrico's
Gin Go Gae
Address and Tel. Number
Country Code (063)
Area Code (074)
Nevada Square, Baguio City
Abanao St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-4839
Brent Wood Rd., BC
Session Road, B.C.
Tel. 442-5819
Igorot Stairs, Upper Session Rd.,
Baguio City
Tel. 443-9354
10 Happy Glenn Loop
Tel. 442-5175/4010
Nevada Square, Loakan Rd
Tel # 444-7420
38 Military Cut-Off., B.C.
Tel. 442-2309
24 Diego Silang St., B.C.
Tel. 442-2394/2482
6 Session , Baguio City
Tel. 442-4460/4459
21 Calderon St., B.C.
Tel. 442-5117
27 Leonard Wood Rd., BC
Legarda Rd., B.C.
Tel. 442-4278
Session Road
442-8802
Otek St., Baguio City
Seating
Capacity
100
120
Specialty
Live piano
entertainement
International Dishes
80
Korean & Japanese
Food
200
Chinese Dishes
200
Filipino Dishes
100-150
18
70
80
Filipino Dishes and
Seafoods
Italian Pasta/ Steak
Steak, spare ribs,
chicken
Chinese , American
& Filipino Dishes
118
Noodles, Siopao
60
Chinese cuisine
45
60
80
66
B-BQ and Seafood
Pizza, pasta, chicken
Korean food
GOBI Restaurant
Handaan sa Baguio
Hok Kee Restaurant
Honey Suckle
Iggy's Restaurant
Indian Rose Restaurant
Ivy's Grill & Restaurant
Jade Restaurant
Jollibee
Jollibee
Kafe Kerusso
Kalapaw Restaurant I
Kalapaw Restaurant II
Kalbi
Kamimura Restaurant
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kowloon
Kusina ni Ima
La Azotea food Gallery
Maharlika Fast Food Center
Master Hopia
Matzukaze
Max's
McDonald's
Mido Restaurant
Mister Donut
Mr. Ching Cuisine
Tel. 444-5800
Session Road
Tel. 444-9888
128 Session Rd., B.C.
Tel. 442-7455
181 Session Road
Tel. 442-6413
Assumption Road., B.C.
Tel. 442-8051
South Drive
Tel. 444-7146
Session Road
444-8339
113 Magsaysay Ave. B.C.
Marcos Highway., B.C.
Tel. 442-2521
Magsaysay Ave., B.C.
Tel. 443-5750
Calderon St., B.C.
Tel. 442-8196
Unit 12-A Legarda Rd
Tel # 447-0667
Chuntug St., Baguio City
17 Martinez St., Eng.'s Hill ,
Baguio City
Tel. 442-2305/444-2372
Nevada Square, Loakan Rd
Otek Street
Tel. 442-3212
Baguio Center Mall
Magsaysay Avenue
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-4099
Legarda Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 443-9420
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2625
Magsaysay Avenue,B.C.
Tel. 443-4927
69 Gen. Luna Rd., B.C.
Tel. 442-7607/7422
Brent Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2969
Kisad Road
Tel. 443-9737/ 444-8159
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-7646/7649
Baguio Center Mall
Malcolm Square, B.C.
Tel. 442-2575
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-8345
Legarda Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-7734
50
30
50
40
40-60
80
80
160
Mongolian Grille
Siopao & Breads
Pancit, mami, lomi
Snacks, meals
Sea Foods and
Filipino Dishes
Indian Cuisine
Chinese, Filipino, &
American food
Crispy pata, special
lumpia
100
Meals, snacks
100
Meals, snacks
200
International
Dishes/Fine Dining
Sea foods
100
Sea foods
20
Korean Food
70
Japanese delicacies
80
chicken
22
Siopao, mami
400
Kapampangan foods
80
Fast food dishes
500
Fast Food Dishes
50
Cakes, mami and
Halo-halo
70
Japanese Dishes
300
Chicken
300
Burgers & fried
chicken
220
Chinese dishes
62
Doughnuts & Coffee
88
Chinese Cuisine
75
Muang-Thai
Kisad Road
100
Hot Shrimp soup/
Thai dishes/salad
Filipino cuisine
Filipino, Chinese,
and American
Dishes
Fastfood and
bakeshop
American &
Japanese Cuisine,
Chicken & grilled
hamburger
Pizzas and chicken
200
Chinese Dishes
40
Steaks
25
Vegetarian
80
Chinese Cuisine
90
Chinese food
60
Filipino dishes
80
Cater (International)
Seating
Capacity
Specialty
100
Filipino cuisine
32
Pinoy Hotpot Eatery
Rose Bowl Steak House &
Restaurant
Session Rd., Baguio City
100
21 Harrison Rd., B. C.
Tel. 442-4213/5374
450
Session Delights Ice Cream &
Fastfood
Session Road
Solibao II
Shakey's Pizza House
Star Café & Restaurant
Steaks & Toppings
Taj
Tien-Tien Restaurant
Tsing Tao Restaurant
Federico's Restaurant
Voyager
Puso Ng Baguio Bldg.,
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-3867
Shoe Mart
42 Session Rd., B.C.
Tel. 442-3148
Abanao St., Baguio City
Tel. 443-5943
La Azotea Bldg., Session Rd
2 Leonard Wood Rd, BC
Tel # 444-9250
Dominican Road
Tel. 445-6977
Upper Engineer's Hill
Baguio City/El Cielito
Tel. 4428743
BARS/CAFÉ/ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
Address and Tel. Number
Name of Establishment
Country Code (063)
Area Code (074)
16 Legarda Road., B.C.
18 BC
444-3073
Chanum Street
Alberto's
443-9860
Legarda Rd., Baguio City
Café Legarda
Tel. 443-9421
Baguio Palace Hotel, Legarda
Café Melodin
Rd., 442-7734
General Luna Rd., B.C.
Café Rosalie
Tel. 442-4093
Maharlika Bldg., B.C
Café teria
Tel. 442-7890
Café Pino Inn & Blue Note
38 Military Cut-Off., B.C.
Restaurant
Tel. 442-2309
Café San Luis
Cafeteria Restaurant
Cafe’ Veniz
Cartoon Cafe’ / Bar
Colors
Calderon St.
Abanao St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-7890
Abanao St., Baguio City
2 Leonard Wood Rd., BC
Tel # 444-9250
Bonifacio St, Baguio City
50
100
150
100
28
65
70
100
50-60
30
Live band
entertainment
Live piano and
Fine dining
Steak & Filipino
Dishes
Chinese & Filipino
Dishes, lumpia
Chinese & Filipino
Dishes
Steak, spare ribs,
chicken
Restaurant, coffee
bar & entertainment
Jazz, old time
favorite
Pastries/cakes
30
75
Live band &
acoustics
Ebai's Cafe’ & Pastry
Ferionni Bar & Restaurant
Gimbals Music Lounge
Ihaw-ihaw sa Bokawkan
Ionic Café
Khaldi's Restaurant
Las Marias
Lion's Den
Luisa's Café
Manila Café
Millennium Bar and
Karaoke
Leonard Wood Rd., BC
Tel # 442-3956
Belfrant Hotel, Gen. Luna Rd.
Tel # 443-3114
Legarda Road
Tel. 445-6945/443-9421
Assumption Rd., B.C.
Tel.
Session Road, B. C.
Tel. 4423867
Chanum St., Golden Pink Bldg.
Bokawkan Road
Upper Session Rd., B.C.
53 Session Rd., B. C.
Tel. 442-2412 /9521
Abanao St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-4846
Chanum Street
#6 Diego Silang St.
443-3697
Session Rd., Baguio City
Rumors
Tel. 442-8153
Session Rd., Baguio City
Simple Tunes
Tel. 443-7718, 445-5178
42 Session Rd., B.C.
Star Café & Restaurant
Tel. 442-3148
Session Road
Swiss Made Euro-Dei & Café
Tel. 444-9372
Otek St., Baguio City
Spirits Discotheque
Tel. 443-8774, 442-6406
Naguilian Road
Blue Riband
Tel. 446-2556
Dominican Road
Zeus Club & Karaoke
Tel. 445-6977
SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS
Address & Tel.
Name of Establishment
Number
Music Magic Music Lounge
100
Filipino dishes /
pastries / piano
50
Piano bar
200
Live band
50
30
Live band
entertainment
Chicken and
Hamburger, steak
Filipino &
International dishes
Ballroom dancing
Sing-a-long
100
Chinese dishes
50-60
50-60
50
70
100
100
50
Chinese & native
dishes
Karaoke and
restaurant
Filipino dishes
Jazz, mellow music
100-120
Sing-a-long
200
Chinese Dishes
150
International café
& bakeshop
Discoteque,
restaurant
50
Sing-a-long
100
Bar, restaurant &
karaoke
Shopping Hours
Baguio City Market
Magsaysay Avenue
6:00am -7:00pm
GP Shopping Arcade
Mabini Street
442-7782
9:00am - 7:00pm
Maharlika Livelihood Center
Magsaysay Avenue
443-4927
9:00am -6:00pm
Shopper’s Lane
Gen. Luna Road
9:00am -6:30pm
456 Emporium
74 Session Rd.
442-8671
9:30am- 6:30pm
5 Cents Up Cloth Store
Mabini Street
442-2556
9:00am –6:30pm
Type of Merchandise
Wet market –
(vegetables,, fruits,
fish meat ), dry goods,
curio shops,
Dry goods, shoes,
appliances
Dry goods, shoes,
curio shops,
woodcarvings, etc
Appliances, dry goods,
boutiques,
Men’s, ladies &
children’s wear, shoes,
beds, cosmetics, etc.
Textile materials
Baguio Country mart
Benguet Supermart
25 Mabini St
442-3982
62 Session Rd.
442-7097
Session Road
10:00am – 6:00pm
9:00am –6:00pm
Bombay Bazaar
Gen. Luna Road
442-2518
9:00am – 6:00pm
COOYEESAN Plaza
Naguilian Road
9:00 am- 8:00pm
CID Bookstore
Session Road
442-2634
9:00am – 6:00pm
Jet Bookstore
Session Road
9:00am – 6:00pm
Bookmark Bookstore
Session Road
9:00am – 6:00pm
Greg Shoes
Manels
Naduma Enterprises
Reed’s Bootery
Zenco Footstep
Zenco Footstep
Vogue
SM Prime Holding Inc
Sunshine Supermart
Victoria’s Supermart
Session Road
442-3836
Session Road
#103 Ferguson Rd.
Abanao Road
443-4065
Session Road and
Mabini St
Magsaysay Avenue
443-8402
Carantes St.
Shoe Mart
Abanao Road
442-4363/4159
Mabini St.
Magsaysay Ave.
9:30am-6:30pm
9:00am-6:00pm
8:00am –5:00pm
9:00am – 6:00pm
Men’s, ladies’ and
children’s wear, shoes,
watches, novelty
items, etc.
Groceries, wares
Men’s , ladies’ &
children’s wear,
watches, novelty
items, etc.
Grocery store,
appliances, food
chains, recreation, car
park, etc
Books, cards, office
and school supplies
Books, cards, office
and school supplies
Books, cards, office
and school supplies
Leather bags, belts,
shoes
Leather bags, shoes
Dry goods
Leather shoes, bags
Made to order
accepted
9:00am-6:00pm
Shoes, slippers
9:00am-6:00pm
Shoes, slippers
8:00am –6:00pm
10:00 am -9:30 pm
Shoes, RTW’s
Department Store
Grocery items, drug
store, toys, wares
Groceries, etc.
Groceries, textile,
appliances, toys,
wares, fixture &
furniture, etc.
Appliances, dry goods
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
Tiongsan Bazaar
Harrison Road
9:00am –7:00pm
Kennon Road
Session Road
442-6585
10 Lauback Road
Magsaysay Avenue
Brent Road
442-2881
Guisad Rd., BC
Tel. # 442-4972
9:00am –5:00pm
Cottage Industry / Antique/
Handicraft/Curio Shop
Alipio’s Curio Shop
Baguio Philippine Treasures
Incorporated
Bamboo Handicrafts
Bermudez Cottage Industry
Duntog House of Paper
Easter Weaving Room, Inc.
Good Shepherd Convent
8 Gibraltar Road
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
9:00am –5:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm
9:00-6:00
8:00am –5:oopm
442-3865
Souvenir items
Silver and brass
products
Bamboo products
Souvenir items
Paper products
Hand woven items
Peanut brittle, jams
Ifugao Curio Shops
Lagman’s Antiques
Marbay and Maharlika Center
Asin Road
Naguilian Road
Magsaysay Avenue
8:00am –6:00pm
9:00am –5:00pm
Mines View Park and Curio
Shop
Mines View Park
8:00am –6:00pm
Souvenir items
Leonard Wood Rd
8:00am – 5:00pm
Maharlika Bldg.
442-8174
Leonard Wood Road
Assumption Road
Naguilian Rd
442-2988
Mines View Park
Upper Gen Luna Rd
442-5094
9:00 –6:00pm
9:00am –5:00pm
Woodcarvings, shell
items
Interior décor and
furnicrafts center
Silver items
Silver products
Jams, strawberry wine,
candies
Silver products
8:00am – 5:00pm
Antiques
Munsayac Handicrafts
Pangilinan’s Antique
Pilak silver craft & Gift craft
SLU Silver Shop
Strawberry House
Sun Rose Silver Shop
Teresita’s Souvenir & Giftshop
9:00am –6:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am –5:00pm
8:00am –5:00pm
Woodcarvings
Antique products
Handicrafts &
souvenir items
TOUR OPERATORS / TRAVEL AGENCIES
Name of Agency
A-1
Albelg Rent A Car
Alpha International Transport
Corporation
Asian Spirit Integrated Aviation
Net.
Aura Travel and Tours
Avian Tours International
AVIS Rent -a Car
Baguio Travel Co.
Bestar Rent a Car
CITI WORLD
Croscentry Travel and Tours
EMC Tours Transport
Executive Cars Incorporated
G & A Travel and Tour
Jumbo Tours
M.E. Travel Services
Pacific Isles Travel and Tours,
Inc
Philnez International Travel and
Tours
Pines Garage Association, Inc.
Address/Tel. No.
Session Road
442-8846
100 Abanao St., Baguio City
Unit 26-B Phase I Green Valley
113 Phil Treasures, Session Rd.,
Baguio City
69 Session Rd., Baguio City
Rm 105 2/F Lyman Bldg.
Harrison Road
442-4018
Session Road
Tel. 444-9255/442-2628
YMCA Bldg., Upper Session
Road
Lower Mabini St.
442-8271
2/F shopperslane Bldg., Gen Lna
Rd., Baguio City
Session Road
8440036
Golden Pines Hotel Building
Cor. Legarda and Carino Sts.
Unit D 2/F Puso ng Baguio Bldg.,
Session Rd
13-A Bonofacio St.
Stall #1 Laperal Bldg., Basement,
Session Road
2/F Shopperslane, Gen. Luna
Road
Rm 3, 2/F Old market Bldg
Old Lopez Bldg, Assumption
Services
Car rental
Rent a car
Car rental
Domestic ticketing
Travel and Tours
Travel and Tours
Car, vans pick-up renting
Tour services
Car rental
Tour services
Travel and Tours
Car, van, bus pick-up renting
Car rentals
Travel and Tour, money changer
Travel Agency
Travel and Tours and related
services
Travel and Tours Agency
Travel and Tour
Rent a Car
Road
100 Abanao Street
9 Morning Glory, Navy Base Rd
349 Naguilian Rd., Baguio City
Psalms Travel and Tour
Rainbow Rent a Car
Royal Pacific International Travel
Services
Save More Travel and Tours
V.Q. Travel
World Holiday's Travel and
Tours
16 Kisad Road, Baguio City
22 Poingian Loakan Proper
388 Magsaysay Avenue
Travel and Tours
Rent a Car
Travel agency and services
Travel and Tours
Travel
Travel and Tours
LIST OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Name of Agency
Address / Tel. No.
Services
American Oriental Immigration
#34 Gaerlan Road
Immigration Services
Consultants, Inc.
Noants Consultancy Services
#23 Chuntug Street
Consultancy Services
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Air Transport
Company Name
Destination
Departure Schedule Travel Time
Asian Spirit
Tel. No. (074) 444-5413
Manila-Baguio
Baguio-Manila
9:20 MWFSat &
Sun
45 mins.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Land Transportation
Bus Company
Destination
Auto Bus Transport
Governor Pack
Amianan Transit
Governor Pack Road
Baguio Busline
Chanum St.
Nelbusco
Otek St.
Byron Express
Governor Pack Road
(063)(074) 442-7875
Baguio-Tabuk
Baguio-Tuguegarao
Baguio-Banaue
Baguio-Carmen
Departure
Schedule
Travel
Time
(hours)
6:00 p.m.
7:00 am
8:00 p.m.
6:00 am
6:30 p.m.
30 min. interval
10
10
7
8:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 am
7:00 am
5:30 am
6:30 p.m.
30 min. interval
8
10
10
11
4
2.5
Baguio-San Fernando
Baguio-Lagawe
Baguio-Cauayan
Baguio-Quirino
Baguio-Roxas
Baguio-Alaminos
Baguio-Sta. Cruz
Zambales
8:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
2:30 p.m.
5:40 am
5
Baguio-Dagupan
20 min. interval
2.5
GL Bus Lines
Victory Liner
Gov. pack Road
(074)442-6654/5708
Dagupan Bus Line
Governor Pack Road
(063)(074) 442-5391
Baguio-Tabuk
Baguio-Cubao
Baguio-Pasay
Baguio-Olongapo
Baguio-Cubao
Baguio-Pasay
Baguio-Cavite
Baguio-Dimasalang via Marcos
Highway
1:00 am to
11:30 am
I hour interval
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
11:30pm
2:00 am
4:30 am
12:00pm
1:00pm
6
6
7
Night trip
10:00 p.m.
12:00 am
6:30am
7:30am
8:30am
6
Baguio-Cubao
Dangwa Bus Co.
Lapu-lapu Street
(063)(074)442-4150/2449
2:30am
5:30am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
12:00nn
1:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
10:00pm
12:00mn
7
5:00 to 10:00
am
5:00 am to
10:00 am (I hr
interval)
7
Baguio - Bontoc
Baguio-Besao via
Sagada
Baguio-Banaue
8
7:00am
7:00pm
9
Baguio-Lepanto
7:30am to
11:30 am
1 hr. interval
6:15 am
Baguio-Cervantes
6:30 am
6
11:00am
7
Baguio-Kibungan
5
10:00am
Baguio-Kabayan
12:00nn
Baguio-Sagpat
12:30pm
Baguio-Boneng
1:00pm
Baguio-Pudong
12:00pm
Baguio-Sagubo
12:00nn
6
4
4
4
4
Baguio-Paykek
4
DM Transit
Governor Pack Road
Filipinas Trans
Burnham Park
Greenland
Lapu-lapu Street
Eso-Nice Liner
Otek Street
(063)(074) 443-3076
Baguio-Carmen
6:00 am
6:00 p.m.
30 min.
interval
2
Baguio-Cauayan
4:00-5:00 am
10
Baguio-Tabuk
Via Tuguegarao
Via Roxas
5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
14
12
Baguio-TuguegaraoConner-Guina-ang
Baguio - San Fernando
Via Naguillian
2:30 p.m.
16
5:30 am to
6:30 p.m.
30 minutes
interval
1.5
Candon-Bolinao
7-8
12
Philippine Rabbit
Governor Pack Road
(063)(074) 442-5945/3254
Baguio-Manila
Baguio-Ampusongan
Every other day
Pine Tree Transit
Lapu-lapu St.
(063)(074) 432-2115
Baguio-Mankayan
Baguio-Tuguegarao
Every hour
Via Marcos
& Kennon
10:00 am
4:30 am daily
5
6
5
5:00 p.m.
Baguio-Tabuk via
Roxas via
Tuguegarao
Baguio-Pasay
Victory Liner
Governor Pack Road
(063)(074) 4426654/5705/6651
Baguio-Cubao
10
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to
10:00 p.m.
30 minutes
interval
7:00 am
8:00 am
11-12
13-14
6
6
-Kalookan
-Sampaloc
Baguio-Olongapo
JEEPNEY TRANSPORTATION
CITY CAMP TRUNK LINE
Rock Quarry
Quirino
.
Palma
NAGUILIAN TRUNKLINE
Quezon Hill
Lourdes
Dominican
Guisad-Ferguson
Easter Guisad
San Luis-San Roque
Pinsao
Irisan
Sablan
Asin Road(Km. 6)
Asin Hot Spring
Nangalisan
San Fernando
MAGSAYSAY TRUNKLINE
Quirino Hill
La Trinidad
Buyagan
Pico-Puguis
Acop
Labey
Sto. Nino
Tublay
Atok Central
BONIFACIO -RIMANDO
TRUNKLINE
Modernsite
Bayan Park
Trancoville
Holy Ghost Hill
Brookside
CBD Terminal
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
3:30 am
4:30 am
5:00 am
6:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6
Jeepney Line
SESSION ROAD TRUNKLINE
Otek Street
Otek Street
Otek Street
Lower Kayang
Lower Kayang
Lower Kayang
Lower Kayang
Lower Kayang
Chugum Street
Upper Kayang
Kayang
Chugum Street
Upper Kayang
Upper Kayang
Chuntug Street
Upper Kayang
Lower Kayang
T. Alonzo Street
T. Alonzo Street
Rajah Soliman
Rajah Soliman
Rajah Soliman
Rajah Soliman
Rajah Soliman
Jacinto St.
Jacinto St.
Express
Scout Barrio
PMA-Kias
Country Club
Samuyao
Acupan-Balatoc
Philex
Dalicno
GOVERNOR PACK TRUNKLINE
PNR-BAL
Hillside
BGH-Campo Sioco
Camp 8
Camp 7
Camp 6
Camp 4 & 3
Green Valley
SLU-SVP-Bakakeng
EPZA
LEONARD WOOD ROAD TRUNKLINE
Pacdal
Navy Base
Pacdal Express
Mines View
Mansion
Gibraltar
Beckel
Tuding
Ambuklao
Bokod
Binga
Cayapa
Sangilo-Itogon
Antamok
Ucab
Atok(Big Wedge)
Rajah Soliman
Dagohoy
CONVENTION FACILITIES
Convention Establishment/ Address &
Tel. Number
University of the Cordilleras (BCF)
Harrison Rd., 442-3316
Baguio Convention Center
Gov. Pack Road
443-4708 / 5416
Baguio Green Valley Country Club
Sto. Tomas Rd 442-7286
CAP-John Hay Trade & Cultural
Convention Center
Loakan Rd., 442-2109/02
Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza
St. Louis University
Bonifacio St. 442-2793
Skyrise Hotel
18 Dominican Rd. 442-8080
Teacher's Camp
Leonard Wood Rd., 442-3517
Seating
Capa-city
600
3500
1000
5000
300
800
University of Baguio
Gen. Luna Rd., 442-3071/5367
5000
Venus Park View Hotel
19 Kisad Rd., 442-5597/6452
5 -600
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Recreational Establishment
456 Billiard Hall
Baguio Center Mall
University of the Cordilleras
(BCF)
Baguio Country Club
(exclusive for the use of members
)
Brent International School
(exclusive for the use of Brent
students, faculty members and
family)
Burnham Park
Camp John Hay
Green Valley Country Club
Facilities and Equipment
Gymnasium, complete sound system, rostrum,
black boards pointer, sound light
Convention hall, rostrum, ground floor conference
room 1,2 basement – conference room 1,2,3,4
complete sound system, boards
2 conferences halls, complete sound system /
facilities
Auditorium , gymnasium, audio visual room,
Crispillo Hall, tape deck records cassette tapes,
radio slide projector, VTR, complete sound system
2 conference halls, complete sound system
Conference rooms, complete sound system,
rostrum, blackboards
Gymnasium, audio visual center, Dap-ayan little
theater, student center, conference room, projector,
rostrum, sound system
Conference halls, complete sound system, boards,
overhead projector
Address / Tel. Number
Area code (074)
Session Road
442-3291
Magsaysay Venue
Facilities
Billiards, darts
Bowling, movies, children’s park
Gov. Pack Road 442-3316
Athletic gymnasium
South Drive 4425060 / 4425068
Golf course, swimming pool,
bowling lanes
Brent Road
442-4050 /3628 / 2260
Soccer fields, basketball courts,
athletic gymnasium
Tourism Park
Loakan Road
442-7902
Marcos Highway
Athletic grounds, soccer/football
grounds, grandstand, bicycle
lanes, tennis / basketball courts
Golf course, skating rink,
horseback
Billiards hall, fun games,
Olympian Bowling Lanes
Philippine Military Academy
(exclusive use of PMA Cadets
Corps & families and officers of
the Military)
St. Louis University
St. Vincent Gymnasium
Strike Master Bowling Lanes
Wright Park
442-7286
Mabini St.
442-2165
Fort Del Pilar
442-5101 / 442-5102 / 442-2302
Bonifacio Street
442-2793
Naguilian Road
442-3176
Mabini Street
442-3167
Leonard Wood Road
swimming pool, bowling lanes
Bowling lanes, billiards
Athletic gymnasium and grounds,
pelota, golf course, swimming
pool, bowling lanes, tennis and
basketball courts, soccer field
Athletic gymnasium
Athletic gymnasium, bowling
lanes
Bowling lanes, billiards
Horseback riding
Theaters
Cinestar
Empire Cinema
First cinema
Mariciel Theater
Pines Theater
Plaza Theater
Prince Albert cinema
Baguio Center Mall Theaters (4)
BANKS
Name of Establishment
Allied Banking Corporation
Allied Banking Corporation
Banco de Oro
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Name of Establishment
BPI Family Bank
BPI Family Bank & Trust Co.
China Bank
Development Bank of the
Philippines
Diamond Rural Bank
Equitable Banking Corporation
Malcolm Square 442-2777
Abanao Road 442-5711
52 Gen. Luna Rd 442-3522
Zandueta St. 442-3741
14 Session Road Malcolm
Square 442-3535
Magsaysay Road
Magsaysay Ave.
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Address / Tel. Number
Area Code (074)
Leonard Wood Road
442-7348
Abanao St.
Session Road
442-8250 / 442-8253
136 Session Road
442-2500 /4490
Harrison Road
442-2979 / 4656
Address / Tel. Number
Area Code (074)
Magsaysay Avenue
442-4845
Services
Harrison Road
442-6204 / 6205
Bonifacio St.
442-9663 / 9581
Session Road
442-2550
No.2 Kayang St.
442-3440
Session Road
Megalink, Visa
Bancnet , Visa, Megalink
Savings and time deposit
Express teller, Amexco, foreign
currency deposit, time deposit
Express teller, Amexco, foreign
currency deposit,
Services
Express teller, Amexco, dollar
changer
BPI express credit cards
Foreign currency deposit, time
deposit
Bancnet, ATM
Megalink, commercial loans
ATM
Salary and commercial loans
Megalink, Visa, Master Cards
Equitable Banking Corporation
Far East Bank & Trust Co.
Land Bank of the Philippines
Metro Bank
Metro bank
Metro bank
PCI Bank
PCI Bank
PCI Bank
Philippine Banking Corporation
Philippine National Bank
Producers Bank of the Philippines
Prudential Bank
Rang-ay Rural Bank, Inc.
Rizal Commercial Bank
Rural Bank of Baguio
Rural Bank of Itogon
Security Bank & Trust Co.
Solid Bank
Summit Bank
United Coconut Planters Bank
Veterans Bank
Westmont Bank
442-4238 / 443-8196
Magsaysay Avenue
443-8137-38
Abanao Road
442-3545 / 3490
85 Harrison Road
442-5820
Bonifacio St
442-9995
Session Road
G. Perfecto St.
442-3767 / 4358 /3767
DBP Building
442-2791 / 443-8650
Perfecto St
442-6027
Session Road
442-2573
Magsaysay Avenue
442-5931 /5932 / 444-3444
Session Road
442-4244
Session Road
442-5638 / 4063
Perfecto St.
442-7223
Magsaysay Avenue
442-8142
Session Road
442-2077 / 5364
Session Road
442-2976
Gen. Luna Road
442-5754
Maharlika Livelihood Center
442-2671 / 2645
38 g. Perfecto Sr.
442-5136
Harrison Road
443-9430
Calderon Street
442-3132
Otek Street
443-5033/5070
10 Session road
444-5520-23
MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS
Medical Institution
Address
Baguio Health Center
T. Alonzo St.
Baguio Medical Center
Kennon Road
442-3338
Megalink, Visa, Master Cards
Megalink, Far East Cards
Express teller, express Net
ATM ,Bancnet, Unicard
Bancnet, Unicard, time & foreign
currency deposit
Bancnet, Unicard, time & foreign
currency deposit
Fast teller, American express
Master card, car loans
American express, savings
Express padala, Bancnet,
Fast teller, American express
Bancnet
Megalink, PNB credit cards
Time deposit, ATM
Deposit, lending, Megalink
Deposit, savings account
Bancnet, Megalink, time deposit,
dollar deposit, ATM
Savings, loans
Savings, loans
Megalink, Bancnet, savings, time
deposit
Express net, remittances,
savings/checking account
Megalink, Visa, checking/savings
account
Megalink, Visa, checking/savings
account
Time /savings deposit, loans,
Bancnet, Megalink
Megalink, Bancnet, time deposit,
savings account
Services
Medical check-up, dental clinic,
X-rays, family planning
Emergency room, private room,
laboratory, x-ray, operating room
Emergency, private room,
operating room, dental clinic,
EENT, Pharmacy, radiotherapy,
x-ray services, ultrasound
x-ray, physiotherapy, in-plant
physical and medical
examinations, medical
laboratories
Baguio General Hospital and
Medical Center (BGHMC)
Kennon Road
442-4216
Benguet Laboratories
Chanum St.
442-2027
Derma Care Center
Session Road
4426789
Skin, hair and nail diseases
Address
Services
Magsaysay Ave
442-4308/4082
Roseville Park Center, Balacbac,
Marcos Hi-way
Emergency room, private rooms
and operating room
Medical Institution
Pines City doctors Hospital
Roseville Mental Health
SLU Sacred Heart Hospital
Assumption Road
442-5701-02
Sto. Nino Medical Center
Lower P. Burgos St.
447769 / 7770-
Out-patient services offered
emergency room, operating
room, private rooms, psychiatry
wards and motorpool, OPD
pharmacy and radiology, blood
bank, dietary services, dental
clinic, x-rays, radiotherapy
section, pediatric and EENT
Emergency room, operating
room, private rooms, x-rays,
laboratory services
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Name of Institution
Address / Tel. Number
Area code (074)
University of the Cordilleras
Harrison Road
442-3316 / 8217
Baguio Central University
# 18 Bonifacio Street
442-4949 / 2081
Baguio Electronics and Technical
Institute
Baguio School of Business and
Technology, Inc.
Brent International School
Data Center Philippines
Easter College
Pines City Colleges
Magsaysay Avenue
442- 3743
Magsaysay Avenue
442-2986
Brent Road
442-4050 ; 442-2260
Session Road
442-4160
Guisad Road
442-4044
Magsaysay Avenue
445-2209
Courses Offered
Arts and Sciences, Commerce,
Accountancy, Secretarial
Sciences, Education,
Architecture, Engineering, Law,
vocational courses, Graduate
School
Arts and Sciences, Commerce,
Education, Secretarial Courses,
Graduate School
Vocational Course
Vocational Courses
Nursery to Grade 12
Computer Courses
Bachelor of Science in Business
Management, Education, Arts
and Sciences
Arts and Sciences, Nursing,
Dental Medicine, Physical
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio Street
442-2193 / 3043
University of Baguio
Upper General Luna Road
442-3071 / 5367
University of the Philippines
Gov. Pack Road
442-5592 / 3888
Women's vocational School
Magsaysay Avenue
442-6584
COMMUNICATION / MESSENGERIAL SERVICES
Address / Tel. No.
Name of Establishment
Area Code (074)
Session Road
Aboitiz Express
442-8347
Harrison Road
DHL
442-8029
DIGITEL
Session Road
Session Road
Easy Call Communication
442-8796
Garcia communication
Marbay Building
(GARCOM)
442-0046
Globe McKay Cable and Radio
De Leon Building
Corporation
442-3329
International Communications
Assumption Road
Corporation (ICC telecom)
Session Road
JRS Express
442-6557
LBC
Philippine Long Distance
Corporation (PLDT)
Pilipino Telephone Corporation
(PILTEL)
Pocket Bell
PT & T
Post Office
Abanao Street
442-6470
Naguilian Road
442-3919
Upper Session Road
442-4567
Upper Session Road
442-7929 /7934
Upper Session road
442-4717 / 441-3014
Upper Session Road
Therapy, Optometry, Midwifery
Arts and Sciences, Commerce,
Secretarial Sciences, Natural
Sciences, Engineering,
Architecture, Medicine, Nursing,
Human Sciences, law, Computer
and Information, Graduate School
Arts and Sciences, Criminology,
Education, Commerce, Hotel &
Restaurant Management,
Engineering and Architecture,
Technological and Vocational
courses, Dental medicine,
Physical Therapy, Graduate
School
Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts,
Distance Education, graduate
School
Dressmaking, hair Science,
Beauty Culture, cosmetology,
tailoring
Services
Door to door delivery
One day courier
Door to door delivery
One day courier
Long distance call and fax
Long distance call, paging
Long distance calls, fax
messages, mailing
Telex, international telegrams
Long distance calls
Door to door delivery
One day courier
Courier products, parcel, cargo,
money remittances - door to door
delivery
Overseas calls, fax, long distance
Overseas calls and long distance
calls
Long distance calls, paging
Long distance , telegram
Mailing and money order
INTERNET SERVERS
CYBERSPACE
MOZCOM (AXON)
SKY INTERNET
Mt. Crest Hotel, Legarda Road
443-8734
Piaoyan bldg., Bonifacio St.
443-9502-9510
GP Shopping Arcade
442-7378
Police & Law Enforcement Agencies
STATION
BAGUIO POLICE STATION
Bgo. Police Precinct 1 (Naguilian Checkpoint)
Bgo. Police Precinct 2 (Lucban)
Bgo. Police Precinct 3 (Pacdal)
Bgo. Police Precinct 4 (Scout Barrio)
Bgo. Police Precinct 5 (Marcos Highway)
Bgo. Police Precinct 6 (Aurora Hill)
Bgo. Police Precinct 7 (Central Business District)
Bgo. Police Precinct 8 (Kennon Rd. Checkpoint)
Anti Crime Hotline
PNP Camp Dangwa
CIS
NARCOM
NBI
TRAFFIC
HIGHWAY PATROL
Tuding Police Checkpoint
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Name of Newspaper
Baguio Reporter
City Digest
Midland Courier
Skyland News
SunStar Daily
The Junction
The Tribune
RADIO STATIONS
Internet services
Internet services
Internet services
TELEPHONE NUMBER
166
443-9111
443-9112
443-9113
443-9114
443-9115
443-9116
443-9117
447-4010
163
442-5645 / 5977
442-8781
443-4720
442-7203/7204
444-8399
442-4429
442-3526
Address & Telephone Number
66 North Sanitary Camp or
8 Chugum St., Baguio City
442-2502/4209
BCF Bldg., Harrison Road, Baguio City Tel.
442-5867/3183
e-mail: digest@mozcom.com
16 Kisad Road, Baguio City or PO Box 50
442-2444/6370
63 Serafica Bldg., Cor. Ferguson and Gaerland
St., Baguio City
446-2004
2nd Basement , Juniper Bldg.
67-69 Bonifacio St. Baguio City
443-8361/8362
G/F PCEC Bldg., Happy homes
Campo Sioco, Baguio City
444-9535
2nd Floor, C&A Park Manor Bldg.
Km. 5, La Trinidad
Tel.422-2934
Radio Station (FM)
DZYB
STAR FM
DWSK
DWHB
DWMB-Barangay Love Radio
DWBG
FBN
DWRA – Campus Radio
DWDJ
MPBC
Address & Telephone Number
45 Park View Hotel, Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Tel.442-6833
Freq. Ch. 102.3
32 Lourdes Subdivision, Baguio City
Tel. 442-4449
Freq. Ch. 89.5
3 Upper Market Camp Allen, Baguio City
Tel. 442-5172
Freq. Ch. 96.7
33 Assumption Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2229/2532; 444-7510
Freq. Ch. 103.9
Skyrise Hotel Dominican Road, Baguio City Tel. 4427925/ 443-4089
Freq. Ch. 95.1
34 Lim St., Quezon Hill, Baguio City
Tel. 443-4112; 4442771
Freq. Ch. 95.9
Upper Dominican Rd., Baguio City
Tel. 444-2587-88; 443-7918
Freq. Ch. 107.1
2/F Midland Courier Bldg., Kisad Rd., B.C.
Tel. 444-3313-15
Freq. Ch. 92.7
33 Dominican Rd. Ext., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2538
Freq. Ch. 91.1
102 Bonifacio St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2582/2453
Freq. Ch. 99.9
Radio Station (AM)
DZWT
DZWX
DZEQ
102 Bonifacio St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-2582/6520
Freq. Ch. 540
32 Lourdes Subdivision, Baguio City
Tel. 442-5278/4449
Freq. Ch. 1035
Polo Field Pacdal
Tel. 442-5291/3022
Freq. Ch. 999
Television Stations
ABS-CBN
PTV 8
SKYCABLE
VIACOM
3rd Flr. Juniper Bldg., Bonifacio St., B.C.
Tel. 443-6091
Philippine Information Agency
Shuntug St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-6248/442-8240
Session Road, B.C.
Tel. 442-8368 /4443288
MT. GUIDES
NAME
William P. Cap-ayao
Ildefonsa G. Anipew
Julio G. Balaodan
Mariano A. Nemo
Marvin M. Billao
Susan Q. Baban
Marian L. Codiaman
Samuel L. Geking
Junie K. Salatic
Prello P. Tillama
Efren P. Tillama
Roy F. Guindayan
Abegail B. Cal-es
ADDRESS
# 25 P. Zamora P. Burgos St., Baguio
City
1C, #169 Betag, La Trinidad
Lebeng, Bashoy, Kabayan
Babalak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Lusod, Kabayan, Benguet
Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Lebeng, Bashoy, Kabayan
Tourism Oriented Organizations and Agencies
Cordillera Administrative Region Tourism Council
Chairperson: Ms. Carmelita A. Mondiguing
C/o Atty. Alfredo Moniguing
DOTC, Post Office Bldg.
Session Road, Baguio City
Baguio Tourism Council
Mr. Nicholas Tabora
Baguio Ice Plant & Cold Storage, Inc.
147 M. Roxas St. Tel No. (074) 442-4815
Baguio Association of Restaurants (BAR)
Pres. Mr. Michael Del Rosario
McDonald's Fastfood
Session Road, Baguio City
Tel. No. (074) 442-7649
Baguio Association of Hotels and Inns (BAHAI)
President: Ms. Jeannine Chan
Mt. Lodge and Restaurant
Tel. (074) 442-4544
Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum Foundation, Inc.
Curator: Mrs. Leonora San Agustin
Baguio Convention Center, Gov. Pack Rd.
Baguio City
Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Incorporated
Chairman: Mr. Peter Rey Bautista
Baguio City Hall, Baguio City
Baguio Arts Guild
C/o Mr. Bose
Café by the Ruins, Chanum St., Baguio City
Tel. (074) 442-4010
TEL.NO.
444-3117
0918-281-4766
Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Regional Director: Dir. Hilario P. Martinez
Loakan Road, Baguio City
Baguio Regreening Coun. Erdolfo Balajadia
City Council, City Hall, Baguio City
Baguio Chamber of Commerce
Pres. Mr. Alfonso Lao
Villa Rosal Hotel, Gen. Luna Road, Baguio City
Hotel & Restaurant Association of Baguio City (HRAB)
President: Mr. Anthony de Leon
Baguio Country Club
PROVINCE OF ABRA
BRIEF HISTORY
Abra was created a politico-militar province in 1846, prior to which it comprised part of the old Ilocos
Province and later to Ilocos Sur when Ilocos was divided into two provinces in 1818. Civil government was
established in Abra on August 19,1901, but on February 1905 it was re-annexed to Ilocos Sur. Abra
remained a sub-province for 12 years regaining its status as a province only after the passage of Act 2683 in
March 1977.
The main economic activity is agriculture. The Abra River used to be the way in and out of the province
not to forget the horses used as mode of transportation during the Spanish period.
The cultural heritage of the people is clearly manifested in their customs and practices especially the
populace in the mountainous areas. Their collection of antique porcelains, jars and gongs speak of trade
with the oriental countries directly or indirectly. It can be said that the cultural practices of the people are
indigenous which can be substantiated by their ethnic music that people in the mountain play. There has
also existed a kind of political order as evidenced by the “kalon”, a treaty practice.
When the Spaniards came, missionary work was done in Abra by the Augustinian Orders who founded the
town of Bangued in 1898. They also made extensive studies of the culture of the mountain people of Abra.
The people of Abra actively participated in the national uprising in the eighteenth century. During the
middle part of 1899, a revolutionary government was set up in Abra through the leadership of Don Blas
Villamor. Leocadio Valera became Provincial Governor until Abra fell into the American Civil
Government, which they established on August 19, 1909.
During the Japanese Occupation, subversive guerilla organization was formed to resist the intruders. Like
any other place, the province was heavily damaged during the Second World War. Industries and properties
of people were adversely affected. When the Americans took over after the war, a new system of
government was introduced and substantial change in the social, religious, political and economic life of
the people.
The province of Abra is envisioned to be developed as a North gateway to the Cordilleras highlighting its
rich cultural (both upland and lowland) and historical heritage.
I. BRIEF OVERVIEW
Geography
Abra is an inland province bounded by Ilocos Norte and Mt. Province on the north, Ilocos Sur on the south,
Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur on the west and Mt. Province, Kalinga and Apayao on the east.
Abra's terrain is generally rolling hills towards Ilocos Sur with flat lands particularly in the Abra Valley
which has its headwaters in the Mt. Province with the river flowing northward across the Abra Valley and
exits into the China Sea through the town of Santa, Ilocos Sur. The land area of Abra is to approximately
397,555 hectares.
Political Subdivision
The province of Abra is composed of 27 municipalities and 304 barangays respectively, namely: Bangued
(31), Boliney (8), Bucay (21), Bucloc (4), Daguioman (4), Danglas (7), Dolores (15), Lacub (6),
Lagangilang (17), Lagayan (5), Langiden (6), La Paz (12), Licuan-Baay (11), Luba (8), Malibcong (12),
Manab (11), Penarrubia (9), Pidigan (15), Pilan (15), Sallapadan (9), San Isidro (9), San Juan (19), San
Quintin (6), Tayum (11), Tineg (11), Tubo (10), and Villaviciosa (8).
Climate
The climate of the province is characterized by two pronounced seasons that is dry from November to April
and wet during the rest of the year.
Population
As of May 1996, Abra gained a population of 195,964 with a share of 16.33% of the region's population. It
ranks third next to Kalinga of the six provinces of the Cordilleras.
Language / Dialect
Based on the 1995 census survey result, Ilocano is generally spoken by 73.65% of the region's total
population. 25.18% speaks Tinguian / Itneg, 0.16% Tagalog, while the remaining 0.54% speak other kinds
of dialects.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL
Casa Real
- A facade of the first provincial capitol of Abra, located at Bucay, Abra.
Gabriela Silang Monument
- Gabriela Silang popularly known as the "Joan of Arc" of the Ilocos, led the Ilocanos' resistance
against the Spaniards in 1763, after her husband Diego Silang was treacherously shot on May 28, of the
same year. Today, her monument stands at the town plaza of Pidigan to remind every one of the gallant
stand and the ideals she and her husband fought and died for.
CULTURAL
Pinaing (Sacred Stones)
- found in Dumayco, Penarrubia, 6.62 kilometers from Bangued. In the hollow of a huge Balete
Tree are found sacred stones called “pinpinaing” by the village people which symbolizes the “anito”
(spirits) of their ancestors.
Don Teodoro Brillantes Family Museum
- A private museum which houses the collections and mementos of the Brillantes family with a
strong reflection of the Spanish culture.
Old Roman Catholic Churches
- The churches are among the traces of the cultural heritage left by the Spanish colonizers. These are
found in the municipalities of Bangued, Tayum, and Lagangilang. In Lagangilang, the church is not located
in the town plaza unlike the churches in Bangued and Tayum where the churches are located near the town
plazas and the municipal halls.
NATURAL
Abra River
- This is the biggest, longest and most popular river among the numerous rivers criss-crossing the
valleys of the province. It is where all rivers and streams converge together. This is an ideal place for
swimming and fishing.
Boliney Hot Spring
- Located at Bani, Boliney, Abra. It can be reached by jeepneys after travelling 32 kilometers of dirt
road. The place is ideal for swimmers who love taking a bath in hot and cold water. Aside from its hot
spring, the locality offers a vivid experience in mountain travel with a winding road cruise alongside and
between mountain ranges.
Tugot ni Angalo
- Translated as "Footprints of Angalo" - the Adam in Abra mythology) - It is found in Kabaruyan,
San Quintin. The "footprint" is a perpetual monument of Angalo. People claim this is a real giant footprint
in San Quintin, around fifteen meters long, five meters wide and ten feet deep. On a clear day, it can be
seen visibly even from a distance.
Libtec Underground River
- An enchanting underground river located in Barangay Libtec, Dolores. At a distance, one can see
a cave protruding at the surface of a seemingly empty field. But underneath, the surface a flowing
underground river mirrors the jutting stalagmites, giving one both a sense of wonder. Residents in the area
claim the place is home to some "mysterious" water creatures.
Kimkimay Lake
- This is one of the several lakes of the province located at Taquib, Villaviciosa. It covers an
approximate area of one hectare amidst hills bordering barangays Taquib and Callao, both in Villaviciosa.
Kimkimay Lake, according to legend carried by word of mouth was formerly a dwelling where several
families lived. These families were however engaged in many vices so they were punished by the gods by
sinking their community, submerging it in cool water. Today, the lake is a favorite place for town
picnickers using the lake as a swimming pool and place for fishing. This place can be reached from
Bangued travelling along a 32 kilometer winding Penarrubia-Villaviciosa- Pilar Road which as similar to
the famous Kennon Road. Means of transportation is by jeepneys and mini-buses with travelling time of
one hour.
Sibud-sibud Cave
- This is located along the newly -constructed road of Tineg. It can be reached after traveling a
distance of around 33 kilometers with a traveling time of 1 - 1/2 hours. It is an ideal place for nature
lovers.
Limbo Lake
- This is the second lake located at Villaviciosa. Though not as popular as the Kimkimay Lake, it
offers an ideal place for campers and hikers for it cannot be reached by jeepneys and buses. The distance to
travel is however negligible.
MAN - MADE
Don Mariano Marcos Bridge
- Located along the Abra Kalinga National Road which is the third longest bridge in the country
today with a total length of 886.812 linear meters. Said bridge is strategically located between the
boundaries of Tayum, Lagangilang and Dolores at one scenic portion of Abra River.
Tangadan Tunnel
- This is a forty (40) meter tunnel located along the Abra- Ilocos Sur National road. It can be
reached from Narvacan Junction after cruising a winding 9-kilometer road cut through the hills bordering
Abra and Ilocos Sur. The tunnel is a popular benchmark to most of the provinces' populace as well as to
visitors where dignitaries and other prominent visitors are being welcomed.
Lusuac Dam
- This is the gravity irrigation dam located at Lagayan. It can be reached by traveling along the
Abra-Ilocos Norte Road and the La Paz - Lagayan Provincial Road. Traveling time takes one to one and
half-hours. This is an ideal place for fishing and swimming with its clear water.
Victoria National Park
- This is located atop a hill overlooking the town of Bangued and neighboring municipalities of
Tayum, La Paz, Pidigan and Penarrubia. A shrine of the blessed mother cradling Infant Jesus was built
near the reservoir of Bangued waterworks. A swimming pool is also available for swimmers.
Borikibok Resort
- This is located at San Miguel, Bucay, and Abra. It can be reached after traveling the winding 16
kilometers Penarrubia-Bucay Road. It offers a cool, shady and cozy ground for picnic lovers with its heart
shaped swimming pool, dancing conference square located under the shady atmosphere of trees.
Brima Resort
- This is located in Penarrubia, Abra with a traveling distance of seven and a half kilometers along
asphalt and partly gravel road. The resort boasts of a swimming pool under shades of mango trees. Thus,
the place is ideal for swimmers who love cool water and cozy atmosphere.
Malamsit Calm Spring
- This is one of the first resorts developed by a private citizen and is located in the historic lowland
Tingguian town of Penarrubia. It offers a shady swimming pool with clear and calm water amidst
ornamental plants and shady fruit trees. This place is accessible by land transportation using jeepneys,
mini-buses and chartered tricycles through seven (7) kilometers. of gravel road.
Manabo Irrigation Project
- This is a P6 million project which was jointly undertaken by the Miserdor, an association of
German Catholics, the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture and the people of Manabo. This is an ideal place
for students to visit with its Roman-inspired aqueducts, a spacious swimming pool and one kilometer
tunnel. The Manabo Irrigation Project is a monument that shows the undying cooperation of the local folks
with agencies, private or public, in pursuit of a better quality of life. The project site can be reached by
mini-buses and jeepneys after leisurely cruising along a winding 32 kilometers gravel road. The tunnel and
swimming pool is 4 kilometers away from the town proper of Manabo.
Palayan ng Bayan
- This is a vast tract of barren land converted into an agricultural land when the Palayan ng Bayan
program was launched in the province in 1974 as a sister program of the Masagana '99 program. The site
covers a sprawling 56 hectares atop a hill.
Abra River Irrigation Project
- A project of the church in Abra and the National Irrigation Administration designed to irrigate
approximately 3,900 hectares of farmland in the municipalities of Tayum, Bangued, Pidigan and
Penarrubia. This project enables the people of the said municipalities to harvest crops twice a year.
Provincial Capitol
- This is a three-storey building situated north of Bangued Town Plaza and northwest of Bangued
Municipal Hall. Its cool atmosphere provided by the trees surrounding the building is a suitable place for
government officials and employees to perform their functions as servants of Abrenians. It is in this
building where tourists gather data and information about the province. Beside it is the Provincial
Library, which provides additional knowledge and information through textbooks, newspapers, magazines
and other, reading materials. Landscape in front of the Capitol and Provincial Library Buildings enhance
the panoramic view.
Mary Barbero Park
- This is the town plaza of the municipality of Tayum, which is located 5.6 kilometers northeast of
Bangued. It boasts of a man-made lagoon and a playground for children, not to mention the century-old
acacia trees surrounding the landscaped plaza. This park was named in honor of Mrs. Mary V. Barbero, the
wife of the late Deputy Minister Carmelo Z. Barbero.
Malanas Dam
- This is a gravity irrigation dam located at San Juan, Abra. It taps the water resources of Malanas
River irrigating a sizable portion of the ricefields of San Juan. It can be reached by riding a mini bus
traveling along Bangued-Dolores-San Juan Provincial Road, which is asphalted. Travelling time is thirty
minutes to one hour with a traveling distance of around .6 kilometers.
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Arya Abra (March 9)
- A celebration commemorating the creation of the province in March 1917 by virtue of Act 2683. The
occasion is cupped by a grand cultural parade depicting Abra in its historical stages starting from the early
pre-Spanish era to the present times.
Tingguian Festival
- an ethno-cultural festival featuring the rich and colorful dances, rituals and songs of the Tingguians.
SUPPORT SERVICES
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
NON-ACCREDITED
Name of Hotel
King David Palace Hotel
Abtemco
Marysol Pension
Oval Era Hostel
Diocesan Pastoral Center
Tingguian Lodge Complex
Villa Soraji
Address
Capitulacion St., Bangued
Bangued, abra
Taft St., Bangued
Victoria Park, Bangued
Taft St., Bangued
Calaba, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Classification
Tourist Inn
Lodging House
Lodging House
Tourist Inn
Lodging House
Lodging House
Special Interest Resort
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT
NON-ACCREDITED:
A & A Hotel and Restaurant
Bene Disco
Budget Food Center
BWD Ihaw-Ihaw sa Poolside
Gallera Moderna
Jaruji's Restaurant
Jaysid Canteen
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
No. Of Rm
19
6
8
12
10
10
4
Jj Kitchenette
Jolly Baby Restaurant
Kamayan Rest
Marysol Hotel and Restaurant
Pobet Tofer Snack Center
Princess Restaurant
SHOPPING CENTERS
Establishment
Abra Native Products
Balbin Quality Furniture
Bello’s Furniture
Berona’s Bamboo Design
Bide’s Furniture
Bulbulala Loomweavers
Association
Calixterio’s Handicrafts
Campol’s Furniture
Charie Maye’s Handicraft
Dado’s Bamboo Designs
DBP Woodcraft and Furniture
Duldulao-gacab MCPI
Establishment
Feliza’s Loomweaving
In-Hand Abra
Jeandy Enterprise
Jomeni Orchid Collection
Manabo MCPI
Nangparan Rattan Handicraft
Namarabar Loomweaving
RG Astudillo Woodcraft
Timpuyog Dagiti Inna Ti Abra
Valera Enterprises
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Address/Telephone
Penarrubia
Tel. 752-8511
Mudiit, Dolores
Tel. 752-8511
Ubbog, Bangued
Tel. 752-8511
Mudeng, La Paz
Tel. 752-8511
Dugong, Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Bulbulala, La Paz
Tel. 752-8511
Capitulacion St., Bangued
Tel. 752-8490
Cabildatan Zone 7,
Bangued
Talogtog
Tel. 752-8511
Pilar, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Poblacion Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Duldulao, Malibcong
Tel. 752-8511
Product Lines
baskets, flower pots, flower baskets,
etc.
sala set, dining, bag handler, cabinets
Address/Telephone
De-et, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Patucannay, Tayum
Tel. 752-8511
Torijos St. Zone 5
Tel.. 752-8511
Torijos St. Zone 5
Tel. 752-8511
Ayyeng, Manabo
Tel. 752-8511
Nangaparan, Danglas
Tel. 752-8511
Penarrubia
Tel 752-8511
Bucay
Tel. 752-8511
Bangued
Tel. 752-8558
Torijos St., Zone 5
Product Lines
table cloth and napkin, blanket, tela,
sheet
ply-boo, riftgain, tangle wood,
lumber
tocino, tapa, and other processed
meat, cakes
orchids on hanging, planters and
ornamental plants
woodcarved products, paper trays and
planters
wall and newspaper racks, cabinet,
sala set
tingguian attire, tapis, blankets, etc.
sala sets, tables, cabinets, door panels
mirror frames, bags
cabinets, drawers, tables, chairs,
dining, sala set
binakol, blanket, table napkin, bed
sheets, tapis
Back pack, bamboo attaché case,
trays, make-up kits
Sala, dining sets, beds, windows,
balluster
Bamboo hats, baskets, trays, mirror
with frame
Bamboo sala set, bamboo chairs and
tables
Trays, cabinets, drawers, chairs,
tables, beds
chairs, cabinets, softbrooms
bowls. Trays, chairs, sala sets, tables
ornamental plants, flowers, orchids
processed mango, nata de coco and
Tel. 752-8511
processed fruits
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Transportation Company
Inocencio Aniceto Trans
Partas Trans
Address
Trips / Destination
Bangued, Abra
Bangued, Abra
Philippine Rabbit Bus
Bangued, Abra
Times Transit
Bangued, Abra
VIron Trans
Bangued, Abra
REST AREAS
ACCREDITED
Establishment
Sunrise Shell Service Center
NON ACCREDITED
Paredes Caltex Gasoline
Abra Petron Service Center2
Nuevo Petron Station
Oroville Shell Gasoline Station
Abra Petron Service Center
MISCELLANEOUS
MEDICAL FACILITIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Abra - Manila
Abra - Manila
Abra - Pangasinan
Baguio - Abra
Manila - Abra
Baguio - Abra
Baguio - Abra
Address
Torrijos St., Bangued, Abra
Taft St., Bangued
Capitulacio St., Bangued
Zone 5, Bangued
Rizal St., Bangued
Taft St., Bangued
Abra Provincial Hospital
Bangued Christian Hospital
Santa Monica Hospital
La Paz District Hospital
Santa Monica Hospital
BANKS / MONEY CHANGERS
1. Allied Banking Corporation
2. PCI BANK
3. Philippine National Bank
Rural Banks located in other municipalities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
School of Arts and Trade
Valley College
OISCA - AGRO Forestry Training Center
TOURISM ORIENTED ORGANIZATION AND AGENCIES
ABRA PROVINCIAL TOURISM COUNCIL (APTC)
Chairman : Marilou Bobila-Gasa
Office of the Governor
Abra Provincial Capitol
Tel # (074) 7528118
Municipality
Boliney
Name
Fred C. Luben
Bucay
Alma Flores
Daguioman
Lilyjean Bacani
Danglas
Eduardo Pataray
Lagayan
Crecencio Bernal
La Paz
Elvis Balbosa
Manabo
Teodora Condoya
Address
Boliney Municipal Hall
Tel # (074) 7528531
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
PROVINCE OF APAYAO
BRIEF HISTORY
Available historical accounts show that Spanish missionaries first stepped in Apayao in 1608 where they
established their foothold at the present day municipality of Pudtol. They found the Mandayas later known
as Isnegs already in their organized communities. It was also on this year that Father Geronimo Molina
started his missionary work in the province.
Towards the latter part of the 18th century, the Spaniards could only claim to have conquered the lower part
of Apayao where they established their politico-militar commandancias. Evidence of this are the ruins of
the Spanish churches at barangays Mataguisi and Emilia.
On June 18,1966, Republic Act No. 4695 was enacted creating four separate independent provinces
namely: Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province and Kalinga-Apayao from the original Mountain Province.
When Executive Order No. 220 was signed and issued by Her Excellency President Corazon C. Aquino on
July 15,1987, creating the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the provinces of Ifugao and KalingaApayao of Region 2 and Abra of Region 1 were included in the territorial coverage of the CAR.
In 1994, Congressman Elias K. Bulut filed a bill in congress for the possible separation of Kalinga and
Apayao which on February 14, 1995, Republic Act No.7878 was signed into law. This Act provides for the
conversion of the province of Kalinga-Apayao into regular province to be known as the provinces of
Apayao and province of Kalinga, amending Republic Act No.4695.
As a new province, the Apayao Provincial Government has no buildings to house its offices. Hence, these
offices are temporarily housed in privately owned houses in the poblacion of Kabugao, the capital town of
Apayao.
The province has its own natural attractions not found in the rest of the region. It was the " Cordillera's Last
Frontier for Nature Richness".
I. BRIEF OVERVIEW
Geography
The province of Apayao is located at the northernmost tip of the Luzon mainland. It is bounded on the east
by the province of Cagayan, on the west by Ilocos Norte and Abra and on the south by Kalinga. The
province’s total area is 392,790 hectares, which is about 21 percent of the total land area of the Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR).
Political Subdivision
It is made up of seven municipalities with 131 barangays and composed of the following municipalities,
namely:
MUNICIPALITY
LAND AREA (has.)
Calanasan
Conner
Flora
Kabugao
Luna
Pudtol
Sta. Marcela
1,138.90
694.40
324.40
806.40
655.40
238.90
70.00
NO. OF BARANGAYS
16
21
21
16
22
22
15
Topography
The province is classified into upper and lower. Upper Apayao with 3 municipalities occupies 67.2% of
the total land area and has a mountainous topography characterized by towering peaks, plateaus and
intermittent patches of valleys. Lower Apayao on the other hand with 4 municipalities is 32.8% of the total
land area is generally flat land with rolling mountains and plateaus.
Climate
The prevailing climate in the province falls under corona’s Type III Classification. It is characterized by
relatively dry and wet seasons, from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Heaviest rain
occurs during December to February while the month of May is the warmest.
Population
The province has a total population of 74,720 for the year 1995. This marked an increased of 1.34% from
the 1990 population of 74,004. The Isnegs are the dominant ethnic group in the area.
Language/ Dialect
Ilocano is the dominant dialect spoken by almost half of the 26,812 households in the province followed by
Isneg and Tagalog. The rest of the 25 dialects are spoken in small numbers of the household.
Industries
Updated records of the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office reveal that existing industries
in the province are furniture, garment craft, food processing, gifts and house wares and agricultural support.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
NATURAL
The Apayao River
- unpolluted, traversing 6 Apayao municipalities navigated by motor boats, with wildlife and fishes still
visible along its banks.
Various Water Falls of different sizes along Apayao River.
POTENTIAL SCENIC SPOTS
Dacao Irrigation Intake - Flora
Negritos Village - Flora
Jamboree Site - Flora
Proposed Panay Airport Site - Sta. Marcela
5. Swan Hilltop view - Pudtol (overloking Apayao river and 4 municipalities of Apayao).
6. Mt. Solo - Pudtol, the highest peak in Apayao
7. Lizardo Brooks - Pudtol
8. Turod View Deck - Luna
9. Blue Haven - Calanasan
Agamata Park - Calanasan
Various Waterfalls of different sizes along Apayao River
POTENTIAL GAMES and RECREATION
Waton Subterrian River - Pudtol
Agora Wildlife Sanctuary - Pudtol
Anag-Sicapo Wildlife Sanctuary - Kabugao
Apayao River - Calanasan to Luna
Purit Cave and Danao Lake - Calanasan
Anganupan Cave - Paco Valley
Malabanag Hot Spring - Paco Valley
Malabisin Lake and Underground River - Paco Valley
Gululan Falls - Bacubac, Paco Valley
Bayugao Lake - Dibagat, Kabugao
Ladda Pond - Musimut, Kabugao
Bacut Dam - Sta. Marcela
Abbot Cave and Lover’s Lane - Luna
Nalvo and 7 other caves - Luna
Swan Ogee Dam - Pudtol
HISTORICAL SPOTS
Spanish Church at Barangay Mataguisa, Pudtol
one of the oldest in the Philippines.
Spanish Church Ruins at Barangay Emilia, Pudtol
MAN - MADE
Dacao Irrigation Intake Structure - located at Flora
Bacut Dam - located at Sta. Marcela
Swan Ogee Dam - Pudtol
NPC Tunnels - located at Ginned Pudtol
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Annual Apayao Day Celebration (February 14)
- cultural activities presenting pageants and sports
Say-Am-Talip-Tadoc
- a festival featuring their ethnic songs, dances and rituals.
Pudtol Town Fiesta
- every last Thursday, Friday and Saturday of May, Agro-Trade Fair Pageant and Sports.
Conner
- every third week of May Cultural Presentation, Trade Fair and Pageant Sports.
IV. SUPPORT FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
ESTABLISHMENT
ADDRESS / TEL. NO.
Rosalinda’s Lodging
Capitol Guest House
Cabugao, Apayao
Cabugao, Apayao
SOUVENIR AND SHOPPING CENTERS
Establishment
Address
Rodriguez Gift Shop
Poblacion Flora
Erenia’s Store & Gift Shop
Poblacion Flora
Caluducan’s Furniture
Poblacion Flora
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT
Establishment
Address
Saguisi’s Eatery
Pudtol
Gorospe’s Eatery & Snack House
Pudtol
Lalen Panciteria
Guillermo’s Eatery
Wil-Nelia Snack House
Flora
Sta. Marcela
Sta. Marcela
Hipolito’s Eatery
Luna
Kabugao First Eatery
Kabugao
Transportation Facilities
Name of Company
Greenland Bus Lines
Apache Tours
Origin /Destination
Travel Time
Conner - Baguio (via
Tuguegarao)(15 hrs)
Baguio - Conner (via
Tuguegarao) (15 hrs)
Kabugao - Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao - Kabugao
5 Hrs)
Services
gift items, dry goods
dry goods, gift items
wood craft
Services
fast food, Filipino dishes, hamburgers and
native snacks
fast food, Filipino dishes, native snacks and
hamburgers
noodles
fast food, Filipino dishes
hamburgers, salad, hotdogs, etc
fast food , Filipino dishes, salads, variety of
snacks
fast food, Filipino dishes, variety of snacks
Schedule
-6:00 & 8:00 am daily
-5:00 & 6:00 p.m. daily
-7:00 am daily
-7:00 p.m. daily
Name of Company
PTME Tours
Public Utility Jeepneys
(2 units)
Cabulisan Bus Line
Biggayan Liner
CA Trans
Bus Line
Lilibeth Trans
Genoveza
Apayao Minorities Trans
Busaing Motors
Origin /Destination
Travel Time
Kabugao - Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao - Kabugao
(5 Hrs)
Kabugao - Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao - Kabugao
(5 Hrs)
Flora - Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao - Flora
(3 hours)
Flora - Vigan
Vigan - Flora
(9 hours)
Pudtol - Tug. (3 hrs)
Tug. - Pudtol (3hrs)
Pudtol - Laoag (5 hrs)
Laoag - Pudtol (5 hrs)
Conner-Tug. (3 hrs)
Tug. - Conner
(3 hrs)
Conner - Tabuk (4 hrs)
Tabuk - Conner (4 hrs)
Conner - Tug. (3hrs)
Schedule
LOCATION
CAPACITY
100
-7:00 am daily
-7:00 p.m. daily
-7:00 am daily
-7:00 p.m. daily
-6:00; 6:30; & 7:00 daily
-12:30; 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. daily
-6:30 am daily
4:00 p.m. daily
-6:00 am daily
-12:00 nn daily
-6:30; 7:00 am & 12:00 nn daily
- 6:00;8:00am & 4:00 p.m. daily
7:00; 7:30 & 8:00 am daily
7:00 am daily
7:00 am daily
7:00; 7:30 & 8:00 am daily
CONVENTION FACILITIES
ESTABLISHMENT
Apayao Institute of Science &
Technology
Apayao Community Learning
Center
Flora Training Center
Kabugao First Eatery
Luna
Kabugao
Flora
Kabugao
200
200
150
V. MISCELLANEOUS
SPORTS/RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
ESTABLISHMENT
LOCATION
SERVICES
Luna Recreation Center
Luna
indoor and
Outdoor games
Pudtol Multi-Purpose Auditorium
Pudtol
basketball
volleyball
indoor games
Kabugao Gymnasium
Kabugao
basketball
volleyball
indoor games
Children’s Park
Flora
playground
Children’s Park
Kabugao
playground
Rizal Park
Calanasan
playground / rest area
BANKS
Establishment
Address
Rural Bank of Luna
San Isidro, Luna, Apayao
Land Bank of the Philippines
Poblacion, Luna, and Apayao
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Establishment
Address
Ama Jasdac District Hospital
Pudtol
Apayao District Hospital
Calanasan
Sta. Marcela Medical Hospital
Sta. Marcela
Flora District Hospital
Flora
Kabugao District Hospital
Kabugao
Barangay Health Stations present in 17 barangays of the province
Rural Health Units
present in all 7 municipalities
Immaculate Clinic
San Isidro, Luna
Pulido’s Dental Clinic
Poblacion, Luna
Soriano’s Clinic
Sta. Marcela
Medical Clinic
Conner
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Establishment
Bureau of Post
Address
present in all 7 municipalities with Luna having two (2)
Bureau of Telecommunication
present in all 7
municipalities
Municipal Public Telephone Office
present in the following
Municipalities:
MUNICIPALITY
TELEPHONE NO.
Conner
Kabugao
Flora
Luna
Pudtol
Sta. Marcela
078-872-2217
078-872-2218
078-824-8578
078-824-8575
078-824-8576
078-824-8577
RADIO COMMUNICATION
SSB Radio Communication - frequency (5770.0 and 6695.0)
PNP Radio Communication - present in all municipalities
POLICE ASSISTANCE
There are Philippine National Police Stations in all 7 municipalities in the province with a total
force of 132.
FIRE STATIONS
There is only one fire station in the province and it is located at Luna.
APAYAO PROVINCIAL TOURISM COUNCIL
Chairperson
:
Dr. Corazon Claveria
C/o Provincial Capitol
Kabugao, Apayao
Municipality
Kabugao
Luna
Name
Celso del Cruz
Purificacion Visitacion
Address
Kabugao Municipal Hall
Luna Municipal Hall
Data Source: Provincial Government of Apayao.
Department of Tourism - CAR
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PROVINCE OF BENGUET
BRIEF HISTORY
Early in the 19th century after the Spanish explorer Guillermo Galvey's report of his expedition, the
Spanish government organized the mountain region into six (6) commandancias politico-militar namely:
Benguet in 1846, Lepanto in 1852, Bontoc in 1859, Amburayan in 1889, and Kayapa and Kabugao in 1891.
The province of Benguet, as now constituted, have portions of which were parts of the districts of Lepanto,
Bontoc and Amburayan.
Early commandancias were divided into rancherias. The commandancia of Benguet consisted of 41
rancherias with La Trinidad, named after Galvey's wife, as capital.
In 1899, the Katipunan came to Benguet and united the Igorots and established Benguet under the
government of the Republic of the Philippines. Ora Juan Carino of Tublay was appointed Governor of
Benguet and Chairman of the Board. In La Trinidad, Miguel Picarte was appointed as president but their
terms were short-lived since the American colonizers came in the 1900's.
Under the American rule, civil government was established under Act. No. 48 in the following townships
of Benguet; Adaoay, Ambuklao, Ampusongan, Atok, Balakbak, Bokod, Buguias, Kabayan, Kapangan,
Kibungan, Daclan, Gallano, Itogon, Palina, Sablan, and Tublay. The government of each township was
vested in the president and council composed of one representative from each barrio of the township.
When Act. No. 1876 was passed on August 13, 1908, Benguet province became a sub-province of the
Mountain Province. Under this Act, the sub-province embraced by the Mountain Province were
Amburayan, Apayao, Benguet, Bontoc, Ifugao, Kalinga and Lepanto.
The original nineteen (19) townships of Benguet as embodied in Act No. 48 dated November 22, 1900
were reduced to thirteen (13) municipalities. The township of Baguio became a chartered city on
September 1, 1909, creating in its place the township of Tuba. The townships of Ambuklao, Adaoay,
Balakbak, Galiano, Palina and Loo were abolished under Executive Orders issued by the government of the
Philippines.
Today, the province of Benguet still hold claims as the "Salad Bowl of the Philippines" because of its huge
production of upland vegetables.
I. BRIEF OVERVIEW
Geography
Benguet lies in the southernmost part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Pangasinan bound it
on the south, on the east by Ifugao and Nueva Viscaya, on the north by Mountain Province, and on the west
by La Union and Ilocos Sur. The province has a total land area of 261,648 hectares. It is located between
16'33" north latitude and 120'34" to 125'52" east longitude. Its capital, La Trinidad, is 256 kilometers north
of Manila and 6 kilometers north of Baguio City. The municipality of Itogon has the largest area with
49,800 hectares of which the Benguet Corporation and Itogon-Suyoc Mines, Incorporated used a large
portion for mining activities.
Political Subdivision
Benguet has thirteen municipalities namely: Atok, Bakun, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan,
Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay. There are 140 barangays.
The road network leading to the province is serviced by 411.122 kilometers of national road, 300.870
kilometers of provincial roads and various municipals and barangay roads accessible. Major transportation
arteries for Benguet and Baguio City are the Marcos Highway, Naguilian Road and Kennon Road from
Metro Manila and the lowland provinces. To the north are Halsema Highway (Mountain Trial), BokodKabayan-Buguias road and the Benguet-Nueva Viscaya road.
Climate
Benguet belongs under the Type 1 climate by the coronas system of classification with pronounced district
seasons, wet season from May to October and dry season during the rest of the year. The area is pleasantly
cooled comparable to spring in temperature countries. Temperature ranges from as low as 8.60 degrees
Celsius during the month of January to as high as 26 Celsius does in the month of April. The average daily
temperature is 18.55 degrees Celsius. Wind velocity is 1.43 meter per second and average rainfall ranges
from 7.50 mm/month to 950.40 mm/month.
Population
The population in 2000 was 252,386 with an increase of 11.24% from the population in 1995 of 226,883.
Language/Dialect
There are three (3) major ethnolinguistic groups in the province. These are the Kankan-eys, the Ibaloys and
the Kalanguyas. Traditionally, the Kankana-eys are the native miners while the Ibaloys are the
agriculturists. The Kankana-ey dialect is related to the Lepanto dialect, while the Ibaloy dialect or nabaloys
sounds similar in some ways to the Pangasinan dialect. The Kalanguya dialect is a combination of the
Kankana-ey and the Ibaloy dialects.
The Kankan-eys occupy the northern part of the province: Bakun, Mankayan, Kibungan and Buguias while
the Ibaloys occupy the southern municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Tuba, Sablan and Tublay. The
municipalities of Atok and Kapangan share the Ibaloy and Kankana-ey tongues. The Ibaloys originally
occupied la Trinidad.
Other ethnic groups are the Ikaraos of Bokod, Iowaks of Itogon, and the Kalanguyas found in the
municipalities of Tuba, Kabayan and Buguias.
While these ethno-linguistic groups are divergent from each other, they do live harmoniously.
Major Industries
There are various major kinds of industries in the province. These are agriculture, small and large scale
mining, gold panning, silver craft/ brass wares, gift and toy making, strawberry production, livestock and
poultry, tiger grass production and broom making.
These industries are locally based making use of locally produced materials, which provide employment to
individual entrepreneurs and organized groups.
Existing rural industries are: gifts, toys and house wares which includes silver craft/ brass wares,
woodcraft, loom weaving, handmade paper decors and novelty items, and garment - knitting wearable.
Sericulture and fruit vegetable processing such as strawberry jams, fruit jellies, candies and preserves.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL
1. Batarangan Airstrip (Kibungan)
- used as landing site by the U.S. Airforce during World War II.
2. Camp Utopia (Kapangan)
- this was the camp of the 66th Infantry Battalion during the 2nd World War. It was where the late Majors
Bado Dangwa and Dennis Molintas led the defense of the Igorotlandia.
3. Darew Ancient Ruins of Civilization (Kapangan)
- The ruins were the earliest known settlements.
4. Kaliwaga Cave (Kapangan)
Burial place of the British soldiers of fortune who came to Benguet in the 15th century.
5. Guerilla Saddle (Km 26 Halsema Highway)
- Battleground of the famous Infantry Battalion and guerillas who fought the Japanese Imperial Army.
Seesaw battles ensued until finally, the Igorot defenders won.
6. Hill WW II (Mankayan)
- Site where the 66th Infantry Battalion and guerillas fought to make their way to Besang Pass. The capture
of Hill WW II opened the right flank guard of the Japanese Imperial Garrison to bombardment and constant
attack by Igorot freedom fighters.
7. Lamtang
- escape route of then President Sergio Osmena and party who was escorted by a detachment of the 66th
Infantry Battalion to Camp Valhalla, Kapangan to San Gabriel, La Union during WW II.
NATURAL
1. Mount Kabunian (Bakun)
- believed to be the dwelling place of the gods. This rocky mountain stretches for kilometers displaying its
multifaceted profile.
2. Timbac Caves (Kabayan)
- another mummy abode which can be reached by hiking from a jump-off point along kilometer 52 of the
Halsema Highway.
3. Opdas Cave (Kabayan)
- located about 300 meters from the municipal building is a spot that cannot be missed. Considered as one
of the biggest burials caves in the municipality, it has 200 skulls and bones neatly piled on ledges
reminiscent of the catacombs of Rome.
4. Apo Anno Cave (Natubleng Buguias)
- the famed 12th -century mighty hunter of Benguet orally told and foretold as a demigod in Benguet tales
whose remains have been mummified has been peacefully laid to rest in his original burial site. Benguet
leaders have persistently searched for his remains for over 80 years. Upon his recovery, Apo Anno was
given a hero's welcome.
5. Tinongchol Burial Rock (Kabayan)
- this burial rock almost as big as a regular three-storey building houses centuries old mummies. This came
about through the labor of people during the olden times that bore hold on the solid boulders where they
interred their dead.
6. Mount Pulag (Kabayan)
- this is the highest mountain peak in Luzon towering at an altitude of 9,640 feet above sea level and
considered as the playground of the gods by local folks. It is home to many species of highland flora and
fauna, including the dwarf bamboo, which covers its bald peak.
7. Mount Santo Tomas (Tuba)
- an eighteen (18) kilometer rugged road leads to the peak which offers one view of the most significant
sunrises and sunsets, a clear view of the Lingayen gulf. It is ideal for picnics and out - of - town
excursions.
8. Colorado Falls (Tuba)
- located a short distance off Kennon Road, these falls have been the favorite watering hole of Baguio
residents for some time. Three giant falls drop into a natural pool almost ten (10) feet at its deepest.
Vacationist troop to this place during weekends.
9. Mountain Lakes (Kabayan)
- Lakes Incolos, Bulalacao and Letep-ngepos can be found at the base of Mt. Pulag. With their crystal clear
water, these can be reached by hiking through scenic Oak Forest that grew densely around the base of the
mountain. Bulalakao Lake has been awarded as a "Three - time Consecutive Winner" under the Cleanest
Lake for the Cordillera under the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran.
10. Ambongdolan Caves (Tublay)
A cluster of caves and cavelets (Bengao-ngao, Ketong, Bongis, and Tey-tey) found in Ambongdolan which
is an ideal spot for spelunkers and nature trippers.
11. Badekbek Sulfur Springs (Bokod)
a natural spring with boiling mud pools emitting smoke located in Daclan. People find this attraction a
continuing source of wonder and amazement.
12. Tukang Cave (Tuba)
- It is a multi-chambered cave along the Bued River and the historic Kennon Road at Twin Peaks. It is a
spelunker's delight.
13. Other Scenic Sites:
Inodey Water Falls (Mankayan)
Towing Water Falls (Sablan)
Bridal Veil Falls (Tuba)
Dalupirip Hot Spring (Itogon)
Cabacab Plateau (Mankayan)
Loo Valley (Buguias)
MAN - MADE
Marker of the Highest Mountain Highway System
- in the country at 7,400 feet above sea level (Atok)
2. Benguet Provincial Capitol (La Trinidad)
- a three- storey edifice situated at Capitol Hill, La Trinidad. It encompasses an entire view of La Trinidad
Valley. It houses provincial and some national offices and is a symbol of the progressive stance of Benguet
province.
3. Benguet State University (La Trinidad)
- the alma mater of most of the leaders in the mountain region which occupies a good portion of the La
Trinidad valley. Only 6 kilometers away from Baguio City, its various projects on floriculture, penology,
animal husbandry, poultry raising and vegetable growing are worth visiting. Home made strawberry and
blueberry preserves and freshly baked bread are available at its cooperative.
4. Kennon Road
- more popularly known as Zig-zag Road, it is a breathtaking and impressive stretch of cemented and
asphalted winding road. The upward climb reveals picturesque heights and lush greenery, which is best
appreciated when viewed at the Kennon viewpoint pas the famous Lion's head.
5. Ambuklao and Binga Dams (Bokod and Itogon)
built in the 1950's, these dams are the source of power of major areas in Luzon.
6. Madaymen (Kibungan)
- a vegetable growing area which is known as the "Switzerland of Benguet." There is frosting during the
cold months and children leave water and sugar out overnight to make icicles.
7. Asin-an Sulfur Springs (Buguias)
- beautiful terraced mountainsides planted with cabbage, Baguio beans, carrots, and other vegetables draw
praises from motorists passing the Halsema Mountain Highway because of their neat rows and upright
trellises.
8. Mining Districts:
Lepanto Consolidated
Philex Mines
These mining sites are complete communities in themselves with all the necessary services
inherent in a community.
9. Other Scenic Sites:
Halsema Mountain Highway
Haights place (Atok)
Marcos Bust (Tuba)
Naguey Rice Terraces (Atok)
Palina Rice Terraces (Kibungan)
SPECIAL INTEREST:
1. Mount Pulag Climb (Kabayan)
- Mountain climbing expeditions organized by the Municipality of Kabayan supported by the Province of
Benguet and its Provincial Tourism Council are being done during the months of December and April.
2. Strawberry Picking in La Trinidad
- an activity which aims to focus on the rich products of Benguet. Strawberry is a fruit so much associated
with Baguio City and Benguet.
3. Balatoc Mines Tour
- this is the first-ever in the Philippines underground mining tourist attraction primarily to showcase the
thrilling and educational world of mining heritage of Itogon, Benguet. With its facilities and tunnels fully
maintained and refurbished, the Benguet Gold Operations has opened its underground to tourists.
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
1. Bendian Festival
- in the past, it is a sacred ritual made during abundant harvest. It is a thanksgiving to "Kabunian." Today,
it is a special event/s celebrated.
2. La Trinidad Foundation Day
- a celebration for the foundation of La Trinidad as a municipality which falls every June 15.
3. Benguet Foundation Day
- agro-industrial, trade, tourism and cultural shows are done every June 18. For the year 2000, the Benguet
foundation Day shall be celebrated November 22 to coincide with the millennium anniversary.
IV. SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accommodation Establishments (prices subject to change w/o prior notice)
Name of Establishment
No. of Rooms
Address/Tel. Number
ATI-NTC
Benguet State University, La
Trinidad
Tel. 422-2375
27
NIA Training Center
Wangal, La Trinidad
Tel. 422-2435
18 rooms
(dorm-type)
5 guest rooms
C & A Regency Inn
C & A Park Manor, Km 4,
La Trinidad
Tel. 422-2837
11
La Trinidad Valley Inn
GSP Headquarters
BLPC Guest House
Lepanto Store & Inn
Komedor Food House
Km.6, La Trinidad
Tel. 422-0823/0822
Central Pico, La Trinidad
Tel.422-2019
Loo, Buguias
Lepanto, Mankayan
Poblacion, Mankayan
38
4
Room Rates
Dorm type (4
pax)P100/pax
Dorm type
(6pax)
P80.00/pax
GuestroomP100/pax
Dorm-type
P80.00/pax
Matrimonial w/
private CR- P750
Matrimonial w/o
CR- P500
Twin rm. w/
private CR P825
Twin room w/o
CR P600.00
Dormitory typeP75/pax
Name of Establishment
Mankayan, Lodge
Villaluna Center
Cooperative Guest House
Municipal Guest House
Municipal Guest House
Address/Tel. Number
Poblacion, Mankayan
Balatoc, Itogon
Tel. 447-2624
Poblacion, Mankayan
Ampusongan, Bakun
Poblacion Bokod
Homestay Accommodation
Home Owner
Rusthai Mascay
Mercedes Garcia
Theresa Guanso
Gondina Abeya
Purita Tan
Edna Sebio
Rosa Ducusin
Macarthy Malamnes
Miling Isiada
Baban Berong
Camilo Alumit
Laurence Ramos
Mercedes Palacsa
Alma Bagsiao
Richard Colbongan
Delia Bacate
Modesta Busoy
No. of Rooms
Room Rates
21
Dormitory type
P150.00/pax
Address
Mankayan
Mankayan
Mankayan
Mankayan
Atok
Atok
Atok
Kibungan
Kibungan
Kabayan
Kabayan
La Trinidad
La Trinidad
La Trinidad
Tuba
Tuba
Sablan
No. of Rooms
5
5
2
1
1
1
5
4
3
1
1
1
2
2
4
1
3
Restaurants (ACCREDITED)
Name of establishment
Everlasting Restaurant
Inglay Restaurant
Frenzy's Café & Restaurant
Jack's Food Services Co., Inc
Kafe Ni Baley
Kansharu Fastfood & Restaurant
Address & Tel. No.
C & A2 Bldg, Puguis, La
Trinidad
Km. 6, La Trinidad
Km5, La Trinidad
Senly Loy Bldg., Km 4, La
Trinidad
Km. 5, La Trinidad,
Benguet
NON-ACCREDITED (Restaurants)
Comiles Restaurant
Km 6, La Trinidad
Specialty
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
Filipino Dishes
SHOPS
Name of Establishment
Narda's Trading Corp, Inc.
CONVENTION
Address and Tel No.
Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet
Tel.No. 422-2762
Name of Establishment
Agricultural Training Institute
Provincial Auditorium
Villaluna Center
Address
Benguet State University
La Trinidad, Benguet
Provincial Capitol, Km.6, La Trinidad
Benguet Corporation, Balatoc, Itogon
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Transport Company
Dangwa Transportation Company
Pine Tree Bus Lines
Norton Bus Lines
Country Bus
Contact Person/Address
Eng. Bonifacio Marines
Km. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet
Mr. Ernest Dangwa
Km. 6, La Trinidad
Mr. Anthony Mendoza
Slaughter Compound, Baguio City
Mr. Tito Marrero
Mankayan, Benguet
Public Utility Jeepneys
REST AREAS ( ACCREDITED)
Name of Establishment
Capitol Shell Service Station
La Trinidad Shell Station
Narvaiz Service Center
Address
Km. 5, La Trinidad
Km. 4, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Telephone No.
422-1119
422-2159
422-2321
NON-ACCREDITED
Caltex Service Station
Satur Petron Center
Petron Service Station
Caltex Service Station
Petron Service Station
Caltex Service Station
Km.4, La Trinidad
Km.4, La Trinidad
Sayangan, Atok
Sayangan, Atok
Natubleng, Buguias
Abatan, Buguias
422-2465
422-2472
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Name of Agency
Esgala Travel & Tours
Small World Travel & Tours
La Trinidad Branch
Address and Tel. No.
FA 238 Km.4, Balili
La Trinidad
(074) 422-2329;309-2594
(074) 309-2529 (TELEFAX)
JC21, Km.6
La Trinidad
Services
Travel assistance package tours
Car rentals
Travel and tour assistance
V. MISCELLANEOUS
Medical Institutions
Name of Institution
GOVERNMENT
Benguet General Hospital
Atok District Hospital
Dennis Molintas Municipal Hospital
Abatan Emergency Hospital
Kapangan Medical Hospital
Address
Km.5, La Trinidad
Sayangan, Atok
Bokod, Benguet
Abatan, Buguias
Kapangan, Benguet
Itogon Municipal Hospital
PRIVATE
Lepanto Hospital
Lutheran Hospital
Philex Mines Hospital
Tinongdan, Itogon
Lepanto, Mankayan
Abatan, Buguias
Padcal, Tuba
Educational Institutions
Name of Establishment
Benguet State University
Cordillera Career Development College
Tublay School of Home Industries
Ambuklao School of Home Industries (Annex)
Bokod School of Arts & Trades
Gov. Bado Dangwa Agro-Industrial School
Buguias Polytechnic College
Banks
Name of Establishment
Cooperative Bank of Benguet
Land Bank of the Philippines
PCI Bank
BPI Bank
Rosebank
Rural Bank of Itogon
Rural Bank of Kapangan
Trinibank
Security Bank
Far East Bank
Metro Bank
Address
Kms. 5 -6, La Trinidad
Buyagan, La Trinidad
Acop, Tublay
Ambuklao, Bokod
Daclan, Benguet
Balakbak, Kapangan
Loo, Buguias
Address
Km.4, La Trinidad
Km. 4, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Km.4, La Trinidad
Km.4, La Trinidad
Tuding, Itogon
Poblacion, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Km.5, La Trinidad
Tourism Oriented Organization
Benguet Provincial Tourism Council (BPTC)
Provincial Culture & Arts Council
Chairperson
: Ms. Ma. Mignon De Leon
Benguet Corporation, Balatoc, Benguet
Tel #.(074) 447-2611
Municipality
Atok
Bakun
Bokod
Name
Paterno Esdio
Soledad Sudango
Eliner Dayotao
Buguias
Itogon
Satur C. Payangdo
Liza Diase
Kabayan
Camilo B. Alumit
Kapangan
Andrea D. Buya
Kibungan
Kolbel Acquiapat
La Trinidad
Marian Z. Cachero
Address
MPDO Sayangan, Atok
D.A. Ampusongan, Bakun
Mayor’s Office, Poblacion,
Bokod
MPDO, abatan, Buguias
Mayor’s Office, Poblacion,
Itogon
Mayor’s Office, Poblacion,
Kabayan
Mayor’s Office, Lomon,
Kapangan
Municipal Engineer’s Office,
Poblacion, Kibungan
Mayor’s Office, KM 5, La
Mankayan
Sablan
Tuba
Tublay
Luzviminda Agustin
Nicomedes Caliguing
Magdalena Niwane
Prudencio Mendoza
Trinidad
Mayor’s Office, Mankayan
MPDC, Poblacion, Sablan
SB Secretary, Poblacion, Tuba
MPDC, Acop, Tublay
Source: Provincial government of Benguet & Department of Tourism-CAR
PROVINCE OF IFUGAO
BRIEF HISTORY
Ifugao was formerly a part of the old Mountain Province. It was created as an independent province on
June 18,1966 by virtue of Republic Act No. 4695, otherwise known as the “Division Law of Mountain
Province.” Under this law, Mountain Province was divided into four (4) provinces namely: Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga-Apayao and Mountain Province.
The name is derived from the word IPUGO. Pugo means “hill” while the prefix I means “from”. The
Spaniards changed "Ipugo" to "Ipugaw" and was finally changed by the Americans to Ifugao.
The Ifugaos are one of the different tribes that inhabited the old Mountain Province. Their culture and
tradition, being unique and striking, have made them subject of many studies by foreign scholars.
For the Ifugaos, custom is the basis of all laws. But these customs would mean nothing if these were not
supported by ancestry knowledge. Among the Ifugaos, extensive pedigrees exist. They are the graphic
representation that puts in evidence one of the most basic principles of the Ifugao culture. “We can not but
do what our ancestors told us” (Lambretch CICM 1964).
During the Spanish regime, the Spaniards confined their activities in Kiangan (Quiangan at that time) but it
was the cross not the sword that conquered the people. During their stay in Ifugao, the Spaniards were able
to organize pueblos (towns) headed by the Alcalde Municipal and barangays (barrios) headed by the
Cabesa de Barangay. In 1888, the Spanish rule and influence ended with the outbreak of the Philippine
Revolution.
During the American regime, a significant accomplishment made was the setting of boundaries of the five
(5) ethnic groups in the Mountain Province in 1920 namely: Benguet, Bontoc, Kalinga-Apayao and Ifugao.
The main thrust of the American rule in the region was the development of the natural resources. Farming
and industries were developed. The construction of schools and roads were also built all over the province.
During the Japanese occupation, Ifugao became the center of warfare during the last stages of World War
II. It was in Ifugao, particularly in Mt. Napulawan in Ifugao where Gen. Yamashita, the known Tiger of
Malaya decided to put his last stand against the Filipino and American forces. He informally surrendered
to Capt. Grisham of the 6th US Army in the Philippines based in Kiangan, Ifugao before he was flown to
Camp John Hay where he formally surrendered.
In 1905, Ifugao was made a sub-province of the old Mountain Province. The sub-province was
administered by a Lt. Governor, which was later changed to Deputy Governor. Captain Pedro Bulan was
the first native and last official to assume the office of Deputy Governor. Hon. Luis Pawid of Kiangan
became the first Deputy Governor during the regime. At the outbreak of the war in 1942, five (5)
municipal districts were created in Ifugao namely: Burnay (later changed to Lagawe by virtue of R.A 3380
and the capital town of the province), Kiangan, Banaue, Hungduan, and Mayoyao. The municipalities of
Potia, now Alfonso Lista, and Lamut were created after the war.
Ifugao finally gained provincial status on June 18,1966 with the municipality of Lagawe as the capital
town. The first provincial officials were: Gov. Gualberto Lumauig, Vice Gov. Manuel Tuguinay, and
Board Members- Napoleon Hangdaan and Gaspar Ponchinlan. They were inducted into office on March
26, 1967.
I. OVERVIEW
Location
Ifugao, a land-locked area located at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain Ranges, is bounded on the west by
the province of Benguet, Nueva Viscaya on the south, Isabela on the east and on the north by Mountain
Province. It is located at 120 degrees 40’ longitude and 16 degrees 35’ latitude.
Area
The total land area of Ifugao is 251,778 hectares, which is about 13.76% of the region’s total land area. Of
these, Aguinaldo covers the most (45,451.04) hectares followed by Lista (43,474.7), Lamut (28,220.30),
Asipulo (25,400.00), Mayoyao (22,246.36), Banaue (18,240.46), Tinoc (14,948.17), Kiangan (14,534.61)
Lagawe (14,411.70), Hungduan (13,394.70) and Hingyon with the least area of (11,455.96) hectares.
Political Subdivision
As of 1988, the province is politically sub-divided into eleven (11) municipalities and 178 barangays with
Lagawe serving as the provincial capital town. Of these, Mayoyao has the highest number of barangays
(27). The rest are Alfonso Lista (20), Lamut (18), Banaue (18), Aguinaldo (16), Tinoc (12), Hingyon (12),
Hungduan (9), Asipulo (9) and Kiangan (14).
Climate
The climate of the province is described as having dry season from November to April and the rainy during
the rest of the year. The hottest months are March and April while the coolest months are November up to
February.
Population
Census data from the NSO (2000) indicates that Ifugao has a population level of 161,623. Table 1 presents
the municipal population.
Table I
Municipality
Aguinaldo
Asipulo
Banaue
Hingyon
Hungduan
Kiangan
Lagawe
Lamut
Lista
Mayoyao
Tinoc
Total
Language / Dialect
Population
16,377
12,294
20,563
9,769
9,380
14,099
15,269
18,731
17,552
14,191
9,504
161,623
The most common mother tongue used in Ifugao is the Ifugao dialect. Based on the NSO data of 1995
regarding the distribution of household population by mother tongue. 83% speaks the Ifugao dialect
followed by the Ilocano dialect with 17%.
Major Industries
Based on the DTI accomplishment report of 1997, there are about 564 firms in Ifugao. The table below
shows the distribution.
Major Industries
Trading Industry
Gift, Toys & House wares
Services
Other Manufacturing
Garments & Textiles
Other (Agri) and
Food & Beverages
No. of firms
264 or 49%
117
79
42
29
17
16
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Ifugao is endowed with historical, cultural, natural and man-made tourist spots and attractions, which can
lure any nature-loving tourist. The range of attraction offered in Ifugao is clustered according to
municipalities
HISTORICAL
Philippine War Memorial Shrine (Kiangan)
- Gigantic memorial shrine to commemorate the end of World War II. It is a concrete pyramid
type structure, which resembles an oversized Ifugao native house located at Linda, Kiangan. It depicts
historical events from Filipino opposition, to the Death March and the role of the Ifugao and American
troops in the defeat of General Yamashita. It could be used as a viewpoint of the Poblacion, other
neighboring barangays and the capital town of Lagawe. The shrine is ten (10) kilometers away or 15
minutes drive from the capital town.
Million Dollar Hill
- The hill overlooking the Poblacion of Kiangan. It got its name from the last war when the allied
armies spent millions of dollars worth of bombs and ammunitions to annihilate the enemies in the area.
General Yamashita’s Surrender Site
- houses relics memorializing the end of W.W. II in the Philippines. Details of the surrender and
signing are available. From here, General Yamashita was brought to Baguio for his formal surrender to the
victorious Allies.
Mt. Nagchayan
- the site where Japanese troops fought fierce battles during W.W. II. The mountain has several
grottos stone walled trenches and foxholes. One can also find rusty shells on this old battleground.
CULTURAL
Ifugao Museum (Kiangan)
- This museum displays Ifugao artifacts and is under the supervision of the National Museum of the
Philippines. It is 32 meters away facing the shrine and 300 meters away from the Municipal Hall.
Tam-an Village
- a typical village situated 240 steps down from the Banaue Hotel's
hand woven products are produced and sold to travelers.
swimming pool. Woodcarving and
Bokiawan Village
- 12 kilometers from Banaue located in the center of the Bokiawan rice terraces where traditional Ifugao
practices of land use and livelihood still exist.
Pula and Cambulo Native Village
- is a rustic village in the first leg of the trekking route from Banaue viewpoint to Banga-an. This cobbled
stone village offers a native house stay. The ancient craft of bark cloth weaving thrives here.
Apfo’or Burial Tombs
- these are large stone mausoleums containing the bones of the town’s ancient warriors and elite. The
construction of these Igloos represents the resourceful use of Ifugao stoning technique.
Makaliwagha & Lebhong Burial Caves
- are filled with wood coffins and the remains of the first people of Mayoyao. A legend tells of an attentive
lizard leading people to these three chambers designating each one for men, women and children.
Lumauig Stone
- is a huge enchanted black rock held by only three smaller stones in the middle of the Balangbang river. It
is believed to mean that Mayoyao people will stay strong and happy as long as the stone stands.
OTHER SCENIC SITES:
Bocos Village
Poitan Village
Batad Village
Hapao Village
Bangaan Village Ducligan Village
These villages are characterized by the presence of a wholesome community where the livelihood activities
are within the surroundings, and the houses are clustered in a designated area. They showcase the typical
Ifugao community.
NATURAL
Bintakan Cave (Lagawe)
- It is located at the rocky slope of Ibulao, which is about 2 kilometers from the provincial capitol. The
mouth of the cave is overlooking the Ibulao River. It is a three-room cave with dripping water that forms
stalactites and stalagmites of different beautiful shapes. It can be reached by tricycle ride and 20-minute
ascent to the mouth of the cave.
Nah-toban Cave (Lagawe)
- The cave is much larger than Bintakan Cave and has a descending entrance with four rooms but there are
still other rooms unexplored. It is located at Boliwong, Lagawe, about 4 kilometers hike from the
Poblacion passing through trails. Huge quantities of guano are found in the cave.
Tocucan Sulfur Hot Spring (Tinoc)
- A sulfuric hot spring at Barangay Tukukan in the Municipality of Tinoc. This can be reached by a twohour hike from Monsoyosoy, Buguias, and Benguet.
Guihob Natural Swimming Pool (Banaue)
- A four kilometer drive from Banaue, Poblacion. One has to hop and jump over huge boulders to reach
the crystal clear waters of Guihob. It is a perfect place for those who prefer a cool and refreshing swim.
Tappiya Waterfalls (Banaue)
- About 30 minutes from Batad Village is a cascading waterfall with its enormous natural pool for
swimming. A visit to Batad would be incomplete without seeing this beautiful waterfall.
Buyukan Waterfalls (Hungduan)
- This can only be reached by a three-hour hike from Poblacion, Hungduan. This is located in Barangay
Abatan and is near the border of Hungduan and Tinoc municipalities.
Ambuwaya Lake (Kiangan)
- Legend says that the area was once a large sitio that became a lake because some children killed and made
fun of the leeches in the spring. The lake is deep and good for swimming and boating. The shaded
surroundings is an ideal place for picnics. It is now the site of a research on fishing culture. The lake is
four (4) kilometers from the town center of Kiangan and can be reached by four-wheel drive vehicles.
Ducligan Hot Springs (Banaue)
- These hot springs are found at the bank of Ducligan River and adjacent to a deep pool. Ducligan is 21
kilometers away from the Poblacion.
O’phaw Mahencha Falls
- (Leap of Mahencha) Located about six kilometers from the town proper is a series of high cascading falls.
Local folklore says that a beautiful Mahencha had to jump 13 to 5 meters into the water to retrieve her
native amber necklace
which fell while she was taking a bath.
Tenogtog Water Falls
- Located five kilometers from town, it has three natural pools rising about 12 meters from each other. The
water falls from the pool cascades to the next in beautiful succession. Untouched by human hands, these
natural pools provide clear cool mountain spring water.
Bagnit Waterfalls and Numbungug Waterfalls
- are located in Julongan barangay. Bagnit is a stunning series of cascading falls running over 250 feet,
while Numbungug Waterfall is a single majestic fall of over 80 feet into height falling to the Ibulao river
tributaries.
Chuyong Viewpoint
- is located near the town proper which affords a panoramic vista of the Mayoyao World Heritage site
cluster. The glory of the site is unrivaled.
Kibayuyong Stone
- this is a legendary stone which lies next to the Hapao river. The site offers an adventurous spot for river
swimming and diving.
Bogya Hot Springs
- is located in Ba-ang that lie in the Hapao river which serves as delightful respite after trekking.
MAN - MADE
Banaue Rice Terraces (Banaue)
- dubbed as the Eight Wonder of the World. The rice terraces start from the base of the mountain range
and reach up to several thousands feet high. It is said that its length, if put end to end would encircle half of
the globe. Made 2,000 years ago, these rice terraces manifest the engineering skill and ingenuity of the
sturdy Ifugaos. In 1995, it was inscribed in the UNESCO Heritage List as a “Continuing Cultural
Landscape.”
Batad Rice Terraces (Banaue)
- these rice terraces are shaped like of an amphitheater and is located in barangay Batad. It can be reached
by a twelve-kilometer ride from Banaue Hotel and a 2-hour hike uphill through mountain trails.
Mayoyao Rice Terraces (Mayoyao)
- this spot is 44 kilometers away from Poblacion, Banaue. The Poblacion of Mayoyao lies in the midst of
these rice terraces thus upon arrival in the town, one is awed with a breathtaking view of the rice terraces
where all the dikes are tiered with flat stones.
Hapao Rice Terraces (Hungduan)
- this is another stonewalled rice terraces located in the municipality of Hungduan and is 55
kilometers from the capital town of Lagawe.
Magat Dam (Alfonso Lista)
- it is reputedly the biggest dam in Asia. This is located near the municipality of Alfonso Lista
and about 25 kilometers from the town center of Santa Maria.
Nagacadan Rice Terraces
- are found in Kiangan and these show how forest management and rice terracing are
complementary.
SPECIAL INTEREST
1. Mt. Amuyao
This 8th highest peak in the Philippines with an elevation of 2,702 meters (8,865) above sea level is
located between the boundary line of Banaue and Mayoyao and between Ifugao and Mountain Province.
Its summit provides the climber with a breath-taking panorama of Mountain Province, Isabela, Nueva
Viscaya and Ifugao. Mayoyao legend says that the first Ifugao couple, Bugan and Wigan took refuge in
this mountain during the 40-day deluge that inundated the province. Being the only survivors, they became
the first ancestors of the Ifugaos.
Mount Napulawan
Located in the municipality of Hungduan, this mountain is very accessible to mountain trekkers. The thick
tropical rain forest and its rare flora fascinate conquerors of this peak. Trees near the peak are unusually
short.
Mount Anapawon
Centrally located in Ifugao, this mountain peak is considered a potential camping site to be developed in
the province. It provides a breathtaking view of Hungduan municipality, and the low-lying municipalities
of Lagawe and Kiangan and the rice terraces of Hingyon.
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
1. Banaue Imbayah
- this is a three-day festival, which is celebrated every after 4 years. Activities on this event include an
ethnic parade portraying the evolution of the Ifugao culture followed by ethnic games participated by
barangay delegations. This festival though has not been sustained to date. The event was set on December
5-8, 1997
2. Tungoh and Hungduan
-held in April, Tungoh are rest days for the farmers in Hungduan after the planting season. The
rest of the municipality and tourists are invited to a cultural night of songs and dances, ethnic parades
featuring authentic Ifugao ethnic wear, interesting ethnic games such as guyyud and dopap. Held on a
mountaintop, amidst the highest mountain peaks of the Cordilleras the one-and-a half-hour climb up the
mountain range is a very enriching and refreshing experience.
3. Ti-ghaw Festival
-this festival is also held in April. Tig-ao is traditionally a victory feast among the Mayoyaos. Its
celebration today commemorates ancient rituals and features ethnic games.
4. Gotad ad Hingyon, Gotad ad Kiangan
-as the ancient Ifugaos did it, Gotad is one special day in 12 feasts celebrated by the royal class to
please their gods. Modern Ifugaos celebrate Gotad in April in the municipality of Hingyon with cultural
parades, ethno-modern sports and booth competition where the best of Ifugao crafts are displayed.
SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accommodation Establishments
Name of Hotel /Lodge
Contact Person/Manager
Type
Of Rooms
No.
Of
Rooms
Rate
Per
Room
BANAUE HOTEL &
YOUTH HOTEL
(Banaue, Ifugao) Tel.
(074) 386-4087-88 Fax
(074) 386-4048
Cres Santillan
Twin
Suite w/
lounge
Single
Room
Extra Bed
Dorm type
74
4 (2)
$ 82
$ 163
$ 75
$ 12
Rate
/Head
(in peso)
Number
of
Bed/
Rooms
P175
LODGES/INNS
BANAUE VIEW INN
Banaue
Twin Room
Dorm Type
Triple rm.
Double rm.
BATAD PENSION
Batad, Banaue
Mr. Emiliana Blas
BANGAAN FAMILY
INN
Bangaan, Banaue
COZY NOOK INN
Poblacion Banaue
Tel.#(074)386-4003
FAIRVIEW INN
Ilogue, Banaue
Mr. Cristobal Rebolledo
FAMILY INN
5
2
1
5
P700
P800
P700
4
150
35
2
3
3
2
Native
House
Twin Room
Double
room
Private
Room
Single
Room
Double
Room
Private
6
6
70
100
1
1
2
1
300
4
5
300
500
600
Carpeted
rooms, balcony,
piped-in music
bar, hot & cold
water,
conference hall,
function room,
catering,
swimming pool,
telephone,
restaurant,
laundry
1
Telephone,
curio-souvenir
shop, hot &
cold water,
laundry
Single
Double
Room
Native
House
Facilities
12
1
100
100
100
4
5
4
1
Hot and Cold
Batad, Banaue
Mr. David Chucas
Room
FOREIGNER’S INN
Batad, Banaue
Mr. David Chucas
Single
Room
3
water, postage,
restaurant
35
1
GREENVIEW LODGE
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel. (074)3864082
Mrs. Alice Uyami
HALFWAY LODGE &
RESTAURANT
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel. (074) 3864082
Mrs. Jane Buyao
HILLSIDE INN
Batad, Banaue
Mrs. Addug
JERICHO LODGE &
REFRESHMENT
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel.#(074)386
Mrs. Patricia Chumi-e
J & L PENSION
Ilogue, Banaue
Mrs. Jane Tongali
PEOPLE’S LODGE
& RESTAURANT
Poblacion Banaue
Tel.#(074)386-4082
Ms. Esberta Terrado
RITA’S MT. VIEW INN
Batad, Banaue
Ms. Rita Nabanal
SANAFE LODGE &
RESTAURANT
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel.#(074)386-4085
Ms. Estelita De Leon
SIMON’S INN
Single
Room
Private
Twin Room
Double
Triple
Family
Dorm type
Family
Private
Twin
Single
Double
Triple
Dorm type
Single
Room
3
35
14
1
6
2
5
8
400
400
400
500
500
7
4
4
5
4
1
3
1,050
500
350
250
350
450
150
60
2
3
25
6
3
2
1
Conference
hall,
75
35
With restaurant
Single
Room
Double
Triple
Single
Double
Triple
Native
House
Private
Single
Twin
Double
Triple
Single
Room
2
1
3
2
250
350
450
450
50
50
50
2
3
6
3
12
6
2
400
250
350
400
500
100
100
100
13
3
4
35
2
2
7
2
2
550
750
950
150
Restaurant,
Tour services
Hot and cold
water,
Restaurant and
bakery, beauty
shop/parlor,
telephone
Batad, Banaue
Mr. Simon Illag
SPRING VILLAGE INN
Ilogue, Banaue
Tel.(074) 386-4037
Mrs. Gavina Buduhan
STAIRWAY LODGE &
RESTAURANT
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel.(074)386-4053
TERRACEVILLE INN
Alimit, Banaue
Tel.# (074) 386-4069
Mrs. Erlinda Vizcarra
TRAVELLER’S INN &
RESTAURANT
Banaue
VILLAGE INN
Batad, Banaue
Mrs. Luciana Hagao
2
Single
Room
Twin
Triple
Dorm Type
Single room
Private
Twin
Double
Single
35
2
2
1
2
1
750
850
450
350
2
1
2
1
6
4
2
2
1
350
350
250
450
12
8
450
100
6
10
Parking space,
Hot & cold
water,
Laundry
service,
telephone
16
Conference
Hall, telephone,
restaurant, folk
song
entertainment
Private
Twin
Single
Triple
Dorm Type
4
35
6
100
1
Double
Room
WONDER LODGE
Poblacion, Banaue
Tel # (074)386-4017
Mrs. Regina Sarol
Bar, laundry,
telephone, tour
Arrangement
service
6
Bathtub, hot
and cold water,
laundry
services,
telephone
400
Restaurant,
telephone,
laundry, shuttle
service
Single
Room
Double
Room
Private
Room
Kiangan
Name of Hotel/Lodge
Contact Person or
Manager
DAY CENTER
(SENIOR CITIZENS)
Kiangan
Ms. Adora Licyayo
Type of
Rooms
No. of
rooms
Dorm type
2
Rate per
Room
Rate per
Head
50
No. of
Bed/
room
Facilities
Name of Hotel/Lodge
Contact Person or
Manager
KIANGAN YOUTH
HOSTEL
Poblacion, Kiangan
Mr. Ernest Codamon
SHRINE GUEST
HOUSE
Kiangan
Mr. William Dulnuan
Type of
Rooms
Private
Dorm
Single
No. of
rooms
Rate per
Room
Rate per
Head
2
2
120
80
4
120
No. of
Bed/
room
4
32
1
Lagawe
DG LODGE &
RESTAURANT
Poblacion West, Lagawe
Tel. (074) 382-2088
Private
Single
Double
4
2
1
250
100
150
PLAZA INN
Poblacion, Lagawe
Mr. Natividad Mendoza
Single
10
100
LAGAWE LODGE
Poblacion, Lagawe
Mr. Benjie Tindungan
J & L LODGE &
RESTAURANT
Lagawe
Gloria Linda Guinawa
Mayoyao
MAYOYAO TERRACE
LODGE
Mayoyao
Mrs. Virginia Lanaon
Tinoc
TINOC LODGE
Tinoc
Mr. Honorio Dulnuan
2
3
1
80
1 to 2
2
Single
5
150
Single
Double
7
3
200
250
Single
3
Double
3
75
1
2
75
50
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (Accredited)
Name of Establishment
Hidden Valley FoodHaus
Address
Ilogue, Tam-an, Banaue
Specialty
Filipino Dishes
Facilities
Reception hall
and conference
hall
Restaurant
Transportation Facilities
Company name
Address/Tel. No.
Destination
Schedule
Departure
Travel Time
Reg.
Dangwa Tranco Banaue-Baguio 7:00 am
7:00 p.m.
8hrs.
Fare
8 hrs.
P190.00
P190.00
Dangwa Tranco Banaue-Manila 7:00 am
9 hrs.
Cubao, Quezon City
Manila-Banaue 7:30 am
Terraces Transport
Kiangan-Baguio 5:00 p.m.
Kiangan, Ifugao Baguio-Kiangan 7:00 p.m.
Ohayami Trans Lagawe-Baguio 5:00 p.m.
Jeepneys
Solano-Banaue
Lagawe-Banaue
P180.00
8 hrs.
P210.00
10 hrs.
8 hrs.
P45.00
P20.00
V. MISCELLANEOUS
SHOPPING CENTER/STORE ADDRESS
Banaue Trade Center
Banaue, Ifugao
Lailanie’s Furniture Shop
Sta. Maria Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Binwihan’s Basketry
Trade Center Banaue
Lo-Hana Handicrafts
O-ong, Hingyon, Ifugao
BJ Handmade Paper & Pulp
Lagawe, Ifugao
Lourdes Curio Shop
Cababuyan, Hingyon, Ifugao
Brookside Furniture & Handicrafts Lovinia’s Furniture Shop
Maituo Lagawe, Ifugao
Sta. Maria, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Buhle’s Garments
Hingyon, Ifugao
Maphod Weaving
Amganad, Banaue
Camp 7 Ever Manual
Trade Center Banaue, Ifugao
Marby’s Handicrafts
Hapao, Hungduan, Ifugao
Dumangeng Handicraft & Furniture
Amganad, Banaue, Ifugao
Matanglag Bronze Smith
Manglag, Banaue, Ifugao
Easter’s Handicrafts
Banaue, Ifugao
Pnkihan’s Ethnic craft
Poblacion, Banaue
Elnora’s Clothing Center
Piwong, Hingyon, Ifugao
Pinto Furniture Shop
Pinto, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Elvira Wood Industry
Kiangan, Ifugao
Romalyn Woodcarving
Hingyon, Ifugao
Goodwill Handicrafts
Poblacion West, Lagawe
Wild Wings Jusfa
Kinakin, Banaue, Ifugao
P180.00
P180.00
P180.00
J & E Handicrafts
Hapao, Hungduan, Ifugao
Worwor Handicrafts
Banaue, Ifugao
Kimmayong Primitive Products &
Handicrafts
Communication Facilities
Name of Establishment
Address
JRS
POST OFFICE
Lagawe, Ifugao
All Municipalities
Telecommunications
All Municipalities
Municipal Telephones
All Municipalities except
Tinoc and Asipulo
Medical Facilities
Name of Institution
Ifugao Provincial Hospital
Mayoyao District Hospital
Goodnews Clinic
Lamut District Hospital
Tinoc District Hospital
Address
Natuwolan, Lagawe
Mayoyao
Banaue, Ifugao
Panopdopan, Lamut
Tinoc
Educational Centers
Ifugao College of Arts & Trades
Ifugao State College of Agriculture and
Forestry
Lagawe
Nayon, Lamut
Banks
Name of Bank
Philippine National Bank
Address
Lagawe Poblacion
Land Bank of the Philippines
Lagawe, Ifugao
Banaue Cooperative Bank
Banaue, Ifugao
Services Offered
Savings/time deposit
Telegraphic transfers
Change foreign currency
Savings/time deposit
Telegraphic transfers
Change foreign currency
Savings deposit
loans
Tourism Oriented Organizations
Ifugao Provincial Tourism Council
Mrs. Herminigilda Dulinayan
Chairperson
C/o Provincial Capitol
Lagawe, Ifugao
Municipality
Alfonso Lista
Banaue
Lagawe
Kiangan
Name
Glen Prudencio
Estelita De Leon
Erlinda Habawel
Manuel Dulawan
Address
Municipal Hall, Alfonso Lista
Sanafe Lodge, Banaue
C/o Municipal Hall, Lagawe
C/o Municipal Hall, Kiangan
Mayoyao
Corazon Montinig
C/o Municipal Hall, Mayoyao
Data Source: Provincial Government of Ifugao
Department of Tourism
PROVINCE OF KALINGA
BRIEF HISTORY
The name Kalinga is derived from the Ibang and Gaddang Kalinga, which means headhunters. In the past,
headhunting was considered noble and it symbolizes bravery. Tattoos, a status symbol which men respect
and which women admire are given to warriors as reward. Thus a mingol or warrior enjoys a high status in
Kalinga society.
The Bodong to the Kalingas or peace pact is an indigenous socio-political system that defines intertribal
relationships. This was developed to minimize traditional warfare and headhunting and serves as an
institutional renewal, maintenance and reinforcement of social ties. Recently, the Bodong was expanded
into a multi-lateral peace pact providing a means of strengthening unity in some parts of the Cordilleras.
The Spanish missionaries and politico-military forces successfully penetrated into the forbidding Apayao
and Kalinga Tribal territories as early as 1608 when Father Geronimo Molina started his mission work in
Pudtol (Apayao) and also in 1689 at Tuga (Kalinga) where the first Catholic Mass was celebrated.
During the short-lived Philippine Republic, President Emilio Aguinaldo in his flight to Palanan, Isabela
crossed the upper Kalinga areas in his vain attempt to elude his American pursuers. For 35 days, President
Aguinaldo established his headquarters at Lubuagan since March 18,1900. Here he issued his orders to his
military generals and the civil officials of his revolutionary government until he was forced out of
Lubuagan upon learning that his pursuers were sighted at Mabongtoto. This prompted him to escape
towards Tabuk in that historic last leg of his flight to Palanan where he was later captured.
On February 4,1920, Act No. 2772 was promulgated reorganizing the Lepanto-Bontoc Province into
Mountain Province constituted by the five provinces of Benguet, Bonito, Ifugao, Kalinga-Apayao.
Lubuagan was the capital of Kalinga while Kabugao was the capital town of Apayao.
On June 18,1966, Republic Act No. 4695 was enacted creating from the old Mountain Province five
separate and independent provinces: Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province (Bonito) and Kalinga-Apayao. On
March 26, 1967, President Ferdinand E. Marcos administered the oath of office to the new officials of the
four newly born provinces.
The first appointed provincial officials of Kalinga-Apayao province were Ceferino B. Ramirez, Provincial
Governor; Amado B. Almazan, Vice Governor; and Board Members Castro B. Lammawin and Carlos
Deguiom.
Presently, Kalinga is fast emerging as an “Eco-tourism Discovery of the Cordilleras” since its operation as
a regular and separate province on February 14, 1996.
I. OVERVIEW
Location
Nestling on an elevation ranging from 300 to 5,000 feet above sea level of northsouth assemblage of
mountain ranges within the Cordillera Central, Kalinga has been dubbed as the Prince of the Highlands
Philippines.
A glance of the Philippine map will easily reveal the similarity of the physiography of Kalinga to that of a
bust of a man, akin to Ex-President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The province’s geographic feature is
characterized in the western portion by sharp crested interlinking peaks of the steep slope, isolated flat
lands, plateaus and valleys. The eastern portion generally rolling gradually sloping foothills. Interlocking
wide tracks of flat lands and flood plains along its main drainage system, this rare geography interposes a
great role expected of the province in national development pursuits.
Political Subdivision
The province is composed of eight (8) municipalities. These are Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Pinukpuk,
Rizal, Tabuk, Tanudan and Tinglayan.
Climate
The prevailing climate of the province is categorized under type III classification of the Weather Bureau.
The relatively dry season occurs from the month of November to April while the rest of the year is
generally wet. Heaviest rain occurs during the month of September with an average rainfall of 2,000 mm.
Typhoons frequently occur during the period from July to October.
Population
Kalinga has a total population of 174,023 as of 2000.
Industries
The updated records of the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office reveal that existing
industries in the province are furniture making, garment craft, food processing, gifts and housewares and
agricultural support.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL
Aguinaldo Hill
- it is located at Barangay Asibanglan-Pinukpuk Road at Allaguia junction. Gen. Aguinaldo used this hill
as a common post during the Philippine-American war.
CULTURAL
Mini-Museum of Kalinga
- a mini-museum was initiated and established by the Kalinga Special Development Authority situated in
their office building at Bulanao, Tabuk.
NATURAL
Sungang ViewPoint
- the viewpoint affords a majestic view of the valley villages and mountains of Tinglayan, Tanudan, Tabuk
and Lubuagan. A very good view of the Tulgao and Dananao Rice Terraces can be seen at the viewpoint.
Palan-ah falls and hot springs
- this waterfalls is located at Tulgao West, Tinglayan. The name is derived from the native term
“Pinalpallang-ah” which means chair. The falls spray down from approximately 100 meters above forming
a pool where during a sunny day, one practically swims at the end of the rainbow.
Mt. Mating-oy Dinayao (Sleeping Beauty)
- these fabled mountain ranges in the border of the municipalities of Tinglayan and Tanudan and they take
the form of a sleeping lady supinely lying at its back. A vantage view of the profile can be seen from the
Sungang view or from Basao.
Tinglayan Rice Terraces
- from the Sungang View Point, the Dananao and Tulgao Rice Terraces can be viewed. These rice terraces
are like an amphitheater along the whole mountain slopes.
Lubo and Mangali Rice Terraces - the rice terraces surrounds the villages of Lubo. The best time to view
the rice terraces is during the planting season and when the rice terraces are already ready for harvest.
Mount Binaratan
- this fabled mountain is located in Dacalan. It is the entry point of General Emilio Aguinaldo during his
retreat to Kalinga.
Taga-aran aran Kabunian
- this area is located above Barangay Lubo at the source of Gaburao Creek. At the side is a cave where
Kabunian stayed while sawing lumber for his house.
Ugid Maling Subterranean River
- located four kilometers away from Poblacion, Balbalan and a good three and half hours ride from the
Capital Town. It is a maze of cavernous boulders and rocks atop each other forming a cavern.
Balbalasang National Park
- this is a monument of the opposition of the Kalingas against the logging companies.
Buaya Caves
- it is similar to Sagada Caves with stalactites and stalagmites formations. The caves are interconnected
with each other and cover the whole mountain slope.
Aciga Tree
- this is perhaps the biggest acacia tree in Kalinga within a village. It is found at the school ground of the
Aciga Elementary School and it is rumored that the tree is a landmark for the treasures of Yamashita.
Bonnong Lakes and Asibanglan Lakes
- these are a mountain lakes in Pinukpuk where eels thrive and can be recommended area for research.
Aguinaldo Hill
- this the hill where the Katipuneros made their last stand in Kalinga from the pursuing the Americans from
Abra.
Padcharao Lake
- the name is derived from the plants that abounds in the lake called “Chargo” in the Pasil and is located
approximately from 1, 800 to 2, 000 meters above sea level.
Pasil Natural Dam
- it is located at Puapo, Dangtalan and was formed after the mountain side eroded. It is ideal for boating
and picnic site during the summer months.
Kabunian Bridge and Springs
- these two natural landmarks are found in Maglucsad and Galdang respectively.
Guinaang Village
- this village has its historical importance to Kalinga as the retreat haven of Pres. Aguinaldo. This is where
the Headquarters were located and the campsite.
Mabilong Weavers Village
- this is the center of the ethnic weaving industry in the province. The village is along the road and one can
buy souvenirs right from the weavers.
Bananao and Manangol Viewpoint
- this is along the road towards Tinglayan and one can have a panoramic view of the Chico River.
Elephant Hill
- this is located in Rizal and is a site of an archeological digging where the other half of the remains of the
elephant war dug.
Capitol Tourism Plaza
- the tourism plaza is located at the Capitol Ground and one can have a view of the Tabuk Valley.
Rizal Lagoon
- a man made Lagoon fronting the Rizal Municipal Hall.
MAN-MADE
Chico Dam
- project located at Sitio Ngipen, Calanasan, Tabuk, constructed by the National Irrigation Administration.
Rice Terraces
- rice terraces at Barangay Tulgao East, Tinglayan, 14 kilometers from the National Highway Road could
be reached by vehicle. Father Gilbert Obin, a catholic missionary assigned in Tinglayan, constructed the
barangay road. It offers a better panoramic view of the rice terraces and the sprawling villages of the
different barangays of Tinglayan.
3. Capitol Tourism Plaza
- the tourism plaza is located at the Capitol Ground and one can have a view of the Tabuk Valley.
III. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Kalinga Province Foundation Day
- a provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural and trade
fairs held every February of the month.
“Ullalim Festival” Kalinga Day (Feb 13-16)
- a cultural festival
showcasing the life of the Kalinga through sports, crafts including indigenous
food.
Salidummay Festival
- a festival featuring the ethnic songs, dances and rituals of the
municipality of Lubuagan, Kalinga
Matagoan Festival
A showcase of the cultural practices of the eight sub-tribes of Tabuk (Biga, Tobog, Dallac, Malbong,
Naneng, Gaddang, Guilayon, Colminga). It is celebrated every 16th of June as a culminating activity of
Tabuk Day.
Dornat – strenthening of the Bodong ties between two tribes
Presentation of cultural songs and dances
Matagoan Run – a 6-kilometer run from Bulanao up to the front of the Municipal Hall in the Poblacion.
IV. SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accommodation Facilities (ACCREDITED Establishment)
Establishment/
Address
Classification
Bulanao, Tabuk
Davidson Hotel & Restaurant
Tel. No.: (074) 872-2375
Non- Accredited Establishment
Address
Acuat Hotel & Restaurant
Linas, Lubuagan
Bilza Lodge
Dagupan, Tabuk
Diocese Center
Bulanao, Tabuk
Good Samaritan Inn
Poblacion, Tinglayan
Kalinga Hostel
Bulanao, Tabuk
c/o Governor's Office
Laoagan Inn
Bulanao, Tabuk
Las vegas Hotel & Restaurant
Luplupan Inn
Mahogany Lodge
Sandy Uy Lodge
Poblacion West, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tinglayan
Magsaysay, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Salidummay Inn & Resort
Sleeping Beauty Inn
Tabuk Pastoral Center
Tampco Training Center
Damsite, Bado Dangwa, Tabuk
Tinglayan, Kalinga
Bulanao, Tabuk
Appas, Tabuk
Type of Room
Conference room
Type of Room
Single
Double
Private
Double
Double
Conference Room (3)
Private
Double
Family
Single
Double
Double
Private
Private
Double
Family
Double
No. Of
Rooms
15
No. Of
Rooms
4
6
2
3
7
32
4
6
18
10
4
10
6
Conference Hall
Double
Family
(Note: Homestays are available at Tinglayan, Balbalan, Tanudan, Lubuagan and may be arranged.)
Shopping Establishments
Name of Establishment
Address
Merchandise
Bayle’s Supermart
Jurnena’s Dry Goods
La Elegonza
Lubuagan Souvenir Shop
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Linas, Lubuagan
Groceries, Dry goods
Dry Goods, footwear
Dry Goods, cosmetics
Kalinga woven, ethnic
crafts
People’s Shoe Mart
Perpetual Help Pharmacy
Tabuk Shopping Center
Poblacion, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Dagupan, Tabuk (Tabuk Public
Market)
Poblacion, Tabuk (Municipal
Park)
Drygoods, foot wear
Drugs, gift items
Variety
One-Stop Souvenir Shop
RESTAURANTS
Souvenir items
Dining Establishments
Sleeping Beauty Restaurant
Good Samaritan Restaurant
Mamay’s Restaurant
Emilia’s Kitchenette
Quatakku Restaurant
Pan-aw Restaurant
AU’s Restaurant
ABC Restaurant
Kalinga Diner
Cliver’s Restaurant
Chum’s Restaurant
Davidson Restaurant
Laoagan Restaurant
Rommel’s Foodcourt
Diocesan Center Restaurant
Address
Specialties
Poblacion, Tinglayan
Poblacion, TInglayan
Poblacion, Lubuagan
Bulanao, Branch, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Lubuagan
Poblacion, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
Filipino dishes
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
COMPANY
NAME/ADDRESS/
TEL. NO.
Victory Liner
Dangwa Tranco
Dimasalang, Manila
Auto Bus
GL Trans
Greenland
Lardizabal Trans
Lilibeth Express
Immanuel Trans
Lilibeth Trans
Supertram
Jeepneys
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
TIME
ARRIVAL
TIME
TRAVEL
TIME
Tabuk-Manila
5 p.m.
4 a.m
11 hrs
Tabuk-Pangasinan
Tabuk-Manila
Tabuk-Baguio
Tabuk-Santiago
6 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
6 a.m.
7 p.m.
11 hrs
Tabuk-Manila
Tabuk-Baguio
Tabuk-Baguio (vice
versa)
5 p.m.
4:30 pm (aircon)
4 p.m. & 5 p.m
(aircon)
Tabuk-Baguio
Tabuk-Santiago
Tabuk-Bontoc
Tabuk-Bontoc
Tabuk-Conner, Apayao
Tabuk-Laoag/Ilocos
Region
Tabuk-Tuguegarao
Tabuk-Roxas, Isabela
Tabuk-Tinglayan
Tabuk-Balbalan
Tabuk-Pinukpuk
Tabuk-Pasil
Tabuk-Lubuagan
Tabuk-Tanudan
Tabuk-Bontoc
6 a.m
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
1 p.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
Convention Facilities
Name of Facility
Emilia's Kitchenette
Kalinga Christian Learning Center
Pan-aw Restaurant
Davisdon Hotel & Restaurant
Kalinga Hostel
Laoagan Inn
Address
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Callagdao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Recreational Facilities
Sports Center
St. William's Gymnasium
Tabuk Gymnasium
Bulanao Fitness Center
Skating Rink
Volleyball Court
Body Fit
Kalinga Athletic Bowl
Cockpit Arena
Swimming Pool
Lawn Tennis Court
Tabuk National High School Sports complex
Swimming Pools
Laoagan Resort
Bilza Resort
Salidummay Resort
Address/Sports facilities
Bulanao, Tabuk
Basketball
Tabuk
Basketball and tennis court
Bulanao, Tabuk
Fitness Center
Tabuk Municipal Park
Poblacion, Tabuk
Dagupan West
Bulanao, Tabuk
Appas, Tabuk
Provincial Capitol, Bulanao
Poblacion, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Calanan, Tabuk
Banks
Establishment
Development Bank of the Philippines
Land Bank of the Philippines
Philippine National Bank
Rural Bank of Rizal
Rural Bank of Tabuk
Address
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Tabuk
Balabag, Rizal
Tabuk
Medical Facilities
Medical Facilities
Barangay Health Station
Family Clinic
Good Samaritan Mission Clinic
Holy Redeemer Clinic
Holy Trinity Medical Clinic
Kalinga District Hospital
Address
Located at various barangays
Tabuk, Kalinga
Tabuk
Tabuk
Tabuk
Lubuagan
Capacity
100
300
50
400
300
500
Martin De Pores Clinic
Pinukpuk District Hospital
Rural Health Units
St. Luke's Emergency Hospital
Western Kalinga Hospital
Pinukpuk
Pinukpuk
Located in all the municipalities of Kalinga
Tabuk
Balbalan
REST AREA / GASOLINE STATION
Name of Establishment
Petron Gasoline Station
San Isidro Gasoline Station
Address/Tel No.
Poblacion, Tabuk 872-2014
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Sea Oil Gasoline Station
Rizal, Kalinga
Shell Gasoline Station
Agbannawag, Tabuk
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT
Bureau of Post
PT & T
RCPI
SMART MOBILE PHONE SERVICES
GLOBE MOBILE PHONE SERVICES
SUN CELLULAR SERVICES
ADDRESS
Located in each municipality
Poblacion, Tabuk
Pobalcion, Tabuk
Tabuk, Rizal and some part of Pinukpuk
Tabuk and Rizal
Tabuk
RADIO COMMUNICATION
SB Radio Communication
DA
DENR DPWH IPHO
DAR
DILG
DTI
Radio Stations
Radio Station
Radyo Ng Bayan
Radyo Natin
NFA
KAELCO
PIA
NIA
Code
DZRK
FM
PNP
Address
Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
INTERNET SERVICES
NAME OF SERVICE STATION
ADDRESS
Abadilla Internet Cafe
Davisdson Internet Services
KASC Internet Services
Provincial Capitol Internet Services
Poblacion, Tabuk
Bulanao, Tabuk
Bulanao Campus
Bulanao, Tabuk
POLICE ASSISTANCE
POLICE STATION
There are Philippine national Police Stations in all 8 municipalities in the province with a total
police force of 207.
TOURISM ORIENTED AGENCIES
Office on Tourism Services
Governor’s Office, Provincial Capitol, Bulanao, Tabuk
Provincial Tourism Officer: Ms. Grace Kidang
Provincial Tourism Council
Chairperson:
Ms. Nancy Tuazon
C/o Kalinga Provincial Capitol
Tel # 0918-715-7402
Chico River Quest Incorporated
Marketing Manager: Mr. Daniel Bravo
Tel. No. 0916-716-2337
Data Source: Provincial Government of Kalinga
Department of Tourism - CAR
PROVINCE OF MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
BRIEF HISTORY
The history of the province is replete of intriguing past as many varied stories and circumstances were
recounted by elders. Suffice it to say that the origin of the province has not been recorded.
Spanish exploratory attempts to conquer Mountain Province were made between 1566 to 1665. Total
subjugation of the area was never achieved throughout the three (3) centuries of Spanish rule because the
fierce, warlike and hostile Igorots and formidable travel obstacles intimidated the Spaniards. Spanish
occupation of some portions of the Cordilleras ended on September 3, 1899 when the Spanish headquarters
in Bontoc was taken by Filipino forces.
Some brave Igorots joined their lowland brothers in the fight against the Americans in 1898. After the
establishment of the civil government during the American occupation in 1901, Mountain Province became
a special province of the Philippines in 1907. Bontoc-Lepanto, Amburayan, Ifugao, Kalinga, Benguet and
Apayao comprised the sub-provinces. Samuel Cane, the provincial supervisor, was appointed governor
and Bontoc was made the capital town.
In 1908, the old Mountain Province was created with seven (7) sub-provinces which later was merged into
five (5) provinces: Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao, Kalinga (BIBAK). In 1967, the division of these five
provinces gave birth to four (4) new provinces namely: Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga-Apayao and Mountain
Province. The sub-province of Bontoc retained its name Mountain Province and maintained Bontoc as its
capital town. On March 25, 1967, Mt. Province became an independent province. Then President
Ferdinand E. Marcos, appointed and inducted into office the first provincial officials. This new province
came into operation on April 7, 1967, hence, this day is celebrated as Mountain Province Day.
On June 15, 1987, Mountain Province became part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
I. OVERVIEW
Geography
Mountain Province is bounded on the north by the provinces of Kalinga, Apayao and Abra; on the south by
the mountains of benguet and Ifugao; on the east by Isabela and the west by the province of Ilocos Sur. It
extends to an area of 229,231 hectares where 83% is mountainous while 17% make up hills and valleys .
Principally, the province is composed of high mountain ranges, limited terraces and floodplains. It is a
province of rivers, falls, mountains and caves. Such a terrain nurtures a sturdy and hardworking people.
Political Subdivision
Mountain Province is composed of ten (10) municipalities namely: Bontoc, Barlig, Bauko, Besao, Natonin,
Paracelis, Sabangan, Sadanga, Sagada and Tadian.
The province has 144 barangays comprising the ten municipalities and its distribution is shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Municipalities w/ corresponding number of barangays
Municipality
Barlig
Bauko
Besao
Bontoc
Natonin
Paracelis
Sabangan
Sadanga
Sagada
Tadian
Number of Barangays
11
22
14
16
11
9
15
8
19
19
Climate
The province has two (2) seasons - dry from November to April and wet for the rest of the year. The
maximum rain periods are not very pronounced with a short dry season lasting only from 1 to 3 months.
Population
Mountain province has a population of 140,439 in 2000, total household of 27,721 and land area of 229,231
hectares (NSO). The natives are mostly Bontocs who occupy the central and northern part of the province.
Tthe Aplai who are predominantly found in the western part and the Balangaos in the eastern portion.
Language/Dialect
Mountain Province boasts of being the first province to be evangelized by the American missionaries and
so most of its people particularly, the elders could speak English. Aplai is the major dialect. The
inhabitants could also speak Ilocano and Filipino.
Major Industries
The furniture industry is a growing venture in the province. Fixtures and furniture are made from raw
materials like pinewood, bamboo and steel.
Backstrap weaving which was also an old-age handicraft expanded to use of loom. Colorful costumes are
now designed for product lines like bag, purses, tapestry, ethnic costumes, blankets, linen and other fashion
accessories.
II. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL
Rizal Memorial Plaza (Bontoc)
- found at the heart of the capital town. The statue of Dr. Jose Rizal stands towering the plaza, which
serves as a good respite and also as a playground and meeting venue for programs and other gatherings.
CULTURAL
1. Bontoc Village Museum (Bontoc)
- located within the Catholic Sister's Convent and Saint Vincent's Elementary School. Sister Basil Gekiere,
ICM, founded it. It features a range of artifacts crafted by the Igorots for domestic purposes, to be used for
traditional celebrations or practices. Inside the museum, one could appreciate the distinct richness of the
Igorot's way of life. Beside the museum building is a model of traditional Bontoc village, which highlights
some of the various aspects of the Bontoc material culture.
2. Backstrap and Loom Weaving Houses
- loom weaving is done in Sabangan and Sagada. Samoki, a village in Bontoc specialize in backstrap
weaving. Various colorful woven materials like knapsacks, placemats, bags and purses among other
products.
3. Ato/Dap-ay
- traditionally, it is a place where the council of elders hold various ceremonies, meetings and happenings
which maybe religious, social and political in nature. It is a public structure used as a dormitory by the
bachelors, widowers, young boys and visitors in the village. A fireplace is built at the center and a wooden
pole stands opposite it where heads of animals butchered and sacrificed are hung.
NATURAL
1. Mainit Hotsprings
- 18 kilometers up from Bontoc; 30 minutes by chartered of Public Utility Jeepney ride (Bontoc-Mainit 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.) or two (2) hours by foot.
2. Mornang Hotspring
- 4 kilometers from Barlig proper
3. Sadanga Hotspring
29 kilometers from Poblacion Bontoc (with bathroom facility)
4. Caves / Hanging Coffins
- feature shimmering underground streams with golden or silvery stalactite and stalagmite formations and
cool nature pools inside. Hanging coffins placed high steep rock formations.
5. Sagada
- Matangkib Cave, Sugong Cave, Lumiyang Cave, Sumaguing Cave, Balangagan Cave, Nangongogan
Cave, Latipan Cave, Cansil Cave
6. Besao
- Liang Burial Cave (can be reached through regular jeepney ride to the poblacion and hiking to reach the
caves).
7. Lakes/Waterfalls
- found amidst tall, green pine trees evoking feelings of freshness and tranquility
8. Sagada:
Bumod-ok Falls
Bodong Lake
Aguid
Fidelisan Waterspots.
Danum Lake
9. Besao:
Banao Lake
10. Tadian:
Gawaan Lake
*accessibility - regular public utility jeepney and foot trekking to site
MOUNTAINS WITH MAJESTIC TOWERING PEAKS AND SHARP RIDGES:
11. Mt. Clitoris (Tadian)
- formerly Mount Mogao is a canonical shaped and stands proudly over 3 villages. It is considered as
sacred and appears serene and solemn at dusk or dawn.
12. Mt. Amoyao (Barlig)
- thickly forested and beckons for wilderness walk and site of ABS-CBN and RCPI satellite
13. Mt. Calawitan (Sabangan)
14. Mt. Polis and Mt. Pagturao (Bontoc)
15. Mt. Ampucao (Sagada)
16. Besao Sunset (Besao)
- a primitive formation of two rocks where farmers can determine seasons by how the sun's rays fit into the
crevices in the rock formation.
17. Alab Petroglyphs (Bontoc)
- a huge rock inscribed with bows and arrows believed to tell the ancient fertility rites of the natives.
18. Chico River Panoramic View
- the mountain tops and mountain sides provide panoramic/scenic viewing of the winding Chico River
meandering through ricefields, rocks and sand as well as good vantage points to humble dwellings of the
villagers.
Viewpoints: Gala (Sabangan)
Pagturao (Bontoc)
Mt. Polis
Maligcong
19. Cagubatan Enchanted Eels (Tadian)
- the eels thriving in the Cagubatan spring are conceived to be sacred and thus could not be eaten, they are
believed to maintain the continuous flow of water to irrigate the rice fields.
MAN - MADE ATTRACTIONS
1. Mountain Province Trade Center
- a mini-shopping center managed by the Department of Trade and Industry where skillfully crafted
indigenous products are sold.
2. Rice Terraces
- mini stairways to the sky, distinct from the Banaue Rice Terraces because they are made up of perfectly
engineered stone riprap.
Bauko: Bagnen Rice Terraces
Besao: Besao Rice Terraces, Bucas Rice Terraces
Bontoc: Maligcong Rice Terraces, Bayyo Rice Terraces, and Bontoc
Poblacion Rice Terraces, Dalican Rice Terraces
Sagada: Kiltepan Rice Terraces, Tanulong Rice Terraces, and Suyo
Rice Terraces Bulongan Rice Terraces, Bangaan Rice
Terraces, Ambasing Rice Terraces, Fidelisan Rice Terraces
Sadanga:
Sadanga Rice Terraces, Focong Rice Terraces
Natonin:
Natonin Rice Terraces
Barlig: Barlig Rice Terraces
III. FESTIVALS
LANG-AY Festival (Mt. Province Foundation Day)
- a week-long agro-industrial trade, tourism and cultural affair with tribal dances and songs in full regalia.
A native term which showcases the living tradition of the people of Mountain province to celebrate
festivities, to share happiness, foster family solidarity, hospitality and nurture friendship all with a toast of
home brewed wine. (April 7)
Menaliyam Festival
- A mini-Lang-ay Festival that showcases the tribes’ “best” as the Balangao, Baliwon, and Barlig tribes
converge to be reminiscent of their old and living customs and traditions in merriment and amidst the sound
of gongs and chanting of sacred prayers (May 27-28)
Begnas
- (January, June, April, September, November) ethnic offering of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest
where pigs or chicken are butchered for the family or clan members to partake of.
Chom-no or Chonno
- the grandest and most expensive wedding celebration which usually happens once in four or five years
where the number of carabaos butchered reflect the economic status of the family, accompanied by much
dancing and singing.
Special Interest
Nature Trekking through the Bontoc Circuit Trail
- trudging through the mountains and valleys to best appreciate the natural wonders and beauty of the
province in their natural state by trekking through the trails established through the help of the Philippine
airlines Mountaineering Club around the province interconnecting the tourism assets amidst the hospitable
communities.
Some trekking routes:
Guina-ang - Dalican - Aguid
Bontoc Poblacion - Dalican
Bontoc Poblacion - Caneo
Mainit - Maligcong - Belwang
Mountain Climbing
- these are mountains great for scaling:
Mount Amoyao (Barlig)
Mount Pagturao (Bontoc)
Mt. Clitoris (Tadian)
Barlig Forest
Sagada Spelunking
River Rafting
Mt. Calawitan (Sabangan)
Mt. Ampacao (Sagada)
Mt. Polis (Bontoc)
- the Chico River offers a challenging and thrilling route for rafting especially on the rainy months of June
and August.
IV. SUPPORT FACILITIES
ACCREDITED Accommodation Establishments
No. of
Establishment/Manager
Rooms
Mt. Data Hotel
Dolly Theodore
22
Rates in Pesos
Facilities
Single - 1,976
Double/twin-2,204
Extra Bed -418
Conference hall, dining
room, ballroom, helipad,
souvenir shop, laundry,
welcome drinks, cultural
shows
ACCREDITED Dining Establishments
Name of Establishment
Contact Person
Cable Café' & Restaurant
Rosdin Restaurant
Pines Kitchenette
Koykies Snack Bar & Restaurant
Trapezoid Bar & Restaurant
Edgar B. Cue
Aladina Manalang
Josephine Khayad
Senen B. Habawel
Emily Aluyen
Capacity/
Specialty
75
40
75
40
25
Ave. cost /
meal / person
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
Municipality of Bontoc
Establishment /Manager
No. of
Rooms
Rates in Pesos
Alabama Hotel & Restaurant
Archog Hotel & Restaurant
Bontoc Hotel & Restaurant
Ms. Marjorie Yawan
Chico Terrace Inn and Restaurant
Episcopal Diocese of Northern
Philippines
8
Single - 70
Double - 140
Triple - 210
12
P 100/head
No. of
Rooms
Rates in Pesos
Churya-a Hotel & Restaurant
Establishment /Manager
Linda's Guest House
Belinda Galo
Mountain Hotel and Restaurant
Daisy Pomay-o
16
Pines Kitchenette & Inn (Pension)
Josephine Khayad
Ridgebrook Hotel
18
Double w/ T& B P
150
Single - 70
Double - 140
Dorm Type
4 beds -230
5 beds -300
Single - 100
Double - 200
Triple - 300
Double w/ T&B-500
Triple w/T&B- 500
Facilities
Dining room, terrace
Conference Hall, Dining
room
Dining room, terrace, hot
water as required
Conference room, dining
room, terrace, ballroom,
laundry, reflexology, and
security services
Dining room, terrace
Facilities
Hot water as requested
Dining room, sala ,
laundry, catering services,
sundry soap, souvenir
shop
Conference room, dining
room, terrace, laundry
services, parking area,
cultural shows are
requested
Dining room, conference
room, terrace
Tcchayapan Hotel
Walter Clapp
Zander's Café & Hotel
Nellie Luya (602-1048 smart)
Dining room
Conference Hall, dining
room
6
Single -70
Double -120
7
60/head
5
75/head
5
P75/head
14
W/ T & B-350-500
Dorm type 100/head
11
P 85/head
Parking space, laundry,
massage, fire place, dining
room
Olahbinan Resthouse and
Restaurant (Pension)
Hilda Piluden
11
Single w/ common
bath - P 200
Double w/ common
bath -400
Triple w/ common
bath - 500
Double w/ hot
shower -1,000
Family room-1.500
Conference hall,
recreational hall, tour
arrangement, fireplace,
terrace
Rocky Valley Inn (Pension ) Prisca
Palangcha
8
P 75/head
Sagada Guest House Café
Veronica Daoas
15
75/head
Municipality of Sagada
A Seven House
Flora Abeya
Ganduyan Inn
Marina A. Biag
Green House Inn (Lodge)
Cristina Deg-awan
Mapiya-aw Pension
Lazaro Solang
Masferre Inn & Café (pension)
Monette Masferre
Municipality of Sagada, Accommodation, con't.
No. of
Establishment /Manager
Rates in Pesos
Rooms
Sagada Prime Hotel
Double bed w/ T&B
Dennis Piluden
-1,000
Family room (6)
18
1,000
Extra bed w/
beddings-150
St. Joseph Resthouse
Fr. Alex Wandag
Dining room
Antique shop, parking
space, veranda
Restaurant ,laundry, tour
arrangement, parking space
Dining room, terrace, hot
water as requested
Conference hall, parking
space, fireplace, viewpoint
Parking area, conference
room, terrace, bar &
restaurant
Restaurant, laundry, tour
arrangement, parking space
Facilities
Multi-purpose hall, dining
room, parking space
25 rooms
5
cottages
Room- 75/head
Cottage -500-1,000
Multi-purpose hall, parking
space, fireplace, tour
arrangement, catering,
laundry, camping space,
abundant water, viewpoint
No. of
Rooms
Rates in Pesos
Facilities
Municipality of Sabangan
Establishment /Manager
Ina Imelda’s Sari-sari Store &
Transient House
Municipality of Barlig
Establishment /Manager
No. of
Rooms
Rates in Pesos
Facilities
No. of
Rooms
Rates in Pesos
Facilities
Halfway Inn & restaurant
Sea world Inn
Municipality of Paracelis
Establishment /Manager
Atlantic Hotel & Restaurant
Dining Establishments
Name of Establishment
Contact Person
Banan's Restaurant
Blue Bird's Canteen
Bontoc Cafe
Eldon Kiaki
Angeles Pachong
Bontoc Hotel & Restaurant
Bus Stop Inn, Café & Restaurant
Marjorie Yawan
Hubert Bangilan
Chico Terrace Inn & Restaurant
Victor Ananayo
Country Restaurant & Video Singalong
Cozy Nook Restaurant
The Crackpot Snackhaus &
Restaurant
Cuisina Igorota
Dorothy Liswid
Capacity/
Specialty
40
24/Blue Bird's Rice
16/ carrot juice & hot
cakes
20
24
60/Chico Rice
Grace Faniswa
36
Erlinda Ayochoc
50
Evelyn Payacda
42
Magdalena Payacda
24
Eastern Star Hotel & Restaurant
Esther
Abad
50
Great Bite Café & Restaurant
Good Habit's Café & Restaurant
Hardrock Café, Bar & Restaurant
Highlander's Restaurant
Ikolan's Fastfood
Joan's Café & Restaurant
John's Eatery
Kammagay Café & Restaurant
Mountain Hotel & Restaurant
Nellie's Eatery
Pines Kitchenette & Inn
Ridgebrooke Cafe & Restaurant
Rose Eatery
Elmo Timog-ong
Ignacio Afidchao
Agnes Acofo
Jose Aligo
Samuel Moling
Anita Panay
John Bagni
Susan Comafay
Connie Tayaotao
Nellie Balingao
Lina Khayad
Helen Gironella
Rosita Facullo
30
15
25
32
30/ Ikolan's Rice
20/Joan's Rice
10
20
28
20
120
45
10
Name of Establishment
Contact Person
Capacity/
Specialty
R & J Restaurant
R's Restaurant & Snackhaus
Sagada Lunch & Drinks
Tcayapan Food & Drinks
Triple 8 Café & Restaurant
Rosario Foy-awon
Ricardo Ligligen
Lydia Inumian
Florence Taguiba
Andrea Bannawi
24
40
15
50
15
Ave. cost /
meal /
person
35.00
40.00
43.00
35.00
50.00
45.00
45.00
50.00
35.00
45.00
40.00
40.00
35.00
40.00
45.00
45.00
35.00
33.00
45.00
40.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
Ave. cost /
meal /
person
40.00
35.00
40.00
45.00
40.00
Zander's Café & Restaurant
158 Café & Restaurant
17th Place Food & Snacks
Nellie Luya
Willy Lomas-e
Verna Fugnay
Transportation
PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES
Name of company
50
16
Origin-Destination
Travel Time
Baguio-Bontoc
Bontoc-Baguio
Baguio- Bontoc
Bontoc-Baguio
(6 hours)
Penny Sleepers Trans
Rising Sun
Baguio-Otucan (Bauko)
(6 hours)
Baguio-Kayan (Tadian)
(6-7 hours)
Baguio - Aluding (Tadian) (7
hrs)
Baguio-Bontoc
Bontoc-Baguio
(6-7 hours)
Baguio-Bontoc
Bontoc-Baguio
Emmanuel Trans
Dangwa Bus
PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS
Destination
Schedule
Bontoc-Bauko
11:00 am
Every hour starting
Bontoc-Sagada
8:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
Bontoc-Tadian
10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.
Bontoc-Sabangan
10:30 am to 5:30 p.m.
Every hour starting
Bontoc-Besao
9:30 am up to 3:00 p.m.
Every hour starting 1:30 up to
Bontoc-Sadanga
4:00 p.m.
Every hour starting 1:00 to 3:00
Bontoc-Barlig
p.m.
Bontoc-Natonin
11:00 am and 2 to 4 p.m.
Schedule
(Morning)
7:30
8:30
6:30; 7:30
8:30; 9:30; 10:30;
11:00
12:00nn (p.m.)
1:00; 2:00
Rates in
Pesos
7:30
110.00
7:30; 9:30
120.00
7:30; 9:30
100.00
5:00; 6:00
7:00; 8:00;
9:00; 10:00
6:00; 7:00 &
8:00
Baguio - Sagada
Baguio - Besao
(7-8 hrs)
Lizardo Trans
40.00
40.00
30.00
178.00
170.00
165.00
160.00
Travel Time
11/2 -21/2 hrs.
Rate
50.25
I hour
30.00
2 hours
40 mins
40.00
25.00
1 hr 30 mins
40.00
1 hour
40.00
2 to 5 hours
60.00-100.00
6 to 7 hours
170.00
V. MISCELLANEOUS
Souvenir Shops and Stores
Establishment
Association of Bila Potters
Address
Types of Merchandize
Bauko
Vase, jugs, pots, figurines
Madepdepas Igorot
Handicraft
Sabangan
Bamboo & rattan products
Shopping Hours
Mar-Dec
8:00-5:00
8:00-6:00
Sabangan Weaving
Sagada Weaving
Mt. Province Trade Center
Tetep-an Binali Craft
Sabangan
Sagada
Bontoc
Sagada
Hand & loom-woven products
Hand & loom woven products
Various ethnic products
baskets
Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
Agency/ Manager
Cable T.V. & Tours
Poblacion Bontoc (Tel. 074 -6021068)
Mr. Norberto Cue
Services Offered
New passport
Passport renewal
Lost passport
Birth certificate authentication
Marriage certificate authentication
Airport assistance
International package tour
Domestic ticketing
Rent a car
Local package tour for Sagada, Mainit, Maligcong
and Banaue
Banks
Establishment/ Address
Philippine National Bank
Bontoc Poblacion
Land Bank of the Philippines
Rural Bank of Bontoc
Bontoc Poblacion
Rural Bank of Sagada
Medical Institutions
Establishment
St. Theodore Hospital (Private)
Robespierre Lim Memorial Clinic (Private)
Besao District Hospital
Barlig District Hospital
Bontoc General Hospital
Luis Hora Memorial Hospital
Paracelis district Hospital
102 Barangay Health Centers
10 Municipal Health Centers
Igolot Clinic & Pharmacy
Communication Facilities
Services Offered
Loans
Deposits, telegraphic transfers, demand
drafts
Manager's checks
Change foreign currencies
Peso deposit
US dollars deposits
Loans
Telegraphic transfer
Demand draft
Cashiers' check
Purchase of US dollars
Notes/checks
Loans
Change foreign currencies
Address
Sagada
Natonin
Besao
Barlig
Abatan, Bauko
Paracelis
At various barangays/
village of the province
1 in every municipality
Bontoc
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Establishment
Bayan Tel
SMART
Bureau of
Telecommunications
Post Office
Municipal telephone/public
calling office
Radio communication
Name of Organization
Sportcom
Tricom
DPWH
Prov'l Gov't of Mt. Province
ENDP
Legend:
PI
RA
MA
FA
Address
Bontoc
Bontoc
Services
Long distance and Overseas calls, fax
Long distance, local calls, fax
Local telegrams
Bontoc
Each municipality
Mailing and money orders
Local calls, inter-municipality calls
Radio Frequency
144.17
142.10
149.35
138.42
147.01
Capabilities
PI,RA,MA FA
PI, RA
PI, RA
PI, RA FA
PI, RA
- Public Information
- rescue assistance
- Motorist Assistance
- First Aid
SBB Radio communication
Establishment
Bontoc General Hospital
ENDP
MOPRECO
DENR
DPWH
Frequency
Ch.1 -8193; Ch.2 -6997.5
5050.0; 5151.0
Ch.1-4457.5; Ch.2-7408.5; Ch.3 -7952.5
Ch.4 -7981.0; Ch.5 -1046.0; Ch.6 -11471.0
Ch.1 -7416.5/7415.0; Ch.2 -10121.5/10120.0
Ch.2 -7368.6
TOURISM ORIENTED ORGANIZATION
Mt. Province Tourism Council
Chairperson:
FR. JOEL DEL ROSARIO
C/o Mt. Province Provincial Capitol
Bontoc, Mt. Province
Municipality
Name
Barlig
Evelyn Andrada
Besao
Ben Ngislawan
Bauko
Constancio Wooden Sr.
Bontoc
Esther Abad
Natonin
Marie Batnag
Sabangan
Ramsey Zarate
Sadanga
Benito Angyoda
Sagada
Valeria Asprer
Paracelis
Federico Onsat
Data Source: Provincial Government of Mt. Province
Address
Barlig Municipal Hall
Besao Municipal Hall
Bauko Municipal Hall
Sabangan Mun. Hall
Sadanga Mun. Hall
Sagada Municipal Hall
Paracelis Mun. Hall
Department of Tourism-CAR
SAGADA ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDES' ASSOCIATION
Sagada, Mt. Province
Philippines 2619
STANDARD GUIDE RATES (FEE change w/o prior notice)
CAVING
No. of pax
Guide Fee (in Pesos)
1-4
300.00 (Lamp fee included)
5
350.00 (Lamp fee included)
6-9
600.00 (Lamp fee included)
10
650.00 (Lamp fee included)
11-14
70.00 /pax + 150.00 lamp fee)
15
1,050.00 (Lamp fee included)
16-19
70.00/pax + 200.00 Lamp fee)
20-24
50.00/pax + 200.00 lamp fee)
25 and above
60.00/pax + lamp fee (ratio of 1 guide to 5 persons
No. of Guides
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
TREKKING (FEE change w/o prior notice)
BIG FALLS
No. of Heads
Guide Fee (in Pesos)
No. of Guides
1-10
500.00
1
11-15
600.00
2
16-20
700.00
3
MT. AMPUCAO
1-10
500.00
1
11-15
600.00
2
16-20
700.00
3
MT. POLIS
1-10
700.00
1
11-15
800.00
2
16-20
900.00
3
SIGHT SEEING
1-10
300.00
1
11-15
450.00
2
16-20
600.00
3
Conditions:
Minimum - three (3) spots only
Maximum - three (3) hours touring time starting from the Municipal Hall
NOTE:
Lamp fee if P 50.00/lamp
Additional guides could be provided upon request
Children shall be charge full rates
Accidents are not the sole responsibility of the guide
Cave connection has a different rate