I.

Brief History

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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 peoples 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 Kalinga-Apayao
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
Peoples 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

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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 : North Central Portion of Luzon
Boundaries : North - Ilocos Norte & Cagayan
South - Pangasinan & Nueva Vizcaya
East - Cagayan Valley
West - Ilocos Region

Political Subdivision

Province / City No. of Municipalities Barangays

Baguio City N/A 129
Abra 27 304
Benguet 13 267
Ifugao 11 174
Kalinga 8 152
Apayao 7 107
Mt. Province 10 144
Total 1,277

Topography: 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

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PROVINCE/CITY LAND AREA POPULATION GROWTH RATE To
update population
(In Sq. Km) 1995 2000 1995-2000

ABRA 3,992.1 195,964 209,491 6.90

BENGUET 2,606.5 313,833 330,129 5.19
IFUGAO 2,517.8 149,598 161,623 8.04
KALINGA 7,047.6 154,145 174,023 12.90
APAYAO 4.083.0 83,660 97,129 16.10
MT. PROVINCE 2,097.3 130755 140,439 7.41
BAGUIO CITY 48.9 1,254,838 1,365,220 11.24
CAR 18,293.7 1,143,22 1,563,381 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.

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DISTRIBUTION OF TOURIST ARRIVALS PER CITY/PROVINCE

1,000,000

800,000

600,000

400,000

200,000

(200,000)
2003 2004 % change
Domestic 904,094 785,093 -13.16%
Foreign 53,714 57,381 6.83%
Balikbayan 3,137 2,291 -26.97%
Total 960,945 844,765 -12.09%

PROVINCE 2003 2004 Growth Rate

CAR
Domestic 904,094 785,093 -13.16%
Foreign 53,714 57,381 6.83%
Balikbayan 3,137 2,291 -26.97%
960,945 844,765 -12.09%
ABRA
Domestic 8,510 10,409 22.31%
Foreign 149 104 -30.20%
Balikbayan 4 - -100.00%
8,663 10,513 21.36%
BAGUIO CITY
Domestic 767,713 626,297 -18.42%
Foreign 41,504 17,634 -57.51%
Balikbayan 2,823 1,780 -36.95%
812,040 645,711 -20.48%
BENGUET
Domestic 53,537 52,510 -1.92%
Foreign 1,434 6,910 381.87%
Balikbayan - 25
54,971 59,445 8.14%
IFUGAO
Domestic 32,993 57,293 73.65%
Foreign 7,065 27,266 285.93%
Balikbayan 227 486 114.10%
40,285 85,045 111.11%
KALINGA
Domestic 15,113 9,640 -36.21%
Foreign 1,596 3,375 111.47%
Balikbayan 81 -
16,790 13,015 -22.48%
APAYAO

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 Domestic 296 738 149.32%
Foreign - 110
Balikbayan - -
296 848 186.49%
MT. PROVINCE
Domestic 25,932 28,206 8.77%
Foreign 1,966 1,982 0.81%
Balikbayan 2 - -100.00%
27,900 30,188 8.20%
TOURISTS 6,005,906,250 5,279,781,250 -12.09%
RECEIPTS

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 Volume % Contribution Rank

BAGUIO CITY 645,711 76.44% 1
IFUGAO 85,045 10.07% 2
BENGUET 59,445 7.04% 3
MT. PROVINCE 30,188 3.57% 4
KALINGA 13,015 1.54% 5
ABRA 10,513 1.24% 6
APAYAO 848 0.10% 7

Total 844,765
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%.

1%
0%
4% 2%
7% BAGUIO CITY
IFUGAO
10% BENGUET
MT. PROVINCE
KALINGA
76% ABRA
APAYAO

CAR TOP TEN MARKET (2003-2004)

RANK NATIONALITY VOLUME % SHARE NATIONALITY RANK VOLUME % SHARE GROWTH

2003 2004
1 JAPAN 10,944 20.37% USA 1 9,606 16.74% -57.71%
2 USA 8,582 15.98% KOREA 2 5,328 9.29% 11.93%
3 AUSTRALIA 4,735 8.82% JAPAN 3 4,628 8.07% -45.79%
4 CHINA 4,377 8.15% FRANCE 4 3,665 6.39% -42.08%
5 KOREA 4,112 7.66% GERMANY 5 3,241 5.65% 29.57%
6 GERMANY 2,469 4.60% CANADA 6 2,704 4.71% 31.27%
7 CANADA 1,822 3.39% UK 7 2,689 4.69% 48.41%
8 UNITED 1,520 2.83% AUSTRALIA 8 2,567 4.47% 76.91%
KINGDOM
9 FRANCE 1,445 2.69% CHINA 9 2,535 4.42% 153.63%

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10 SWITZERLAND 1,064 1.98% HOLLAND 10 1,631 2.84% 15.41%
HONGKONG 821 SWITZERLAND 1228
TOTAL
53,714 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 NO. OF NO. OF

ESTABLISHMENTS ROOMS
BAGUIO CITY 110 3,774
ABRA 8 82
APAYAO 2 8
BENGUET 15 101
IFUGAO 18 281
KALINGA 12 85
MT. PROVINCE 27 306

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%
APAYAO 11.04%
BAGUIO CITY 29.27%
BENGUET 61.31%
IFUGAO 69.16%
KALINGA 28.54%
MT. PROVINCE 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.

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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: Atty. Mauricio Domogan

Mayor: Atty. Braulio Yaranon
Vice-Mayor: 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.

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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 Commissions 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 lions 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.

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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 80s 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 Londons 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.

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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 Secretarys 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 resorts 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

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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 days 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 18-hole,
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)

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- 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, childrens 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 Address/Tel. No. No. of RateRang

Establishment Area Code (074) Rooms e Features/Facilities
In Pesos
RESORT 'AAA" Country Club Rd, Baguio 181 P 3,000 Coffee shop, swimming
Baguio Country City pool, golf, restaurants,
Club Tel No. 442-5060-68 gym, sauna, billiards,
table & lawn tennis,
jacuzzi, & bowling
Camp John Hay Camp John Hay, Loakan 189 P4,000- Coffee shop, golf,
Manor Road single restaurants, gym, sauna,
AA Tel No. 446-0231 to 50 Jacuzzi, souvenir shop,
piano & jazz bar
Santo Tomas Rd. Standard gift shops, disco, sport
Tel. 444-5140 1,540 facilities, conference
Green Valley e-mail: 125 double- room, convention
Resort "A" greenbaguio@skynet.net 2,035
apartel-
3,300
Masters Restaurant, bar,
bedroom conference hall, medical
STANDARD
1,500 services power generator,
Legarda Road
36 Twinbed- security services, and
Baguio Palace Tel. 442-7734
1,600 parking space.
Hotel
Fam-
2,900
Name of Address/Tel. No. No. of RateRang
Establishment Area Code (074) Rooms e Features/Facilities
In Pesos
Citylight Hotel Upper Gen. Luna Rd. 11 Single- Cable TV, telephone, hot
Tel. 444-7544/ 444-7547 450 & cold shower, function
Twin- 900 rooms, credit cards
Double- honored , 5 units apartels
1600
Fam-

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 2,200
Apartel-
3,200
Standard Restaurant, conference
-1,200 rooms, gym, hot & cold,
(good for bath tubs
2)
De Luxe-
1,400
Executive
suite-
No. 15 Kisad Road
City Travel Hotel 32 2,250
Tel. No.445.0456
Family
junior(Do
uble
Decked)-
2,450
President
ial suite-
3,000
Standard Cable TV, IDD/NDD
1,782 telephone, hot & cold
de luxe shower, refrigerator,
Europa Center Legarda
4,026 conference halls,
Road
classic- restaurant, game room,
Tel. 443-2058
Concorde Hotel 150 2,970 piano bar
Website:
superior-
http://www2.mozcom.co
2,700
m/-concorde
royal
suite
4,488
Corner Asin Naguilian Rd Restaurant/Coffee shop,
Tel. No. 447-8888 hot & cold water, aircon,
TV, convention hall, hotel
Coyeesan Hotel P2,000 to
51 within a mall, gym, KTV,
Plaza 8,000
supermarket, Internet,
Sauna, parking space
(300 cars)
No. 50 Engineers Hill Standard
Tel. No. 443-4846 Twin-
1,873
Double
de
Luxe(non
-aircon)-
2,268
Twin de Restaurant, conference
El Cielito Inn Luxe rooms, Apartels, hot &
(Aircon)- cold
2,495
Superior-
2,985
Apartel(6
)-4,711
Apartel(4
)-3,735

Tiongsan Bldg. 22 Restaurant, hot & cold

Hotel Villa Rosal P2,000 to
Magsaysay Ave. 48 water,TV, conference hall,
4,000
Tel No. 443-8112 supermarket
Prince Plaza No. 17 Legarda Road Tel. Restaurant, conference
54
Hotel No. 442-5082 rooms, hot & cold
288 Marcos Highway Restaurants, hot & cold
Summer Place Tel No. 446-0560 P1,800 to water, TV, convention
50
Hotel 6,000 halls, gym, apartelle,
supermarket

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 Abanao St. Restaurants, hot & cold
Tel. No. 446-0700 P1,800 to water,TV, conference
Hotel Veniz 72
4,500 halls, supermarket, coffee
shops
Military Cut-Off Standard Restaurant, hot & cold,
Tel. NO. 444-8202 Double(2 cable TV
)-1,595
Standard
Twin(2)-
Hotel Constancia 18 1,795
Junior
Suite (4)-
2,795
Extra bed
-385

Name of Address/Tel. No. No. of Features/Facilities

Establishment Area Code (074) Rooms RateRang
e
In Pesos

13 Magsaysay Avenue Dining facilities, carpeted

443-2011 Twin/Dou piped in music, telephone,
e-mail: ble-1,557 color TV, swimming pool,
supreme@burgos.slu.ed Triple- spa, tour arrangement,
u.ph 1,839 major credit cards, fitness
Family de center
luxe-
1,948
Apartel(2 Jacussi
Supreme Hotel bedrms)- Steam bath sauna
2,950 Coffee shop
Studio-
Type-
2,850
Apartel
69
for 5
2,117

Convention
Plaza Executive
Suite-
3,000
Junior
suite-
1,836
Family de
luxe for 4
2,500

ECONOMY Abanao St P 1,500

TV, conference hall, KTV,
Gracious Hotel Tel. No. 442-5078 35 to 4,500
hot & cold
Angeli
#35 Montinola Subd, Single-
Kisad Rd, Baguio City 1,000
Convention hall, all rooms
Tel 442-2259 Double-
Hotel Reneca 21 with private bath,
1,400
telephone, T.V.
Family-
2,000
41 Magsaysay Avenue P1,500 to Restaurant, hot & cold
Elegant Hotel 30
Tel. No. 442-9322 4,000 water,TV, conference hall

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 6 Guevarra St, Aurora P 2,000 Apartelle, hot & cold, TV,
Green Mile
Hill 32 to 6,000 conference hall,
Condotel
tel no. 446-4115 restaurant
Upper Session Rd. P 2,000 Coffee shop, conference
Microtel Inn & Tel. No. 619-3333 to 5,000 halls, TV, hot & cold,
60
suites adjacent to Victory Bus
terminal
38 Military Cut-Off P 1,500 Specialty Restaurants
Woods Place Tel. No. 442-4641 15 to 4, 500 (vegetarian), hot & cold,
TV
15 Palma Street Standard
tel.# 445-6997/6970 -1,350
Private toilet and bath,
De luxe-
Zion Hostel 12 kitchenette, conference ,
1,850
telephone, & refrigerator
Premiere
2,200(5)
PENSION 68 San Roque Village Hot and cold water, dorm
11
Lu Jean nn Tel. No. 445-6830 type room, seminar room
12 Bokawkan Rd, Baguio 300 (non- Hot and cold water, dorm
City member) type room, seminar room
Tel.# 442-4662/444- 250
2733 (member
)
Dorm-
Type(6)-
Norlu Pension 1,500
(8)-1,750
Twin
Room-
550
Triple-
825

Vistro Pension 118 Engr's Hill Double- Kitchen facilities, hot &
House 442-2235 700 cold water, beauty saloon
4 pax-
16
1,000
6 pax-
1,200
18 Jumgle Town Standard Hot and cold water,
Saludmitra -1,000(2) kithchen facilities, TV
Tel 442-2206 (4)-1,100
TOURIST INN (5)1,200
17
AJ's Pension Suite(10-
11)-
3,300

26 Gov. Pack Rd P 1,500 Restauarant, bar,

Baden Powell Inn Tel No. 442-5836 51 to 4,000 apartelle, hot & cold, near
bus stations
68 Kisad Rd P 1,500 Restaurant, hot & cold,
Inn Rocio Tel. no. 442-6535 13 to 4,500 TV, overlooking Burnham
Park
27 Leonard Wood Rd. Single-
Tel. #444-7180 800
Catering services
442-4594 Twin-
-seminar room, cable t.v.,
1,000
Mountain Lodge 23 hot & cold, fronting
Double-
Teachers Camp,
1,300
convenience store
Fam-
1,600
Lexber Vacation Naguilian Rd 18 P 3,500 Individual unit, fully
House Tel. no. 446-5283 units to 6,000 furnished
Princess 105 Ferguzon Rd. Tel No. P2,500 to Individual unit, fully
6 units
Apartelle 442-7261 5,000 furnished

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RESTAURANTS
Address & Telephone
Numbers Seating Specialty
Name of Establishments
Country Code (063) Capacity
Area Code (074)
Alberto's Music Lounge & Carino St. cor. Legarda Rd Tel. 150 International
Restaurant 443-3467 menu, live band
Caf by the Ruins 25 Chuntug St., B.C 60 Cordillera and
Restaurant 442-4010/ 7128 native foods
Jecks Club & Karaoke Bar & Naguilian Rd., B.C. Tel. No. Filipino Food
75
Restaurant 300-3138
Burnham Park, B. C. Filipino & Chinese
New Ganza Restaurant 110
Tel. 442-2478 Dishes
O'Mai-Khan Restaurant 12 Otek St., Baguio City Mongolian grill
120
Tel. 442-5885 and hotpot
Paliz Zata Cafe Roof deck Porta Vaga, B.C. Tel.
No.446-4767
Rito's Steak and 39 Engineer's Hill Bulalo, steak and
150
Restaurant 444-3076 Filipino dishes
No. 44 Lourdes Subd. Tel. No.
Salud Bistro Restaurant
446-2637
NO. 67 Carantes St., B.C. Tel. Japanese, Filipino,
Simply Special Restaurant NO. 446-5985 70 Chinese/pasta &
steaks
116 Session Rd., B.C. Steaks & Filipino
Sizzling Plate 60
Tel. 442-4219 Dishes
Carino St Steaks & Filipino
Sizzling Plate 120
443-8486 Dishes
Burnham Park, B. C. Steak and Filipino
Solibao Restaurant 72
Tel. 442-2530/6797 Dishes
Sunshine Lunch and Perfecto St., B.C.
40 Chinese Dishes
Panciteria Tel. 442-3011
Pancake House-Baguio No. 150 Kisad Rd, Tel No. 446- Filipino,
75
1285 International
Padis Point (Otso Corp.) Cor. Rizal Park, B.C.
400 Filipino, American
Tel. No.446-5937
Paliz Zata Cafe Roofdeck, Portavaga Bld
Session Rd 70 European dishes
Tel No. 446-4767
SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS
Address & Tel. Shopping Hours Type of Merchandise
Name of Establishment
Number
2/F LC Bldg. Gov.
Ibays Silver Shop (main) Pack Rd. 8:00-5:00 Silver jewelries
Tel. # 443-4515
Mines View Park,
Ibays Silver Shop II
Baguio City 8:00-6:00 Silver jewelries
(Mines view)
Tel. # 444-8807
Session Rd., BC Silver items,
Philippine Treasures Inc. 9:30-6:30
Tel.# 442-6586 woodcarving

TRAVEL AGENCIES
Name of Agency Address and Tel. No. Services
Nevada Square, BC
Tel # 442-9571 Travel assistance and car
GAYMOR Travel & Tour
e-mail: rental
gaygomez17@yahoo.com
304 Skyworld Commercial
Center
Gracious Travel & Tours Travel and tour assistance
Session Rd., Baguio City
Tel # 3045380
Abanao St, Baguio City
Gracious Travel & Tours Travel and tour assistance
Tel No. 6197798
Wings of Travel & Tour Session Rd., Baguio CityTel Travel and tour assistance
#444-8327

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Small World Travel & Tours
e-mail:
wingsoftravel@angelfire.com
GP Bldg., Mabini St., BC Tel #
442-7792 Travel and tour assistance
e-mail: swt@mozcom.com

RESTROOMS/GAS STATIONS
Name of Establishment Contact Person Address/Tel No.
Abanao St., BC
Abanao Shell Station Gladys V. De Vera
Tel # 444-8182
Naguilian Rd, BC
Baguio Shell Station Soledad Go
Tel # 442-3972
Baguio Petron Svc. Station 146 Kisad Rd., BC
Ariel de Dios
Tel. #
Burnham Park Caltex Cor Chanum, Otek Sts., Baguio City
Rowena Tabanda
Station Tel # 442-4142
Legarda Rd. cor City Camp
Caltex-2 (G.F. Gas Station) Gamaliel Flores
Tel. 304-4487
1 Ferguson Rd., BC
ESC Petron Service Station Emmanuel Clemente
Tel # 442-2953
J & E Petron Service Station Harrison Road, Baguio City
Eduardo de Guzman
Tel #,442-2669
R & R Management Service 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
Ruben Pinlac
Melvin Jones
Bayanihan Food stall
Rose Garden
Rizal Park
Post Office, Session Road
Flower Sectio
Peoples Park

Suello Petron Service Km. 4&5 Green Valley junction,

Station
Summer Capitol Shell
NON-ACCREDITED ESTABLISHMENTS
Carmen A. suello Marcos Highway
Tel No. 6199911
KM 4, Marcos Highway
Rolando Villanueva
Tel No. 445-0512

ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Name of Address/Tel. No. No. of Rate
Features/Facilities
Establishment Area Code (074) Rooms Range
RESORT Conference and multipurpose
Camp John Hay South Drive Road P 1,925 hall, telephone, hot & cold
-Asian Inst. 442-8876-78 27 Cottage shower, cable TV, refrigerator,
Mgmt. 3,080 Golf, jacuzzi, sauna
Legarda Road Function hall, bar, hot & cold
STANDARD P 1400-
443-8436/ 34 shower, telephone
Forest Inn 2000
4422552
Legarda Road Conference and multipurpose
Golden Pine P 1500-
36 hall, telephone, hot & cold
Hotel 3300
shower, cable TV, refrigerator
Hotel Elizabeth No. 01 Gibraltar 57 De Luxe- Restaurant, coffee shop, bar,
Fersal Road 3,000 spa
Tel. No. 619-0367 Executiv
e
Suite(4)-
6,000

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 Penthous
e Suite-
7,000
Executiv
e
house(6)-
12,000
Apartel(1 Restaurant, conference rooms,
0-15)- apartels, hot & cold
4,500
Bokawkan Road,
Rajah Soliman 45 Standard
Tel. No. 442-7574
(2)-1,200
(3)-1,500
(4)-1,800
Apartel(4 Restaurant, apartel,
)-3,000 conference rooms
(6)-3,500
Junior
suite (2)-
3,000
No. 17 Julian Felipe De
Ridgewood
St., Tel. No. 51 Luxe(2)-
Residence
4466295 2,600
Standard
(Family
of 4)-
2,400
Standard
(2)-2,000
Carpeted rooms, caf shop,
45 Leonard Wood P 1040
phones, piped in music, hot
Vacation Hotel Road 48 1650
and cold water, bar,
442-45453012 2400
restaurant, bath tubs
Venus Park View 19 Kisad Road
Hotel 442-5597/6452 P 985 Fully carpeted, hot & cold
100
1450 water, room service, function
Hotel Constancia Military Cut-off P 1,800 Cable TV, telephone, hot 7 cold
20
444-8202 2,500 shower, mini-bar items
Dining facilities, carpeted
ECONOMY
rooms, function rooms, int'l
Gen. Luna Road P 2,100 and local card honored,
Belfrant Hotel 33
442-5012 2,750 medical services, message
services, tour arrangement,
laundry and valet services
Single- Hot and cold water, light,
1,500 snack bar, coffee shop,
Twin- telephones & color television
Benguet Prime Calderon Street 1,800
80
Hotel 442-7066 Triple-
2,100
W/ free
breakfast
Calderon St. Tel.
Burnham Hotel 17 Restaurant; hot & cold
No. 442-2331
Hotel Reneca Kisad Rd. P 1000 Function rooms, restaurant, hot
442-2259; 443- 21 1400 and cold water, coffee room
8571 1800
Hotel Salome 14 Loakan Rd. B.C. Hot & cold water, intercom,
442-4784 P 1100- piped in music, t.v., conference
11
1200 hall, restaurant & spacious
parking space
Hotel Tepeyac 177 Leonard Wood Restaurant, chapel, telephone,
P1200-
Rd., Baguio City 19 hot & cold water
1900
Tel # 442-3956
Iggis Place South Drive Restaurant; hot & cold
14
Tel. No. 444-7146

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Mount Crest Legarda Road P 1300 T.V, dining room conference
22
Hotel 443-9273445-6945 1400 rooms, credit cards honored
Paladin Hotel Carino St., Tel. No.
40
442-2408
Star Mountain 2nd Road, Quezon Restaurant; hot & cold
Hotel Hill, Tel No. 446- 32
4990
TOURIST INN

South Drive Dorm Conference rooms

Tel. No. 444-8040 (54)-
200/pax
(19)-
300/pax
And Ating (64)-
22
Tahanan 100/pax
Guest
House-
1,500
Extra
bed -550
No. 92 Gen. Luna Bar & restaurant;
Aussie Hotel &
Road, Tel. No. 442- 14
Pub
5139
Baguio Summer Naguilian Road Room w/ private bath, hot &
14 500
Inn Tel. NO. 443-3367 cold water
Baguio Village 55 Magsaysay St. P 660- Restaurant, conference room
40
Inn 442-3901 880
Baguio Travel Ambuclao Road,
20
Lodge Tel. No. 444-7305
Gen. Luna road, Standard
Tel. No. 442-5012 -1,500(2)
(3)-1,800
(4)-2,100
Family
Room
Belfranlt Hotel 34 (4)-2,200
(5)-2,700
(6)-3,200
Semi-
suite(2)-
2,000
(4)-2,400
82 Chanum St. Room w/ private bath, hot &
Benguet Pine P 750-
442-7325, 443- 50 cold water
Tourist Inn 1936
3109
Session Road
Bloomfield Hotel 14
Tel No.
Quezon Hill P426-
Casa Amapola 13 Twin bed, private toilet, hall
1978
Conference room, restaurant,
Outlook Drive P 700-
Casa Ferraren 8 hot & cold water, carpeted
442-2680 1300
rooms
Standard
Gen. Luna Road -600
Corfu Village 14
Tel. No. 442-2969 Dorm-
250
Good for
Leonard Wood Rd 5-3,000 With Korean Restaurant, rooms
Club Safari 7
442-2419 Standard with hot & cold, TV
-1,000
Harrison Inn Harrison Road
20
Tel No. 442-7802
Kisad Hotel Kisad Road
Tel. No. 442-
3507Coffee shop;

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 hot & cold
Burgos St
P 1050- Restaurant, function rooms,
La Casa Filipina 442-6099, 445- 13
1500 hot & cold water
2117
106 Naguilian Rd.
Seminar room, family room,
High Country Inn 442-6137, 445- 33 P220-895
party room, private bath & CR
5906
No. 24 Session
La Brea Inn road 32 Cable TV, hot & cold water
Tel. No. 446-6061
Standard
-1,950(4)
Camp John Hay,
Mile Hi Inn 17 (2)-1,750 Coffee shop, hot & cold water
Tel. No. 446-6141
Dorm-
500
Leonard Wood Rd P 600- Fully carpeted rooms, coffee
Munsayac Inn 15
442-2451 800 shop
Naguilian Road Hot & cold water, TV,
Nagoya Inn 29 P 1,000
442-7088 conference hall, disco house
Standard
(1)-800
(2)-1,000
(3)-1,200
Upper Session
Family(8)
New Hotel 45 Road 33 Cable TV, hot & cold water
-3,500
Tel No. 446-6306
(6)-3,000
(4)-2,500
Extra
bed-200
Carpeted rooms, private baths,
Assumption Road P 975- emergency generator, private
New Plaza Hotel 20
442-4038 1200 parking lot, credit cards
honored
Pine Breeze 40 Bokawkan Rd. P 650 Conference room
25
Apartel 442-3350 P50 Restaurant

Malcolm Square P 480-

Silvertone Inn 63 Hot and cold water
442-3950 650
Standard
(4)-1,200
No. 47 Legarda
(8)-2,000
Tulip Apartel Road Hot & cold water
Apartelle
Tel. No. 446-1297
(2,000-
2,700)
15 Outlook
P 1000- Restaurant, conference hall,
Villa La Maja Drive442-7239 27
1100 deep well
444-8353
Dominican Road
Villa Mia 13 Apartel
Tel. No. 442-6993
Mines view Restaurant, seminar hall,
Villa Alpino 50 P350-450
Tel. No. 442-7377 function rooms, family rooms
Villa Princess Session road Ext.,
15
Theresa Inn Tel No. 442-6946
P 300 Conference room, hot & cold
Ambuklao Road
Villa Romana 20 1,200 shower, telephone, security,
444-7305
2,500 restaurant
Kitchen facility, fireplace, mini
19 Harrison Road P1150-
9 intercom, telephone, hot &
442-4578 1612
Baguio Condotel cold water, parking space
250/pax
PENSION
Dominican Road, 150/pax
6
Tel No. 446-0765 if 10 &
Anns Place
above
Lourdes Road 14 Dorm; Hot & cold
Camia Inn Tel No. 445-6925

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 No. 24 Sandico St.,
Calalily Pension
Bishop House, Tel.
House
No. 444-2841
Dauz Pension 61 Valenzuela St.,
21
House Tel No. 442-3125
Standard
Upper Session (2)-800
Charles Inn road, Tel No. 446- Standard
6714 VIP(4)-
1,500
Marcos Highway P 950- Spacious guest rooms,
6
442-2521/3909 1050 restaurant
Jade Pension
Standard
-1,000-
1,200(2p
ax)
No. 18 M.H. del
(3pax)-
Baguio Vista Inn Pilar, Tel. No. 443- 14 Hot & cold
1,400
5208
(4pax)-
1,800
(8 pax)-
2,800
San Roque Village
Lujean Pension 11 Hot & cold
Tel. No. 445-6830
No. 29 Leonard
Lizares-Rodriguez
Wood Road, Tel. 21
Apartelle
No. 444-8204
Marcos Highway
Mabuhay Inn 18
Tel No. 444-4015
Naguilian Naguilian road P 100- Rooms w/ private CR, room
13
Travelers' Inn 350 service heater
Paraiso sa Hot and cold water, restaurant,
5
Quezon conference hall
Pines City 21 Ferguson Road Room service, spacious parking
20 P 400
Pension 442-6872 lot
St. John Inn Lourdes Road, Tel.
14
No. 445-6035
South Terminal Gov. Pack Road Private- Hot & cold
Inn Tel. No. 442-4738 800(2-
4pax)
6
Ordinary-
600(2-
4pax)
St. Theresa Inn Marcos Highway, Hot & cold water
24 600
Tel No. 446-4919
Villa Hermoso 2nd Road, Quezon
Pension Hill, Tel. No. 442- 7
3266
Villa Pacita Marcos Highway,
12
Tel No. 444-4569
APARTELS Rooms w/ T&B, apartels are
P 1,000
Brent Wood Leonard Wood Rd. 42 fully furnished
3,500
Apartel 444-7297
Holiday Villa 10 Legarda Rd. P 1040- Curio-souvenir shop, private
21
Court 442-6679 1040 toilet/bath
Pine Breeze 40 Bokawkan Rd. P 650 Conference room
25
Apartel 442-3350 P50 Restaurant
Name of Address/Tel. No. No. of Rate
Features/Facilities
Establishment Area Code (074) Rooms Range
Leonard Wood Rd. Function halls, conference
P 1100
Teacher's Camp 442-6032/3517 366 halls, seminar halls (rates
2750)
given are for cottages)

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 Villa Al Pino Mines View Park P1155 Cable T.V., hot & cold water,
49
442-7377 4164 telephone, kitchen
Dominican Road P 500-
Villa Mia 11 Kitchen, T.V., hot & cold water
442-6993 2000

LODGING HOUSES
Adivay Inn Bonifacio St. P 250- Steam bath & sauna massage,
70
442-2541 700 parking space, restaurant
Jacinto St. P 150-
Commuter Lodge 47 Hot & cold water, coffee shop
442-6735 500
Gen. Luna Rd. P 100-
Diamond Inn 29 Rooms with private bath
200
Emerald Gen. Luna Rd. P 150-
17 Rooms with private bath
Lodging House 442-2578 600
Baguio Garden Lapu-lapu St. P 180-
19 Hot & cold water, room service
Inn 4426398 950
1 General Luna P 110- Hot & cold water, laundry
Highland Lodge 35
442-7068 480 services
Hotel 45 58 Session Rd. P 250- Hot & cold water, cozy
37
(Goodwill Lodge) 442-6634 950 atmosphere
Magasaysay Ave. P 180- Hot & cold water, room service,
Leisure Lodge 30
442-2524 350 dining room
Lower Session Rd. P 250- Spacious rooms, hot & cold
Mido Lodge 20
442-2575 600 water, restaurant
173 Magsaysay
Mountainside P 110-
Ave. 26 Telephone, room service
Lodge 180
442-6483
Pacdal Road P 495-
Peredo's Inn 6 Hot & cold water, kitchen room
442-5091 715
Nova Lodge/ Marcos Highway
19 300 Room w/ private bath, garage
MIRAMONTE

DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
Address and Tel. Number
Seating
Name of Establishment Country Code (063) Specialty
Capacity
Area Code (074)
Nevada Square, Baguio City Live piano
Alfredo's steak House 100
entertainement
Abanao St., Baguio City International
50's Diners 120
Tel. 442-4839 Dishes
Brent Wood Rd., BC Korean & Japanese
Arirang Korean Restaurant 80
Food
Baguio Mandarin Session Road, B.C.
200 Chinese Dishes
Restaurant and Tea House Tel. 442-5819
Igorot Stairs, Upper Session
Barrio Fiesta at Pinoy
Rd., Baguio City 200 Filipino Dishes
Hotpot
Tel. 443-9354
10 Happy Glenn Loop Filipino Dishes and
Bonuan Restaurant 100-150
Tel. 442-5175/4010 Seafoods
Nevada Square, Loakan Rd Italian Pasta/
Biscotti 18
Tel # 444-7420 Steak
Caf Pino Inn & Blue Note 38 Military Cut-Off., B.C. Steak, spare ribs,
70
Restaurant Tel. 442-2309 chicken
24 Diego Silang St., B.C. Chinese ,
Cathy's Fastfood Tel. 442-2394/2482 80 American &
Filipino Dishes
6 Session , Baguio City
Chowking 118 Noodles, Siopao
Tel. 442-4460/4459
21 Calderon St., B.C.
Cook's Inn 60 Chinese cuisine
Tel. 442-5117
Convenient Fastfood / Store 27 Leonard Wood Rd., BC 45

Legarda Rd., B.C. B-BQ and Seafood

Cora B-BQ and Seafood 60
Tel. 442-4278
Don Henrico's Session Road 80 Pizza, pasta,

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 442-8802 chicken
Otek St., Baguio City
Gin Go Gae 66 Korean food
Tel. 444-5800
Session Road
GOBI Restaurant 50 Mongolian Grille
Tel. 444-9888
128 Session Rd., B.C.
Handaan sa Baguio Siopao & Breads
Tel. 442-7455 30
181 Session Road 50 Pancit, mami, lomi
Hok Kee Restaurant
Tel. 442-6413
Assumption Road., B.C. 40
Honey Suckle Snacks, meals
Tel. 442-8051
South Drive 40-60 Sea Foods and
Iggy's Restaurant
Tel. 444-7146 Filipino Dishes
Session Road 80
Indian Rose Restaurant Indian Cuisine
444-8339
113 Magsaysay Ave. B.C. 80 Chinese, Filipino,
Ivy's Grill & Restaurant
& American food
Marcos Highway., B.C. Crispy pata,
Jade Restaurant 160
Tel. 442-2521 special lumpia
Magsaysay Ave., B.C.
Jollibee 100 Meals, snacks
Tel. 443-5750
Calderon St., B.C.
Jollibee 100 Meals, snacks
Tel. 442-8196
Unit 12-A Legarda Rd International
Kafe Kerusso 75
Tel # 447-0667 Dishes/Fine Dining
Kalapaw Restaurant I Chuntug St., Baguio City 200 Sea foods
17 Martinez St., Eng.'s Hill ,
Kalapaw Restaurant II Baguio City 100 Sea foods
Tel. 442-2305/444-2372
Kalbi Nevada Square, Loakan Rd 20 Korean Food
Otek Street Japanese
Kamimura Restaurant 70
Tel. 442-3212 delicacies
Baguio Center Mall
Kentucky Fried Chicken 80 chicken
Magsaysay Avenue
Session Rd., Baguio City
Kowloon 22 Siopao, mami
Tel. 442-4099
Legarda Rd., Baguio City Kapampangan
Kusina ni Ima 400
Tel. 443-9420 foods
Session Rd., Baguio City
La Azotea food Gallery 80 Fast food dishes
Tel. 442-2625
Magsaysay Avenue,B.C.
Maharlika Fast Food Center 500 Fast Food Dishes
Tel. 443-4927
69 Gen. Luna Rd., B.C. Cakes, mami and
Master Hopia 50
Tel. 442-7607/7422 Halo-halo
Brent Rd., Baguio City
Matzukaze 70 Japanese Dishes
Tel. 442-2969
Kisad Road
Max's 300 Chicken
Tel. 443-9737/ 444-8159
Session Rd., Baguio City
Burgers & fried
McDonald's Tel. 442-7646/7649
300 chicken
Baguio Center Mall
Malcolm Square, B.C.
Mido Restaurant 220 Chinese dishes
Tel. 442-2575
Session Rd., Baguio City Doughnuts &
Mister Donut 62
Tel. 442-8345 Coffee
Legarda Rd., Baguio City
Mr. Ching Cuisine 88 Chinese Cuisine
Tel. 442-7734
Kisad Road Hot Shrimp soup/
Muang-Thai 32
Thai dishes/salad
Pinoy Hotpot Eatery Session Rd., Baguio City 100 Filipino cuisine
Rose Bowl Steak House & Filipino, Chinese,
21 Harrison Rd., B. C.
Restaurant 450 and American
Tel. 442-4213/5374
Dishes
Session Delights Ice Cream Session Road Fastfood and
& Fastfood bakeshop

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 Puso Ng Baguio Bldg., American &
Session Rd., Baguio City Japanese Cuisine,
Solibao II 50
Tel. 442-3867 Chicken & grilled
hamburger
Shakey's Pizza House Shoe Mart 100 Pizzas and chicken
42 Session Rd., B.C.
Star Caf & Restaurant 200 Chinese Dishes
Tel. 442-3148
Abanao St., Baguio City
Steaks & Toppings 40 Steaks
Tel. 443-5943
Taj La Azotea Bldg., Session Rd 25 Vegetarian
2 Leonard Wood Rd, BC
Tien-Tien Restaurant 80 Chinese Cuisine
Tel # 444-9250
Dominican Road
Tsing Tao Restaurant 90 Chinese food
Tel. 445-6977
Federico's Restaurant Upper Engineer's Hill 60 Filipino dishes
Baguio City/El Cielito Cater
Voyager 80
Tel. 4428743 (International)

BARS/CAF/ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
Address and Tel. Number
Seating
Name of Establishment Country Code (063) Specialty
Capacity
Area Code (074)
16 Legarda Road., B.C.
18 BC 100 Filipino cuisine
444-3073
Chanum Street Live band
Alberto's 100
443-9860 entertainment
Legarda Rd., Baguio City Live piano and
Caf Legarda 150
Tel. 443-9421 Fine dining
Baguio Palace Hotel, Legarda Steak & Filipino
Caf Melodin 100
Rd., 442-7734 Dishes
General Luna Rd., B.C. Chinese & Filipino
Caf Rosalie 28
Tel. 442-4093 Dishes, lumpia
Maharlika Bldg., B.C Chinese & Filipino
Caf teria 65
Tel. 442-7890 Dishes
Caf Pino Inn & Blue Note 38 Military Cut-Off., B.C. Steak, spare ribs,
70
Restaurant Tel. 442-2309 chicken
Restaurant, coffee
Caf San Luis Calderon St. 100 bar &
entertainment
Abanao St., Baguio City Jazz, old time
Cafeteria Restaurant 50-60
Tel. 442-7890 favorite
Cafe Veniz Abanao St., Baguio City 30 Pastries/cakes
2 Leonard Wood Rd., BC
Cartoon Cafe / Bar 30
Tel # 444-9250
Bonifacio St, Baguio City Live band &
Colors 75
acoustics
Leonard Wood Rd., BC Filipino dishes /
Ebai's Cafe & Pastry 100
Tel # 442-3956 pastries / piano
Belfrant Hotel, Gen. Luna Rd.
Ferionni Bar & Restaurant 50 Piano bar
Tel # 443-3114
Legarda Road
Gimbals Music Lounge 200 Live band
Tel. 445-6945/443-9421
Assumption Rd., B.C. Live band
Ihaw-ihaw sa Bokawkan 50-60
Tel. entertainment
Session Road, B. C. Chicken and
Ionic Caf 50-60
Tel. 4423867 Hamburger, steak
Chanum St., Golden Pink Bldg. Filipino &
Khaldi's Restaurant 50 International
dishes
Las Marias Bokawkan Road 50 Ballroom dancing
Lion's Den Upper Session Rd., B.C. 30 Sing-a-long
Luisa's Caf 53 Session Rd., B. C.
100 Chinese dishes
Tel. 442-2412 /9521
Manila Caf Abanao St., Baguio City 70 Chinese & native

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 Tel. 442-4846 dishes
Millennium Bar and Chanum Street Karaoke and
100
Karaoke restaurant
#6 Diego Silang St.
Music Magic Music Lounge 100 Filipino dishes
443-3697
Session Rd., Baguio City Jazz, mellow music
Rumors 50
Tel. 442-8153
Session Rd., Baguio City
Simple Tunes 100-120 Sing-a-long
Tel. 443-7718, 445-5178
42 Session Rd., B.C.
Star Caf & Restaurant 200 Chinese Dishes
Tel. 442-3148
Swiss Made Euro-Dei & Session Road International caf
Caf Tel. 444-9372 & bakeshop
Otek St., Baguio City Discoteque,
Spirits Discotheque 150
Tel. 443-8774, 442-6406 restaurant
Naguilian Road
Blue Riband 50 Sing-a-long
Tel. 446-2556
Dominican Road Bar, restaurant &
Zeus Club & Karaoke 100
Tel. 445-6977 karaoke
SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS
Address & Tel. Type of Merchandise
Name of Establishment Shopping Hours
Number
Wet market
(vegetables,, fruits,
Baguio City Market Magsaysay Avenue 6:00am -7:00pm
fish meat ), dry
goods, curio shops,
Mabini Street Dry goods, shoes,
GP Shopping Arcade 9:00am - 7:00pm
442-7782 appliances
Dry goods, shoes,
Magsaysay Avenue
Maharlika Livelihood Center 9:00am -6:00pm curio shops,
443-4927
woodcarvings, etc
Appliances, dry
Shoppers Lane Gen. Luna Road 9:00am -6:30pm
goods, boutiques,
Mens, ladies &
74 Session Rd. childrens wear,
456 Emporium 9:30am- 6:30pm
442-8671 shoes, beds,
cosmetics, etc.
Mabini Street
5 Cents Up Cloth Store 9:00am 6:30pm Textile materials
442-2556
25 Mabini St Mens, ladies and
442-3982 10:00am childrens wear,
Baguio Country mart
62 Session Rd. 6:00pm shoes, watches,
442-7097 novelty items, etc.
Benguet Supermart Session Road 9:00am 6:00pm Groceries, wares
Mens , ladies &
Gen. Luna Road 9:00am childrens wear,
Bombay Bazaar
442-2518 6:00pm watches, novelty
items, etc.
Grocery store,
appliances, food
COOYEESAN Plaza Naguilian Road 9:00 am- 8:00pm
chains, recreation,
car park, etc
Session Road 9:00am Books, cards, office
CID Bookstore
442-2634 6:00pm and school supplies
9:00am Books, cards, office
Jet Bookstore Session Road
6:00pm and school supplies
9:00am Books, cards, office
Bookmark Bookstore Session Road
6:00pm and school supplies
Session Road Leather bags, belts,
Greg Shoes 9:30am-6:30pm
442-3836 shoes
Manels Session Road 9:00am-6:00pm Leather bags, shoes
Naduma Enterprises #103 Ferguson Rd. 8:00am 5:00pm Dry goods
Leather shoes, bags
Abanao Road 9:00am
Reeds Bootery Made to order
443-4065 6:00pm
accepted

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 Session Road and
Zenco Footstep 9:00am-6:00pm Shoes, slippers
Mabini St
Magsaysay Avenue
Zenco Footstep 9:00am-6:00pm Shoes, slippers
443-8402
Vogue Carantes St. 8:00am 6:00pm Shoes, RTWs
Shoe Mart 10:00 am -9:30 Department Store
SM Prime Holding Inc
pm
Abanao Road 9:00am Grocery items, drug
Sunshine Supermart
442-4363/4159 7:00pm store, toys, wares
9:00am Groceries, etc.
Victorias Supermart Mabini St.
7:00pm
Groceries, textile,
Magsaysay Ave. 9:00am
appliances, toys,
7:00pm
wares, fixture &
Tiongsan Bazaar
furniture, etc.
Harrison Road
Appliances, dry
9:00am 7:00pm
goods

Cottage Industry /
Antique/ Handicraft/Curio
Shop

Alipios Curio Shop Kennon Road 9:00am 5:00pm Souvenir items

Baguio Philippine Treasures Session Road 8:00am Silver and brass
Incorporated 442-6585 5:00pm products
Bamboo Handicrafts 10 Lauback Road 8:00am Bamboo products
5:00pm
Bermudez Cottage Industry Magsaysay Avenue 9:00am 5:00pm Souvenir items
Brent Road 9:00am Paper products
Duntog House of Paper
442-2881 5:00pm
Guisad Rd., BC Hand woven items
Easter Weaving Room, Inc. 9:00-6:00
Tel. # 442-4972
8:00am 5:oopm Peanut brittle, jams
Good Shepherd Convent 8 Gibraltar Road
442-3865
Ifugao Curio Shops Asin Road 8:00am 6:00pm Woodcarvings
Lagmans Antiques Naguilian Road 9:00am 5:00pm Antique products
Marbay and Maharlika Center Magsaysay Avenue Handicrafts &
9:00am 6:00pm
souvenir items
Mines View Park and Curio Mines View Park
8:00am 6:00pm Souvenir items
Shop
Leonard Wood Rd 8:00am Woodcarvings, shell
Munsayac Handicrafts
5:00pm items
Maharlika Bldg. Interior dcor and
Pangilinans Antique 9:00 6:00pm
442-8174 furnicrafts center
Pilak silver craft & Gift craft Leonard Wood Road 8:00am Silver items
5:00pm
SLU Silver Shop Assumption Road 8:00am 5:00pm Silver products
Naguilian Rd Jams, strawberry
Strawberry House 8:00am 5:00pm
442-2988 wine, candies
Sun Rose Silver Shop Mines View Park 9:00am 5:00pm Silver products
Teresitas Souvenir & Upper Gen Luna Rd 8:00am
Antiques
Giftshop 442-5094 5:00pm

TOUR OPERATORS / TRAVEL AGENCIES

Name of Agency Address/Tel. No. Services

Session Road
A-1 Car rental
442-8846
Albelg Rent A Car 100 Abanao St., Baguio City Rent a car
Alpha International Transport Unit 26-B Phase I Green Valley
Car rental
Corporation
Asian Spirit Integrated 113 Phil Treasures, Session
Domestic ticketing
Aviation Net. Rd., Baguio City
Aura Travel and Tours 69 Session Rd., Baguio City Travel and Tours
Avian Tours International Rm 105 2/F Lyman Bldg. Travel and Tours

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 Harrison Road
AVIS Rent -a Car Car, vans pick-up renting
442-4018
Session Road
Baguio Travel Co. Tour services
Tel. 444-9255/442-2628
YMCA Bldg., Upper Session
Bestar Rent a Car Car rental
Road
Lower Mabini St.
CITI WORLD Tour services
442-8271
2/F shopperslane Bldg., Gen
Croscentry Travel and Tours Travel and Tours
Lna Rd., Baguio City
Session Road
EMC Tours Transport Car, van, bus pick-up renting
8440036
Golden Pines Hotel Building
Executive Cars Incorporated Car rentals
Cor. Legarda and Carino Sts.
Unit D 2/F Puso ng Baguio Travel and Tour, money
G & A Travel and Tour
Bldg., Session Rd changer
Jumbo Tours 13-A Bonofacio St. Travel Agency
Stall #1 Laperal Bldg., Travel and Tours and related
M.E. Travel Services
Basement, Session Road services
Pacific Isles Travel and Tours, 2/F Shopperslane, Gen. Luna
Travel and Tours Agency
Inc Road
Philnez International Travel Rm 3, 2/F Old market Bldg
Travel and Tour
and Tours
Old Lopez Bldg, Assumption
Pines Garage Association, Inc. Rent a Car
Road
Psalms Travel and Tour 100 Abanao Street Travel and Tours
9 Morning Glory, Navy Base
Rainbow Rent a Car Rent a Car
Rd
Royal Pacific International 349 Naguilian Rd., Baguio
Travel agency and services
Travel Services City
Save More Travel and Tours 16 Kisad Road, Baguio City Travel and Tours
V.Q. Travel 22 Poingian Loakan Proper Travel
World Holiday's Travel and 388 Magsaysay Avenue
Travel and Tours
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 Travel Time
Schedule
Asian Spirit Manila-Baguio 9:20 MWFSat &
45 mins.
Tel. No. (074) 444-5413 Baguio-Manila Sun

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Land Transportation
Bus Company Departure Travel
Destination Schedule Time
(hours)
Auto Bus Transport
Governor Pack Baguio-Tabuk 6:00 p.m. 10
Baguio-Tuguegarao 7:00 am 10
Baguio-Banaue 8:00 p.m. 7
6:00 am
Amianan Transit
6:30 p.m. 2.5
Governor Pack Road Baguio-Carmen
30 min.
interval

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Baguio Busline Baguio-San Fernando
Chanum St.
Baguio-Lagawe 8:00 p.m. 8
Nelbusco
Baguio-Cauayan 7:30 p.m. 10
Otek St.
Baguio-Quirino 8:00 am 10
Baguio-Roxas 7:00 am 11
Baguio-Alaminos 5:30 am 4
6:30 p.m.
30 min.
interval

Byron Express Baguio-Sta. Cruz 8:30 am 5

Governor Pack Road Zambales 10:30 am
(063)(074) 442-7875 11:30 am
2:30 p.m.

Baguio-Dagupan 5:40 am
20 min. 2.5
interval
GL Bus Lines Baguio-Tabuk
Victory Liner Baguio-Cubao
Gov. pack Road Baguio-Pasay
(074)442-6654/5708 Baguio-Olongapo
Baguio-Cubao 1:00 am to 6
11:30 am
I hour interval
Dagupan Bus Line 12:30 p.m.
Governor Pack Road 1:30 p.m.
(063)(074) 442-5391 Baguio-Pasay 2:00 p.m. 6
Baguio-Cavite 1:30 p.m. 7
11:30 p.m.
11:30pm
Dangwa Bus Co. Baguio-Dimasalang via 2:00 am
Lapu-lapu Street Marcos Highway 4:30 am
(063)(074)442- 12:00pm
4150/2449 1:00pm
Night trip
10:00 p.m.
12:00 am 6
6:30am
7:30am
8:30am
Baguio-Cubao
2:30am 7
5:30am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
12:00nn
1:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
10:00pm
12:00mn
Baguio - Bontoc
5:00 to 10:00 7
am
Baguio-Besao via 5:00 am to
Sagada 10:00 am (I hr
interval) 8

7:00am
Baguio-Banaue 7:00pm
9

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 7:30am to
Baguio-Lepanto 11:30 am
1 hr. interval 6

6:15 am

Baguio-Cervantes 6:30 am
11:00am 7
Baguio-Kibungan
5
10:00am

Baguio-Kabayan 12:00nn
6
Baguio-Sagpat 12:30pm
4
Baguio-Boneng 1:00pm
4
Baguio-Pudong 12:00pm
4
Baguio-Sagubo 12:00nn
4
Baguio-Paykek
4
6:00 am
DM Transit 6:00 p.m.
Baguio-Carmen 2
Governor Pack Road 30 min.
interval
Filipinas Trans
Baguio-Cauayan 4:00-5:00 am 10
Burnham Park
Greenland Baguio-Tabuk 5:00 p.m. 14
Lapu-lapu Street Via Tuguegarao 4:00 p.m. 12
Via Roxas 6:00 p.m.

Baguio-Tuguegarao- 2:30 p.m. 16

Conner-Guina-ang
Eso-Nice Liner Baguio - San Fernando 5:30 am to 1.5
Otek Street Via Naguillian 6:30 p.m.
(063)(074) 443-3076 30 minutes
Candon-Bolinao interval 7-8

12
Philippine Rabbit Every hour
Governor Pack Road Via Marcos 5
Baguio-Manila
(063)(074) 442- & Kennon
5945/3254
Baguio-Ampusongan 10:00 am 6
Every other day

Baguio-Mankayan 4:30 am daily 5

Pine Tree Transit Baguio-Tuguegarao
Lapu-lapu St. 5:00 p.m.
(063)(074) 432-2115 Baguio-Tabuk via 10
Roxas via
Tuguegarao 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 11-12
13-14
Victory Liner Baguio-Pasay 3:30 p.m. to
Governor Pack Road 10:00 p.m. 6
(063)(074) 442- 30 minutes
6654/5705/6651 interval
7:00 am
Baguio-Cubao 8:00 am 6
-Kalookan 2:00 p.m.
-Sampaloc 4:00 p.m.

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 3:30 am
Baguio-Olongapo 4:30 am 6
5:00 am
6:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
JEEPNEY TRANSPORTA-TION CBD Terminal Jeepney Line
CITY CAMP TRUNK LINE SESSION ROAD TRUNKLINE
Rock Quarry
Quirino . Scout Barrio
Palma Otek Street PMA-Kias
NAGUILIAN TRUNKLINE Otek Street Country Club
Quezon Hill Otek Street Samuyao
Lourdes Acupan-Balatoc
Dominican Philex
Guisad-Ferguson Dalicno
Easter Guisad Lower Kayang
San Luis-San Roque Lower Kayang GOVERNOR PACK TRUNKLINE
Pinsao Lower Kayang
Irisan Lower Kayang PNR-BAL
Sablan Lower Kayang Hillside
Asin Road(Km. 6) Chugum Street BGH-Campo Sioco
Asin Hot Spring Upper Kayang Camp 8
Nangalisan Kayang Camp 7
San Fernando Chugum Street Camp 6
Upper Kayang Camp 4 & 3
MAGSAYSAY TRUNKLINE Upper Kayang Green Valley
Quirino Hill Chuntug Street SLU-SVP-Bakakeng
La Trinidad Upper Kayang EPZA
Buyagan
Pico-Puguis LEONARD WOOD ROAD TRUNKLINE
Acop Pacdal
Labey Navy Base
Sto. Nino Pacdal Express
Tublay Lower Kayang Mines View
Atok Central T. Alonzo Street Mansion
T. Alonzo Street Gibraltar
BONIFACIO -RIMANDO Rajah Soliman Beckel
TRUNKLINE Rajah Soliman Tuding
Modernsite Rajah Soliman Ambuklao
Bayan Park Rajah Soliman Bokod
Trancoville Rajah Soliman Binga
Holy Ghost Hill Cayapa
Brookside Sangilo-Itogon
Antamok
Ucab
Atok(Big Wedge)
Jacinto St.
Jacinto St.
Express
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
Seating
Facilities and Equipment
Capa-city
Gymnasium, complete sound system,
600
rostrum, black boards pointer, sound light
3500 Convention hall, rostrum, ground floor
conference room 1,2 basement conference
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 boards
Baguio Green Valley Country Club 2 conferences halls, complete sound system /
1000
Sto. Tomas Rd 442-7286 facilities
CAP-John Hay Trade & Cultural
Convention Center
Loakan Rd., 442-2109/02
Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza
Auditorium , gymnasium, audio visual room,
St. Louis University Crispillo Hall, tape deck records cassette
5000
Bonifacio St. 442-2793 tapes, radio slide projector, VTR, complete
sound system
Skyrise Hotel 2 conference halls, complete sound system
300
18 Dominican Rd. 442-8080
Teacher's Camp Conference rooms, complete sound system,
800
Leonard Wood Rd., 442-3517 rostrum, blackboards
Gymnasium, audio visual center, Dap-ayan
University of Baguio
5000 little theater, student center, conference
Gen. Luna Rd., 442-3071/5367
room, projector, rostrum, sound system
Venus Park View Hotel Conference halls, complete sound system,
5 -600
19 Kisad Rd., 442-5597/6452 boards, overhead projector

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Recreational Establishment Address / Tel. Number
Facilities
Area code (074)
Session Road
456 Billiard Hall Billiards, darts
442-3291
Bowling, movies, childrens
Baguio Center Mall Magsaysay Venue
park
University of the Cordilleras
Gov. Pack Road 442-3316 Athletic gymnasium
(BCF)
Baguio Country Club
South Drive 4425060 / Golf course, swimming pool,
(exclusive for the use of
4425068 bowling lanes
members )
Brent International School
(exclusive for the use of Brent Brent Road Soccer fields, basketball
students, faculty members 442-4050 /3628 / 2260 courts, athletic gymnasium
and family)
Athletic grounds,
Burnham Park Tourism Park soccer/football grounds,
grandstand, bicycle lanes,
tennis / basketball courts
Loakan Road Golf course, skating rink,
Camp John Hay
442-7902 horseback
Green Valley Country Club Marcos Highway Billiards hall, fun games,
442-7286 swimming pool, bowling lanes
Mabini St.
Olympian Bowling Lanes Bowling lanes, billiards
442-2165
Athletic gymnasium and
Philippine Military Academy
Fort Del Pilar grounds, pelota, golf course,
(exclusive use of PMA Cadets
442-5101 / 442-5102 / 442- swimming pool, bowling lanes,
Corps & families and officers
2302 tennis and basketball courts,
of the Military)
soccer field
Bonifacio Street
St. Louis University Athletic gymnasium
442-2793
Naguilian Road Athletic gymnasium, bowling
St. Vincent Gymnasium
442-3176 lanes
Strike Master Bowling Lanes Mabini Street
Bowling lanes, billiards
442-3167
Wright Park Leonard Wood Road Horseback riding

Theaters

Cinestar Malcolm Square 442-2777 Movies

Empire Cinema Abanao Road 442-5711 Movies
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 First cinema 52 Gen. Luna Rd 442-3522 Movies
Mariciel Theater Zandueta St. 442-3741 Movies
Pines Theater 14 Session Road Malcolm Movies
Plaza Theater Square 442-3535 Movies
Prince Albert cinema Magsaysay Road Movies
Baguio Center Mall Theaters Magsaysay Ave. Movies
(4)

BANKS
Name of Establishment Address / Tel. Number Services
Area Code (074)
Leonard Wood Road
Allied Banking Corporation Megalink, Visa
442-7348
Allied Banking Corporation Abanao St. Bancnet , Visa, Megalink
Session Road
Banco de Oro Savings and time deposit
442-8250 / 442-8253
Express teller, Amexco,
136 Session Road
Bank of the Philippine Islands foreign currency deposit, time
442-2500 /4490
deposit
Harrison Road Express teller, Amexco,
Bank of the Philippine Islands
442-2979 / 4656 foreign currency deposit,
Name of Establishment Address / Tel. Number Services
Area Code (074)
Magsaysay Avenue Express teller, Amexco, dollar
BPI Family Bank
442-4845 changer
BPI express credit cards
Harrison Road
BPI Family Bank & Trust Co. Foreign currency deposit,
442-6204 / 6205
time deposit
Bonifacio St.
China Bank Bancnet, ATM
442-9663 / 9581
Development Bank of the Session Road Megalink, commercial loans
Philippines 442-2550 ATM
No.2 Kayang St.
Diamond Rural Bank Salary and commercial loans
442-3440
Equitable Banking Session Road
Megalink, Visa, Master Cards
Corporation 442-4238 / 443-8196
Equitable Banking Magsaysay Avenue
Megalink, Visa, Master Cards
Corporation 443-8137-38
Abanao Road
Far East Bank & Trust Co. Megalink, Far East Cards
442-3545 / 3490
85 Harrison Road
Land Bank of the Philippines Express teller, express Net
442-5820
Bonifacio St
Metro Bank ATM ,Bancnet, Unicard
442-9995
Bancnet, Unicard, time &
Metro bank Session Road
foreign currency deposit
G. Perfecto St. Bancnet, Unicard, time &
Metro bank
442-3767 / 4358 /3767 foreign currency deposit
DBP Building Fast teller, American express
PCI Bank
442-2791 / 443-8650 Master card, car loans
Perfecto St American express, savings
PCI Bank
442-6027 Express padala, Bancnet,
Session Road
PCI Bank Fast teller, American express
442-2573
Philippine Banking Magsaysay Avenue Bancnet
Corporation 442-5931 /5932 / 444-3444
Session Road
Philippine National Bank Megalink, PNB credit cards
442-4244
Producers Bank of the Session Road
Time deposit, ATM
Philippines 442-5638 / 4063
Perfecto St.
Prudential Bank Deposit, lending, Megalink
442-7223
Magsaysay Avenue
Rang-ay Rural Bank, Inc. Deposit, savings account
442-8142

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 Session Road
Rizal Commercial Bank
442-2077 / 5364
Session Road
Rural Bank of Baguio
442-2976
Gen. Luna Road
Rural Bank of Itogon
442-5754
Maharlika Livelihood Center
Security Bank & Trust Co.
442-2671 / 2645
38 g. Perfecto Sr.
Solid Bank
442-5136
Harrison Road
Summit Bank
443-9430
Calderon Street
United Coconut Planters Bank
442-3132
Otek Street
Veterans Bank
443-5033/5070
10 Session road
Westmont Bank
444-5520-23
MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS
Medical Institution Address
Baguio Health Center T. Alonzo St.
Kennon Road
Baguio Medical Center
442-3338
Baguio General Hospital and Kennon Road
Medical Center (BGHMC) 442-4216
Chanum St.
Benguet Laboratories
442-2027
Session Road
Derma Care Center
4426789
Medical Institution
Address
Magsaysay Ave
Pines City doctors Hospital
442-4308/4082
Roseville Park Center,
Roseville Mental Health
Balacbac, Marcos Hi-way
Assumption Road
SLU Sacred Heart Hospital
442-5701-02
Lower P. Burgos St.
Sto. Nino Medical Center
447769 / 7770-
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Address / Tel. Number
Name of Institution
Area code (074)
Harrison Road
University of the Cordilleras
442-3316 / 8217
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
Skin, hair and nail diseases
Services
Emergency room, private
rooms and operating room
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
Courses Offered
Arts and Sciences,
Commerce, Accountancy,
Secretarial Sciences,
Education, Architecture,
Engineering, Law, vocational
courses, Graduate School
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Baguio Central University
Baguio Electronics and
Technical Institute
Baguio School of Business
and Technology, Inc.
Brent International School
Data Center Philippines
Easter College
Pines City Colleges
Saint Louis University
University of Baguio
University of the Philippines
Women's vocational School
Arts and Sciences,
# 18 Bonifacio Street Commerce, Education,
442-4949 / 2081 Secretarial Courses, Graduate
School
Magsaysay Avenue
Vocational Course
442- 3743
Magsaysay Avenue
Vocational Courses
442-2986
Brent Road
Nursery to Grade 12
442-4050 ; 442-2260
Session Road
Computer Courses
442-4160
Guisad Road
Bachelor of Science in
442-4044
Business Management,
Education, Arts and Sciences
Arts and Sciences, Nursing,
Magsaysay Avenue Dental Medicine, Physical
445-2209 Therapy, Optometry,
Midwifery
Arts and Sciences,
Commerce, Secretarial
Sciences, Natural Sciences,
Bonifacio Street
Engineering, Architecture,
442-2193 / 3043
Medicine, Nursing, Human
Sciences, law, Computer and
Information, Graduate School
Arts and Sciences,
Criminology, Education,
Commerce, Hotel &
Restaurant Management,
Upper General Luna Road
Engineering and Architecture,
442-3071 / 5367
Technological and Vocational
courses, Dental medicine,
Physical Therapy, Graduate
School
Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts,
Gov. Pack Road
Distance Education, graduate
442-5592 / 3888
School
Dressmaking, hair Science,
Magsaysay Avenue
Beauty Culture, cosmetology,
442-6584
tailoring

COMMUNICATION / MESSENGERIAL SERVICES

Address / Tel. No.
Name of Establishment Services
Area Code (074)
Session Road Door to door delivery
Aboitiz Express
442-8347 One day courier
Harrison Road Door to door delivery
DHL
442-8029 One day courier
DIGITEL Session Road Long distance call and fax
Session Road
Easy Call Communication Long distance call, paging
442-8796
Garcia communication Marbay Building Long distance calls, fax
(GARCOM) 442-0046 messages, mailing
Globe McKay Cable and Radio De Leon Building
Telex, international telegrams
Corporation 442-3329
International Communications
Assumption Road Long distance calls
Corporation (ICC telecom)
Session Road Door to door delivery
JRS Express
442-6557 One day courier
Courier products, parcel,
Abanao Street
LBC cargo, money remittances -
442-6470
door to door delivery
Philippine Long Distance Naguilian Road Overseas calls, fax, long

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 Corporation (PLDT) 442-3919 distance
Pilipino Telephone Corporation Upper Session Road Overseas calls and long
(PILTEL) 442-4567 distance calls
Upper Session Road
Pocket Bell Long distance calls, paging
442-7929 /7934
Upper Session road
PT & T Long distance , telegram
442-4717 / 441-3014
Post Office Upper Session Road Mailing and money order

INTERNET SERVERS
Mt. Crest Hotel, Legarda Road
CYBERSPACE Internet services
443-8734
Piaoyan bldg., Bonifacio St.
MOZCOM (AXON) Internet services
443-9502-9510
GP Shopping Arcade
SKY INTERNET Internet services
442-7378

Police & Law Enforcement Agencies

STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER
BAGUIO POLICE STATION 166
Bgo. Police Precinct 1 (Naguilian Checkpoint) 443-9111
Bgo. Police Precinct 2 (Lucban) 443-9112
Bgo. Police Precinct 3 (Pacdal) 443-9113
Bgo. Police Precinct 4 (Scout Barrio) 443-9114
Bgo. Police Precinct 5 (Marcos Highway) 443-9115
Bgo. Police Precinct 6 (Aurora Hill) 443-9116
Bgo. Police Precinct 7 (Central Business District) 443-9117
Bgo. Police Precinct 8 (Kennon Rd. Checkpoint) 447-4010
Anti Crime Hotline 163
PNP Camp Dangwa 442-5645 / 5977
CIS 442-8781
NARCOM 443-4720
NBI 442-7203/7204
TRAFFIC 444-8399
HIGHWAY PATROL 442-4429
Tuding Police Checkpoint 442-3526

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Name of Newspaper Address & Telephone Number
66 North Sanitary Camp or
Baguio Reporter 8 Chugum St., Baguio City
442-2502/4209
BCF Bldg., Harrison Road, Baguio City Tel.
City Digest 442-5867/3183
e-mail: digest@mozcom.com
16 Kisad Road, Baguio City or PO Box 50
Midland Courier
442-2444/6370
63 Serafica Bldg., Cor. Ferguson and
Skyland News Gaerland St., Baguio City
446-2004
2nd Basement , Juniper Bldg.
SunStar Daily 67-69 Bonifacio St. Baguio City
443-8361/8362
G/F PCEC Bldg., Happy homes
The Junction Campo Sioco, Baguio City
444-9535
2nd Floor, C&A Park Manor Bldg.
The Tribune Km. 5, La Trinidad
Tel.422-2934

RADIO STATIONS
Radio Station (FM) Address & Telephone Number

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 45 Park View Hotel, Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
DZYB Tel.442-6833
Freq. Ch. 102.3
32 Lourdes Subdivision, Baguio City
STAR FM Tel. 442-4449
Freq. Ch. 89.5
3 Upper Market Camp Allen, Baguio City
DWSK Tel. 442-5172
Freq. Ch. 96.7
33 Assumption Rd., Baguio City
DWHB Tel. 442-2229/2532; 444-7510
Freq. Ch. 103.9
Skyrise Hotel Dominican Road, Baguio City Tel. 442-
DWMB-Barangay Love Radio 7925/ 443-4089
Freq. Ch. 95.1
34 Lim St., Quezon Hill, Baguio City
DWBG Tel. 443-4112; 4442771
Freq. Ch. 95.9
Upper Dominican Rd., Baguio City
FBN Tel. 444-2587-88; 443-7918
Freq. Ch. 107.1
2/F Midland Courier Bldg., Kisad Rd., B.C.
DWRA Campus Radio Tel. 444-3313-15
Freq. Ch. 92.7
33 Dominican Rd. Ext., Baguio City
DWDJ Tel. 442-2538
Freq. Ch. 91.1
102 Bonifacio St., Baguio City
MPBC Tel. 442-2582/2453
Freq. Ch. 99.9

Radio Station (AM)

102 Bonifacio St., Baguio City
DZWT Tel. 442-2582/6520
Freq. Ch. 540
32 Lourdes Subdivision, Baguio City
DZWX Tel. 442-5278/4449
Freq. Ch. 1035
Polo Field Pacdal
DZEQ Tel. 442-5291/3022
Freq. Ch. 999

Television Stations
3rd Flr. Juniper Bldg., Bonifacio St., B.C.
ABS-CBN
Tel. 443-6091
Philippine Information Agency
PTV 8 Shuntug St., Baguio City
Tel. 442-6248/442-8240
Session Road, B.C.
SKYCABLE
Tel. 442-8368 /4443288
VIACOM

MT. GUIDES
NAME ADDRESS TEL.NO.
# 25 P. Zamora P. Burgos St., 444-3117
William P. Cap-ayao
Baguio City
Ildefonsa G. Anipew 1C, #169 Betag, La Trinidad 0918-281-4766
Julio G. Balaodan Lebeng, Bashoy, Kabayan
Mariano A. Nemo Babalak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Marvin M. Billao Lusod, Kabayan, Benguet
Susan Q. Baban Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Marian L. Codiaman Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Samuel L. Geking Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan

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 Junie K. Salatic Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Prello P. Tillama Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Efren P. Tillama Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan
Roy F. Guindayan Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya
Abegail B. Cal-es Lebeng, Bashoy, Kabayan

Tourism Oriented Organizations and Agencies

Cordillera Administrative Region Tourism Council Baguio Tourism Council

Chairperson: Ms. Carmelita A. Mondiguing Mr. Nicholas Tabora
C/o Atty. Alfredo Moniguing Baguio Ice Plant & Cold Storage, Inc.
DOTC, Post Office Bldg. 147 M. Roxas St. Session Road, Tel No. (074)
442-4815

Baguio Association of Restaurants (BAR) Baguio Association of Hotels and Inns

(BAHAI)
Pres. Mr. Michael Del Rosario President: Ms. Jeannine Chan
McDonald's Fastfood Mt. Lodge and Restaurant
Session Road, Baguio City Tel. (074) 442-4544
Tel. No. (074) 442-7649

Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum Foundation, Inc. Tourism Industry Board Foundation,
Incorporated
Curator: Mrs. Leonora San Agustin Chairman: Mr. Peter Rey Bautista
Baguio Convention Center, Gov. Pack Rd. Baguio City Hall, Baguio City
Baguio City

Baguio Arts Guild

C/o Mr. Bose
Caf by the Ruins, Chanum St., Baguio City
Tel. (074) 442-4010

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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 - 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 Address Classification No. Of Rm
King David Palace Hotel Capitulacion St.,
Tourist Inn 19
Bangued
Abtemco Bangued, abra Lodging House 6
Marysol Pension Taft St., Bangued Lodging House 8
Oval Era Hostel Victoria Park, Bangued Tourist Inn 12
Diocesan Pastoral Center Taft St., Bangued Lodging House 10
Tingguian Lodge Complex Calaba, Abra Lodging House 10
Special Interest
Villa Soraji Bangued, Abra 4
Resort

FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

NON-ACCREDITED:
A & A Hotel and Restaurant Bangued, Abra
Bene Disco Bangued, Abra
Budget Food Center Bangued, Abra
BWD Ihaw-Ihaw sa Poolside Bangued, Abra
Gallera Moderna Bangued, Abra
Jaruji's Restaurant Bangued, Abra
Jaysid Canteen Bangued, Abra
Jj Kitchenette Bangued, Abra
Jolly Baby Restaurant Bangued, Abra
Kamayan Rest Bangued, Abra
Marysol Hotel and Restaurant Bangued, Abra
Pobet Tofer Snack Center Bangued, Abra
Princess Restaurant Bangued, Abra

SHOPPING CENTERS
Establishment Address/Telephone Product Lines
Penarrubia baskets, flower pots, flower
Abra Native Products
Tel. 752-8511 baskets, etc.
Mudiit, Dolores sala set, dining, bag handler,
Balbin Quality Furniture
Tel. 752-8511 cabinets
Ubbog, Bangued sala sets, tables, cabinets, door
Bellos Furniture
Tel. 752-8511 panels
Mudeng, La Paz
Beronas Bamboo Design mirror frames, bags
Tel. 752-8511
Dugong, Bucay cabinets, drawers, tables, chairs,
Bides Furniture
Tel. 752-8511 dining, sala set
Bulbulala Loomweavers Bulbulala, La Paz binakol, blanket, table napkin,
Association Tel. 752-8511 bed sheets, tapis
Calixterios Handicrafts Capitulacion St., Back pack, bamboo attach case,
Bangued trays, make-up kits

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 Tel. 752-8490
Cabildatan Zone 7, Sala, dining sets, beds, windows,
Campols Furniture
Bangued balluster
Talogtog Bamboo hats, baskets, trays,
Charie Mayes Handicraft
Tel. 752-8511 mirror with frame
Pilar, Tayum Bamboo sala set, bamboo chairs
Dados Bamboo Designs
Tel. 752-8511 and tables
Poblacion Bucay Trays, cabinets, drawers, chairs,
DBP Woodcraft and Furniture
Tel. 752-8511 tables, beds
Duldulao, Malibcong
Duldulao-gacab MCPI Tel. 752-8511 chairs, cabinets, softbrooms

Establishment Address/Telephone Product Lines

De-et, Tayum table cloth and napkin, blanket,
Felizas Loomweaving
Tel. 752-8511 tela, sheet
Patucannay, Tayum ply-boo, riftgain, tangle wood,
In-Hand Abra
Tel. 752-8511 lumber
Torijos St. Zone 5 tocino, tapa, and other processed
Jeandy Enterprise
Tel.. 752-8511 meat, cakes
Torijos St. Zone 5 orchids on hanging, planters and
Jomeni Orchid Collection
Tel. 752-8511 ornamental plants
Ayyeng, Manabo woodcarved products, paper
Manabo MCPI
Tel. 752-8511 trays and planters
Nangaparan, Danglas wall and newspaper racks,
Nangparan Rattan Handicraft
Tel. 752-8511 cabinet, sala set
Penarrubia tingguian attire, tapis, blankets,
Namarabar Loomweaving
Tel 752-8511 etc.
Bucay bowls. Trays, chairs, sala sets,
RG Astudillo Woodcraft
Tel. 752-8511 tables
Bangued ornamental plants, flowers,
Timpuyog Dagiti Inna Ti Abra
Tel. 752-8558 orchids
Torijos St., Zone 5 processed mango, nata de coco
Valera Enterprises
Tel. 752-8511 and processed fruits

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Transportation Company Address Trips / Destination

Inocencio Aniceto Trans Bangued, Abra Abra - Manila

Partas Trans Bangued, Abra Abra - Manila
Abra - Pangasinan
Philippine Rabbit Bus Bangued, Abra Baguio - Abra
Manila - Abra
Times Transit Bangued, Abra Baguio - Abra

VIron Trans Bangued, Abra Baguio - Abra

REST AREAS
ACCREDITED
Establishment Address
Sunrise Shell Service Center Torrijos St., Bangued, Abra

NON ACCREDITED
Paredes Caltex Gasoline Taft St., Bangued
Abra Petron Service Center2 Capitulacio St., Bangued
Nuevo Petron Station Zone 5, Bangued
Oroville Shell Gasoline Station Rizal St., Bangued
Abra Petron Service Center Taft St., Bangued
MISCELLANEOUS
MEDICAL FACILITIES
BANKS / MONEY CHANGERS
1. Abra Provincial Hospital
1. Allied Banking Corporation
2. Bangued Christian Hospital
2. PCI BANK
3. Santa Monica Hospital
3. Philippine National Bank
Rural Banks located in other municipalities
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4. La Paz District Hospital
5. Santa Monica Hospital

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TOURISM ORIENTED ORGANIZATION AND

AGENCIES
1. Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
2. School of Arts and Trade ABRA PROVINCIAL TOURISM COUNCIL
3. Valley College (APTC)
4. OISCA - AGRO Forestry Training Center Chairman : Marilou Bobila-
Gasa
Office of the Governor
Municipality Name Address
Boliney Fred C. Luben Boliney Municipal Hall
Tel # (074) 7528531
Bucay Alma Flores C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
Daguioman Lilyjean Bacani C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
Danglas Eduardo Pataray C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
Lagayan Crecencio Bernal C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
La Paz Elvis Balbosa C/o Governor's Office
Tel # (074) 7528118
Manabo Teodora Condoya 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 Kalinga-Apayao 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 provinces
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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.) NO. OF BARANGAYS

Calanasan 1,138.90 16
Conner 694.40 21
Flora 324.40 21
Kabugao 806.40 16
Luna 655.40 22
Pudtol 238.90 22
Sta. Marcela 70.00 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 coronas 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

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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 Lovers 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.

Rosalindas Lodging Cabugao, Apayao

Capitol Guest House Cabugao, Apayao

SOUVENIR AND SHOPPING CENTERS

Establishment Address Services

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Rodriguez Gift Shop Poblacion Flora gift items, dry goods
Erenias Store & Gift Shop Poblacion Flora dry goods, gift items
Caluducans Furniture Poblacion Flora wood craft

FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

Establishment Address Services
fast food, Filipino dishes, hamburgers
Saguisis Eatery Pudtol
and native snacks
Gorospes Eatery & Snack House fast food, Filipino dishes, native snacks
Pudtol
and hamburgers
Lalen Panciteria Flora noodles
Guillermos Eatery Sta. Marcela fast food, Filipino dishes
Wil-Nelia Snack House Sta. Marcela hamburgers, salad, hotdogs, etc
fast food , Filipino dishes, salads,
Hipolitos Eatery Luna
variety of snacks
fast food, Filipino dishes, variety of
Kabugao First Eatery Kabugao
snacks

Transportation Facilities
Name of Company
Greenland Bus Lines
Apache Tours
Origin /Destination Schedule
Travel Time
Conner - Baguio (via -6:00 & 8:00 am daily
Tuguegarao)(15 hrs)
Baguio - Conner (via -5:00 & 6:00 p.m. daily
Tuguegarao) (15 hrs)
Kabugao - Tuguegarao -7:00 am daily
Tuguegarao - Kabugao -7:00 p.m. daily
5 Hrs)

Name of Company Origin /Destination Schedule

Travel Time
Kabugao - Tuguegarao -7:00 am daily
PTME Tours Tuguegarao - Kabugao -7:00 p.m. daily
(5 Hrs)
Kabugao - Tuguegarao -7:00 am daily
Public Utility Jeepneys
Tuguegarao - Kabugao -7:00 p.m. daily
(2 units)
(5 Hrs)
Flora - Tuguegarao -6:00; 6:30; & 7:00 daily
Cabulisan Bus Line Tuguegarao - Flora -12:30; 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. daily
(3 hours)
Flora - Vigan -6:30 am daily
Biggayan Liner Vigan - Flora 4:00 p.m. daily
(9 hours)
Pudtol - Tug. (3 hrs) -6:00 am daily
Tug. - Pudtol (3hrs) -12:00 nn daily
Pudtol - Laoag (5 hrs) -6:30; 7:00 am & 12:00 nn
CA Trans
Laoag - Pudtol (5 hrs) daily
Conner-Tug. (3 hrs) - 6:00;8:00am & 4:00 p.m.
daily
Bus Line Tug. - Conner 7:00; 7:30 & 8:00 am daily
(3 hrs)
Lilibeth Trans Conner - Tabuk (4 hrs) 7:00 am daily
Tabuk - Conner (4 hrs) 7:00 am daily
Genoveza Conner - Tug. (3hrs) 7:00; 7:30 & 8:00 am daily
Apayao Minorities Trans
Busaing Motors

CONVENTION FACILITIES

ESTABLISHMENT LOCATION CAPACITY

Apayao Institute of Science & 100
Luna
Technology
Apayao Community Learning 200
Kabugao
Center

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Flora Training Center Flora 200
Kabugao First Eatery Kabugao 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

Childrens Park Flora playground

Childrens 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

Pulidos Dental Clinic Poblacion, Luna

Sorianos Clinic Sta. Marcela

Medical Clinic Conner

COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

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Establishment Address

Bureau of Post 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 078-872-2217
Kabugao 078-872-2218
Flora 078-824-8578
Luna 078-824-8575
Pudtol 078-824-8576
Sta. Marcela 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 Name Address

Kabugao Celso del Cruz Kabugao Municipal Hall
Luna Purificacion Visitacion Luna Municipal Hall

Data Source: Provincial Government of Apayao.

Department of Tourism - CAR
fn:carsit99-1/sgc

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

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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), Bokod-Kabayan-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.

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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

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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) Dalupirip Hot Spring (Itogon)
Towing Water Falls (Sablan) Cabacab Plateau (Mankayan)
Bridal Veil Falls (Tuba) 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.

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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 Naguey Rice Terraces (Atok)
Haights place (Atok) Palina Rice Terraces (Kibungan)
Marcos Bust (Tuba)

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 Room Rates
Address/Tel. Number
Benguet State University, Dorm type (4
La Trinidad pax)P100/pax
ATI-NTC Tel. 422-2375 27 Dorm type
(6pax)
P80.00/pax
18 rooms Guestroom-
Wangal, La Trinidad (dorm-type) P100/pax
NIA Training Center
Tel. 422-2435 5 guest Dorm-type
rooms P80.00/pax
C & A Park Manor, Km 4,
C & A Regency Inn La Trinidad 11
Tel. 422-2837
La Trinidad Valley Inn Km.6, La Trinidad 38 Matrimonial w/
Tel. 422-0823/0822 private CR-
P750

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 Matrimonial
w/o CR- P500
Twin rm. w/
private CR
P825
Twin room w/o
CR P600.00
Central Pico, La Trinidad Dormitory type-
GSP Headquarters 4
Tel.422-2019 P75/pax
BLPC Guest House Loo, Buguias
Lepanto Store & Inn Lepanto, Mankayan
Komedor Food House Poblacion, Mankayan

Name of Establishment No. of Rooms Room Rates

Address/Tel. Number
Mankayan, Lodge Poblacion, Mankayan
Balatoc, Itogon Dormitory type
Villaluna Center 21
Tel. 447-2624 P150.00/pax
Cooperative Guest
Poblacion, Mankayan
House
Municipal Guest House Ampusongan, Bakun
Municipal Guest House Poblacion Bokod

Homestay Accommodation
Home Owner Address No. of Rooms
Rusthai Mascay Mankayan 5
Mercedes Garcia Mankayan 5
Theresa Guanso Mankayan 2
Gondina Abeya Mankayan 1
Purita Tan Atok 1
Edna Sebio Atok 1
Rosa Ducusin Atok 5
Macarthy Malamnes Kibungan 4
Miling Isiada Kibungan 3
Baban Berong Kabayan 1
Camilo Alumit Kabayan 1
Laurence Ramos La Trinidad 1
Mercedes Palacsa La Trinidad 2
Alma Bagsiao La Trinidad 2
Richard Colbongan Tuba 4
Delia Bacate Tuba 1
Modesta Busoy Sablan 3

Restaurants (ACCREDITED)

Name of establishment Address & Tel. No. Specialty

Everlasting Restaurant C & A2 Bldg, Puguis, La
Filipino Dishes
Trinidad
Inglay Restaurant Km. 6, La Trinidad Filipino Dishes
Frenzy's Caf & Restaurant Filipino Dishes
Jack's Food Services Co., Inc Km5, La Trinidad Filipino Dishes
Senly Loy Bldg., Km 4, La Filipino Dishes
Kafe Ni Baley
Trinidad
Km. 5, La Trinidad, Filipino Dishes
Kansharu Fastfood & Restaurant
Benguet

NON-ACCREDITED (Restaurants)
Comiles Restaurant Km 6, La Trinidad Filipino Dishes

SHOPS

Name of Establishment Address and Tel No.

Narda's Trading Corp, Inc. Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet

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 Tel.No. 422-2762

CONVENTION
Name of Establishment Address
Agricultural Training Institute Benguet State University
La Trinidad, Benguet
Provincial Auditorium Provincial Capitol, Km.6, La Trinidad
Villaluna Center Benguet Corporation, Balatoc, Itogon

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Transport Company Contact Person/Address

Dangwa Transportation Company Eng. Bonifacio Marines
Km. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet
Pine Tree Bus Lines Mr. Ernest Dangwa
Km. 6, La Trinidad
Norton Bus Lines Mr. Anthony Mendoza
Slaughter Compound, Baguio City
Country Bus Mr. Tito Marrero
Mankayan, Benguet
Public Utility Jeepneys

REST AREAS ( ACCREDITED)

Name of Establishment Address Telephone No.

Capitol Shell Service Station Km. 5, La Trinidad 422-1119
La Trinidad Shell Station Km. 4, La Trinidad 422-2159
Narvaiz Service Center Km.5, La Trinidad 422-2321

NON-ACCREDITED
Caltex Service Station Km.4, La Trinidad 422-2465
Satur Petron Center Km.4, La Trinidad 422-2472
Petron Service Station Sayangan, Atok
Caltex Service Station Sayangan, Atok
Petron Service Station Natubleng, Buguias
Caltex Service Station Abatan, Buguias

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Name of Agency Address and Tel. No. Services

FA 238 Km.4, Balili
Travel assistance package
La Trinidad
Esgala Travel & Tours tours
(074) 422-2329;309-2594
Car rentals
(074) 309-2529 (TELEFAX)
Small World Travel & Tours JC21, Km.6
Travel and tour assistance
La Trinidad Branch La Trinidad

V. MISCELLANEOUS

Medical Institutions
Name of Institution Address
GOVERNMENT
Benguet General Hospital Km.5, La Trinidad
Atok District Hospital Sayangan, Atok
Dennis Molintas Municipal Hospital Bokod, Benguet
Abatan Emergency Hospital Abatan, Buguias
Kapangan Medical Hospital Kapangan, Benguet
Itogon Municipal Hospital Tinongdan, Itogon
PRIVATE
Lepanto Hospital Lepanto, Mankayan
Lutheran Hospital Abatan, Buguias
Philex Mines Hospital Padcal, Tuba

Educational Institutions
Name of Establishment Address

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Benguet State University Kms. 5 -6, La Trinidad
Cordillera Career Development College Buyagan, La Trinidad
Tublay School of Home Industries Acop, Tublay
Ambuklao School of Home Industries (Annex) Ambuklao, Bokod
Bokod School of Arts & Trades Daclan, Benguet
Gov. Bado Dangwa Agro-Industrial School Balakbak, Kapangan
Buguias Polytechnic College Loo, Buguias

Banks
Name of Establishment Address
Cooperative Bank of Benguet Km.4, La Trinidad
Land Bank of the Philippines Km. 4, La Trinidad
PCI Bank Km.5, La Trinidad
BPI Bank Km.4, La Trinidad
Rosebank Km.4, La Trinidad
Rural Bank of Itogon Tuding, Itogon
Rural Bank of Kapangan Poblacion, La Trinidad
Trinibank Km.5, La Trinidad
Security Bank Km.5, La Trinidad
Far East Bank Km.5, La Trinidad
Metro Bank 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 Name Address

Atok Paterno Esdio MPDO Sayangan, Atok
Bakun Soledad Sudango D.A. Ampusongan, Bakun
Bokod Eliner Dayotao Mayors Office, Poblacion,
Bokod
Buguias Satur C. Payangdo MPDO, abatan, Buguias
Itogon Liza Diase Mayors Office, Poblacion,
Itogon
Kabayan Camilo B. Alumit Mayors Office, Poblacion,
Kabayan
Kapangan Andrea D. Buya Mayors Office, Lomon,
Kapangan
Kibungan Kolbel Acquiapat Municipal Engineers
Office, Poblacion, Kibungan
La Trinidad Marian Z. Cachero Mayors Office, KM 5, La
Trinidad
Mankayan Luzviminda Agustin Mayors Office, Mankayan
Sablan Nicomedes Caliguing MPDC, Poblacion, Sablan
Tuba Magdalena Niwane SB Secretary, Poblacion,
Tuba
Tublay Prudencio Mendoza 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.

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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 regions 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.

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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 Population
Aguinaldo 16,377
Asipulo 12,294
Banaue 20,563
Hingyon 9,769
Hungduan 9,380
Kiangan 14,099
Lagawe 15,269
Lamut 18,731
Lista 17,552
Mayoyao 14,191
Tinoc 9,504
Total 161,623

Language / Dialect

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 No. of firms

Trading Industry 264 or 49%
Gift, Toys & House wares 117
Services 79
Other Manufacturing 42
Garments & Textiles 29
Other (Agri) and 17
Food & Beverages 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 Yamashitas 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

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 - 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 swimming pool. Woodcarving and hand
woven products are produced and sold to travelers.

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.

Apfoor Burial Tombs

- these are large stone mausoleums containing the bones of the towns 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 two-hour
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)

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- 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.

Ophaw 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.

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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 Type No. Rate Rate Number Facilities

Contact Of Rooms Of Per /Head of
Person/Manager Rooms Room (in Bed/
peso) Rooms
BANAUE HOTEL & Twin 74 $ 82 Carpeted
YOUTH HOTEL Suite w/ 4 (2) $ 163 rooms,
(Banaue, Ifugao) Tel. lounge balcony,
(074) 386-4087-88 Fax Single $ 75 piped-in
(074) 386-4048 Room $ 12 P175 music bar, hot
Cres Santillan Extra Bed & cold water,
Dorm type conference
hall, function
room,
LODGES/INNS catering,
swimming

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BANAUE VIEW INN 5 P700 2 pool,
Banaue 2 3 telephone,
Twin Room 1 P800 150 3 restaurant,
Dorm Type 5 P700 2 laundry
Triple rm.
Double rm.
BATAD PENSION 4 35 1
Batad, Banaue
Mr. Emiliana Blas Single

Telephone,
BANGAAN FAMILY INN 6 70 12 curio-souvenir
Bangaan, Banaue Double 6 100 1 shop, hot &
Room cold water,
Native laundry
COZY NOOK INN House 1 300 100
Poblacion Banaue 1 100
Tel.#(074)386-4003 Native 2 100
House 1
Twin Room
Double
room
FAIRVIEW INN Private 4 300 4
Ilogue, Banaue Room 5 500 5
Mr. Cristobal Rebolledo 600 4
Single
Room
Double 1
FAMILY INN Room
Batad, Banaue Private
Mr. David Chucas Room 3
35
FOREIGNERS INN 1 Hot and Cold
Batad, Banaue Single water,
Mr. David Chucas Room 3 35 60 postage,
restaurant
GREENVIEW LODGE Single
Poblacion, Banaue Room 14 400
Tel. (074)3864082 1 400
Mrs. Alice Uyami 6 400
2 500
Private 5 500
Twin Room 8
HALFWAY LODGE & Double
RESTAURANT Triple 7 1,050 150 2
Poblacion, Banaue Family 4 500
Tel. (074) 3864082 Dorm type 4 350 3
Mrs. Jane Buyao 5 250
4 350 25
Family 1 450
Private 3
HILLSIDE INN Twin
Batad, Banaue Single 6
Mrs. Addug Double
Triple
JERICHO LODGE & Dorm type
REFRESHMENT 3 75
Poblacion, Banaue 2
Tel.#(074)386 Single 1 35
Mrs. Patricia Chumi-e Room Conference
hall,
J & L PENSION 2 250 50 2
Ilogue, Banaue Single 1 350 50 3
Mrs. Jane Tongali Room 3 450 50
Double 2 450 With
Triple restaurant
PEOPLES LODGE

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& RESTAURANT 6 400 100 13
Poblacion Banaue Single 3 250 100 3
Tel.#(074)386-4082 Double 12 350 100
Ms. Esberta Terrado Triple 6 400
Native 2 500
House Restaurant,
RITAS MT. VIEW INN Tour services
Batad, Banaue Private
Ms. Rita Nabanal Single 4 35 2
Twin
Double
SANAFE LODGE & Triple
RESTAURANT Hot and cold
Poblacion, Banaue 2 550 water,
Tel.#(074)386-4085 Single 7 750 Restaurant
Ms. Estelita De Leon Room 2 950 150 and bakery,
2 beauty
SIMONS INN shop/parlor,
Batad, Banaue telephone
Mr. Simon Illag 2 35 2
Single
SPRING VILLAGE INN Room
Ilogue, Banaue Twin
Tel.(074) 386-4037 Triple 2 750 2
Mrs. Gavina Buduhan Dorm Type 1 850 1
2 450 2 Bar, laundry,
STAIRWAY LODGE & 1 350 1 telephone,
RESTAURANT tour
Poblacion, Banaue Single 6 350 12 Arrangement
Tel.(074)386-4053 room 4 350 service
2 250 6
2 450 100 10
TERRACEVILLE INN 1
Alimit, Banaue Private
Tel.# (074) 386-4069 Twin
Mrs. Erlinda Vizcarra Double 8 450 16
Single Parking space,
Hot & cold
TRAVELLERS INN & water,
RESTAURANT Private Laundry
Banaue Twin service,
Single telephone
Triple
VILLAGE INN Dorm Type Conference
Batad, Banaue 4 35 1 Hall,
Mrs. Luciana Hagao telephone,
Double restaurant,
Room folk song
WONDER LODGE entertainment
Poblacion, Banaue 6 100
Tel # (074)386-4017 Bathtub, hot
Mrs. Regina Sarol 6 400 and cold
water, laundry
services,
telephone

Single
Room

Restaurant,
telephone,
Double laundry,
Room shuttle
Private service
Room

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Kiangan
Name of Hotel/Lodge Type of No. of Rate Rate per No. of
Contact Person or Rooms rooms per Head Bed/ Facilities
Manager Room room
DAY CENTER (SENIOR
CITIZENS)
Dorm type 2 50
Kiangan
Ms. Adora Licyayo

Name of Hotel/Lodge No. of Rate Rate per No. of

Type of
Contact Person or rooms per Head Bed/ Facilities
Rooms
Manager Room room
KIANGAN YOUTH Reception hall
HOSTEL Private 2 120 4 and
Poblacion, Kiangan Dorm 2 80 32 conference
Mr. Ernest Codamon hall

SHRINE GUEST HOUSE

Kiangan Single 4 120 1 Restaurant
Mr. William Dulnuan

Lagawe

DG LODGE &
RESTAURANT Private 4 250 2
Poblacion West, Single 2 100 3
Lagawe Double 1 150 1
Tel. (074) 382-2088

PLAZA INN
Poblacion, Lagawe 1 to 2
Single 10 100 80
Mr. Natividad
Mendoza

LAGAWE LODGE 2
Poblacion, Lagawe
Single 5 150 75
Mr. Benjie Tindungan

J & L LODGE &

RESTAURANT Single 7 200 1
Lagawe Double 3 250 2
Gloria Linda Guinawa
Mayoyao

MAYOYAO TERRACE
LODGE
Single 3 75
Mayoyao
Mrs. Virginia Lanaon
Tinoc

TINOC LODGE
Tinoc Double 3 50
Mr. Honorio Dulnuan

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (Accredited)

Name of Establishment Address Specialty

Hidden Valley FoodHaus Ilogue, Tam-an, Banaue Filipino Dishes

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Transportation Facilities

Company name Destination Departure Travel Time Fare

Address/Tel. No. Schedule Reg.

Dangwa Tranco Banaue-Baguio 7:00 am 8 hrs. P190.00

7:00 p.m. 8hrs. P190.00

Dangwa Tranco Banaue-Manila 7:00 am 9 hrs. P180.00

Cubao, Quezon City Manila-Banaue 7:30 am 8 hrs. P210.00

Terraces Transport Kiangan-Baguio 5:00 p.m. 10 hrs. P180.00

Kiangan, Ifugao Baguio-Kiangan 7:00 p.m. P180.00
Ohayami Trans Lagawe-Baguio 5:00 p.m. 8 hrs. P180.00

Jeepneys Solano-Banaue P45.00

Lagawe-Banaue P20.00

V. MISCELLANEOUS

SHOPPING CENTER/STORE ADDRESS

Banaue Trade Center Lailanies Furniture Shop

Banaue, Ifugao Sta. Maria Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

Binwihans Basketry Lo-Hana Handicrafts

Trade Center Banaue O-ong, Hingyon, Ifugao

BJ Handmade Paper & Pulp Lourdes Curio Shop

Lagawe, Ifugao Cababuyan, Hingyon, Ifugao

Brookside Furniture & Handicrafts Lovinias Furniture Shop

Maituo Lagawe, Ifugao Sta. Maria, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

Buhles Garments Maphod Weaving

Hingyon, Ifugao Amganad, Banaue

Camp 7 Ever Manual Marbys Handicrafts

Trade Center Banaue, Ifugao Hapao, Hungduan, Ifugao

Dumangeng Handicraft & Furniture Matanglag Bronze Smith

Amganad, Banaue, Ifugao Manglag, Banaue, Ifugao

Easters Handicrafts Pnkihans Ethnic craft

Banaue, Ifugao Poblacion, Banaue

Elnoras Clothing Center Pinto Furniture Shop

Piwong, Hingyon, Ifugao Pinto, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao

Elvira Wood Industry Romalyn Woodcarving

Kiangan, Ifugao Hingyon, Ifugao

Goodwill Handicrafts Wild Wings Jusfa

Poblacion West, Lagawe Kinakin, Banaue, Ifugao

J & E Handicrafts Worwor Handicrafts

Hapao, Hungduan, Ifugao Banaue, Ifugao

Kimmayong Primitive Products &

Handicrafts

Communication Facilities
Name of Establishment Address

JRS Lagawe, Ifugao

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POST OFFICE All Municipalities

Telecommunications All Municipalities

Municipal Telephones All Municipalities except

Tinoc and Asipulo
Medical Facilities

Name of Institution Address

Ifugao Provincial Hospital Natuwolan, Lagawe
Mayoyao District Hospital Mayoyao
Goodnews Clinic Banaue, Ifugao
Lamut District Hospital Panopdopan, Lamut
Tinoc District Hospital Tinoc

Educational Centers
Ifugao College of Arts & Trades Lagawe
Ifugao State College of Agriculture and Nayon, Lamut
Forestry

Banks
Name of Bank Address Services Offered
Philippine National Bank Lagawe Poblacion Savings/time deposit
Telegraphic transfers
Change foreign currency
Land Bank of the Lagawe, Ifugao Savings/time deposit
Philippines Telegraphic transfers
Change foreign currency
Banaue Cooperative Bank Banaue, Ifugao Savings deposit
loans

Tourism Oriented Organizations

Ifugao Provincial Tourism Council

Mrs. Herminigilda Dulinayan
Chairperson
C/o Provincial Capitol
Lagawe, Ifugao

Municipality Name Address

Alfonso Lista Glen Prudencio Municipal Hall, Alfonso
Lista
Banaue Estelita De Leon Sanafe Lodge, Banaue
Lagawe Erlinda Habawel C/o Municipal Hall, Lagawe
Kiangan Manuel Dulawan 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.

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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 provinces 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

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- 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

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- 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/ No. Of
Address Type of Room
Classification Rooms

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Davidson Hotel & Bulanao, Tabuk Conference room 15
Restaurant Tel. No.: (074) 872-2375

Non- Accredited No. Of

Address Type of Room
Establishment Rooms
Acuat Hotel & Restaurant Linas, Lubuagan
Single 4
Bilza Lodge Dagupan, Tabuk
Double 6
Private 2
Diocese Center Bulanao, Tabuk
Double 3
Good Samaritan Inn Poblacion, Tinglayan Double 7
Conference Room (3)
Bulanao, Tabuk Private 32
Kalinga Hostel
c/o Governor's Office Double
Family
Single 4
Laoagan Inn Bulanao, Tabuk
Double 6
Las vegas Hotel & 18
Poblacion West, Tabuk
Restaurant
Luplupan Inn Poblacion, Tinglayan Double 10
Mahogany Lodge Magsaysay, Tabuk Private 4
Sandy Uy Lodge Poblacion, Tabuk Private 10
Double
Family
Salidummay Inn & Resort Damsite, Bado Dangwa,
Tabuk
Sleeping Beauty Inn Tinglayan, Kalinga Double 6
Tabuk Pastoral Center Bulanao, Tabuk
Tampco Training Center Appas, Tabuk Conference Hall
Double
Family
(Note: Homestays are available at Tinglayan, Balbalan, Tanudan, Lubuagan and may be arranged.)

Shopping Establishments

Name of Establishment Address Merchandise

Bayles Supermart Bulanao, Tabuk Groceries, Dry goods

Jurnenas Dry Goods Poblacion, Tabuk Dry Goods, footwear
La Elegonza Poblacion, Tabuk Dry Goods, cosmetics
Lubuagan Souvenir Shop Linas, Lubuagan Kalinga woven, ethnic
crafts

Peoples Shoe Mart Poblacion, Tabuk Drygoods, foot wear

Perpetual Help Pharmacy
Tabuk Shopping Center
One-Stop Souvenir Shop
Poblacion, Tabuk Drugs, gift items
Dagupan, Tabuk (Tabuk Public Variety
Market)
Poblacion, Tabuk (Municipal Souvenir items
Park)

RESTAURANTS

Address Specialties
Dining Establishments
Sleeping Beauty Restaurant Poblacion, Tinglayan Filipino dishes
Good Samaritan Restaurant Poblacion, TInglayan Filipino dishes
Mamays Restaurant Poblacion, Lubuagan Filipino dishes
Emilias Kitchenette Bulanao, Branch, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Quatakku Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Pan-aw Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes
AUs Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga Filipino dishes
ABC Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Kalinga Diner Poblacion, Lubuagan Filipino dishes
Clivers Restaurant Poblacion, Tabuk Filipino dishes

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Chums Restaurant Poblacion, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Davidson Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Laoagan Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Rommels Foodcourt Poblacion, Tabuk Filipino dishes
Diocesan Center Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk Filipino dishes

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

COMPANY DESTINATION DEPARTURE ARRIVAL TRAVEL

NAME/ADDRESS/ TIME TIME TIME
TEL. NO.
Victory Liner Tabuk-Manila 5 p.m. 4 a.m 11 hrs

Tabuk-Pangasinan 6 a.m.
Dangwa Tranco Tabuk-Manila 3:00 p.m. 7 p.m. 11 hrs
Dimasalang, Manila Tabuk-Baguio 2:00 p.m.
Tabuk-Santiago 6 a.m.

Auto Bus Tabuk-Manila 5 p.m.

Tabuk-Baguio 4:30 pm
(aircon)
GL Trans Tabuk-Baguio (vice 4 p.m. & 5 p.m
versa) (aircon)

6 a.m
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Greenland Tabuk-Baguio 1 p.m.
Lardizabal Trans Tabuk-Santiago 6 a.m.
Lilibeth Express Tabuk-Bontoc 6 a.m.
Immanuel Trans Tabuk-Bontoc 6 a.m.
Lilibeth Trans Tabuk-Conner, Apayao 6 a.m.
Supertram Tabuk-Laoag/Ilocos 6 a.m.
Region
Jeepneys Tabuk-Tuguegarao
Tabuk-Roxas, Isabela
Tabuk-Tinglayan
Tabuk-Balbalan
Tabuk-Pinukpuk
Tabuk-Pasil
Tabuk-Lubuagan
Tabuk-Tanudan
Tabuk-Bontoc

V. MISCELLANEOUS

Convention Facilities

Name of Facility Address Capacity

Emilia's Kitchenette Bulanao, Tabuk 100
Kalinga Christian Learning Center Bulanao, Tabuk 300
Pan-aw Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk 50
Davisdon Hotel & Restaurant Bulanao, Tabuk 400
Kalinga Hostel Callagdao, Tabuk 300
Laoagan Inn Bulanao, Tabuk 500

Recreational Facilities

Sports Center Address/Sports facilities

St. William's Gymnasium Bulanao, Tabuk
Basketball
Tabuk Gymnasium Tabuk
Basketball and tennis court
Bulanao Fitness Center Bulanao, Tabuk

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 Fitness Center
Skating Rink Tabuk Municipal Park
Volleyball Court Poblacion, Tabuk
Body Fit Dagupan West
Kalinga Athletic Bowl Bulanao, Tabuk
Cockpit Arena Appas, Tabuk
Swimming Pool Provincial Capitol, Bulanao
Lawn Tennis Court Poblacion, Tabuk
Tabuk National High School Sports Poblacion, Tabuk
complex
Swimming Pools
Laoagan Resort Bulanao, Tabuk
Bilza Resort Poblacion, Tabuk
Salidummay Resort Calanan, Tabuk

Banks

Establishment Address
Development Bank of the Philippines Bulanao, Tabuk
Land Bank of the Philippines Bulanao, Tabuk
Philippine National Bank Tabuk
Rural Bank of Rizal Balabag, Rizal
Rural Bank of Tabuk Tabuk

Medical Facilities

Medical Facilities Address

Barangay Health Station Located at various barangays
Family Clinic Tabuk, Kalinga
Good Samaritan Mission Clinic Tabuk
Holy Redeemer Clinic Tabuk
Holy Trinity Medical Clinic Tabuk
Kalinga District Hospital Lubuagan

Martin De Pores Clinic Pinukpuk

Pinukpuk District Hospital Pinukpuk
Rural Health Units Located in all the municipalities of Kalinga
St. Luke's Emergency Hospital Tabuk
Western Kalinga Hospital Balbalan

REST AREA / GASOLINE STATION

Name of Establishment Address/Tel No.

Petron Gasoline Station Poblacion, Tabuk 872-2014
Bulanao, Tabuk
Shell Gasoline Station Bulanao, Tabuk
Poblacion, Tabuk
San Isidro Gasoline Station Bulanao, Tabuk

Sea Oil Gasoline Station Rizal, Kalinga

Agbannawag, Tabuk

COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS
Bureau of Post Located in each municipality
PT & T Poblacion, Tabuk
RCPI Pobalcion, Tabuk
SMART MOBILE PHONE SERVICES Tabuk, Rizal and some part of Pinukpuk
GLOBE MOBILE PHONE SERVICES Tabuk and Rizal
SUN CELLULAR SERVICES Tabuk

RADIO COMMUNICATION

SB Radio Communication

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DA DENR DPWH IPHO NFA PIA
DAR DILG DTI KAELCO NIA PNP

Radio Stations
Radio Station Code Address
Radyo Ng Bayan DZRK Bulanao, Tabuk
Radyo Natin FM Poblacion, Tabuk

INTERNET SERVICES

NAME OF SERVICE STATION ADDRESS

Abadilla Internet Cafe Poblacion, Tabuk

Davisdson Internet Services Bulanao, Tabuk
KASC Internet Services Bulanao Campus
Provincial Capitol Internet Services 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

Governors 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,

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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 Number of Barangays

Barlig 11
Bauko 22
Besao 14
Bontoc 16
Natonin 11
Paracelis 9
Sabangan 15
Sadanga 8
Sagada 19
Tadian 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

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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 Danum Lake

Bodong Lake Aguid
Fidelisan Waterspots.

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)

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- 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) Mt. Polis

Pagturao (Bontoc) 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

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- 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) Mt. Calawitan (Sabangan)

Mount Pagturao (Bontoc) Mt. Ampacao (Sagada)
Mt. Clitoris (Tadian) Mt. Polis (Bontoc)
Barlig Forest

Sagada Spelunking

River Rafting
- 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 Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Conference hall, dining
Single - 1,976 room, ballroom,
Mt. Data Hotel
22 Double/twin-2,204 helipad, souvenir shop,
Dolly Theodore
Extra Bed -418 laundry, welcome
drinks, cultural shows

ACCREDITED Dining Establishments

Ave. cost /
Capacity/
Name of Establishment Contact Person meal /
Specialty
person
Cable Caf' & Restaurant Edgar B. Cue 75 75.00
Rosdin Restaurant Aladina Manalang 40 75.00
Pines Kitchenette Josephine Khayad 75
Koykies Snack Bar &
Senen B. Habawel 40 75.00
Restaurant
Trapezoid Bar & Restaurant Emily Aluyen 25 75.00

Municipality of Bontoc
No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Alabama Hotel & Restaurant Dining room, terrace
Archog Hotel & Restaurant Conference Hall, Dining

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Bontoc Hotel & Restaurant
Ms. Marjorie Yawan
Chico Terrace Inn and
Restaurant
Episcopal Diocese of Northern
Philippines
Churya-a Hotel & Restaurant
room
Single - 70 Dining room, terrace,
8 Double - 140 hot water as required
Triple - 210
Conference room,
dining room, terrace,
12 P 100/head ballroom, laundry,
reflexology, and
security services
Dining room, terrace

No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Linda's Guest House Double w/ T& B P
Hot water as requested
Belinda Galo 150
Mountain Hotel and Restaurant Single - 70 Dining room, sala ,
Daisy Pomay-o Double - 140 laundry, catering
16 Dorm Type services, sundry soap,
4 beds -230 souvenir shop
5 beds -300
Single - 100 Conference room,
Double - 200 dining room, terrace,
Pines Kitchenette & Inn
Triple - 300 laundry services,
(Pension) 18
Double w/ T&B- parking area, cultural
Josephine Khayad
500 shows are requested
Triple w/T&B- 500
Ridgebrook Hotel Dining room,
conference room,
terrace
Tcchayapan Hotel Dining room
Walter Clapp Conference Hall, dining
room
Zander's Caf & Hotel Single -70
6 Dining room
Nellie Luya (602-1048 smart) Double -120

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 & Caf (pension)
Monette Masferre
Olahbinan Resthouse and
Restaurant (Pension)
Hilda Piluden
Rocky Valley Inn (Pension )
Prisca Palangcha
Sagada Guest House Caf 15
Veronica Daoas
Antique shop, parking
7 60/head
space, veranda
Restaurant ,laundry, tour
5 75/head arrangement, parking
space
Dining room, terrace, hot
5 P75/head
water as requested
W/ T & B-350-500 Conference hall, parking
14 Dorm type space, fireplace,
-100/head viewpoint
Parking space, laundry,
11 P 85/head massage, fire place,
dining room
Single w/ common
bath - P 200
Double w/
common bath
Conference hall,
-400
recreational hall, tour
11 Triple w/ common
arrangement, fireplace,
bath - 500
terrace
Double w/ hot
shower -1,000
Family room-
1.500
Parking area, conference
8 P 75/head room, terrace, bar &
restaurant
75/head Restaurant, laundry, tour
arrangement, parking

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Municipality of Sagada, Accommodation, con't.

No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Sagada Prime Hotel Double bed w/
Dennis Piluden T&B -1,000
Family room (6) Multi-purpose hall, dining
18
1,000 room, parking space
Extra bed w/
beddings-150
Multi-purpose hall,
25 parking space, fireplace,
rooms Room- 75/head tour arrangement,
St. Joseph Resthouse
5 Cottage -500- catering, laundry,
Fr. Alex Wandag
cottage 1,000 camping space,
s abundant water,
viewpoint

Municipality of Sabangan
No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Ina Imeldas Sari-sari Store &
Transient House

Municipality of Barlig
No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Halfway Inn & restaurant
Sea world Inn

Municipality of Paracelis
No. of
Establishment /Manager Rates in Pesos Facilities
Rooms
Atlantic Hotel & Restaurant

Dining Establishments
Ave. cost /
Capacity/
Name of Establishment Contact Person meal /
Specialty
person
Banan's Restaurant Eldon Kiaki 40 35.00
Blue Bird's Canteen Angeles Pachong 24/Blue Bird's Rice 40.00
Bontoc Cafe 16/ carrot juice &
Dorothy Liswid
hot cakes
Bontoc Hotel & Restaurant Marjorie Yawan 20 43.00
Bus Stop Inn, Caf & 35.00
Hubert Bangilan 24
Restaurant
60/Chico Rice 50.00
Chico Terrace Inn & Restaurant Victor Ananayo
Country Restaurant & Video 45.00
Grace Faniswa 36
Sing-along
Cozy Nook Restaurant Erlinda Ayochoc 50 45.00
The Crackpot Snackhaus & 50.00
Evelyn Payacda 42
Restaurant
Cuisina Igorota Magdalena Payacda 24 35.00
45.00
Eastern Star Hotel & Esther
50
Restaurant Abad

Great Bite Caf & Restaurant Elmo Timog-ong 30 40.00

Good Habit's Caf & 40.00
Ignacio Afidchao 15
Restaurant
Hardrock Caf, Bar & 35.00
Agnes Acofo 25
Restaurant
Highlander's Restaurant Jose Aligo 32 40.00

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Ikolan's Fastfood Samuel Moling 30/ Ikolan's Rice 45.00
Joan's Caf & Restaurant Anita Panay 20/Joan's Rice 45.00
John's Eatery John Bagni 10 35.00
Kammagay Caf & Restaurant Susan Comafay 20 33.00
Mountain Hotel & Restaurant Connie Tayaotao 28 45.00
Nellie's Eatery Nellie Balingao 20 40.00
Pines Kitchenette & Inn Lina Khayad 120 50.00
Ridgebrooke Cafe & Restaurant Helen Gironella 45 40.00
Rose Eatery Rosita Facullo 10 30.00
Ave. cost /
Capacity/
Name of Establishment Contact Person meal /
Specialty
person
R & J Restaurant Rosario Foy-awon 24 40.00
R's Restaurant & Snackhaus Ricardo Ligligen 40 35.00
Sagada Lunch & Drinks Lydia Inumian 15 40.00
Tcayapan Food & Drinks Florence Taguiba 50 45.00
Triple 8 Caf & Restaurant Andrea Bannawi 15 40.00
Zander's Caf & Restaurant Nellie Luya 50 40.00
158 Caf & Restaurant Willy Lomas-e 16 40.00
17th Place Food & Snacks Verna Fugnay 30.00

Transportation
PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES
Name of company Origin-Destination Schedule Rates in
Travel Time (Morning) Pesos
Baguio-Bontoc 7:30
Penny Sleepers Trans 178.00
Bontoc-Baguio 8:30
Baguio- Bontoc 6:30; 7:30
Bontoc-Baguio 8:30; 9:30;
Rising Sun (6 hours) 10:30; 11:00 170.00
12:00nn (p.m.)
1:00; 2:00
Baguio-Otucan (Bauko)
7:30 110.00
(6 hours)
Baguio-Kayan (Tadian)
7:30; 9:30 120.00
(6-7 hours)
Baguio - Aluding (Tadian) (7
7:30; 9:30 100.00
hrs)
Baguio-Bontoc
Emmanuel Trans Bontoc-Baguio
(6-7 hours)
Baguio-Bontoc 5:00; 6:00
Dangwa Bus Bontoc-Baguio 7:00; 8:00; 165.00
9:00; 10:00
Baguio - Sagada 6:00; 7:00 &
Lizardo Trans Baguio - Besao 8:00 160.00
(7-8 hrs)

PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS

Destination Schedule Travel Time Rate
Bontoc-Bauko 11:00 am 11/2 -21/2 hrs. 50.25
Every hour starting
Bontoc-Sagada I hour 30.00
8:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
Bontoc-Tadian 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. 2 hours 40.00
Bontoc-Sabangan 10:30 am to 5:30 p.m. 40 mins 25.00
Every hour starting
Bontoc-Besao 1 hr 30 mins 40.00
9:30 am up to 3:00 p.m.
Every hour starting 1:30 up
Bontoc-Sadanga 1 hour 40.00
to 4:00 p.m.
Every hour starting 1:00 to
Bontoc-Barlig 2 to 5 hours 60.00-100.00
3:00 p.m.
Bontoc-Natonin 11:00 am and 2 to 4 p.m. 6 to 7 hours 170.00

V. MISCELLANEOUS

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Souvenir Shops and Stores
Establishment Address Types of Merchandize Shopping
Hours
Association of Bila Mar-Dec
Bauko Vase, jugs, pots, figurines
Potters 8:00-5:00
Madepdepas Igorot 8:00-6:00
Sabangan Bamboo & rattan products
Handicraft
Sabangan Weaving Sabangan Hand & loom-woven products 8:00-5:00
Sagada Weaving Sagada Hand & loom woven products 8:00-5:00
Mt. Province Trade
Bontoc Various ethnic products 8:00-5:00
Center
Tetep-an Binali Craft Sagada baskets 8:00-5:00

Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

Agency/ Manager Services Offered
New passport
Passport renewal
Lost passport
Cable T.V. & Tours Birth certificate authentication
Poblacion Bontoc (Tel. 074 -6021068) Marriage certificate authentication
Mr. Norberto Cue Airport assistance
International package tour
Domestic ticketing
Rent a car
Local package tour for Sagada, Mainit,
Maligcong and Banaue

Banks

Establishment/ Address Services Offered

Loans
Deposits, telegraphic transfers,
Philippine National Bank
demand drafts
Bontoc Poblacion
Manager's checks
Change foreign currencies
Peso deposit
US dollars deposits
Loans
Telegraphic transfer
Land Bank of the Philippines
Demand draft
Cashiers' check
Purchase of US dollars
Notes/checks
Rural Bank of Bontoc Loans
Bontoc Poblacion Change foreign currencies
Rural Bank of Sagada

Medical Institutions
Establishment Address
St. Theodore Hospital (Private) Sagada
Robespierre Lim Memorial Clinic (Private) Natonin
Besao District Hospital Besao
Barlig District Hospital Barlig
Bontoc General Hospital Abatan, Bauko
Luis Hora Memorial Hospital
Paracelis district Hospital Paracelis
102 Barangay Health Centers At various barangays/
village of the province
10 Municipal Health Centers 1 in every municipality
Igolot Clinic & Pharmacy Bontoc

Communication Facilities
Establishment Address Services

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 Long distance and Overseas calls,
Bayan Tel Bontoc
fax
SMART Bontoc Long distance, local calls, fax
Bureau of
Local telegrams
Telecommunications
Post Office Bontoc Mailing and money orders
Municipal Each municipality
telephone/public calling Local calls, inter-municipality calls
office

Radio communication
Name of Organization Radio Frequency Capabilities
Sportcom 144.17 PI,RA,MA FA
Tricom 142.10 PI, RA
DPWH 149.35 PI, RA
Prov'l Gov't of Mt. Province 138.42 PI, RA FA
ENDP 147.01 PI, RA

Legend:
PI - Public Information
RA - rescue assistance
MA - Motorist Assistance
FA - First Aid

SBB Radio communication

Establishment Frequency
Bontoc General Hospital Ch.1 -8193; Ch.2 -6997.5
ENDP 5050.0; 5151.0
Ch.1-4457.5; Ch.2-7408.5; Ch.3 -7952.5
MOPRECO
Ch.4 -7981.0; Ch.5 -1046.0; Ch.6 -11471.0
Ch.1 -7416.5/7415.0; Ch.2
DENR
-10121.5/10120.0
DPWH 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 Address

Barlig Evelyn Andrada Barlig Municipal Hall
Besao Ben Ngislawan Besao Municipal Hall
Bauko Constancio Wooden Sr. Bauko Municipal Hall
Bontoc Esther Abad
Natonin Marie Batnag
Sabangan Ramsey Zarate Sabangan Mun. Hall
Sadanga Benito Angyoda Sadanga Mun. Hall
Sagada Valeria Asprer Sagada Municipal Hall
Paracelis Federico Onsat Paracelis Mun. Hall
Data Source: Provincial Government of Mt. Province
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) No. of Guides

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1-4 300.00 (Lamp fee included) 1
5 350.00 (Lamp fee included) 1
6-9 600.00 (Lamp fee included) 2
10 650.00 (Lamp fee included) 2
11-14 70.00 /pax + 150.00 lamp fee) 3
15 1,050.00 (Lamp fee included) 3
16-19 70.00/pax + 200.00 Lamp fee) 4
20-24 50.00/pax + 200.00 lamp fee) 4
25 and above 60.00/pax + lamp fee (ratio of 1 guide to 5 persons

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

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