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 The Province
Benguet, together with Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Ifugao Mountain Province. Province comprise

the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in Norther Luzon. It has Mountainous terrain of peaks,

ridges, and canyons; and a temperate andgenerally pleasant climate. Benguet lies southernmost in

the Cordillera Administrative Region. It is. geographically located between 16’33” north latitude and

120’34” to 120’52” east longitude. On the north , it is bounded by Mountain Province, on the south

by Pangasinan, on the east by Ifugoa and Nueva Viscaya and on the west by La Union and Ilocos Sur.

The province comprises one (1) congressional district, two (2) provincial board district, thirteen (13)

municipalities and one hundred forty (140) barangays. It has three major ethnolinguistic groups: the

Kankanaeys, Ibalois and Kalanguya and other minor groups with distinct cultures and histories of

their own

How Benguet Got its Name

The name Benguet was first pronounced in La Trinidad, a thriving settlement at the crossroads

to the lowland trading sites during the period of Spanish expeditions. Then was a settlement

around a lake alive with wildlife, wallowing carabaos dotted patches of taro, rice, gabi and
camote.

In one expedition, a. curious Spanish conquistafor who saw the settlement noted that the people

wore cloth covering wrapped around thier head several times. When he inquired about it, the

native explained that the heavy head covering which the people wore as protection from the

searing and winds is termed " benget" . With the wetsern accent of the colonizers " benget “
 mispronounced as " benguet". In time , it eventually become a general reference to the territories

of the Iggorotes peopled by the peopled by the Ibaloi, Kankanaey , Kalangoya , and the other minor

tribes

History
Early Settelement and Trade Movements

Long before the coming of the Spanish colonizers to the Philippines, the people of Benguet walked

and lived on the land, mountain and valleys of the Southern Cordillera mountain range down to the

sea coasts of Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and La Union to as far as the ancient trading enters of Ituy in the

northern plain of Luzon. There were no political subdivisions or subjugations. Movements and

settlements were in search of rich hunting grounds, fertile valleys and abundant resources of the

earth, rivers and seas, and places of barter and trade. Thus, the book “A People’s History of

“ benguet “states:. "A RECONSTRUCTION OF BENGUET HISTORY, THEREFORE, ENCOMPASSES

PRESENT-DAY BENGUET AND INCLUDES THE WESTERN COASTAL PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, LA

UNION, AND ILOCOS SUR FROM SOUTHERN LINGAYEN GULF TO THE OUTLET OF AMBURAYAN RIVER

IN THE NORTHERN TOWN OF TAGUDIN, REMEMBRANCES OF TIMES LONG PAST ARE TIED TO THE

RIVER SYSTEM OF THE AGNO, ANGALACAN-BUED, ARINGAY GALIANO, NAGUILIAN AND AMBURAYAN,

ALL IN NORTHERN LUZON. THE MOSSY FOREST HEIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CORDILLERA MOUNTAIN

RANGE CONTITITUTE A NATURAL EAST AND SOUTHEAST BOUNDARY, “ The earliest known

settlement as recounted in genealogical histories were the following twin settlement: Chuyo and

Tonglo in Baguio- Tuba; Darew and Palaypay in Kapangan-Tublay; Imbose and Amlimay in Kabayan

Bugias; and Namiligan at Palatang in Mankayan- Bakun. The gold and copper settlement working

sites were at Pancutcutan, Acupan, Apaiao, Penas and Locjo, all over Benguet. Centers of barter and
 trade between the highlanders and lowlanders of the Centers of barter and trade between the
highlanders and lowlanders of the northern Luzon were at Ituy now known as Aritao in Nueva Viscaya,
Tagudin and Vjgan in the Ilocos, and Lingayen in Pangasinan. Benguet products such as gold, copper,
iron, honey, bees wax were traded in exchange for lowland products such as salt, livestock, cotton or
blankets, and wares from foreign shores such as beads, plates and jars. Slaves from the highlands and
lowlands were also items of trade.

The Search for Gold and Tobacco Monopoly

It was in search of copper and gold then being traded and said to be from the interior highland
regions that Spanish explorers first ventured into the mountain vastness of Benguet in 1572 led by the
Spanish conquistador, General Juan de Salcedo From then on, for half a century, expeditions were
dispatched in an attempt to subjugate the lands, gold and people of Benguet. Spanish missionaries
likewise came into the mountains either with the expeditions or by themselves. In 1664, the fierce and
relentness resistance of the Benguet people made the Spanish rulers decides to withdraw attempts
subjugation well as the pursuit of Benguet gold. Intermittent incursions into the Benguet Mountains
and the

unceasing resistance of the people by shrewdness and the spear were recorded in military and religious

journals. One such invasion was the battle at Tonglo in 1759. Tonglo, a settlement between present day

Baguio City and Tuba, was subjected to five hours of heavy artillery fire then destroyed after a fierce
struggle. Although Tonglo was destroyed, the Spaniards withdrew. The people of Benguet called
Igorrotes by the Spanish colonizers remained free and independent until the decree on tobacco
monopoly. A lucrative production and trade of tobacco was then undertaken by the Igorrotes outside
Spanish government control, which was not subject to tax. Also, reports of raids of the mountain people
on the lowlands and the flight of fugitives to the mountain areas caught once again the attention of the
Spanish coloniizers. Punitive expeditions into the Benguet lands were then organized in 1829 to 1833
led by Commandante Guillermo Galvey, which resulted in the burning of villages and settlements. In
1852 in an effort to map out the mountain territories and contain the illegal trade of tobacco, the “Pais
de Igorrotes y Partidas del Norte Pangasinan" was This was later divided into four military districts of
Benguet, Yamcayan, Abra and Ifugao. Later in 1846, the Distrito de Benguet as a Commandancia. Politico
Military was instituted under the military jurisdiction of the lowland prov inces. In 1854, the Distrito de
Benguet became a regular Commandancia. Politico Militar. La Trinidad was named the capital of the
Distrito de Benguet The Rancherias comprising Benguet were Baguio, Sablan, Galiano, Ambu- clao,
Dacian, Bocot, Adaoay, Cabayan, Loo, Tublay, Capangan, Balacbac, Quibungan, Palina, Ampusongan,
Ytogon and Atoc. Spanish authority and presence in the Pais de Igorrotes commandancias, however,
were interme ttent and limited to the capital rancherias. Subsequently established in 1847, 1852, and
1890, were the Commandancias Politico Militar of Lepanto-Bontoc, Tiangan and Amburayan. Included
in the territories of these commandancias were portions of the present- day municipalities of Bakun,
Mankayan and Buguias.
 Political History at Early Beginning
During the Philippine revolution of 1898 against Spain led by General Emilio Aguinald and Andres

Bonifacio, the Benguet people rallied forth under the leadership of Juan Oraa Carino, Mateo

Carantes, Magastino Laruan and Piraso. Benguet was establishe as a Province in 1899 under the

First Philip pine Republic with Juan Oraa “Ahino” appointed as Governor and Presi dent of the

Board. The seat of the provincial government was in Tuel, Tublay. One of the bastions of the First

Philippine Republic was in Benguet where the President of the Philippine Congress, Mr. Vicente

Patemo, Sr. took refuge and protection. During the American Period, first Civil Government was

established in Benguet on November 23, 1900 under Act 49 with H.P. Whitmarsh, a journalist by

profession, appointed as Civil Governor. The rancherias under the Distrito de Benguet were termed

town ships. Baguio was named the capital of Benguet. On September 1, 1909, Benguets capital town,

Baguio was established as a chartered city and its stead, the township of Tuba, was created. Baguio

remained the capital of Benguet until 1916. After 1916, La Trinidad became the capital of Benguet.

On August 13, 1908 under Act 1876, Mountain Province was created consolidating the then Province

of Benguet, the Commandancia of Quiangan, the sub-province of Kalinga and Apayao, the province of

Lepanto-Bontoc and the sub-province of Amburayan. Benguet became a sub-province of Mountain

Province headed by a deputy governor. On February 4, 1920 under Act 2877, the sub-province of

Lepanto and Amburayan were abolished The territories of Lepanto and Amburayan were divided and

placed under the province of Ilocos Sur, La Union and the sub-provinces of Benguet and Bontoc. With

Act 2877 and executive orders issued by the Governor General, the nineteen original townships of

Benguet were consolidated into 13 namely: Atok, Bakun, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, La Trinidad, Kabayan,

Kibungan, Kapangan, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay. The 13 were now termed municipalities.

This number as well as the boundaries defined under the act and executive orders have remained so.

From 1920 to 1966, Benguet remaine a sub-province of Mountain Province with other sub-provinces

of Bontoc, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao. On June 18, 1966 by virtue of Republic Act 4695 Mountain
Province was divided into four provinces namely Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao and Kalinga

Apayao. Once-again, Benguet became a distinct and regular province.

Benguet Trivia

On July 22, 1968, the Province of Benguet, under Resolution No. 894, approved the provincial seal or

coat of arm

Depicted are Benguet’s rich natural resources -water, mineral deposits, lands, mountains and

forests which are harnessed for economic development. The mining industry is represented by a

miner’s pick and headgear, energy is represented by Ambuklao spillway, agriculture is represented

by the terraced gardens and vegetable produce, indigenous handicraft as represented by the

“kayabang”, and eco-tourism as the pine trees and mountains. At the center is the “gangsa”

representing the distinct indigenous culture of its people. Beneath the Symbolisms is the enduring

guiding dictum for all times and generations, “Unity, Industry, Prosperity”.

Provincial Flower and Fruit

The Provincial Board through Resolution No. 16 on January 7, 1969 adopted

everlasting as the provincial flower. Similarly, under Resolution No. 368 on May 15,

1987, adopted the “ayosip” (Ibaloi) or “gotmo” or “alumani” (Kankana-ey) native

 blueberry and indigenous to the province, as the provincial fruit.

Benguet Province
occupies the southern tip of the Cordillera Mountain Range in the northern part of the Luzon Island.

It is bounded on the north by Ilocos Sur and the Mountain Province, on the east by Ifugao and

Nueva Vizcaya, on the west by La Union, and on the south of Pangasinan. Baguio City, the summer

capital of the Philippines, is located in the South Central part of the Benguet Province.

Brief Profile
Capital : La Trinidad

Land Area : 2,833 km²

Population : 691,209 Incl. Baguio City (2010)

Cities : Bagiuo

Munacipalitis : 13:

Barangays : 140

Districts : Lone district of Benguet,

Lone district of Baguio City

Languages. : Kankana-ey, Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Bontoc, Ilocano, Tagalog,

 English

Benguet

Benguet is a plateau located about 1500 meters above sea level. Its rugged and sloping terrain is

dotted with hot springs and rivers that drain into the valleys throughout the province. Mt. Pulag

the second highest mountain of the country, can be found here Benguet possesses a pleasantly

cool climate It has wet and dry seasons of equal duration. From time to time, the province

experiences heavy rainfall due to its elevation.

A Brief History
In 1908, Benguet became one the provinces absorbed by the newly-created Mountain Province.

On June 18, 1966, the old Mountain Province was divided into four provinces, one of which was

Benguet As a result of a peace accord between the government and local revolutionaries, on July

15, 1987, the Cordillera Administrative Region was created. The province, subsequently, became a

part of it.

The People
Benguet is the homeland of three tribes, collectively referred to as Igorots. The Ibaloi in the

southeast, the Kankanai in the northwest and the Kalanguaya in the east. All three tribes live in

single-room houses raised on posts and topped by a pyramidal-thatched roof. They share common

beliefs and observe common rituals. Their main source of income is through wood-carving, basket

-making, and weaving. The Ibalois speak Nabaloy, a dialect similar to Pangasinense. Kankanaiy

speak Kalkali, which is related to the Bontoc dialect.

 Commerce and Industry
Because of its temperate climate and magnificent scenic spots, tourism contributes much to its

economy. Benguet's leading agricultural activity is vegetable production. The major crops produced

are white potatoes, beans, peas, strawberries, cabbage, lettuce and, carrots. Agri-based business

activities include monggo processing, fruit preservation, peanut brittle production, broom-making,

basket weaving, and floriculture. Gold as well as copper, pyrite, and limestone are mined in the

Demographics
Benguet is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region occupying

the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of La Trinidad. The province has

a land area of 2,769.08 square kilometers or 1,069.15 square miles. Its population as determined by

the 2015 Census was 444,224. This represented 25.80% of the total population of the Cordillera

Administrative Region, 0.77% of the overall population of the Luzon island group, or 0.44% of the

entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at

160 inhabitants per square kilometer or 415 inhabitants per square mile.

1990 2000 2005

Municipality Population

Atok 13,853 16, 657 19, 668

Bakun 10,817 12,213 15, 356

Bokod 11,474 11, 705 13, 756

Buguias 25,236 33, 177 43, 627

Itogon 61,773 46, 705 59, 820

 1990

Municipality Population. 2000 2005

Kabayan 10,306 12, 213 15, 260

Kapangan 15,537 11, 705 19, 361

Kibungan 12,753 33, 177 17, 292

La Trinidad 48,523 46, 705 129, 133

Mankayan 32,889 12, 344 35, 953

Sablan 8,440 18, 137 11, 457

Tuba 39,635 15, 036 38, 366

Tublay11,479. 13, 672 17, 892

Total 302,715. 330, 129 446, 224

Creation of the Province

On June 18, 1966, the huge Mountain Province was split into four provinces with the enactment

of Republic Act No. 4695. The four provinces were Benguet, Mountain Province, Kalinga-Apayao

and Ifugao. When the Cordillera Administrative Region was established by President Corazon

Aquino thru Executive Order 220 on July 15, 1987, Benguet was made one of its provinces

Benguet during the Marcos Dictatorship

On June 22, 1973, as part of the Integrated Organization Plan of Marcos, Benguet was placed

under the jurisdiction of the Ilocos Region as a form gerrymandering during the Marcos

dictatorship, thousands of Benguet natives were tortured and murdered through various means

such as rape, forced stripping, electric shocks, beatings, and genital mutilations, among many

others. Benguet religious leader rose up against Marcos until the People Power Revolution of 1986

occurred, where Corazon Aquino became president and democracy was restored
 Geography

Benguet covers an area of 2,769.08 square kilometres (1,069.15 sq mi) occupying the

southwestern tip of the Cordillera Administrative Region. If Baguio City is included for geographical

purposes, the total area of Benguet is 2,826.5 square kilometres (1,091.35 sq mi)

The province is bordered on the northeast by Mountain Province and Ifugao, the southeast by

Nueva Vizcaya, on the south by Pangasinan, on the west by La Union, and on the northwest by Ilocos

Sur. Situated within the Cordillera mountains, Benguet is dominantly mountainous. Mount Pulag,

the highest in Luzon is located within Kabayan. The mountains form the headwaters of several rivers,

the major ones which include the Agno, Amburayan, Bued, Bakun, Balili and the Asin. Some of these

run through river valleys or gorges Several natural lakes, small in size, are found within the

hinterlands. The largest are the "Four Lakes" in Kabayan; Lake Bulalacao, Lake Detepngepos, Lake

Incolos and Lake Tabeyo. The province is the location of several conservation areas, the largest of

which are the Upper Agno River Basin Resource Reserve, Mount Pulag National Park, Mount Data

National Park and Lower Agno Watershed Forest Reserve.

 Climate

Most of Benguet falls under the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) zone experiencing

annual average highs of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) in April and lows of 13 °C (55.9 °F) in January. The

province suffers from crop damage resulting from seasonal frost during the cold months of

December to March, especially in high-altitude towns such as , Buguias, Mankayan and

Kibungan. In February 2007, Benguet suffered crop damage due to temperatures reaching as low

as 7 °C (45 °F).

Kankanaey Content Roots

Kankanaey content roots divide the Kankanaey lexicon into different categories to define their

usage and word type. The categories are class roots, property , stative roots, perceptionstative

roots, physical roots, and action roots. Word charts and definitions taken from Allen, Janet's

Kankanaey: A Role and

Class Roots

Class roots are a class of nouns that are defined by physical or other sensory characteristics.

Example of class roots:

 Word Definition

babai female, especially human

beey house, home of person or anima; container where

is usually kept

begas. hulled rice

Property Roots

Property roots point out a characteristic like size, taste, color, etc

Example of property roots

Word Definition

na lokneng soft (easily cut)

na emas sweet, tasty

ando tall, long

Stative roots
Stative roots point out a temporary physical condition. Result-stative roots

are states that are changed by an outside source.

Example of stative roots:

Word Definition

natey dead, deceased

gadgad. mangy

kemi dented in, partially crushed

nabeteng drunk

Perception-Stative Roots
Perception-stative roots point out a perception by a living being, such as
 physical, emotional and mental perception-states. Living beings are able to actively perceive

with control and content, so these roots form predicates of a wider range than those formed

from the simple stative roots

Example of perception-stative roots:

Word Definition

nailak see, look at

bongot angry

kibtot startled

kiyapot rushed, stressed

Physical Roots

Physical roots point out movements and position such as natural

movements, body movements, and positions, but not bodily functions. They

may denote location, direction, or manner of movement.

Example of physical roots:

Word Definition

tedted drip

ali move toward speaker, come

saa go home

balalong move downwards, descend

sekad stamp, stomp

tagtag run

Action Roots
 Action roots point out an activity by a living and sometimes intentional participant. Some action
roots indicate the direction of that action with respect to another participant; others denote a
participant as involved with the action but not the end receiver. Rather than having the action root
modified, Kankanaey roots are very specific as to what the action is. Many roots indicate the receiver of
the action.

Example of action roots:

Word Definition

togda eat lunch

tilid carry something on one shoulder

tobʡong put a relatively small amount of something into a relatively large amount of water

todyok jab or poke upwards at something

Benguet Tourist Spot

Benguet Tourist Spot

A former R&R spot for American soldiers in the 1900s and now a privately owned resort, Camp

John Hay is the most famous tourist attraction in Baguio. It’s nestled in the mountains and offers a
 rustic atmosphere despite the rapid development of the city. A visit to Baguio wouldn’t be complete

without a visit to Camp John Hay. It offers a relaxing respite from the bustling city life. With so many

things to do here, you will want to spend the night in the luxurious Manor Hotel or in the picturesque

Forest Lodge. The resort is equipped with many restaurants and picnic spots, so you sure won’t go

hungry either. The mountainous resort offers many amenities that everyone can enjoy. You can revel

in a relaxing scenic sunrise stroll in the Eco Trail and Butterfly Sanctuary or have some fun with

rappelling, horseback riding, mini-golf, and paintball as well. If you’re up and for an adrenaline rush,

why not try their treetop adventure. From skywalks, to canopy rides or even jumping from a 60-foot

tree, it’s sure to get your heart pumping!

The Bridal Veil Falls is the smallest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. It is located on the American
side (in New York State); Luna Island separates it from the American Falls and Goat Island separates it from the
Horseshoe Falls. The Bridal Veil Falls faces to the northwest and has a crest 56 ft (17 m) wide. Luna Island being
very small, the Bridal Veil is similar in appearance to the American Falls, starting with a vertical fall of 78 ft (24 m),
followed by the water violently descending the talus boulders to the Maid of the Mist pool 103 ft (31 m) below.
The total vertical drop is 181 ft (55 m). The crest elevation of the Falls is 508 ft (155 m).

The Cave of the Winds attraction allows visitors to walk up to the base of Bridal Veil Falls. A pedestrian bridge
crosses from Goat Island to Luna Island several yards (meters) upstrea m from the crest of the fall
Binanga Falls

Binanga Falls is a single layer drop along the river of the same name, hidden in a vast
vegetable plantation of Sitio Sabdang. The waterfall drops at a height of approximately 4
meters into a deep natural pool which locals estimate to be about 20 meters deep.

Located at La Trinidad Benguet

Burnham Park Benguet

Burnham Park Benguet, officially known as the Burnham Park Reservation, is a historic urban park
located in downtown baguio, Philippines. It was designed by eponymous American Architect and Baguio
City planner, Daniel Burnham. Established in August 6, 1925. The founder is Leonard Wood. The design-
er is Daniel Burnham. The 32-84 hectare park is m
Burnham Park was envisioned by American architect Daniel Hudson Burnham[2] as part of a larger
plan for the city of Baguio in 1905.[3] After having presented the preliminary plans for Baguio and the
capital city of Manila, Burnham left the task of interpreting such plans to William E. Parsons.[4] The
area where Burnham Park is situated was formerly known as 'Baguio Meadow".[5]
Burnham's role in establishing the park is acknowledged through a bust bearing his likeness and a
plaque located at one end of the park.[6]
The park's design is influenced from the City Beautiful movement; It has a small pond or lagoon
situated at the green space's center and has regimented rows of grass and sidewalk.[6] According to
the Baguio Heritage Foundation in 2014, only the open field often used for football and the Melvin
Jones Grandstand adhere to Burnham's original design for the park.

Burnham Park layout

Administration[edit]
History[edit]
Management history of Burnham Park

Until 1981 : Baguio City Government

1981–1989: Philippine Tourism Authority

1989–1994: National Parks Development

Committee

1994–1995: Philippine Tourism Authority

1995–present: Baguio City Government

Burnham Park's title belongs to the Department of Tourism[7] while Baguio's City Environment and
Parks Management Office (CEPMO) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the park.
The rules and regulations of the park is stated in Administrative Order 21 of 2015 which includes
provisions against smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages as well as selling services (including
massage, manicure, pedicure, and tattooing) within the park.[8][9][10]
The city government of Baguio has been in charge of the administration, maintenance, and
management of the park since February 10, 1995 when Executive Order No. 244 issued by
President Fidel Ramos transferred the responsibilities in operating the park to the Baguio local
government from the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA).[1] Through Executive Order No. 695 by
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo the Baguio local government was given full control to Burnham
Park on January 10, 2008 by transferring PTA's power of control and further development of the park
to the city government.[9]
The area occupied by Burnham Park was reserved for park purposes on August 6, 1925 through
Proclamation No. 64 of Governor General Leonard Wood.[11][10] A portion of the park was separated
from the Burnham Park Reserves for the purpose of hosting a public high school (Baguio City
National High School) through Proclamation No. 401 issued by President Elpidio Quirino on June 27,
1953.[12]The park was first ceded to the PTA from the Baguio city government[13] through
PresidentialDecree No. 1762 issued by Ferdinand Marcos on January 6, 1989[10 and Proclamation
No. 2144 on December 9, 1981 also by Marcos ] for "tourism development purposes". For five years
the park was run by the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) from March 10, 1989 to
March 10, 1994 following a signing of a memorandum of agreement between NPDC and the PTA.
After that period the administration of the park was reverted to the PTA before it was transferred to
the Baguio city government in 1995
Bills have been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives to revert the park's control back to
the national government and declare Burnham Park as a national park, but none has been passed
as of 2018

Cluster
Burnham Park has twelve designated clusters as of 2018.

 Athletetic Bowl
 Igorot Garden
 Children's Playground
 Japanese Peace Towel
 Melvin Jones Grandstand
 Orchidarium
 Picnic Grove
 Pine Trees of the World
 Rose Garden
 Skating Rink
 Sunshine Park

Mt. Yangbew

Mt Yangbew is one of the most accessible La Trinidad, Benguet tourist spots While
you can have a full view of La Trinidad and Neighboring Baguio City. The towering peaks
of Atok and Kabayan inckuding Mt. Pulag are also visible here. Grasses and a few shrubs
cover the summit of Mt Yangbew, reminiscent of Mt Pulag’s peak Another interesting feature of
the mountain is the presenceof limestone rock formations where you can shoot
instagrammable photos

Jump Off : Sitio Binat, Brgy Tawang, la Trinidad

Mt Yangbew Elevation : 1648 m / 5408 feet
Time required to the summit : 30 minutes
 THE MANSION

The Mansion House also known as THE MANSION is the official summer palace of the
President of the Philippines. The mansion is located in the summer capital of the country,
Baguio, situated around 5,000 feet ( 1,500m) as in the Cordillera central range of northern
Luzon. The mansion house was built in 1908 was serve as the official summer residence of U.S
Governor- General at the insistence of Governor – General William Cameron Forbes. The
name is derived from the summer cottage in New England of Governor Forbes whose ad-
ministration the original mansion house was built under Architect William E. Parsons,
based on preliminary plans by Architect Daniel H. Burnham The planner of the city of
Baguio, designed the mountain retreat following the tenets of the beautiful movement in
1910, the meeting of the second Philippine Legislature was held at the Mansion House for
three weeks

Wright Park

Wright Park is a quiet promenade with along reflecting pool lined with pine tree which is
located at the eastern part of the city and fronting the main gate of the mansion. It is one of
the many scenic park in Baguio City. It’s a main features are a shallow elongated rectangular
body of water known as the “ pool of pines “ and the park circle which is on one end of the
park
Access Travel time to La Trinidad

From Manila
Distance : 256 kilometers
Public Buses ( destination Terminals in Baguio City
Victory Liner ( Pasay & Quezon City ), Dagupan Bus ( Quezon City)
Phil Rabbit ( Manila) Genesis ( Manila )

Travel Time
By Land : 5 hrs to Baguio City , 15 mins Baguio to La Trinidad
By Plane : 50 minutes to Baguio Airport

From Laoag
Distance : 206 kilometers
Public Buses : ( to Baguio City) Phil Rabbit, Genesis

Travel Time
By Land : 5 hrs to Baguio City, 15 min Baguio to La Trinidad
By Plane : 1 hr to Baguio Airport

From Clark
Distance : 193 kilometers
Public Buses : ( to Baguio City ) : Victory Liner
Travel Time
By Land :5 hrs to Baguio City, 15 mins Baguio to La Trinidad
By Plane : 40 minutes to Baguio Airport

From Tuguegarao
Public Buses : Victory Liner ( to Baguio City0
Travel Time
By Land : 8 hrs to Baguio City, 15 mins Baguio to La Trinidad
By Plane :1 hr to Baguio Airport

From BONTOC, MT PROVINCE

Public Buses : Sunrise Dangwa Bus
Travel Time : 5 hrs by Land
Benguet Tourism Office
Located at Baguio Convention Center Governor Center
Road Baguo 2600 Benguet

Festival

Adivay Festival – is an Agritourism Festival focused on rediscovering the rich history, culture arts and
trade & industries of Benguet. It was conceptualized to gather all the tribes of Benguet & come together
to share their cultural belief & practices

Strawberry Festival – The Capital City of La Trinidad brings out the Strawberry Festival every 23 of March
Panagbenga Festival (transl. Flower Festival) is a month-long annual flower occasion in
Baguio. The term is of Kankanaey origin, meaning "season of blooming" The festival, held in
February, was created as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way to rise up from the
devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake The festival includes floats that are covered mostly
with flowers not unlike those used in Pasadena's Rose Parade. The festival also includes street
dancing, presented by dancers clad in flower-inspired costumes, that is inspired by the Bendian,
an Ibaloi dance of celebration that came from the Cordilleras.

The Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), in collaboration with the John Hay Poro
Point Development Corporation's (JPDC annual Camp John Hay Art Contest, gave its official
logo from one of the entries: a spray of indigenous sunflowers from an artwork submitted by
Trisha Tabangin, a student of the Baguio City National High School. The festival was set in
February to boost tourism as it was considered as a time of inactivity between the busy days of
Christmas season and the Holy Week and the summer season

On 1996, archivist and curator Ike Picpican suggested that the festival be renamed as
Panagbenga, a Kankanaey term that means "a season of blossoming, a time for flowering".

On February 2020, the festival was initially postponed due to the threat of COVID-19, it was
later then cancelled on March 2020

Restaurant
Baguio Craft Brewery
Located At km 4 Marcos Hay 120 RKC Bldg Baguio Luzon 2600 Philippines
Contact Number : 09451651538

Amare La Cucina
Address : #1 Ignacio Villamor St.Brgy Lualhati Baguio 2600 Benguet
Built from passion, creativity & diligence, Amare La Cucina has its roots in Baguio City, where it is
currently known to be one of the best local restaurants. With humble beginnings right from a small space
at the ancestral home of its founder, Edmark Bustos, it has grown to become the destination for authentic
Neapolitan style, brick-oven pizza.
Contact No: 09163321522
Farmers Daughter Restaurant
Address : Tam- awan Village, Longlong Benguet Road Baguio 2600 Benguet The restaurant features a
formal interpretation of the Gippsland offering – designed to suit long business lunches, casual dinners
and everything in between. The open campfire kitchen, fuelled by charcoal and local wood, brings a
quintessential regional cooking style to the city.
Contact No : ( 074) 661 4384
Open at 9 am to 8 pm Mon – Sat
Open at 9 am to 3pm Sunday

Red Rustikz
Address : 82 Upper General Luna Road Baguio 2600 Benguet

Vincent Place Restaurant

#8 Loakan Road 2600 Baguio City Cordillera Administrative Region
(074) 444 2999

Good Taste Café & Restaurant

Address Otek St. Baguio Benguet
Contact Number 074 244 0722

Craft 1945
Address : 9 Outlook Drive Baguio 2600 Benguet
Contact No : 0906221 3615
Open at 1 pm to 9 pm every Mon- Sunday

Forest House
Address : loakan Road Camp John Hay Baguio Benguet
Contact Number: (074) 447 0459

Hill Station Restaurant

Address : Casa Vallejo Upper Sesson Road Benguet
Contact No: (074) 424 273
Open at 7 am to 11 pm Mon – Friday
Open at 6: 30 am to 11 pm Sat - Sun

Accomodation

Golden Pine Hotel

Address : Corner Carino Yandoc Street Baguio City Proper Baguio
Contact No (074) 444 9965

Casa Vallejo Hotel

Address : Upper Session Road Baguio City Proper Baguio
Contact Number ( 074) 424 3397

Microtel by : Wyndham baguio

Address : Upper Session Road Baguio City
Contact No: ( 074) 619 3333

Citylight Hotel
Address : 245 Upper General Luna Road Baguio City Proper Baguio
Contact No: (074) 442 8080

Chalet Hotel
Address: Upper Military Cutoff Road Baguio City Proper Benguet
Contact No: (074) 424 8070

Le Monet
Address : Ordonio Drive Camp John Hay Baguio
Contact No : 0917 526 7049

Baguio Country Club

Address : Camp John Hay Baguio 2600 Benguet
Contact No: (074) 619 2050

Prince Plaza hotel

Address : # 15 legarda Road Baguio
Contact No: (074) 665 2244