As the Philippine COVID-19 infection rate slows down and the entire country’s alert level is lowered, more tourists destinations are starting to open up including the highland town of Sagada which has been strictly off-limits …
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Cordillera Weaves: Continuity of Tradition in Handwoven Fabrics
Weaving is deeply embedded in the culture of the Cordilleras. It is a practice that has long been part of the cultural identity of its people and communities. A tradition passed through generations and has …
Continue readingMaligcong: Paradise Found, Forgotten and Reborn
[cycloneslider id=”maligcong”] Before the rise of Baguio City, Bontoc is believed to be the center of Cordillera Region, a melting pot of culture and tradition as it sits near the boundaries of the the old …
Continue readingSnapshot: The Rice Terraces of Kiltepan
The Rice Terraces of Kilong, Tetep-an and Antadao Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada, Mountain Province These past few months, we saw the influx of tourists in Sagada, particularly in Kiltepan Viewpoint. Thanks (or no thanks) to that …
Continue readingSadanga: The Imposing Anabel Rice Terraces
Anabel Rice Terraces Sadanga, Mountain Province The Cordillera Region is best known for its rice terraces, hand-carved mountain slopes that appear to be stairways to the sky. Among the most popular are those found in …
Continue readingBike Diary: Bike and Trek to Buscalan (Mount Polis – Bontoc – Buscalan)
Route: Mount Polis – Bayyo Rice Terraces – Bontoc – Sadanga – Buscalan (Tinglayan) Total Time: 8 hours and 45 minutes Saddle Time: 6 hours (approx) Distance: Approximately 60 kilometers With its temperate weather, challenging trails …
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