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My hometown
Baguio City
by Sinai Hamada
Baguio is a city. She is my hometown. Baguio was chartered a city 65 years ago, the second of the first two in the Philippines. When I first opened my eyes to her, she seemed only a village, a lowly hometown indeed. Now a crowded city… |
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Which Baguio Centennial?
by Pablito Sanidad
On September 1st, we celebrate Baguio’s Centennial. To be more accurate, we mark the centennial of its charter. Sept. 1, 1909 is when Baguio was given a Charter by the Americans. That is the charter written by American jurist George Malcolm. |
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Baguio Midland Courier Builder
by Benny Carantes
I was 10 or 11 years old at the time, and my parents and I had gone to Sunday Mass at the Baguio Cathedral.
A hush descended over the congregation as Father Rafael Desmedt, the parish priest and mass celebrant, slowly ascended… |
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The 4 Fs across
the times
by Morr Pungayan
They are four words – found at the right upper part of the BMC tabloid, sometimes noticed or commented in-relation but often, left unheeded – or rather unnurtured, etc. but in sum: not as much regarded as a "big deal."… |
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Kennon’s own report on the famous zig–zag
by Lyman Kennon
"Sir, I have the honor to submit the following report on the construction of the Benguet road from its inception in 1900 to its completion in 1905."
With these cryptic and unromantic words, Maj. L. W. V. Kennon… |
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What if Baguio settled for a railroad
by Jimmy Laking
What would have happened had the American colonial government settled for a railroad and not the "Benguet Road" (later renamed Kennon Road) as the outside world’s link to the developing City of Baguio? |
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A look into Baguio’s transport system
by Andrew J. Vergara
Baguio City is served by air and land transportation.
The fastest means to reach the mountain city is through air. Philippine Air Lines, which serves all domestic routes… |
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Baguio: A Citadel of Learning
by Juan Aguas
Not very long ago it was but a dream taken lightly by those whose vision reached only within the range of life’s immediate necessities. I refer to the reality that has enriched Baguio life during… |
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Growing up in early Baguio
by Leonie Paraan San Agustin
7:10 a.m. was the start of my first class every school day when I turned seven. Then, in the early years of the American educational system there were… |
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Early recollections
by Sid Chammag
The recollection of hodgepodge events about to be discussed in this down memory lane item, include the more than two decade–period from the late 1940s to the 1960s to this millennium.
It was a period of reconstruction and economic… |
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Baguio’ cool climate keeps tourism, economy vibrant
by Harley Palangchao
Long before the mercury level in this mountain resort city dipped to its lowest in more than five decades at 6.3 degrees Celsius on Jan. 18, 1961 |
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Development of Burnham Park is city’ concern
by Juan Valdez
Burnham Park has always been the focal point in the development of Baguio City as it is central point of gatherings and occasions. |
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Remembering the lessons of the past for the future: The Baguio City Market
by Liza Agoot
Tourists come to Baguio because of many reasons, but a trip to the city without a stroll and purchase at the city market is as good as not visiting Baguio at all.
Considered as the show window of the city… |
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Look, young man, on this tree city, now
by Charlz Castro
One doesn’t have to be an ecologist to note that something bad is happening to Baguio’s natural environment these days.
A tour around the city’s immediate confines is enough to give you the feeling that it won’t be… |
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The Anatomy of Squatting in Summer Capital
by Gabriel Pawid Keith
Squatter is one who settles on a new land or on government land without right or title. The term has acquired a mongrel connotation nowadays as referring… |
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Baguio’s Many People
by Katrina Acupanda
Ideal ang Baguio para sa tourism, pero sa sobrang idealism ng mga tao tungkol sa lugar, tumataas ang populasyon, dumarami ang migrants mula highlands at lowlands na naghahanap ng job opportunities. |
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Bring Baguio Home
by Kira Paredes
Pine trees, a climate that’s favorable to health, a peaceful ambience… can you keep these? Find them in one place like Baguio, yes. But keep them, not a possibility… |
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The Cordillera Warriors
by Jogin Tamayo
In a country that has yet to win a gold medal in the Olympics, having participated in one can be an achievement in itself.
Filipinos have so far won nine Olympic medals since… |
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A native–born scans: The Future of Baguio
by Roberto Lim
After the earthquake of July 16, 1990, Baguio is in ruins. What will rise from the rubble? Will it be better or worse? The only thing certain is that it will not be the same. |
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Cement Pours into Baguio
by Maurice Malanes
It does not only rain cement in this recently acclaimed "cleanest and greenest" city in the country, it pours concrete on Baguio City.
Before its concreting, Session Road was a foot–thick… |
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A futuristic master plan for Baguio
by Charles Cheng
The Baguio Midland Courier, through its journalistic journey as a community newspaper, has made very significant contributions. The multiple national and international recognitions and accolades it has received… |
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Should BMC start tweeting?
by Fiedes Doctor
"Tama na ang dakdak. Let’s do something!" That would be a reader’s tweet on a regular weekday – if we were tweeting…
And this would have been our reply: "Right on!" |
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Behind the scenes: searching the Midland Archives
by Leia Castro
In the previous months leading to the city’s centennial, I was neck deep in research at the Baguio Midland Courier office. In my hands were a vast resource of knowledge, the opportunity to open which was at my will and whim. |
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62 years of important events in the city
by Nonette Bennett & Cristopher Hamada
The birth of Baguio Midland Courier has been well explained. The efforts of the government while rebuilding the city took prominence in the front pages. |
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Baguio Centennial Cartoons
by Jogin Tamayo
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