February 4, 2025
There’s something about Benguet that always pulls me back. Maybe it’s the cool air, the scent of pine trees, or the quiet feeling that everything slows down here. It’s home. And for as long as I can remember, a warm Read more…
March 1, 2017
It was one of those days when the universe tests your patience. After spending hours in the hospital where my cousin had been admitted, my mom, sister, and I were exhausted and starving. While looking for somewhere to eat, we Read more…
February 24, 2016
As the students in our department wrapped up their internship rounds, the conversation shifted from hospital hallways to hiking trails. They kept mentioning Mt. Ulap, a well-loved hiking spot in Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet. That was all it took for me Read more…
June 18, 2015
One random afternoon after a fun swim in Itogon, my high school friends and I went on a spontaneous road trip to Tublay. We were just supposed to drop off a friend, but then we spotted a sign: Reign Forest Read more…
January 2, 2012
My grandfather’s roots lie in Balakbak, Kapangan, but as one of his grandchildren, I was raised and grew up in the city. My grandfather doesn’t live there anymore, either; our visits were usually limited to holidays or special occasions like Read more…
