The Baguio Connection
Blog networks are all over the Pinoy blogosphere. There are mommy networks, pet networks, travel networks at WordPress. These make it easier for folks to find others interested in the same topics. A year ago I was thinking of coming up with a Baguio Network of Websites for the businesses here and decided to publish a Baguio Directory instead at the Go Baguio! website — because only a few have an online presence.
Recently, I was thinking also of putting up a Baguio Bloggers Network, and decided to create a special blog roll on this site instead. Why the blog roll and not a network? Because those who have a connection with Baguio write about different topics and use different blogging platforms — I will not limit myself to just those who use WordPress.
The Baguio Connection is a special place exclusive to all those who have a past and present connection with beautiful Baguio City, Philippines. So how does one’s blog get included here? For all Baguio residents (past and present) who have blogs, just add Baguio Insider to your blogroll and I will immediately know about it because WordPress alerts me via the Technorati incoming links feature — in real time. Then I’ll visit your blog to see if this site is in your blogroll, then link you here. Who knows, maybe long lost friends can find each other though this site.
So here’s the INVITE: Baguio Insider is open to link exchanges with all bloggers who have lived, studied and loved in Baguio. Your site’s main topic need not be about Baguio City, Philippines. Tell us about your life and whatever else you please!
hi lisa! it’s a great idea to bring the baguio bloggers together in one list. i remember having a hard time looking for baguio blogs on google. i was lucky i found yours. with this link ex project, it’ll be easier to find each other. kudos.
baguio is really my home. i wasn’t brought up here, but i have come to love it beyond my hometown.
Hello Kubi,
When I search Technorati, I find lots of references to Baguio — but mostly Multiply sites saying, “Yehey, Baguio here I come!” and it warms my heart to find so many folks so excited to come up. Others, like Tina (KK) and Joe grew up here but live elsewhere now and we have found each other somehow and are internet friends. Slowly we are finding other old and new friends through the web. Different ages, diverse interests — and we all have great concern for Baguio in common! Nice, isn’t it?
Hi Lei,
I was born and raised in Manila and never had a ‘hometown.’ But I fell in love with Baguio since I was 4 and rode my first pony and I knew I would live here someday. And lucky I found a way! It’s Baguio that I love above all else — and I guess you guys can tell just by perusing the Go Baguio website! Baguio is home.
Hi Lisa,
. I really enjoy reading things about Baguio from a resident point-of-view. I like to be informed so that when I visit or someday retire, it would feel like I haven’t been away. Luckily, you are so thorough on blogging about concerns that our beloved city faces these days. Being born and bred in Baguio, I take that part of me everywhere I go.
Uy, special mention pa ako
I was picking strawberries today with my family, the temperature and feel of the air was like Baguio’s/La Trinidad’s. Almost everything that I enjoy is something that reminds me of Baguio.
Thanks and keep on blogging!
Hi Lisa.
I studied in UP Baguio for a year before I was “forced” to transfer to UP Diliman. My friends and I always reminisce our times in Baguio. Funny how, the minute we set foot in Manila again, we said we’re homesick — “home” referring to Baguio, of course. I really enjoyed my year there. I was heartbroken when I had to leave.
I think I’ve stumbled upon your blog a couple of times before.
I really enjoy reading your posts. Lei told me about you and Atenara House (just as I was reading your posts) because I was desperately looking for a place to stay with my family over the weekend. We’ll be leaving tomorrow for Baguio, then come back to Manila on Monday. Kaso the Tourism where we’re planning to stay has been already occupied. Looks like we’re not pushing through the plan anymore because we’re on a very tight budget, and accommodation for 4 people doesn’t come in cheap.
Hay, sad. I was looking forward to visit the place I’ve come to love. Maybe some other time.
Nice initiative to consolidate the Baguio bloggers. I know quite a lot of them. 
Hi Tina,
Strawberry season here is almost over with the last few baskets selling at Php250/kilo. Ahh, the end of the Philippine Summer. It’s been raining some although there will be a long weekend coming up before classes start here — just as you’re entering the summer months there!
Welcome Shari,
One of the reasons I applied only for UP Diliman (and not Ateneo where all my Manila cousins were studying) was so I could take summer classes at UP Baguio. But mom never allowed me to stay here the whole of summer because my Baguio cousins and I would have had too much fun. The Baguio boys then were so yummy and well-dressed (it was the original Miami Vice look during my time)!
I commiserate with your being “forced” to move to Diliman. But I love that campus so much and it’ll give you a better chance in getting a good job so — suffer (the heat)! Hahaha!
Okey, now I am really homesick! Funny thing is that I was born and raised in La Union but my I left my heart in Baguio! I was one of those who took the UPCAT admission tests just to be allowed to go to Baguio. Being 16 at that time, there was nothing much sweeter being with your friends in the Pines City, rowing the boat at Burnham Park! Such cheap thrill for “probinsyanas” like us! That lead to an accumulation of 10+ years of great memories and friendships. Okay, so that was about almost 29 years ago! Well, it is now the start of summer here in the California and (my husband and) I have about 8 weeks vacation (oh, the real joy of being teachers!) Been looking for tickets but they are way shockingly expensive at this time! So now we decided to be there in December. Although we had “summered” there consecutively for 3 years now, we have not spent Christmas there in 12 years so it would be worth it! And Lisa, you’re right! graduating from UP had great perks! (Whether you’re from Diliman or not!) California had accredited my full bachelor’s degree when I decided to get my teaching credential. That allowed me finish it in a shorter term and get a job I thoroughly love and enjoy!
Hi Cynthia,
Spending Christmas here is way better than coming during the summer, except that the vacations can be way too short. Was it the “Miami Vice look” that got you nostalgic? Hahaha!
Oh, no… I am actually planning to be there for at least a month in December! I already contracted a substitute to cover for me! So perhaps I will spend sometime in Atenara house. And it was that “Saturday Night Fever” look I got nostalgic with. Oh, that “John Travolta” move! Although I heard rumors that my very first boyfriend (whom I fell in love with in college) turned gay. Ouch! (And bo-hooo!)
His Lisa,
How are you? Remember my son beat you in pingpong! We enjoyed our stay in Atenara! Please tell others not to ride Swan #5 in Burnham, we could not steer it correctly - it has a mind of its own. hahaha. Regards
Cesar & family
Hi Cynthia, it’s great that you’re coming in December. That’s when Baguio is prettier than the summer months! Hope to see you then. When you’re in Baguio na, will you be looking up the old flame even?
Hello Cesar, I see that you’ve set up a blog about Laguna. That’s great! Ok will relay the news about Swan #5 — hahaha!