Joyriding, Cordillera-style

Top-loading, or using the roof of transportation to sit people or place loads, is a common practice in the hinterlands of the Cordillera region.

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Surviving Pulag

March 17th 2013
At Grassland Summit, close to 3,000 feet above the rugged terrains of Northern Luzon, the first positive development of the evening comes in a thick French accent. “Dinner is ready!” calls Mister Tee, our group’s organizer for this climb. Being called for dinner late in the evening – past seven, to be exact – would normally send me to my feet excitedly, but after six hours of riding a j ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Benguet

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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