5. The Totem Pole. The Ten Figure Heads, carved by Ernesto Dul-ang. This gestures the busts of leaders who helped shape the development and the history of Baguio City, Camp John Hay and maybe Philippines in general. It the top most is Admiral George Dewey, followed by President Emilio Aguinaldo, President William Howard Taft, Secretary John Milton Hay, William Cameron Forbes, President Theodore Roosevelt, Major General J. Franklin Bell, Lt. Colonel Lyman W. Kennon and the lowest bust is Mayor Eusebius Halsema.
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| Totem Pole |
6.The Bell House and the Amphitheater is the beautiful place where you can refresh oneself and know more about the history of Camp John Hay. They were both named in honor of General J. Franklin Bell, who transformed the place into a major military resort. The house was originally the vacation quarters of the Commanding General of the Philippines. Today it serves as as modern museum of colonial architecture and lifestyle.
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| The Bell House and Museum |
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| The Bell House |
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| The Age |
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| John Hay Portrait |
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| The Hallway |
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| The Stair |
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| The Amphitheater |
7. The Mansion House is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It is older than the city itself, one of the most visited and photographed landmarks of Baguio.
8. The Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a catholic shrine, a place of prayer located on Mirador Hill in Baguio. In order to reach the grotto, pilgrim must climb the 252 steps or by driving a light vehicle through a winding, narrow and steep road. Devotees who go up to the grotto to pray, they usually light up candle at below the image.
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| The Our Lady of Lourdes |
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| The Candles for Devotees |
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| The Stair View from the top |
9. The Baguio Cathedral is actually named as the Our Lady of Atonement. The majestic church is located on top of a hill of the city. Its beautiful rose-colores structure is distinguished from other churches by its twin spires. It is one of the most beautiful architectural structures, richly-decorated inside, it stands majestically atop Mount Mary Hill.
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| The Our Lady of Atonement |
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| Inside the Baguio Cathedral |
10. The Pasalubong. Its now late in the afternoon its about time to look for different "pasalubong" gifts and souvenirs that can be bring back home.
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| The most favorite pasalubong Good Sheperd, its really a nice product |
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| The Tamtaco's product |
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The fresh strawberries from La Trinidad
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| The different product from the Baguio market |
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| The Cardigan from Mines View,Grotto, etc. |
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