Baguio is now a terrible destination

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JJReyes
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3 hours ago, Mike J said:

I assume that "untitled properties" is polite language for squatters?

The new euphemism for squatters and homeless is, "informal settlements."  Many in the Philippines who build and live in slum areas do pay rent whether to an influential politician in exchange for protection or to a private landowner.  Local courts recognize they have rights.  The government, corporation or individual landowner is required to provide money and assistance for their relocation.  

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MotorSarge
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14 hours ago, Graywulf said:

wow, I am kinda sad to read this, Baguio was high on my list to look at with a view to  retiring....  I really do not want a crammed. crowded place to live. I know it's the 'holiday resort', but if it's also crowded with subdivisions on the hills....

     Ah well, I may have been saved a wasted trip.... bugger!!!!!

Bring plenty O Pesos & Boots you'll' be fine.

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On 2/10/2024 at 12:01 PM, craftbeerlover said:

Save yourself a trip, you would be disappointed. 

Ah well, there are heaps of other places on the list.. and I would have gone to Angeles/clark anyway... but looks like a saved trip...

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Jack Peterson
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 We went there just before Covid Hit hard Not impressed at all, Totally overrated Tourist Hot Spot IMHO 

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OnMyWay
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Skip to about the 8 minute mark of this video!

 

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Mike J
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16 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

Skip to about the 8 minute mark of this video!

Baguio is most definitely NOT on my bucket list. 

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stevewool
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Somewhere where I shall avoid , thanks for the video 

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MotorSarge
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On 3/28/2024 at 4:12 PM, Mike J said:

Baguio is most definitely NOT on my bucket list. 

Been there 2wice for over a week each time (not that hill) in the last 3 years...absolute loved it.... minus the dogshit mines.

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3 hours ago, MotorSarge said:

Been there 2wice for over a week each time (not that hill) in the last 3 years...absolute loved it.... minus the dogshit mines.

Wow!   What time of year, and what were the highlights?

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MotorSarge
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16 hours ago, craftbeerlover said:

Wow!   What time of year, and what were the highlights?

Weather was great as usual, it was actually the week of Christmas both times, so it was very festive.

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