Diplomat Hotel Baguio  The Dominican Hill Retreat House, also commonly known as the Diplomat Hotel and located in Dominican Hill, Baguio, Philippines. You can enjoy a beautiful view of Baguio city from here. The Diplomat Hotel is considered one of the most haunted places in the Philippines. Most of the people are saying, they are hearing strange crying noises, Banging doors sounds, and seeing the headless ghosts in Diplomat hotel during the night. Diplomat hotel in Baguio was finished building in 1915. And that time this place was known as Dominican Hill and Retreat House. From 1915 to 1918 this building was converted to a school and was known as Collegio del Santissimo Rosario. From 1918 to 1940 this building was converted again to Dominican Hill and Retreat House because the student was very less. From 1940 to 1945 this building was used as a refuge camp for those people who run away from the Japanese during world war 2. During this period of time, Japanese attacks on the buildin...

How an Indian can get Philippines Citizenship First an Indian national should apply for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (TRV) FOR ONE (1) YEAR if the Indian is married to a Filipino. To get TRV you should the Bureau of Immigration main office. And then you keep on extending it till 4 years. Then apply for Permanent citizenship.  Documents required for TRV - 1.   Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner of Phillippines immigration from the applicant. 2.   Fully filled application form. You can get the application form here - https://immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/18Dec2015/BI%20FORM%20CGAF-002-Rev%203.1.pdf 3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest visa. Passport should have the name of a  Filipino spouse . 4.  Birth Certificate of the Filipino spouse. 5.   Marriage Certificate. 6.  Valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance certificate. 7.  BI Clearance Certificate. How to apply for TRV - 1.  Fill the application and arra...

How to get Philippine Visa for Indian National The Philippines is one of the most visited places on the map by foreign nationals. Known for its enchanting mother nature, challenging yet beautiful different culture, and hospitable people; the Philippines never fails to give the thought of coming back to foreign nationals on their first visit. However, there are countries in which the Philippine Government requires Philippine Visa for their nationals before entering the Philippines and one of these is India. Indian nationals are required to secure Philippine Visa from Philippine Embassy whatever purpose they may have. There are 10 different visas to choose from depending on the purpose of the visit. Moreover, there are basic requirements that apply to all the visas but additional documents will be required depending on which visa is being applied. Refer to this website for further information. CLICK HERE  Or copy the link below and paste on your web browser.  https://newdelhipe....

 The Mansion house in Baguio In today post you will learn about the mansion house in Baguio. The Mansion house is the Philippines president place for summer. So every time president comes to Baguio he stays here. Mansion is located in Baguio. That is also known as summer capital of Philippines. This house was built in 1908.  place was damaged in world war 2 nd then in 1947 it was built again. The Mansion house in Baguio[/caption] There is a beautiful pool just near to this place where you can enjoy watching fishes. And you can feed those fishes as well. There are many beautiful pine trees around Mansion . And the “wright park” is just right side of it.   The Mansion house in Baguio[/caption] The mansion house is most visited place in Baguio. If you are a visitor you can’t go inside of this house. But you can visit the Mansion House's museum containing presidential memorabilia. The gate of this house looks really nice and fancy and this is made of ornate iron...

Baguio Cathedral Baguio Cathedral is Roman Catholic cathedral, located in session road in Baguio Philippines . This is one of the popular tourist attractions in Baguio and biggest church of this place. During holly weeks and public holidays many devotees and people visit this church.   Baguio Cathedral[/caption] You will find nice sitting arrangement in cathedral ground. A beautiful garden is also located in this place where you can find different types of plants and flowers. One of the reason people loves to come here because this place gives beautiful views of downtown commercial area, Burnham Park, city hall, and Camp Allen.   Baguio Cathedral[/caption] This church has much value in Philippines history and in bad time this church was given stay for many people. Lots of people are selling many items like candles and rosary outside of this cathedral. The cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Atonement. Construction of cathedral was start on 1920 and was open for ...

Good taste restaurant in Baguio Good taste restaurant in Baguio is best budget family restaurant. In 1500 Peso 10 people can easily fill their tummy. Open 24 Hours all days. They have variety of Pilipino, Chinese food along with bakery items. Most of the time restaurant is fully covered. Sometime you have to stand in queue also.   Good taste restaurant in Baguio[/caption] So first you will get delicious soup with ginger taste, and it’s unlimited. Good taste restaurant is near to “ Burnham Park ”. Many bars are just in front of this place call “Rizal monument”. The staff of restaurant are good in service and available for your service all the time. You don’t need to wait for your food because it will deliver on time. We had Fish with curry, Fried rice and lemonade. Taste was so nice and delicious. Good taste restaurant in Baguio[/caption] Parking is available in this place. So if you have plan coming to Baguio you should visit Good taste restaurant. Location is really...

Baguio Botanical Garden Baguio Botanical Garden is one of the major tourist attractions in summer capital of Philippines “ Baguio ” . Place is surrounded by varieties of plants and flowers. Enjoy your walking in Baguio Botanical Garden, I am 100 percent sure you will feel like connected with nature. Many Souvenirs shops are here and many good cafes. At entrance of Baguio Botanical Garden you will see a giant bronze sculpture made by " Ben Hur Villanueva " . That represents team effort of Americans, Chinese, and Japanese in building Baguio City. Walking path of this garden made by stone and cement. Many place to sit and relax here like benches, sheds and kiosks. You will find a man made tunnel here which is known as “Japanese Tunnel” with 150 meter length. Lights are installed in floor of this tunnel so you can walk or see easily inside it. Tunnel was made by Japanese army for transporting. Tunnel was discovered in 1970. Baguio Botanical Garden also represents Phili...

Tam-Awan Village in Baguio Tam-Awan Village in Baguio is one of the top tourist attractions. If you really love nature then you should come here. It’s located on hills with many stairs. This village was created by “Chanum Foundation” in 1998 to promote the local Baguio Artists.   Looking on beautiful paintings[/caption] Tam-Awan Village in Baguio contain – Art gallery. Coffee shop. I tried there mountain tea, served with honey that was very nice. Ifugao and Kalinga huts. Some of these huts are more than 100 years old. Most of the huts are made same as fugao and Kalinga (Places located in Mountains). Huts[/caption] These huts and the other part of this village are used to be a workshop and exhibition. There restroom are also decorated with lots of colors. You can find here many beautiful painting made by well-known artist and you can buy those paintings as well. Tam Awan means “scenic point” in local language. One place is located here named as the “deck view” fr...

E Hotel in Makati E hotel in Makati is a 3 star hotel. This hotel is easily accessible by taxi or other transportation and 15-30 minutes away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Famous glorietta greenbelt Mall and 7 Eleven is just front of E hotel in Makati.  Staffs of the hotel are nice and friendly. Rooms are nice and big in size. This hotel is NON SMOKING, so you cannot smoke in your room.   Mini bar items[/caption] This hotel offers – TV Free Wi-Fi AC Bath Tub   bath tub[/caption] Room service Mini bar fridge with some beverages   Chiiled beer in Mini Ref[/caption] Wine Hot water kettle. Washroom with sliding door Bath soap Bath towels A Almira Charging station Magazine Locker room Airport shuttle. 24 hours front desk. Daily housekeeping. ATM Meeting room. Luggage storage. Massage Gift/souvenir shop Currency exchange CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT – Check-in from - 02:00 PM Check-out until - 12:00 PM THINGS TO SEE...

WRIGHT PA RK IN BAGUIO Wright Park in Baguio is one of the popular tourist places. This park is nice to travel with your family and friends. If you love photography this place is perfect for you. It’s famous for horse riding.  Both side of roads you will see beautiful pines trees and a pool with many colored fishes. Across the roads decorative lights are installed. This pool facing front side of "The Mansion house" (the official summer residence of the Philippines president). [   Riding horse[/caption] If you want to click picture with native dress and people, you can get it in few peso. And there are some big dogs here; you can take picture with them as well in 50 Peso. You can also buy handicrafts made by Igorot’s or local people in end of this park.   Horses in wright park[/caption] Weekends and in holidays many people visit Wright Park in Baguio. There are more than 200 horses and ponies available in this park. You can rent these ponies or horses and trav...

Mines View Park in Baguio Mines View Park in Baguio is an observation place and a popular tourist destination. From this place you will see a beautiful view of Benguet's gold, copper mines and the Cordillera Mountains . Mines View Park in Baguio is around 5 km from Session Road. Baguio botanical garden and mention house is very near from this path.   Mines View Park in Baguio[/caption] WHAT TO DO IN MINES VIEW PARK – Mines view park in Baguio you will see lots varieties of plants and flowers also a  market with Souvenir shops. Souvenir shops are selling t-shirts, silver jewelry and wooden items. Plants and flowers to buy in Mines view[/caption] In mines view Park if you want to wear local traditional dress or costume of " Ifugso people " you can wear for 25 pesos. You can click pictures on horse as well they will give you a nice hat to wear. These horses are very colorful so you can enjoy taking picture with those.   Picture with colour full horse[/capt...

Camp john hay in Baguio Camp john hay in Baguio is one of the popular tourist attractions and located in south eastern side of Baguio. Total area of this place is 690 hectare.  There are lots of things to see in Camp john hay. This place is surrounded by many pines trees. Let’s start with its history. Hitender in Camp john hay Baguio[/caption] HISTORY – Camp john hay in Baguio is established in 25 th October 1903 by Captain Robert Rudd. Before it was rest and recreation place for US armed forced. During world war 2 nd 72 bombs was released by japan army in this place. After Camp john hay in Baguio became camp for American. In 1991 Philippine government got this place officially from American. Then after Philippine government turn Camp john hay in Baguio as popular tourist place. THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN CAMP JOHN HAY IN BAGUIO – There are lots of things to do and see in this place, if you want to wish enjoy all of them just give your 8 to 10 hours only. GOLF COURSE ...

BELL CHURCH IN BAGUIO   Main gate of Bell church[/caption] Bell church in Baguio is one of the popular tourist attractions. It’s a Chinese temple located in La Trinidad .  This church spread over 10,000 square meters .In entrance of the Church you will see two big structure of Dragon facing each other’s. You will see here tradition and culture of Chinese community. Hitender in Bell church[/caption] There is a beautiful garden in Bell church with lots of colorful flowers. Outside of Bell church many good places to have Filipino street food . When we go there, not many people were there. So it’s good for enjoy silence here. I loved The way how they wrote Bell church Baguio beautifully on green grass.   octagonal pond in bell church[/caption] ENTRANCE FEES – There is no entrance fee in Bell church in Baguio. HISTORY – Bell church in Baguio was founded in 4 th August 1960 by a Chinese from Guangzhou named as “Ng Pee”. This church was known as "Chinese Bud...

GOOD SHEPHERD BAGUIO Good shepherd Baguio is famous for their stuffs like  Ube , strawberry Jam, peanut and cashew brittle .Good Shepherd Convent in Baguio is next to Mines View Park . Its start operating since 1960. While coming here just carry your bag. Every day you will see lots of people here buying stuffs. The main interesting things are the profit of these shops goes to those students who want to study in college, so it’s providing a scholarship. Main gate of Good shepherd Baguio[/caption] OBSERVATION DECK There is an observation deck that provides beautiful views of mountains. Really I enjoyed the view from here. Its look same view as its look from mines View Park. Observation desk in Good shepherd[/caption] A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN – Good shepherd Baguio has also a nice and beautiful garden named as Ste. Marie. So whenever you will come to buy some good shepherd products just visit this garden as well. You will like this place it’s so relaxing. Garden[/capti...