Ataw Shopping Center in La Trinidad, Benguet

The location of the Ataw Shopping Center in La Trinidad, Benguet is along Km. 4. It's beside SM Savemore and Tiong San La Trinidad. 

It's easy to spot because of the large sign on the building. Across the street from the building is the Baguio Cafe and Restaurant.

Igorot Backpack Made from Cowhide

This is a backpack made from sun-dried cowhide. It's uncomfortable to wear because of the hardened hide. It hasn't been prepared, cured or tanned for it to have the qualities of leather. But it's tough and protects whatever you're carrying from the natural elements.

Making bags, pouches, and other types of material belongings from cowhides was practiced back in the day. But it wasn't very common because only members of the villages with considerable wealth can afford cows and other beasts of burden. Besides, cowhides were consumed as food majority of the time. These were often dried, preserved, and set aside for times of food scarcity.

PMA Cadets Performing a Silent Drill.in Baguio City

December 7, 2025 - Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy Talang Dangal Class of 2026 performed a silent drill in front of a gathered audience at the Melvin Jones football grounds in Baguio City.

A Beggar in Baguio City at the Stairs Going Down from the Baguio Cathedral

This man asking for alms is almost a permanent fixture at the foot of the stairs of the "lagusan" from the Baguio Cathedral to General Luna St. in Baguio City. He often has a portable radio which he listens to to pass the time. 

A Volkswagen Beetle on the Streets of Baguio City

This Volkswagen beetle car was seen cruising on the streets of Baguio City. In this picture, it's going down Magsaysay Avenue, one of the busiest streets in the city.