Province

of Benguet
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HISTORY Y
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History
 HISTORY
At the beginning of the Spanish Era, colonisers heard of the rich gold When the Americans took control of the Philippines, they
mines in the mountains, attempted to colonize the highlands, but failed. established local civil governments in many parts of the country.
In 1572, Juan de Salcedo led a small expedition into the southern part American civilian government was established in Benguet on
of Benguet, but the natives forced them to retreat. The first major November 23, 1900 by virtue of Act No. 48, with Canadian journalist
expedition into the mountains occurred in 1620, when Spanish H.P. Whitmarsh appointed as the province's first governor.
explorers went into the La Trinidad Valley and briefly controlled some During World War II, Igorot guerrillas and the combined
Igorot gold mines, and later abandoned after a few years. Filipino and American forces fought Japanese soldiers during the
final days of the war in 1945.

In the 1800s, Spanish colonizers made more serious attempts
such as expeditions under Col. Guillermo Galvey:280 and
succeeded in establishing a presence in the La Trinidad
Valley, named after Galvey's wife.
This area later became a district of the new province of La
Union in 1846. Eight years later, in 1854, Benguet
became a separate comandancia politico-militar. .
On June 18, 1966, the huge Mountain Province was split
into four provinces with the enactment of Republic Act No.
4695. The four provinces were Benguet, Mountain
Province, Kalinga-Apayao and Ifugao. Benguet became one
of the provinces of the Ilocos Region. On July 15, 1987, the
Cordillera Administrative Region was established by
President Corazon Aquino thru Executive Order 220, and
Benguet was made one of its provinces.
 MORE TRIVIA
The name Benguet was first
pronounced in La Trinidad, a
thriving settlement at the
crossroads to the lowland trading
sites during the period of Spanish
expeditions. La Trinidad then was
a settlement around a lake alive
with wildlife, wallowing carabaos
dotted with patches of taro, rice,
gabi and camote.
The mountainous area now
Benguet is most known for covered by Benguet has been
being the home of Baguio settled for millennia by several
City, a top tourist peoples collectively known as
destination that is also the Igorots. Two of these
called the Summer Capital groups, the Ibaloi and the
of the Kankanaey, are dominant
Philippines. ethnolinguistic groups
of the area.
Tourist
Spot
 Mt. Pulag offers one of the best views of sunsets
and sunrises. A stunning sea ofcloud formations
frequently appears as far as the eyes could see.

MT.
PULAG

Grasses and a few shrubs cover the summit of Mt. Yangbew, reminiscent of Mt.
Pulag’s peak. Another interesting feature of the mountain is the presence of
limestone rock formations where you can shoot Instagrammable photos.

MT.
YANGBEW
 Mt Timbak stands prominently along the Halsema Highway. It is the third
highest mountain in Luzon and the ninth highest in the Philippines. Mt Timbak
is very much accessible. A local road heads straight almost to the summit. This
makes the trek pretty much more convenient and easier.

MT. TIMBAK

Mt Kompol-kompol is the ultimate destination for the so-called Mt. Purgatory

Traverse. The traverse commences from Japas jump-off
going to Mt. Pack.
MT. KOMPOL-
KOMPOL
 Bayokbok falls of Tublay is one of the new Tublay, Benguet tourist
spots. It is a three-layered cascade. Only the first and second falls,
however, are readily visible upon
reaching the site.
BAYOKBO
K FALLS

The landscape of barangay Tacadang, Kibungan

resembles the Grand Canyon of United States. Sheer
and bare rock cliffs andformations dominate its entire
landscape
ROCKY WALL
OF BEAUTIES
Foods

Baguio Longganisa,
Dipasupil
This original longganisa is
called Dipasupil which is
named after its founders, and
has been the go-to
recommendation for many
locals and celebrities.
Bulalo Steak, Sage
When one speaks of bulalo, it’s all
about the bone marrow and its
soup. Sage takes away the latter and
substitutes it for a creamy sauce
with gravy on the side which further
enhances the
bulalo flavor we all have come to
love.
Patatim, Rose Bowl
Patatim is the dish we think
best represents the restaurant.
This hearty dish comes with
lean meat in brown soup with a
side of kangkung that's perfect
for sharing with family.
Strawberry
 Strawberry Taho New
take on the traditional taho
where instead of the classic
arnibal a strawberry syrup
is used.
Strawberry Shortcake,
Vizco’s
Vizco’s popular Strawberry
Shortcake is considered one of
the best not only in the City of
Pines, but also in the whole of
Philippines.
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Healthier fruit dessert
made with fresh
strawberries, whole grain
butter crumb topping, and a
lightly sweetened vanilla glaze.
Activities
 Visit Bell Church Housing
a collection of
intricately designed pagodas and statues
of Chinese warriors on a landscaped
hillside property, this Taoist temple is a
breath of fresh air from the modern
Baguio atmosphere.
Hike Mt. Kalugong At
the top, you will be treated
to a panoramic
view of La Trinidad and
sumptuous desserts at the there are fright tour operators
in-house cafe.
Ghost hunting at The
Diplomat Hotel
Diplomat's colorful history
makes it a favorite among
paranormal tourists. In fact,
who include the hotel in the
itinerary.
  Wikipedia collaborators, "Benguet," Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benguet (accessed January 12, 2015)

 Maches D. 30+ Benguet Tourist Spot (UPDATED): Best Places to See (danielsecotravels.com)
(February 17, 2019)
ALL  Sison S. Beyond Strawberry Taho: 8 Baguio Delicacies You Should Try - DG Traveler
SOURCES (dealgrocer.com) (May 27, 2018)

THAT USED:  Clarke E. https://www.wellplated.com/strawberry-oatmeal-bars/

 Raymund https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0.js (2019)

 Filart G. https://dealgrocer.com/dgtraveler/articles/7-alternative-activities-to-do-in-benguet-
5b068c0f2a48184b94000054 (May 31, 2018)
 Prepared By Israel
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Jasthine Nicole De Vera
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THAN K Lomibao
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