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Kennon Road near Camp 7, Baguio in 1914 Kennon Road, circa 1940s. As the American colonial government wanted to make Baguio a summer retreat to solidify Manila’s position, they decided to build a sturdy and reliable road to go there. They first tapped Charles W. Mead, who was a civil engineer, but he was subsequently replaced by Colonel N.M ...
Poverty incidence of Tuba 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 2006 6.40 2009 14.18 2012 4.58 2015 6.81 2018 6.99 2021 13.85 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Twin peaks of Mount Cabuyao (right, foreground) and the higher Mount Santo Tomas (left, background) Mining is a major part of the economy of Tuba. The town's mining industry began upon the discovery of gold in the province of Benguet during the ...
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It was conceptualized by the Lions Club members of Baguio, during the term of Luis Lardizabal as mayor of Baguio from 1969 to 1970 and as the club's president, [4] to become the club's symbol or imprint in the area. Construction of the lion’s head began in 1971 under Baguio Lions Club President and later, District 301-C Governor Robert John ...
It is one of the four main roads used by motorists and travelers to access Baguio from the northwestern lowlands of Luzon. [2] The highway's several rehabilitation and development efforts [3] led to the road's categorization as an "all-weather road", [4] and is the preferred highway by motorists over the older Kennon Road. [5]
Naguilian Road, as it was once known, was the first and only road connecting the city to the lowlands, until Kennon Road was completed in 1905. [6] It formed part of Highway 9 especially during the American colonial era. [7] The highway was renamed into "President Elpidio Quirino Highway", in honor of former Philippine President Elpidio Quirino ...
Naguilian Road, which starts in Bauang, La Union, are both longer routes but are much safer than Kennon Road especially during rainy season, and are the preferred routes for coaches, buses and trucks. [151] [152] The Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road, which links Baguio to Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya province, traverses the towns of Itogon, Bokod, and ...
The road is one of the major access roads to the city of Baguio for travelers coming from Nueva Vizcaya and the Cagayan Valley region. Measuring 103.344 kilometers (64.215 mi), [1] it is also longer than Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road, Aspiras–Palispis Highway (formerly Marcos Highway), Kennon Road, and Naguilian Road.