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What is the title often given to Baguio City?
What is the title often given to Baguio City?
Baguio City is located at an elevation of 1,550 meters above sea level.
Baguio City is located at an elevation of 1,550 meters above sea level.
False
Which dialect is primarily spoken in Baguio City?
Which dialect is primarily spoken in Baguio City?
Ilocano
Baguio City has an area of __________ km².
Baguio City has an area of __________ km².
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Which group attempted to pacify the Igorots in Baguio City during the Spanish era?
Which group attempted to pacify the Igorots in Baguio City during the Spanish era?
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Match the following historical figures with their roles in Baguio's development:
Match the following historical figures with their roles in Baguio's development:
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Baguio City is __________ cooler than any other place in the Philippines.
Baguio City is __________ cooler than any other place in the Philippines.
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Who was responsible for establishing the first provincial government in the Philippines in Baguio?
Who was responsible for establishing the first provincial government in the Philippines in Baguio?
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Who was responsible for the initial layout of Baguio known as the Plan of Baguio?
Who was responsible for the initial layout of Baguio known as the Plan of Baguio?
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The Burnham Plan served as an insignificant blueprint for the organization of space within Baguio City.
The Burnham Plan served as an insignificant blueprint for the organization of space within Baguio City.
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What concept of city planning did Burnham adopt for his layout of Baguio?
What concept of city planning did Burnham adopt for his layout of Baguio?
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Baguio was declared an open city under the leadership of __________.
Baguio was declared an open city under the leadership of __________.
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What was the impact of the World War II on the Baguio city government?
What was the impact of the World War II on the Baguio city government?
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Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
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The development of mines near Baguio contributed to the decline of business in the city.
The development of mines near Baguio contributed to the decline of business in the city.
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Which mode of transportation began operating in Baguio in 1909 that brought more than 2,000 passengers a season?
Which mode of transportation began operating in Baguio in 1909 that brought more than 2,000 passengers a season?
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Study Notes
Overview of Baguio City
- First Class Highly Urbanized City in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines.
- Recognized as the Summer Capital of the Philippines.
- Elevation of 1,470 meters (4,810 feet) above sea level.
- Title “The City of Pines” due to diverse flora, including moss, orchids, and pine trees.
- Covers an area of 57.51 km² (22.20 mi²) with a perimeter of 30.6 km (19.01 mi).
- Experience temperatures approximately 8 degrees cooler than other regions in the Philippines.
- Receives the highest rainfall in the country.
- Predominant dialect spoken is Ilocano.
Historical Background of Baguio City
Spanish Era
- Early expeditions by Spaniards sought to explore the region's economic potential, beginning with Juan Salcedo in 1572 and Don Q.M. Quirante in 1664.
- Repeated attempts to pacify the Igorot population were unsuccessful until 1846, when Commandante de Galvey established Commandancia in La Trinidad, Benguet.
- Formation of Benguet province included 31 rancherias, with Pulito of Kafagway as the first Kapitan.
- The original presidentia of Baguio was located in the Campulet house and later moved to the Baguio City Hall.
- Spaniards introduced order, education, churches, trails, and coffee during their rule.
Arrival of the Americans
- American governance began in the early 1900s, with H. Phelps Whitmarsh as Governor of Benguet and Baguio as its capital.
- This marked the establishment of the first provincial government in the Philippines, a year before Philippine civil government inauguration.
- Notable figures supporting the development of Baguio included Dean C. Worcester and Governor General Luke Wright.
- Architect Daniel H. Burnham and assistant Pierce Anderson arrived from San Francisco in 1904 to plan Baguio’s urban layout.
- The “Plan of Baguio,” prepared by Burnham, adopted the Garden City concept and influenced urban planning in the country.
- Although other architects like William E. Parsons evolved the plan, Burnham's layout served as a vital foundation for Baguio's organization.
- From 1909, a fleet of Stanley steam autos transported over 2,000 passengers to the city each season.
- The city's economy thrived with commercial centers and recreational facilities developed before the outbreak of World War II.
During the War
- Camp John Hay, the city’s important military facility, was involved at the onset of World War II, with a Japanese attack on December 8, 1941.
- The city government continued operations after the US Army evacuated Camp John Hay on December 23, 1941.
- Baguio was declared an open city after Japanese columns advanced on December 27, 1941, governed by Chief of Police Keith without resistance.
- Japanese forces set up their military administration by taking control of key locations, including Camp John Hay, and established headquarters across the city.
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Explore the unique characteristics of Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines. This highly urbanized city is renowned for its cooler climate, diverse flora, and stunning landscapes. Discover its geographical significance and cultural importance in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
