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I was ecstatic the first time my parents allowed me to go on my own to Manila. I was going to attend a seminar in a hotel in Malate. Growing up in Baguio, I was scared of the thought of traveling and commuting on my own in Manila. My boyfriend did come with me because he was also paranoid of me going alone. The culture was different from the place I grew up in. In fact, the last time I visited Manila with my family, we encountered some annoying and rude taxi drivers. As some of you know, the taxi drivers in Baguio are very honest and kind. They would even return your change even if it was just a single peso. With that in mind, I decided to commute and not take the taxi.

The Milo marathon is known to be one of the most-attended and longest-running marathon in the Philippines. Baguio City was scheduled on this day of July 5, 2015. Unfortunately, the severe tropical storm "Egay" had made its way to Luzon and has brought PAGASA to announce a storm signal #1 in Benguet yesterday, July 4, 2015. Upon hearing this, people who had registered for the Milo marathon hoped that the rain would subside in order for the event to push through. If not given the chance, a lot hoped for the organizers to reschedule the event on Sunday, July 12, 2015 which was the same date scheduled for Tarlac. 

Okay. Let's face it. Body odor can be really embarrassing. As an athlete, I mostly spend my time outdoors. I can't help sweat a lot especially if we train during the hotter days. Sweating is the body's natural process to regulate one's temperature. When your sweat meets with the bacteria present in your skin, this leads to body odor. It may also be caused by improper hygiene practices and lifestyle. This may be a turn-off for someone who finds you interesting.

So you plan to travel to the wonderful city of Baguio?

How about trying to add some time in your itinerary to visit the ukay-ukays around Baguio? The city is not only known for its cold climate and rich cultural traditions but also for its large ukay-ukay/ wagwagan industry. I personally love thrift shopping and most of my clothes and shoes are from the ukay-ukay. I get to buy a lot with just 200 pesos in my pocket.