Baguio Sees Tourism Boost Amid Prolonged Dry Spell

Baguio City, Philippines — The city is seeing a tourism boost as a result of a prolonged dry spell, with visitors flocking to the country's coolest mountain city to escape the projected heat from a 'super El Niño' phenomenon towards the end of 2026 and the first half of 2027. According to Jovie Ganongan, the regional director of the Department, this natural condition is turning Baguio into a preferred destination for those seeking respite from the heat.