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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Carmina's Tips for Baguio Night Market


Night Market starts at 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM. There is no charge upon your arrival although you may see a long line. Make sure you wear a face mask at all times. It is just based on your own if you want too or not.

Just say you're going to line up for an opening of a concert this is how the world looks going to the Baguio Night Market off from Harrisson Road near Burham Park.

If you don't mind shopping and wearing secondhand clothing night market is for you. They also provide brand new clothing from jacket, hoodies, shirts, pants and any type of clothes you can think of just make sure bring cash with you.

It is easier if you bring eco bags with you since every stall will just place it inside a plastic bag without any handles. 

It was Carmina's first time to go the Night Market in Baguio City. Lots of tourist trying to get a good deal without knowing people are looking at each other and following you. Make sure you hold on to your personal goods. We never know who these people are who want to grab and get your personal belongings.

Mary Ann and Weng was able to buy their personal jackets for themselves.

Carmina just tagged along with them.


TIPS:

  1. Wear a jacket depending on the time of month you've decided to visit Baguio City.
  2. Wear comfortable shoes.
  3. Use a Cross-body bag to make sure you can hold on to your belongings.
  4. Bring an eco-bag for your shopping easy to hold with you.
  5. Bring cash with you they don't accept credit cards or ATM.

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