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The Dominican Hill

Every place has its haunted stories and Baguio City, known for its cool climate, pine trees and green lung has its fair share.The city’s Laperal White House, located on Leonard Wood Road in Baguio, is a popular stopover point for the curious. The substantial house was built in the 1920’s by one of Baguio’s oldest clans, the Laperal family. At the height of World War II, the Japanese took over the house, using it as accommodation for its soldiers. It is said the owners of the house died in the hands of the Japanese. One of the last Laperals to live in the house was Roberto Laperal, said to have died in the house after slipping and hitting his head. There are media accounts saying the old man can still be heard walking around the house. Another story tells of an unidentified young girl sometimes spotted on the steps of the White House. The house’s infamy didn’t dissuade tycoon Lucio Tan from buying the house in 2007 and refurbishing it, but strangely enough, upon completion, the house remained unoccupied.

Victory Liner’s deluxe buses operate daily services to Baguio from its Pasay Terminal. Baguio Country Club, which is at the forefront of marketing Baguio, is introducing adventure package tours. Call +6374/ 619 2050-64 or visit  www.bcc.com.ph for more information.

Photo and Article Source : Inflight Magazine (Seair)