The Skyrise Hotel is one of the many fine hotels in Baguio that makes for a pleasurable area to reside in. At the same time its fine services do not cost as much as other hotels and lodging places.

Rooms and Rates

One of the things that makes this two star / economy hotel so attractive is that the rates are varied and what is even more, the more people come in, the more you can save as the costs are reduced. For example, if you come in with eight of your friends, the cost will only be Php 3,000. If you are by yourself, the cost will only be Php 1,200. The beds there are very comfortable, and there is also cable TV and hot and cold showers.

Amenities and Accommodations

The Skyrise Hotel Baguio also has a restaurant at the ground level, and the hotel itself comes with a kitchen where you can get different types of food. The food specialty is Chinese but there are a lot of other cuisines that you can eat. Of course there is room service with highly trained and qualified staff ready to meet your needs.

One of the added attractions of staying at this place are the surroundings, which you can count as among its amenities too. The lush environment can be very refreshing. Also, the famous Grotto is less than 20 meters away, so you can visit it anytime you want. Session Road is less than 7 minutes away. If you want to go elsewhere, the various jeepneys around Dominican Road can take you to other places too.

Location and Contact Information

The Skyrise Hotel Baguio can be found at 18 Dominican Road. More specifically it is at a village where the famous Lourdes Grotto can be found. It is also right near the Mirador 200 steps which devotees and tourists climb to see the image of the Blessed Lady. Given the fact that it is right next to one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, most of the cab drivers will know the place. Just ask to be taken to the Lourdes Grotto and look for the village; you will find the hotel there.

For extra information about making reservations, the number to call is 442-8084. Being right next door to some of the biggest sightseeing attractions in the Philippines’ Summer Capital, the Skyrise Hotel Baguio can be the perfect place to start your excursions.

Hiligaynon or “Ilonggo” is widely spoken in Negros Occidental, particularly Bacolod, the capital city, and in a larger sense, in the island group of Panay in Western Visayas in the Philippines. The Bacolod language is actually an Austronesian language.

An Austronesian language is one widely used by big ethnic groups in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. It is the equivalent of the languages spoken by groups in Afro-Asiatic, Indo-European, and Uralic parts of the globe considered among the oldest spoken on the planet. The Ilonggo dialect in the Philippines, in fact, has been in use even in some parts of Mindanao such as North and South Cotabato, Koronadal, and Sultan Kudarat.

Even some people in Cebu speak the Ilonggo dialect in the Philippines as a second language. It is estimated that some 7 million people locally and around the world are native speakers of the Bacolod language, and some 4 million speak it though they are not native Ilonggo speakers. Many are fond of imitating the tone and rhythm of the Ilonggo dialect in the Philippines.

The Bacolod language is known for its smooth and gentle intonation and pronunciation. When an Ilonggo (native of Negros or Iloilo) speaks the dialect, it seems the person is always in a good and merry mood for friendship because of the melodic way the person speaks. Sometimes, however, one will find it hard to distinguish between a merry and an angry Ilonggo because there is no difference in voice tone and rhythm.

In fact, it is a popular local anecdote that most Ilonggos, when belligerent and with the intent of actually harming someone, still speak the Ilonggo dialect in the Philippines quite sweetly and even with charm. People would only be able to detect hostility through the Ilonggo’s facial expression. Thus, “Tatyon taka!” for instance, may be spoken with a delightful intonation even though it means “I’ll kill you!”

However, Ilonggos are known to be a sweet and loving people, very much compatible to the Bacolod language, which is known for always being charming and pleasing to the ears, like how lovers would say sweet-nothings to each other in over pleasing or affectionate tones.

For new comers to Negros or Iloilo, telling people, “Maayong aga!” in an almost flattering manner means, “Good morning!” Asking someone’s name is “Ano ngalan mo?” Asking if someone lives in the locality is, “Diri ka naga puyo?” And saying God bless you is, “Gabayan ka sang Ginu-o!”

The Bacolod language is easy to learn and delightful to speak. It nurtures friendship.