Benguet Stories

two girls on a stolen truck on their way to chase a dream in Manila through the dead of Christmas night.

In the serene mountains of Benguet, Aria, a free-spirited flute player, charms tourists with her melodies. She found her haven in this tranquil town, where the mountains meets the sky and strawberry blooms fill the air with sweetness. She's found solace in this beautiful town specially the mighty Mt. Pulag. One day, while performing near the mountains, Aria encounters brooding boy named Kaius. His emotions seem to be intricately linked with the natural world - when he's furious, the winds howl and the trees tremble; when he's sorrowful, the skies grow gray and the rains pours down. Kaius struggling to reach the mountain's peak and the winds are fierce so as Kaius is. Aria sets up her flute to play soothing melody which everyone believes that her music calms down the nature. Surprisingly the winds start to die down. As Kaius notices her, their eyes meet and Aria feels an unexplainable connection. What will happen if their paths continue to cross and develop an unlikely bond. Will her music enough to soothe Kaius' wild emotions and bring harmony? Can her music tame Kaius' inner storms and bring balance to their lives, or Will their connection ignite a different kind of storm...

High in the mist-shrouded mountains of Benguet lies Pine Rest Camp, a haven for vanlifers, backpackers, and those seeking to escape the chaos of the city. To the outsiders who pass through, it's all pine needles, fire circles, and coffee brewed strong enough to hold the fog at bay. But for those who linger, whispers of disappearances cling to the cabins and trails like smoke that never disperses. When two campers vanish, followed by the discovery of a body in the ravine, the fragile peace of Pine Rest fractures. Suspicion spreads like wildfire among the long-term dwellers: Marlon, the retired professor; Mae, the dreamer with tarot cards and unsettling visions; Paolo and Rina, artists who never stop watching; Nestor, the guarded security man; Glenn, the wanderer with secrets of his own. Even newcomers-Adrian and Vera, chasing content for their channel, and Christian, a traveler whose charm conceals his true mission-are pulled into the tightening circle of fear. As nights grow colder and paranoia sharpens, old wounds resurface: a childhood of violence buried in the mountains, a bunker built stone by stone, and the memory of a backpacker named Vincent who walked into Pine Rest and never returned. But the most dangerous truths aren't whispered around the fire. They hum softly in daylight, behind a calm smile, hidden in plain sight. And Pine Rest Camp will never let go of its secrets.

Aislin Aw-len found herself transported to the 16th century in the Mountains of Cordillera. The mountains hold treasures untold, guarded by both nature and the spirits that dwell within them. The mountains are alive with an untouched beauty, vast expanses of lush green valleys and meandering rivers that sparkle under the golden sunlight. But amid this natural splendor, Aislin quickly realizes that the 16th century is a tumultuous time. Indigenous tribes dot the landscape, their vibrant cultures and traditions flourishing amidst the harsh terrain. Warriors clad in "wanes" roam the mountains, their eyes filled with both curiosity and wariness, a fierce determination to protect their land from the encroaching forces of colonization. What awaits her in this undiscovered Mountains of Cordillera? ******** DISCLAIMER: The following story is purely fictional, and the plot is not to be associated with actual historical records. All the names, characters, places, events, and incidents in this story are products of imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

After her father's death, botanist Aster Fabroa retreats into work, chasing the beauty her grief cannot destroy. When her research brings her to the highlands of Benguet - to mountains, wildflowers, and memories she'd buried, she meets Cael Almario, a doctor and nature photographer whose patience unsettles and disarms her. Aster believes love ends like everything else in nature - in decay, in falling. But Cael reminds her that even after the storm, something always grows. In a world where every loss leaves a seed, Aster, After the Rain is a story about finding softness after sorrow - about the wild, delicate ways the heart learns to live again.

A story of love featuring the beauty of Benguet, Philippines. ❤

"The Glam" Riomie "Riri" Alvarez is a college student studying Communication. She is in her third year and has big dreams, but she also has many responsibilities. As the oldest of four siblings, Riri helps support her family while trying to make a name for herself. She lives in a small room without a bathroom and has few resources, plus a busy college schedule, but she does not give up. One day, Riri and her creative best friend, Thelindria "Lindi" Pascua, come up with a brave idea. They decide to form a group called The Glam Team. Along with Angel Velasco, a skilled makeup artist, and Nixie Rivera, an aspiring model, they turn their love for fashion and photography into a business. They use borrowed clothes and their limited resources to follow their dreams while managing schoolwork and personal problems. Riri's life is not just about The Glam Team. She has three suitors who make things more complicated: - Gabby Cruz is a charming singer-songwriter who writes beautiful songs about her. - Reyhan Al-Farooq is a kind foreign exchange student who wins her heart with tasty biryani and always supports her. - Dylan Morales is a successful businessman who admires Riri's ambition and offers her chances to grow her talents. As Riri tries to balance her new business, family duties, and school challenges, problems arise within The Glam Team. Lindi feels hurt when her crush, Nyle Guzman, tells her he likes Nixie instead. Angel struggles to break free from a toxic relationship. With all this drama, Riri must choose between following her heart or staying focused on her dreams. Will Riri and her team succeed against the challenges they face? Or will personal conflicts and outside pressures pull them apart? "The Glam" is a touching story about ambition, friendship, and finding love in unexpected places.

Adhika Glimoraine Santos is a province girl from Benguet, her parents are farmers, and they have a happy family. She just finished her studies until senior year and because of financial problems she applied as a maid in Casa Mikaelson, it's far away from their province and from her family. She is a strong woman, and she has a bubbly personality, and she often jokes around, lahat ay kaya niyang gawin dahil lumaki siya sa hirap. Wala siyang ibang iniisip kundi ang mapabuti at maiangat sa hirap ang kanyang pamilya. Love is not on her vocabulary and especially not her priority, but she is not blind when it comes to it. She is not ignorant and not innocent, ayaw niya lang sa pag-ibig dahil wala pa sa isip niya ito. Marami pa siyang mga pangarap na gusto niyang abutin not until she met this certain Mikaelson who makes her heart flutter, makes her happy when she sees him even though this man is such a snob and cold person. Will love flourish between them? or the love she has for him will just ruin her?