The best thing about sequels is that you get to enjoy the continuation of the story. Like in Star Wars the saga continues. So, in Kwento Ni Toto, the story behind the clouds where the City of Pines lies carries on.
Though the comfy and cozy sheets of the bed hug me tightly the ringing music of the telephone isn’t good enough to hear continuously. It’s our wakeup call and it is really an early wake up call. They are just ensuring that everyone will be up and ready for the day’s journey.

When going to Baguio there’s always the thought of the locals of Cordillera and one of the famous among these tribes are the Igorots. When it comes to food there are also famous dishes that most of the lowlanders sought only here on this part of the country, the Pinikpikan. In fruits, there’s the strawberry and in veggies there are the lettuce, broccoli and more. For whatever it is the Cordillera Region offers the best of things in cold weather and that’s what Café Yagam offers to its visitors, a very homey and relaxing feeling.

Another day, another place and another adventure! Kwento Ni Toto takes you to a place where happiness floats freely in the air. Yes and that’s what we’ve experienced during our three days and two nights Azalea Residences Baguio after summer group getaway. One of the moments that will definitely be cherished.

Truly, I’ve always admired places where cloud kisses the mountain. It gives me the feeling of being free, being natural and coming close to nature. There are quite few of these places in the Philippines and one of these is Baguio City. The altitude gives the place its natural cold weather. Sadly, the cold isn't the cold that I’ve imagined before but good enough to keep me from perspiring.

TV5's newest singing reality search, Kanta Pilipinas held auditions at the Summer Capital of the country, Baguio City. The nationwide search for the country's biggest talent brought more crowd witnessing the Ilocanos take the stage with formidable and truly exceptional celebrity judges, award winning Cross Genre Composer, Arranger, Producer Mr. Jimmy Antiporda, Power belter Ms. Bituin Escalante and Cornerstone Talent Management Head, Mr. Erickson Raymundo.

Powerful songs sung and interesting stories unfolded with more than 193 registrants who tried and participated. Perky and crowd-attraction Jhai'Ho opened the program with dynamic song and dance boosting more confidence of the contestants. Compared to the former auditions, the hopefuls in Baguio did not choose Adele's songs and stuck to standards and classics. Onlookers and mall-goers were drawn to the stage as many hopefuls look truly exceptional and pleasing. Was the looks enough to get the vote of the judges? Ms. Bituin Escalante was teased in the middle of the auditions to sample what would be "giving all you've got" performance. Singing while sitting, more audience were thrilled and captivated at our country's power belter's rendition of Alicia Key's "If I Ain't Got You".

Distinct and unforgettable stories that inspired the songs of the hopefuls include a battered teenager who would hide in different places of the house all the time. An interesting twin was astounding with the song and the story sharing how their father had always taken their income in singing. Battery stories continued with one who is always hand-cuffed by the father getting inspiration and passion to sing from the struggles. The stories behind the songs brought the others to the next level.

From a batch of 193 registrants, 43 were called back and only 16 was given the recognition to compete with the nation when Kanta Pilipinas begins airing on July. Was the looks or the drama enough to take them to the next step? Will they be fortunate to compete for the final list? These and more we have all to look forward with Kanta Pilipinas which will be airing on TV5 soon!