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Baguio Hotel Near Burnham

Where to stay in Baguio City? Baguio Hotel Near Burnham that’s literally just a quick walk across the street, with premium quality rooms, big parking area, and a buffet breakfast that doesn’t feel “tinipid,” check out Venus Parkview Hotel located at 19 Kisad Road, Baguio City.

This hotel is super ideal for families, barkadas, and couples who want comfort plus a very convenient location. The best part: Burnham Park is right in front—cross the road and you’re already at the Burnham Park playground. Perfect for morning walks, quick park dates, or letting the kids burn energy without needing to drive anywhere.

Location-wise, it’s also a win because a lot of Baguio essentials are walkable. You can easily reach the Baguio market and the night market on foot, SM Baguio is within sight, and Session Road, Ili Likha, and Baguio Cathedral are around 1km away. So if you want a trip with less commuting and more relaxing, this setup is perfect.

For rooms, they have options that work great for groups. During our January stay, we booked a connecting room—one room with a king-size bed, and the other with two double beds. It’s a good layout if you’re traveling with kids or with friends because you’re close, but you still have your own space.

And yes, big plus: their parking area is spacious. If you’ve experienced Baguio parking stress before, you know how valuable that is.

Food is another reason why this place stands out. Their buffet breakfast is generous with lots of choices, and it really feels worth it. We even had dinner at their restaurant for two nights, and honestly, the quality and taste stayed consistent—same great flavor even after so many years of people checking in here. Expect mostly Pinoy dishes, comforting and homey, parang classic recipes.

They also recently opened The Parkview Restaurant & Lounge—an upgraded, more upscale spot with coffee shop vibes. It’s a nice place to chill, have a quiet moment, or enjoy “me time” away from the kids.

Good news too: their Flower Festival promo is extended, so if you want the cheapest deal for your dates, message them on their socials and ask about the promo.

If your priority is a Baguio Hotel Near Burnham with premium rooms, solid food, and a location that makes Baguio touring easy, Venus Parkview Hotel is a strong choice.

AS Watson Plastics Reduction Efforts

AS Watson Raises the Bar on Plastics Reduction with Refreshed 21% Virgin Plastic Reduction Target by 2030

AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is strengthening its plastic-reduction ambition with an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2030. The company is pledging to reduce virgin plastic in its own-brand packaging by 21% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year.

This renewed target, now featured on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment website, reinforces AS Watson’s leadership in advancing a circular economy and tackling plastic waste across its global footprint.

Strategic Actions for Sustainable Packaging

Scope (own-brand packaging):

Product packaging
In-store carrier bags
Online business parcels
Single-use plastics in warehouses

How AS Watson will deliver:

Eliminate unnecessary packaging
Increase the use of recycled plastic content
Promote packaging that is more recyclable or reusable
Expand refill and reuse systems across global operations

Sebastien Pivet, Chief Sustainability Officer & QA Director of AS Watson, said:

“Reducing plastic waste is one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time, and retailers have a responsibility to lead this transition. By setting an ambitious 21% reduction target for virgin plastic in our own-brand packaging by 2030, we are turning our 185-year legacy of care into clear, measurable actions that cut plastic at source across all our markets. By expanding refill and reuse systems and increasing recycled content, we’re making significant progress towards reducing plastic waste from our operations.”

Sebastien added:

“As AS Watson celebrates its 185th anniversary, this milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to making a positive impact across its global operations. Sustainability shapes every decision we make, and it will continue to guide how we innovate and grow responsibly alongside our customers and communities.”

Turning Commitment into Impact

To bring this plastics-reduction target to life, AS Watson has been translating its ambition into tangible changes in packaging design across its retail brands and markets.

Asia – Watsons China
- Removed plastic windows from collagen hand cream gift packs, saving 2.36 tons of plastic.
- Replaced plastic trays with FSC-certified paper trays in collagen hand and body care packs, saving 5.26 tons of plastic.
Europe – Superdrug
- Redesigned packaging for the Naturally Radiant range by removing laminated mirror board.
- All cartons are now fully recyclable and FSC-certified, and every SKU contains at least 30% recycled plastic content.
Philippines – Watsons Philippines
“At Watsons Philippines, we support this campaign by transitioning our stores from plastic to paper bags and encouraging customers to bring reusable bags. We are also expanding the distribution of our Recycle for Rewards bins, inviting customers to return empty personal care plastic bottles, while promoting our better packaging, refill packs, and reuse products both in-store and via the Watsons app, making sustainable choices easy and accessible for Filipino customers,” said Danilo Chiong, Managing Director of Watsons Philippines.

AS Watson calls on businesses, industry peers, and partner suppliers to join the 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business and work together to reduce plastic waste and pollution. By working across the value chain and inspiring customers to choose more sustainable products, AS Watson believes the retail sector can scale circular packaging solutions and deliver meaningful environmental benefits.

About Watsons Philippines

Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. Today, the company operates over 16,900 stores across 12 retail brands in 30 markets, employing 130,000 people globally.

In 2002, A.S. Watson Group joined hands with SM, the Philippines’ leading shopping mall developer. The partners brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas) and have since seen rapid growth. Today, Watsons operates more than 1,200 stores in the Philippines (as of January 2025).

Watsons strives to ensure that its customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses the best brands from top manufacturers worldwide and also carries its own competitively priced, high-quality private labels and brands. With more than 1,000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons – Your Personal Store delivers leading health, wellness, and beauty solutions to every customer.

Dangwa Flowers Valentines 2026

With three of my older kids now having special someones, I knew flowers would be harder to secure this Valentine’s. So we headed to Dangwa Flower Market on February 9 to check Dangwa Flowers Valentines 2026 prices ahead of the rush in Manila, Philippines. Vendors told us the ranges we heard will likely climb on February 14 itself—so plan ahead and manage your expectations.

Dangwa Flowers Valentines 2026Price Range

Ecuadorian roses are ₱3,500 per box of 20 (about ₱175 per stem). They’re premium, long-stemmed blooms with big heads, so check length and head size before paying to make sure you’re getting top grade.

Dangwa Flowers Valentines 2026 cheapest bouquet starts at ₱500 and typically includes a few stems with fillers in a simple wrap. Flower used are usually the ordinary ones, do not expect carnation or roses on this price range.

Sunflower are one of the cheapest option when looking for Dangwa Flowers Valentines 2026, priced at 200-300 for 10 stems already. A bouquet will cost less but with fuller look.

One stem double petals Stargazer with at least 2-3 flowers starts at ₱280 and a bouquet starts at ₱750 with one stem and fillers. But according to my son this is not a good option because Stargazer flowers doesn’t dried up well.

If you want a fuller rose but not as expensive Ecuadorian roses, China roses are ₱1,500 per box of 20 (about ₱75 per stem). They’re great for DIY bouquets, specially if you are planning to make 2-3 bouquets.

Carnations start at ₱250 and up, and they’re excellent value because they last longer than many other cut flowers. Carnation flowers are sold into two types, bundle one (usually with 10 stems/flowers) or per piece which is fuller.

Regular tulips are ₱120 per stem and come in classic colors like red, pink, yellow, and white. Blue tulips are typically dyed at around ₱150 per stem, so the bouquet total will depend on how many stems you choose

A tulips bouquet starts at ₱2,000 and up, usually depending on stem count and the style of wrapping. Mixing colors can add volume and visual impact without jumping to premium stems.

Peonies start at around ₱650 per stem but are seasonal and limited, so availability can be hit-or-miss. Pre-order when you can.

Baguio vs Dangwa; Which is Cheaper?

In terms of variety, especially imported blooms, Dangwa Flower Market offers more, often at lower prices. For local roses, the price range in Baguio and Dangwa is almost the same. Shopping in Baguio is a treat. And you can even do make-your-own-bouquet activities, but for price, convenience, and overall variety, Dangwa still wins.

Dangwa Flowers Buying Tips

Best timing at Dangwa Flower Market: go 1–4 AM for the freshest stock (5–7 AM still okay). The sweet spot is Feb 12–13 predawn; avoid Feb 13 late night to Feb 14 evening when prices and crowds peak. If buying on Feb 14, aim before 5 AM or pre-order the night before.