Somewhere in Baguio, a traveler is standing on a balcony in a borrowed “Baguio jacket,” watching their breath fog in the air while their cousin in Manila complains about the heat. This guide to cool weather escapes in the Philippines gathers highland favorites like Baguio, Sagada, Bontoc, Bukidnon, and Tagaytay, with honest notes on how cool it really gets, when to go, how to get there, and what kinds of cafes, cabins, and foggy-morning walks make the chill feel magical instead of just cold.