Breathtaking Baguio sites showcased in ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’
The log houses we all wish our parents own plus Baguio’s pine trees and gorgeous mountain views fill the backdrop of the recent hit drama series “The Broken Marriage Vow.”
The show was so popular it’s now one of the top titles on streaming platform Viu, made cheaper and more accessible through a Viu Premium account powered by PLDT Home.
The marriage of Dr. Jill Victorino (Jodi Sta. Maria) and David Ilustre (Zanjoe Marudo) may have crumbled because of his affair with Lexy Lucero (Sue Ramirez). Yet, as we’re watching the heartbreaking moments, we can’t help but think, “Tara, let’s go to Baguio!”
Here are a few of the series’ filming locations that deserve a visit:
Burnham Park
Located in downtown Baguio, Burnham Park is the city’s most famous park. Here, you can go boating on colorful swan boats, people-watch by the lake, even ride a bike. If you’re Dr. Jill, however, the park designed by Daniel Burnham may just be the perfect place for you to take a walk to clear your mind—and maybe plan your revenge.
Camp John Hay
Surrounded by pine trees and the most amazing log cabins, Camp John Hay is a no-brainer must-visit for anyone visiting Baguio. To complete the healing nature-filled experience, enjoy the green scene and have a meal in chef Billie King’s Le Chef Restaurant at The Manor.
Camp John Hay is where most of the drama goes down in the TV series.
White House of Lord of Scents
In real life, the White House of the Lord of Scents is the home of fragrance mogul Joel Cruz in Camp John Hay. While not a public tourist destination, it has become an attraction on its own because of its signature floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight its sweeping spiral staircase.
This is also where the show’s most iconic scene (colloquially called the batukan scene) happens.
Baguio Country Club
This is where Lexy’s parents often meet Jill. The 117-year-old landmark isn’t just home to the best raisin bread and banana bread in the country, it also offers some of Baguio’s most breathtaking views.
Kennon Road
While definitely picturesque, Kennon Road is also among the country’s most hazardous thoroughfares. Cliffs bracket the narrow road, making for a very steep fall if one is not careful. The tragedy snaking through this beauty fits the outwardly perfect Ilustre family finally succumbing to its own troubles.
In a scene shot on Kennon Road, Gio confronts his mother for not having time for him. It’s a raw moment that zooms in on how children are often the biggest victims of a broken family.