MARGARITA “GAITA” ARANETA FORÉS, hailed as Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has died. According to reports, Ms. Forés was found unresponsive on Feb. 11 in a hotel room in Hong Kong — a city she loved.

Those who seek respite from the tropical heat drive up to Baguio to enjoy its year-round cool and crisp climate. Some stay for the city’s natural beauty and the breathtaking panoramic views of the ...