The Laperal House is another Baguio landmark plagued with the reputation of being one of the city's most haunted places. Built in the 1920s, it was said the house was the scene of a brutal massacre during the second World War, although whether the atrocities were connected to the Japanese forces or not remains unclear. What is clear is that during the 1930s, the house was owned by the Laperal clan. The Laperals were one of the richest clans in the city, Roberto Laperal Sr. being the owner of both the Session Theater and the Laperal Building on Session Road. The last known Laperal in the home died during the 1950s in the house' yard after fracturing his skull.
It is unclear which parts of the house' history are based on fact and which are based on urban legend, but tales of supernatural occurences in and around the house have haunted it as much as actual ghosts.
I must admit that compared to The Diplomat, this house gave me more of the creeps. I'm not sure if the house has actually been witness to as much gore as its reputation suggests, but it gave the feeling that it has been witness to a lot of tragedy and sadness.
The house itself is beautiful. Its balustrades have kept their shine. The hardwood floors still gleam in the sun. The imposing white facade has kept its majesty. Whatever history and secrets the house has been privy to, it does not take from the fact that it is one of the most beautiful structures in Baguio City, a must to visit for people that love old architecture.
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