BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — Elderly Cordillera women, who charge fees from tourists for joining their 'selfies' at the entrance of the Baguio Botanical Garden, are being asked to leave the popular destination, the City Environment and Parks Management Office (Cepmo) told the city council this week. These old women have been offering themselves as photo subjects to park visitors since the 1970s in exchange for tips. But their presence there appears to have annoyed some tourists. According to Councilor Lilia Fariñas, chair of the Committee on Tourism, Special Events and Parks, the city government received complaints that the old women were joining family selfies without invitation and were demanding payment.

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