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Marag Valley, Apayao, a former rebel stronghold in the Cordillera, has produced its first-ever Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduate.

Broderick in Law Enforcement and Military May 18, 2023 · 2 min read

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The inspiring journey of the 5 best Igorot MMA fighters who achieved world champion status in ONE Championship.

Igorotage Staff in Athletes Nov 25, 2023 · 17 min read

Baguio native and Igorot Ryan James Eligardo Valdez is 1st Runner-Up in Ginoong Pilipinas 2024. Learn about his success and impact in male pageantry.

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Igorot fashion designer Ayra Costan Longsiab’s Sabsabong Collection marked a historic moment for the Igorots at the Philippine Fashion Gala Paragon.

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Capt. Dennis D. Sadlay, an Igorot Marine Officer, ranks 3rd in the Strategic Civil-Military Operations Officers Online Course, Class 23-24 “Sanglahi.”

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Igorot CO1 Elvies Dammay, 31, tops Corrections Officer training, fulfilling his aspiration to serve in the uniformed service.

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Igorot PMA Cadet Egsans graduation photo with Lolo goes viral, bringing tears of joy and showcasing a touching family moment.

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Support Demvia Maslian, an Igorot educator competing for the esteemed title of America’s Favorite Teacher. Vote now!

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Bernard Carlos Dawayen, Igorot from Sabangan, Mt. Province, shines in PNPA LAYAG-DIWA Class 2024, ranking number 8 among the top graduates.

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Jenry Layagan, Igorot from Mountain Province, tops the Fire Junior Leadership Course 2024-27 Class “BAHANDI”, inspiring excellence in leadership.

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ROMINA was an indentured overseas worker, commonly known as OFW or overseas Filipino worker. She arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in July 12, 2018 under a standard OFW employment contract as household service worker for a family of 4. She found herself the sole domestic help of a large villa of a large family.  While there were 4 steady tenants, the home villa served as hang-out for this family of 9 adults and 5 grandchildren. Two adults without children were alternately staying-over or days on end.  The married adults with children were regular everyday meal-visitors. She has no day off.  She worked 14 or more hours every day. On July 19, just over a week since she arrived, she started to suffer exhaustion, nausea, shaking and cold sweating. She had severe physical pain on the right side of her back, making it excruciating to perform regular chores. Romina’s story is one of 8 stories in this book:

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For the third time, Kibungan solemnly celebrated its 78th Liberation Day with Benguet Vice Governor Ericson L. Felipe as guest speaker on May 17.

May 18, 2023  |  1 min read

Life is a game. Enjoy the game.

Kibungan WordWarII Celebration History

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Nature lovers, this one’s for you! In Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan, Benguet, there’s a mountain that looks just like a sleeping dog.

Julyan Orval in Tourist Spots Oct 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Esteban Molitas is one of the most influential women in Asia. A proud Igorota PNP Spokesperson from Kibungan, Benguet.

Brando in Law Enforcement and Military Feb 19, 2020 · 3 min read

Discover the Crying Mountains of Kibungan, a hiker’s paradise in the Philippines. Trek to towering peaks, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls.

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Once upon a time, a Kankanaey community in Sakaang in Kibungan flourished because of abundant harvest and livestock.

May 14, 2023 · 3 min read

Unlock the enchanting history of Mt. Kalugong in La Trinidad, Benguet, and unveil the hidden stories that have shaped this scenic landscape.

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Benguet was formerly a sub-province of the old Mountain Province and became a separate province with the enactment of RA No. 4695 on June 18, 1966.

Brando in Benguet Province Sep 2, 2020 · 9 min read

It’s how the people of the cordillera bravely defended their ancestral domains from the threat of mining, logging, and destructive energy projects.

Agui in Cordillera History May 9, 2020 · 8 min read

The name of the city is derived from the word “bagiw” in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region meaning “moss.”

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The Cordillera, Gran Cordillera Central, to be complete is a row of great mountain ranges occupying half of Northern Luzon in the Philippines.

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A glimpse into the history of the Cordillera Administrative Region.

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Major Marjorie Mukay is the first female pilot-in-command of the C-130 in a transpacific flight. FRANCES MANGOSING/INQUIRER.net

Major Marjorie Mukay, an Igorota from Kalinga, made history as she flew a newly turned over C-130 freight plane to the Philippine Air Force, en route to the Philippines from the United States on its transpacific flight, thus making her the first-ever KC-130T 5040 (C-130) female pilot-in-command in the Philippines.

“I would like to commend the Air Force who flew the aircraft from Tuscon, Arizona all the way to the Philippines. I heard this marked the first time that a woman pilot-in-command of Philippine C-130 flew a trans-Pacific flight.

Congratulations to you Major Marjorie Mukay, your achievement represents yet another milestone, another step together, another step forward in our long friendship,” outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg said at the turnover ceremony for the C-130 at the Villamor Air Base on Monday.

Major Marjorie Mukay, Igorota pilot from Kalinga made history as first C-130 female pilot-in-command

Mukay is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Sanlingan” Class of 2005 and was also the first woman to be certified as a pilot-in-command in the Philippine Air Force.

“It’s flattering that the command allowed it because meron tayong GAD (Gender and Development), there’s no restriction for females as long as you are qualified you can become a pilot-in-command of any aircraft,” she told reporters.

The GAD in the Armed Forces recognizes gender equality in the workplace.

A pilot-in-command is responsible for the safety and operation of aviation.

Major Marjorie Mukay’s Inspiring Story

Marjorie grew up in a poor family in a remote barangay in Tinglayan, Kalinga, Cordillera Administrative Region. She is the second child of six siblings. Her father only finished high school and attained a secretarial vocational course through self-support. Her mother, however, did not even finish third grade.

But despite this, her parents value education as they regularly review her school progress, test scores, and seat works. Marjorie realized her family’s circumstances at a tender age.

Marjorie aspired to become a doctor but entered the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) instead so that she could get free education and secure a job after graduation. She admits that joining a male-dominated institution will alleviate her parents’ burden of supporting her siblings’ education.

Major Marjorie Mukay, Igorota pilot from Tinglayan, Kalinga

Entering the PMA, she had no inkling of the different branches of the Armed Forces – Army, Air Force, or Navy. Nevertheless, her goal is clear, to graduate.

She then met another female officer wearing a flight suit who ignited her fascination to join the Philippine Air Force and become one of the branch pilots.

Being in the Air Force was never easy for a woman.

Mukay experienced that being a woman in the Air Force is not easy because there weren’t enough female pilots who stay longer in the Wing, particularly the 220th Airlift Wing.

But Marjorie took the challenge regardless even though some people discouraged her for her height and the so-called many “limitations” of a woman. Like, when female pilots get pregnant, they can’t fly for nine months to a year and when they get back, they have to undergo retraining.

Naysayers also declared that women are physically weak so she requires to have a strong body to handle the aircraft in case of an emergency.

Some senior officials would even tell her about the woman’s dubious decision-making ability, but those and other homilies further challenged her.

Major Marjorie Mukay, an inspiring Igorot woman and first-ever C-130 female pilot-in-command in the Philippines

Currently, Major Mukay is the Executive Officer of the 472nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron of the 220th Airlift Wing, Philippine Air Force. She also holds a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) qualification in the Nomad type of aircraft, a smaller type of fixed-range aircraft.

Clearly, Major Mukay has confirmed that anyone can thrive in life if we have perseverance and women can excel in a male-dominated profession. We need to use all the discouragements as fuel for our aircraft to fly even higher!

Sources:

• Mylene C. Orillo
• Frances Mangosing

Yes! Fur babies are allowed! In the Photo: A fur baby at Al fresco dining. Photo grabbed at Ranee House of Curry FB Page.

I’ve been living here in Baguio for more than a year now, and I must say that the selection of local resto is getting thinner and thinner by the day. Aside from the fact that most of them are set up as ‘cafes’ that only offer sweets and a monotonous selection of western foods; pasta, pizza, buffalo wings, etc., the lack of savory and other international dishes are also becoming a drag when deciding what to eat on my cheat day.

Fortunately, last January on one of my jogs at the athletic bowl, I met this sweet guy who happens to co-own a resto around the outskirt of town, Ranee House of Curry.

In the Picture: Entrance and alfresco dining of Ranee House of Curry. Image by Kim Villanueva.

The restaurant is more than decent, aside from being clean and well-lighted, I can vouch that it’s picturesque.

In the Photo: Alfresco dining of Ranee House of Curry. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Two-seater tables with a view, dine-in area. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Two, three, and four-seaters tables, dine-in area with fireplace. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Long tables, dine-in area. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: dine-in area. Image by Kim Villanueva.

And it becomes cozier at night, plus the fact that they are also pet friendly.

In the Photo: A fur baby at Alfresco dining. Photo grabbed at Ranee House of Curry FB Page. In the Photo: Furbaby, Jassy, playing with one of the guests. Image by @jhodesaga, grabbed at Ranee House of Curry FB Page.

Their menu consists of a wide selection of Indian food and a few international favorites from their sister restaurant Felipé 25.

In the Photo: Chicken Curry Masala Tali Set Meal. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Chicken Curry Masala. Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Beef Samosa (Ranee) and Thai Chai Tea (Felipe25). Image by Kim Villanueva. In the Photo: Seafood Laksa, Vegetable Biryani, Samosa, and Tamarind Iced tea. Image by @savegsoulph, grabbed at Ranee House of Curry FB Page. In the Picture: two sets of kebabs paired with both Mexican and Medditerean set meal. Photo by @erikamaux, grabbed at Felipé 25 FB page.

Most of their ingredients are locally procured to guarantee freshness; such as their meats and veggies. The head chef and his partners themselves alternately buy most of it from the local market at the heart of the city, 3-4 times a week. But to guarantee the delicate taste of Indian cuisine, their spices and other key ingredients are procured by a middle man from India and they buy it to him/her.

Aside from their food and picturesque ambiance, they are also becoming well-known for their superb customer service. They have wifi and sockets that could be used by customers who would like to work there and tho they only have a few street parking, the owners would definitely help you with it, just ask for their assistance.

In the Photo: A love note from Scout Barrio; Thank you for the GREAT FOOD and EXCELLENT Customer Service. Photo grabbed at Ranee House of Curry FB Page.

The staff of this local resto is a mixture of Baguio locals, Palaweños, Ilocanos, Kapampangans, and Tagalogs. Most of them have worked together for around five years which made their service smooth.

Ranee House of Curry and its sister restaurant Felipé 25 are great examples of local resto here in the City of Baguio that cater to the preferences of both the locals and the tourists.

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Cadet 1st Class Janice Baniaga Matbagan, an Igorot woman from Mountain Province, was among the top 10 graduates of the PMA Laon Alab Class 2011.

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Mar 6, 2016  |  1 min read

Congratulations!!!

CONGRATULATIONS Easter Wahayna-Pablo for a WELL DESERVED PROMOTION 🏅👏👏👏

In September 2020, she was designated as Officer In-Charge (OIC) of the Baguio City Public Library (BCPL).

On August 2021, she was officially appointed by Baguio City Mayor Honorable Benjamin B. Magalong as CITY LIBRARIAN of Baguio City (BCPL).

Awarding Ceremony for City Librarian Easter W. Pablo of Baguio City for garnering 2nd place BEST LIBRARIAN NATIONWIDE AWARDEE

Before her promotion, she received a commendation award and achievers award given by the City Government of Baguio in a form of a City Council Resolution handed over by Honorable Benjamin B. Magalong and the Provincial Government of the Province of Ifugao in a form of Provincial Board Resolution given by Honorable Vice-Governor Glenn Prudenciano respectively to Easter Wahayna-Pablo on August 16, 2021. She was given an awards due to her excellent achievement in her profession.

In recognition of her efforts, the National Library of the Philippines, Public Library Division, (NLP-PLD) has awarded second prize to Baguio City Public Library officer-in-charge Easter Wahayna-Pablo in this year’s prestigious “Search for Gawad Parangal sa Natatanging Propesyonal na Tagapangasiwa sa Pampublikong Aklatan”.

Mayor Benjamin Magalong was informed recently of Pablo’s feat in a letter by NLP-PLD Chief Blesila Velasco.

“It is an honor to work with professionals of high caliber whose hard work and dedication produce superb results,” the letter stated.

During the management committee meeting, July 6, at Baguio Convention Center, the Mayor congratulated Pablo for her achievement that he said not only brings honor to herself and her family but to the entire city of Baguio.

The City Council of Baguio had passed a resolution commending the OIC city librarian and also the Provincial Government of the Province of Ifugao.

Blesila invited the Mayor and Pablo to the virtual awarding ceremonies on August 25 during the 1st ASEAN Virtual Regional Conference of Public Librarians where the latter will be receiving a Plaque of Recognition and Medal.

It is the first time for a public librarian in the city and Cordillera region to ever receive the prestigious award.

A graduate of bachelor of science in education major in library science from SLU, Pablo also has a Masters degree in library and information technology, cum laude, from the same institution and a Masters in Public Administration from Benguet State University.

She garnered 4th place in the 1999 board examination for professional librarians and is a registered librarian and licensed professional teacher.

Pablo has been with the city government for more than 20 years and is the Baguio City Public Library OIC since September last year.

Pre-Covid-19 pandemic programs and services she initiated include school-based reading programs, barangay visitations for the establishment of a reading center, in-house library orientations, research for the library’s modernization, and more.

Those she spearheaded during the pandemic are PLVIRA (Public Library Virtual Reference Assistance); online library and information services month activities, online contests and trivia, book drive for reading centers in far flung areas in collaboration with Project 360, book lover’s club and provide support to the city’s pandemic efforts.

Pablo is inviting the public to like and follow the Baguio City Public Library facebook page for any latest information and updates.

Commander Liwayway was a leader and commander of the Huk Rebellion in ww2. When she was young, she loves jewelry, clothes and makeup, and she is the daughter of the mayor of her town. When ww2 breaks out, her father creates a resistance group, but only ends in a brutal way. The death of her father who was tortured by the Japanese, inspired her to join the rebellion. She was recruited by the Hukbalahap army, and quickly rose through the ranks until she was a commander. Her army also did not retreat against the Japanese, and they fought the Japanese, who were outnumbered by them. When at war, she also fought for herself, wearing red lipstick and fixing her hair before battle. I think she deserves more recognition as one of the greatest female war heroes in history! Si Commander Liwayway ay isang pinuno at kumander ng Huk Rebellion noong ww2. Noong bata pa siya, mahilig siya sa alahas, damit at pampaganda, at anak siya ng mayor ng kanyang bayan. Kapag sumiklab ang ww2, ang kanyang ama ay lumikha ng isang grupo ng paglaban, ngunit nagtatapos lamang sa isang brutal na paraan. Ang pagkamatay ng kanyang ama na pinahirapan ng mga Hapon, ang naging inspirasyon niya para sumama sa rebelyon. Siya ay kinuha ng hukbo ng Hukbalahap, at mabilis na tumaas sa hanay hanggang sa siya ay naging isang kumander. Hindi rin umatras ang kanyang hukbo laban sa mga Hapones, at nilabanan nila ang mga Hapones, na nakahihigit sa kanila. Kapag nasa digmaan, lumalaban din siya para sa kanyang sarili, nakasuot ng pulang kolorete at inaayos ang kanyang buhok bago lumaban. Sa tingin ko ay karapat-dapat siyang kilalanin bilang isa sa mga pinakadakilang babaeng bayani ng digmaan sa kasaysayan!

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An 81-year-old man dies after he was attacked by his cow in Bangued, Abra. The cow was believed to be in heat at the time of the attack.

Aug 16, 2023  |  1 min read