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As of March 06, 2024, the Bontoc-Baguio Road is closed due to a forest fire. Travelers must detour via Sagada-Balili for safety.
Mar 6, 2024 · 2 min read
Discover the significance of Som-kad’s death chair, or sangachil, in Bontoc death rituals honoring the affluent class, the kachangyan.
Nov 1, 2024 · 3 min read
Discover Sagada’s hanging coffins, a unique Igorot burial tradition that brings the departed closer to the heavens in Mountain Province.
Oct 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Learn about the significance of the Sagada Centennial Wheel and the lasting legacy of the Anglican Mission, spearheaded by Rev. Staunton, in Sagada.
Igorotage Staff in Structures Jun 7, 2024 · 5 min read
Witness the honest actions of two Bontoc students upholding Igorot values, returning P50,000 cash to its rightful owner.
Mar 5, 2024 · 5 min read
Experience the culture of Sagada at the 11th Etag Festival, with cultural street dancing, culinary traditions, and community spirit on full display.
Jan 28, 2024 · 4 min read
Panag-apoy in Sagada is a traditional Kankanaey practice of lighting bonfires in cemeteries to remember and honor the dead.
Brando in Rituals and Ceremonies Oct 26, 2023 · 6 min read
Discover Bontoc in the Mountain Province, a hub of culture, heritage, and breathtaking landscapes. Plan your visit to this Philippine gem!
Magnus in Mountain Province Sep 14, 2023 · 2 min read
Sammy Ayochok, an Igorot bodybuilding icon from Bontoc, Mountain Province, earned international recognition for his achievements.
Nov 3, 2024 · 4 min read
It’s not just skeletons in jars, it is also a figment of an ancient tribe’s history, culture, and mysteries unsolved
Aya May in Rituals and Ceremonies Mar 14, 2024 · 2 min read