Mr. Kalinga, Ms. Abra crowned Mr. and Ms. Cordillera Autonomy Youth Ambassador 2022

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Cordillera - Mr. Kalinga Shawn Michael Barila and Ms. Abra Angela Mae Respicio were crowned as the first Mr. and Ms. Cordillera Autonomy Youth Ambassador 2022.

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Both Mr. Barila and Ms. Respicio also won special awards including Best in Creative Cordillera Attire, and Best in Talent.

Barila won Best Autonomy Advocacy Pitch while Ms. Respicio won Best in Cordillera-Inspired Formal Attire.

First Runner Up winners are Mr. Ifugao John Tultog and Ms. Mt. Province Mericar Togana.

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Mr. Benguet Novy Jones Aban and Ms. Kalinga Earene Joy Dawagan won the 2nd Runner Up.

Launched by the Department of Social Welfare and Development - Cordillera  (DSWD-CAR), the Mr. and Ms. Cordillera Autonomy aims to search young Cordillerans who posses the attributes of a good ambassador to campaign the bid for Cordilleran Autonomy. 

This is the first time DSWD-CAR had organize the search which is in line with this year's 35th Cordillera Month Celebration.

The theme for this year's celebration is "One Autonomous Cordillera: Ensuring Social Development and Inclusive Growth in the New Normal."