Generous farmers of Benguet continue donating tons of vegetables to the victims of Taal Volcano

Photo Courtesy || La Trinidad Mps

Cordillera - Farmers in Cordillera continued delivering tons of vegetables to the victims of the recent Taal Volcano eruptions.

Although they suffered from huge losses due low price of vegetables and not getting enough money from being a farmer, they didn't hesitate to donate some of their produce.

Last January, the La Trinidad Mps Facebook page shows tons of assorted vegetables are being loaded into trucks which later on be dispatched to the hard hit town of Batangas.

READ ALSO:  Mayor Isko Moreno assures Benguet farmers and traders continues sale of vegetables in Manila's Market

A short message thanking the farmers of Benguet was posted on their social media page. 

"Gulay para sa mga Kapatid na Taga - Batangas. Salamat sa mga magsasaka dito sa Benguet. Ang inyong mga donasyong Gulay ay makaka-abot sa Batangas. Ang mga busilak niyong puso para tumulong sa mga biktima ng Ash Fall ni bulkang Taal. Alam namin na mahirap magtanim ng gulay at tamaan pa ng mababang presyo pero di kayo nagdalawang isip magbigay."

Benguet farmers are already reeling the effect of the low price of vegetables due to oversupply and lack of demand after the long holiday season. 

Photo Courtesy || La Trinidad Mps

READ ALSO: Bayanihan Spirit alive in Buguias, Benguet as volunteers rebuild family's house destroyed in fire

On Wednesday, Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas met with Mayor Isko Moreno to allow Benguet farmers and traders to bring their produce to Divisoria or lose millions of pesos if vegetables are not disposed.

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Good News! Baguio doctor discovers cure for color blindness

Cordillera - According to American Academy of Ophthalmology, color blindness is a condition in which a color blind person is unable to see colors in a normal way. It occurs when someone cannot distinguish certain colors.

Color blind people in the Philippines are generally not allowed to work as soldiers, police officers, seafarers, pilots, interior designers or be employed in the electronics industry.

People suffering from color blindness or color deficiency  may  not be illegible to do certain jobs. However, they may find hope to able to see the full colors of nature and live their lives or perform tasks like people with normal visions do.

Fortunately, a  doctor from Baguio has discovered a solution or therapy that can cure color blindness.

Dr. Jun Dizon, an optometrist based in Baguio City, had developed a cure called 'color vision photo therapy' or color blind photo therapy.

According to Dr. Dizon, color blindness is non-treatable but through their research they were able to develop a solution through  vision photo therapy.

He revealed that their long research and study on the therapy has shown great results in patients who are suffering from color blindness. 

Dr. Dizon was able to prove the effectiveness of the therapy to almost 200 patients who have been cured since 2013. 

In fact, a student who was denied due to  color blindness from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA)  has testified to the effectiveness of Dr. Dizon's photo therapy. 

He said it took a month and 2 weeks for him to undergo with the therapy for his condition to be cured. He is now planning to enroll again at PMMA to pursue his dream of becoming a seaman. 

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Ifugao never fails to amaze: shows double rainbow to tourist

Photo Courtesy || Rochelle H. Dañguilan

Cordillera - This couple who visited Batad, Ifugao is very lucky to have spotted rare double rainbow right on their hotel's balcony. 

A short video footage posted on Facebook by Rochelle H. Dañguilan on January 11, 2020 shows a perfect double rainbow extending from the other side of the mountain to the base of a rice terraces. 

"Double Rainbow in Batad, Ifugao. A little teaser from our 5th anniversary and Mr. D's birthday adventure. Thank you Lord for this amazing gift. We love it," Dañguilan said. 

Yes, indeed, the couple was very blessed to have witnessed this wonderful view right on the scenic Batad rice terraces on their anniversary. 

Occurrence of a double rainbow is relatively common, especially at time when the sun is low in the sky such as in the early morning or late afternoon.

It is formed when sunlight is reflected twice within a raindrop with the violet light that reaches the viewer's eye coming from the higher raindrops and the red light from lower raindrops.

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WOW! Pinoy pride Marcelito Pomoy gets standing ovation on ‘America's Got Talent’

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Cordillera - Filipino talent Marcelito Pomoy got a standing ovation from both the judges and the audience during his performance in "America's Got Talent: The Champions" on Tuesday (Manila Time). 

Pomoy impressed both the judges and the audience after performing his own rendition of Celine Dion's "The Prayer" in both male and female voice. 

Marcelito effortlessly took both parts of Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion's voices, which amazes the judges to stand up from their seats. 

Judge Cowell was impressed of Pomoy's performance and honestly gave him a perfect score of 10. 

"That was what I call a 10, a simple as that. I have a feeling that the super fans will put you through to the next round, " Cowell said. 

For judge Mandel, Pomoy is worthy of the golden buzzer but gave it to the super fans to decide.

"I think you are one of the most incredible singers.. You are beautiful, wonderful singer with a young woman trap inside you," Mandel said.

"Honestly, this is one of the most craziest things I ever heard in my entire life. Your voice, your rage, your sound is just so out this world," judge Klum said.

Pomoy was the grand winner of "Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2" in 2011. He also appeared on DeGeneres' "The Ellen Show" where he also received standing ovation from the audience for his incredible performance. 

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Cordillera's First Solar Power Plant to rise in Kalinga province

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Cordillera - A solar power plant that could be able to generate 5 megawatts is soon to rise in the province of Kalinga. 

A leading global solar power company, Sunpower Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) has been eyeing the province of Kalinga to put up a solar power plant, according to Tabuk city Mayor Darwin Estrañero during an executive meeting last Month.

"The people of Tabuk City are expecting Sunpower Renewable Energy Corp. to put up a solar power plant in the city the soonest possible time to unburden us of paying high electricity rate," Estrañero said. 

READ ALSO: Kalinga rice farmer earns P1 Million from his farm; wins Outstanding Rice Farmer award 2019

Report said that Kalinga is one of the provinces with the highest cost of electricity and putting up a solar power plant will not only augment the power supply but will lower the cost of electricity by P2 per kilowatt hour.

"Through solar energy, not only will electricity prices get cheaper, it does not produce any greenhouse gases making it pollution free," Estrañero added.

He said that the Tabuk city government is ready to issue SREC business and building permits after being endorse by the Province Board of Kalinga and submit the construction plan to the Department of Energy for approval.

READ ALSO: Kalinga high school students awarded for solar-powered rice insect trapper invention

Estrañero highlighted some of the advantages of turning into renewable energy such as solar power plant. Using solar energy reduces reliance on oil and coal that are mainly exported from other countries. 

source || Manila Times

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FREE Wedding in Baguio City on February 14, 2020 at the Rose Garden, Burnham Park

Photo Courtesy || Pag Ibig Fund

Cordillera - Are you planning for a wedding day without the hefty price tag? How about a wedding for FREE? 

Here is your chance as a free mass wedding dubbed "I DO, I DO Araw ng Pag-ibig" will be conducted by Pag-IBIG Fund Baguio Branch in partnership with the city government of Baguio on February 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at the Rose Garden, Burnham Park. 

Pag-IBIG Fund Baguio Branch said it will sponsor everything the couples need for the wedding, such as food and catering, bridal car, symbolic cake, ring and, among others. 

Mayor Benjamin Magalong is expected to be the one who will officiate the civil rites of 50 couples who are going to tie the knot which will be done simultaneously with other couples in major cities in the country.

The Baguio Public Information office said in a post they are calling interested couples to join the mass wedding by submitting their papers at the City Mayor's Office. 

Couple who are interested to participate should have applied for their license not later than January 27 and must have the following requirements:

• Proof of age either the birth certificate or baptismal certificate (one must be a resident of the city)
• Parental consent for applicants aged 18 to 20 to be given preferably by the father (personal appearance with valid ID)
• Parental Advice for applicants aged 21 to 24 to be given preferably by the father
• Certificate of No Marriage for both parties from the Philippine Statistics Authority
• Certificate of Seminar of Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood at the Baguio Health Service Office
• Tree Planting Certificate issued by the City Environment and Parks Management Office
• Legal Capacity for foreigner applicants issued by their Consular Offices
• Widow or Widower death certificate of deceased spouse
• Cedula or passport of both applicants
• Valid ID of both applicants;
• Ten Days posting
• Processing Fee of P142
• Solemnization Fee of P500

The annual Pag-IBIG Fund Mass Wedding in partnership with city government of Baguio aims to help couples who lack financial capacity to fund for their wedding but wanted to formalize their union. 

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Bayanihan Spirit alive in Buguias, Benguet as volunteers rebuild family's house destroyed in fire

Photo Courtesy || Novelyn Amlos Balangui, Angle Suaya Sandra, Alex Simeon

Cordillera - The true spirit of Bayanihan was exemplified when a crowd of local volunteers responded to a call to rebuild houses that were ravaged by the fire in sitio Kimpit, Amlimay, Buguias, Benguet.

But just before that, On January 9, 2019, at 2 p.m., three families were left homeless after their homes caught fire. Flames destroyed their entire houses and left them with nothing but little clothes and some household items they had managed to save.

The Bayanihan spirit of the community began immediately after the fire broke out.

Novelyn Amlos Balangui, a netizen who witnessed the tragedy, said that nearly two hundred individuals in the community came rushing to help in putting down the fire and brought everyone to a safe place. She said that no one was hurt in the fire accident.

"Out of four individuals who first witness the house being burned, almost two hundred individuals in the community came to help and within two hours the fire ceased. Everything vanished but everyone is safe. Truly God is good," Balangui said.

In an unfortunate event, three houses of family Bugtong, Babad and Aquila were burned to ashes, according to the report.

Officials from the government, police and fire officers were also part of the quick response to aid the family. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed food packs hygiene kits and temporary shelters. 

A donation campaign was launched by the family and community members to get aid from those who would gladly help and share their blessings in this time of need.

Once again, the Bayanihan spirit was shown as the public responded to the call and many had donated in cash and in kind to the affected families.

The help didn't stop there, as a group of volunteers composed of those who have knowledge in house building gathered together and started the rebuilding process. 

A Facebook user, Alex Simeon, shared on social media photos of volunteers working with the construction of a house skeletal structure. 

Indeed, it was a manifestation of the true spirit of Bayanihan in a community not to mention the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie.

Members of the families wanted to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all those who extended their help in any way they can.  

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Three Best Criminology schools in the Philippines to study Criminology.

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Cordillera - University of the Cordilleras (UC) ranked 1st in the list of 70 Top Criminology Schools in the Philippines for the year 2019. 

Based on the results of the two criminologist licensure examinations in June and November 2019 including program accreditation status and faculty-student ratio, UC emerged on top of the list with an overall score of 87.02 percent besting other colleges and universities in the country. 

University of the Cordilleras is among the 7 colleges and universities accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Centers of Excellence (COE) in criminal justice education including the discipline of criminology. 

Also in the list is the University of Baguio (UB) which made it to the 2nd spot with an overall score of 83.01%. 

Another Cordillera-based university that made it to the top list is Ifugao State University in Lamut, Ifugao. It was ranked in the 4th spot with 74.71% overall score. 

Photo Courtesy || localpulse.net

The ranking which was conducted by Local Pulse School Ranking used 5 performance indicators including Weighted Overall School Board Performance in a Year (40%); Number of Total Examinees (20%); Top Performing Examinees (10%); Level of Accreditation (20%); and Faculty-Student Ratio (20%).

Local Pulse School Rankings is created to guide students who are planning to take any degree program in one of the colleges and universities in the country.

The University of the Cordilleras formerly Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF) is a private university located in Baguio City.

source || localpulse.net

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Igorota recognized as Most Influential Filipina woman in the World

Cordillera - Partnership coordinator of Plan International Switzerland Lorena Domanog-Clerc was honored with the prestigious Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World by the San Francisco-based organization Filipina Women's Network (FWN).

The Filipina Women's Network recognizes women from the Philippines who are changing the face of leadership in the global workplace, having reached the status for outstanding work in their respective fields and are recognized for their contributions to society, "femtorship" (female mentorship) and legacy. 

Photo Courtesy || Lorena Domanog-Clerc

Domanog-Clerc was recognized by the organization as a "Behind the Scenes Leader" during the 16th Filipina Leadership Summit held last year. 

The Sagada, Mountain Province native was honored for her "contributions towards women empowerment and the promotion and appreciation of indigenous cultures."

"The Global FWN100 awardees are innovators and thought leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs, rising stars under age 35, practitioners, behind-the-scenes leaders and public service advocates, who have move through the ranks in the public and private sectors. They are magnificent women doing extraordinary work motivating next generation leaders," said Marily Mondejar, CEO of the FWN. 

"Lorena Domanog-Clerc is now a valued partner in helping FWN develop the Filipina community's pipeline of qualified leaders to increase the odds that some will rise to the "president" position in all sectors of the global economy," said Dr. Carol Enriquez, FWN board member and president and CEO of Our Lady of Fatima University.

source || https://www.ffwn.org/

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Criminology grad from Ifugao ranks 7th in Criminology Licensure Exam

Cordillera - A graduate from the Ifugao State University (IFSU) was among the topnochers in the November 2019 Criminology Examinations, according to the results published by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on January 8, 2019. 

Franie Buyayo Bumilao from Kiangan, Ifugao ranked 7th with a score of 90.10 percent. 

Meanwhile, four universities and colleges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) were among  the top performing schools. 

These are Kings College of the Philippine - Top 3; University of the Cordilleras - Top 4; University of Baguio - Top 7; Ifugao State University - Top 8.

Fahadale Saripada Abbas, a graduate of John Paul II College in Davao City ranked top 1 in the list with a score of 91.20 percent. 

He was followed by John Patrick Aguado Privado, a graduate of Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (Manila) in the 2nd spot with a score of 90.75 percent and Aldrin Abata Aquino of the University of Cagayan Valley in the 3rd spot with 90.5 percent score.

According to PRC which administered the exam, there were 19,191 out of 43,512 who passed the examinations that took place last November 2019. 

The exam was conducted in different testing centers in the country including Manila, Baguio City, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Tacloban and Tuguegarao.

Send your congratulations to Ms. Franie Buyayo Bumilao in the comment box below and don't forget to share this post in Facebook. 

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