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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Farmer donates vegies to Baguio office and later distributed to COVID-19 frontliners

Photo Courtesy || POSD FB page
Cordillera - Amid the chaos brought by the coronavirus, there are small acts of kindness like this farmer who donated his lettuce to the government working 24/7 to control the spread of the virus.
A farmer in Baguio City has extended his help to the city government's fight against the spread of coronavirus by donating his produce to the Mayor's office. 

In a post from the Public Order & Safety Division (POSD) of Baguio City, Mr. Tony Quezon, a farmer of Purok 2, Irisan contacted the Mayor's office to donate his lettuce vegetable to the said office instead of being left spoiled due to the lack of demand which was the effect of the ECQ. 

The POSD later send officers to Mr. Quezon's farm to help him harvest the vegetables which was later distributed to the different front liners who are working in enforcing the Enhanced Community Quarantine such as the police, members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), barangay personnel and others, according to the POSD post.

The POSD also distributed some of the vegetables to the passing public they met on the road.

These are few of the uplifting stories in Cordillera in these trying times, where locals citizens offered goodness, kindness and support to other people. 
A few days ago, some landlords in Baguio and Benguet has shown kindness to their tenants who were affected by the city's Enhanced Community Quarantine by waiving their rental fees for this month. 

Such stories of kindness will motivate us to be united as one nation, one Cordillera and fighting against an invisible enemy. 

To sir Tony Quezon, Mabuhay po kayo. May the Creator in heaven bless you more. 
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Landlord in La Trinidad waives rental fee of his tenants affected by community quarantine

Photo Courtesy || La Trinidad Guide FB
Cordillera - A landlord in La Trinidad decided to waive the rental fee of his boarders or tenants who were affected  by Enhanced Community Quarantine that was imposed by the government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
In a post from La Trinidad Guide Facebook page, Mr. Keith Damogo of Pico, La Trinidad, the landlord, feel pity for his tenants who would not be able to go to work during a whole month quarantine, so he decided to waived their rental fee for a month. 

"Kas anu pi piman dagita boarders nu handa apan agubla. Uray nka ibaga jay boarders ta libre da daytoy nga bulan kaasi da met... nka ibaga ta saan da madanagan pagbayad da. (How about those boarders if they can't go to work. Please tell the boarders that their rental fee for this month will be free. Tell them not to worry about their rental fee.") Mr. Damogo said in a messenger chat.

Meanwhile, netizens admired and praised Mr. Keith Damogo's kindness to his tenants wishing him that he will be blessed a thousand folds because of his good deed. 

"A real act of love in this time of crisis! May your tribe increase! God richly bless you sir, and your family," one netizen said.

Another one commented, " A big relief to your tenants. Enormous blessings in return. Salute you for your huge heart".

"Good samaritan, wish ko naway ganyan din landlord namin. Sana all." one netizen wrote. 
The COVID-19 has significantly affected thousands of workers because their places of work have been closed. These includes retail workers, service providers, construction workers, security agencies and employees of many businesses who were not given pay because they didn't go to work.

However, in these most trying times, Samaritan and good kindhearted people exist and help in any way they can to other people like Mr. Damogo. 

Kudos to you sir and may your tribe increase.
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Monday, March 16, 2020

Pres. Duterte declares Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon to protect the people

Cordillera - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to the entire island of Luzon starting 12:00 AM of March 17, 2020 to 12:00 AM of April 13, 2020. 
The president declares the ECQ to protect the people from getting infected by the vicious COVID-19 virus.

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) stated that Duterte's placing of the whole Luzon to ECQ does not mean Martial Law but it is the best way to fight the corona virus and to safeguard the safety and the well-being of Filipinos. 

"We are not facing an invasion or rebellion, but we are fighting against a vicious and invisible enemy, which is the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19), the the need to prioritize the health safety and well-being of Filipinos," Duterte said in his nation address. 

Here is what you need to know about the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon sourced out from the Philippine Information Agency.

1. Classes and all school activities in all levels including TESDA are all suspended until 14 April 2020.

2. Mass Gatherings are Prohibited.

3. Strict home quarantine in all households; movement shall be limited to accessing foods and essentials health services. Presence of uniformed personnel will be heightened. 

4. Work from home arrangement in the executive branch except PNP, AFP, PCG, and health and emergency frontline services, border control and other critical services. 
5. Private establishment providing basic necessities and such activities related to food and medicine production, markets, stores, hospitals, clinics, drug stores, water-refilling stations, manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products and medicines, banks, money transfer services, power, energy, water and telecommunications, shall be open.

Business Process Outsourcing and export-oriented industries shall remain operational subject to observation of social distancing measures and with skeletal work force.

Media personnel may travel within the quarantine area but shall secure and identification card from the President Communications Operations Office within 72 hours upon effectivity of the Enhance Community Quarantine.

6. Mass Public Transport, suspended.

7. Land, air, and sea travel, restricted. Movement of Cargos within to and from the entire Luzon shall be unhampered.

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Igorot artist from Mt. Province chosen as one of the 40 best portrait painters in the world

Photo Courtesy || Jeff Cablog & Diverti Store
Cordillera - A Baguio based fine artist has been chosen as one of the 40 best artists of today's portrait painters by a France-based art publisher.
Jefferson Cawaon Cablog, a native of Barlig, Mt. Province is the only Filipino to be included in the list of the 40 Contemporary Great Masters of Portrait Painting 2019 book published by Diverti Editions, the publisher of Pratique des Arts Magazine based in France.

Cablog works are quite of extraordinary beauty. Most of his artwork is a revelation of Barlig culture and tradition that was told and lived by his ancestors.

His love, dedication and interest to the "Ofok or "Ob-ofok" which means the past oral stories from the great elders of Barlig are unfolded through his beautiful and unique paintings, according to barlig.com website.

In 2015, his artwork "LUSH" was chosen to be the banner artwork for the annual Film Festival (FESTIVAL INTERNATION DU FILM INSURANCE-FIFIG in Ile de Groix, Britanny, France which featured the Philippine Island. 
It was the first time they invited a fine artist from another country to have an artist residency there for 2 months and a solo exhibition thereafter.

You can visit and  check Jeff's Artwork in his official FB here.

source || shared to us by Wrachelle Calderon Cablog


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Friday, March 13, 2020

Mankayan, Benguet - home of the best gong makers in the Philippines


Cordillera - The municipality of Mankayan just unveiled the largest gong in the Philippines during the celebration of the town's 107th Founding Anniversary on 12, March 2020.

The gong which is expected to become a new tourism attraction of the municipality of Mankayan measures around 7 feet (2.133 meters) in diameter and weighs 175 kilograms.


The new gong from Mankayan surpassed the known largest gong of Kalinga which measures around 2 meters in diameter and weighs 150 kilogram. 
Photo Courtesy || LGU Mankayan

The construction of the gong signifies the town as the source of the best gong in the Philippines. 

Locals of Barangay, Bedbed fabricate gong made up of brass and bronze. 


Last year the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) put up a Gong Fabrication Facility and Equipment in the said barangay to make it easier for the locals to make gongs. 

Demand for gongs over the past years had been increasing mainly from token collectors with one gong priced at P8,000 to P27,000. 

Watch this video from 'Kulas' who went to Bedbed and documented what he learnt from one of the local manufacturer of gongs in the barangay.
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Thursday, March 12, 2020

12th Grader Igorot Boy Wins Top Award for 'Portable Electricity Generator' Invention

Photo Courtesy || Jan Lyman A. Becte

Cordillera - A young Igorot inventor has found a way to generate electricity with his new invention that has win top award during the recently concluded 2020 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) held on March 2 to 6 in Quezon City.

12th grader Jan Lymar A. Becte, a STEM student of Tublay School of Home Industries located in Acop, Caponga, Tublay, Benguet was a one of the top awardees in the Science Innovation Expo Category. 

His invention is called "Innovative Portable Electricity Generator" is among the top 3 winners of the said category.

Prior to winning the NSTF award, Becte's invention has been a recipient of the One Meralco Foundation's Energy Innovation Award for his exemplary works in utilizing energy and technology products to help address social challenges.

Meanwhile, Williann Angelo Pangilinan, a student of Angeles City Science High School was awarded as the Best Presenter in the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Category.

Winners of the 2020 NSTF will have a chance to represent the Philippines at the 2020 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Anaheim, California.

The NSTF 2020 is organized by the Department of Education in cooperation with the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, One Meralco, International Labor Organization, American Spaces Philippines, and the Embassy of the United States of America

Congratulations.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Baguio City suspends classes in all levels from March 13 to 22, 2020

Cordillera - Baguio City has suspended classes in all levels for both public and private schools starting March 13 to 22, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the threat of COVID-19.
According to the Baguio Public Information Facebook page, Mayor Benjie Magalong on Thursday issued Executive Order No. 60, series of 2020, suspending all classes in the city of Baguio. 

As of Wednesday night (March 11), the Philippines has listed 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 

President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the entire country under a state of public health emergency to prevent the spread of the corona virus that has killed 3,500 and infected 109,000 people worldwide.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health - Cordillera has clarified that the region still remains to be COVID-19 free. 
According to Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan, 4 individuals were admitted as Person Under Investigation (PUI), one from Abra and 3 from Baguio City. 

The Department of Health (DOH) has called on the public to refrain from spreading unconfirmed information that will only lead to fear among people. 



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Albay bet for Miss Philippines Earth encourages Filipinos to buy from local farmers

Photo Courtesy || Miss Philippine Earth's Official FB Page
Cordillera - Caraga, Albay representative for Miss Philippines Earth, Patrixia Santos encourages everyone to become responsible in choosing the purchases that they make. 
In her statement in Miss Philippine Earth official Facebook page, she said that buying local produce directly from the farmers  is one of the the best ways to help the farmers and boost the economy as well as lessen fuel consumption and can save the environment from pollution. 

"Agriculture is a major industry in the Philippines. One of the best possible ways to save the currently dying industry while preserving our environment is choosing to buy local produce! 
Buying local will not only boost the income of our farmers and the local economy. It will also cut back on environmental costs such as fuel consumption and air pollution, which both take a huge toll on the environment. This means that your carbon footprint is significantly reduced, as you avoid producing greenhouse gasses arising from unnecessary travel and refrigeration!
I buy my favorite broccoli fresh from a local farm in Baguio whenever I get the chance. You too should take the opportunity to make responsible and sustainable purchases where everyone wins!
So next time you crave broccoli (or any other commodities you need), think again before getting it from the nearest supermarket. Instead, make it a habit to buy your food from local markets and farmer stalls.
Let's all remember to volunteer our personal time to choose the better grocery alternatives to reduce the environmental impact of our food. 
When's the last time you bought food from a local farm? Let us know where you go to fulfill this duty to our environment, so we can give others how to make the same shopping choices!" 

Miss Santos have said it all so. Let's join this lady in her campaign and advocacy to  making better choices in our purchases and consumption.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Igorot martial artists honored in recent "Oscars of Philippine sports" Awards

Photo Courtesy || Mark Sangiao FB
Cordillera - Team Lakay members were recognized anew in the recently concluded 2020 SMC-Philippine Sportswriters Association awards last Friday, March 6, 2020 in Manila. 

Reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua "The Passion" Pacio including his Lakay team mates ONE Championship Women's atomweight Gina "Conviction" Iniong, and ONE Warrior Series rising star Jerry "The Bokodian Warrior" Olsim have received the citations for their contributions to Philippine sports for the past year.

For Pacio, this was his second straight year that the PSA has awarded him after successfully claiming his belt from Yosuke "The Ninja" Saruta and defending it against Rene "The Challenger" Catalan.

In a statement, Pacio said that he was honored to be awarded for the second straight year. 

"It's an honor to be a part of this again. I am grateful to be recognized and I hope that I can continue to inspire many others with awards like this," Pacio said.

"Founded in 1949, the Philippine Sportswriters Association dubbed as the "Oscar of PH sports" is the oldest media organization in the Philippines. The member of the selection committee is comprised of editors, veteran reporters, and columnists from various print publications and online outlets. 

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Monday, March 9, 2020

12-year old kid from Ifugao wins gold medal in badminton in France.

Photo Courtesy || Yaakov Tun
Cordillera - A proud Cordilleran young lady from Ifugao wins gold medal in an international badminton competition held in Strasbourg, France last month. 

12-year old Inwaya Tundagui, a daughter of Jacob Tundagui of Hingyon and Irish Dimple Tundague of Quirio won gold in the Perfly French International Borders UI3 in France.

Although, Tundagui does not represent the Philippines in the competition, she still showed to the world that she is proud Ifugao by bannering her 'Tundagui' name printed on her shirt. 


Tundagui is set to compete again in another international competition on April 11 to April 13, 2020 in Edegem, Belgium. 

She will be competing for the trophy against various athletes from different countries.

Congratulations Inwaya Tundagui and Good Luck to your next competition.
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