Baguio residents praised for their obedience and being respectful to laws and regulations during ECQ

Cordillera - "Our people had been obedient and respectful of the laws and the advisories we had issued since the ECQ declaration," 

That was the message of the Baguio City mayor Benjamin Magalong as  many people from other areas are now looking up to the city as a role model in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. 

He also pointed out that the discipline of the people is one of the key to the city's success in keeping Covid-19 cases down to a minimum. 

Recently, the city government of Baguio has been commended by National Task Force Covid-19 spokesperson Retired General Restituto Padilla for keeping zero cases for more than 10 days. 

Padilla pointed three important steps that the city has implemented; transparency and communication, mass testing and effective contact tracing. 

The city mayor however, noted that some people had ignored the laws and regulations just what had happened yesterday at the Baguio City market.

"There were days when lapses had been observed as that transpired yesterday at the Baguio City Market where physical distancing was ignored," Magalong said via Public Information Office - Baguio.

"We appeal therefore to our constituents to always be mindful of the distancing requirement and other health and safety protocols at all time and at all cost because our safety and yes, our lives now depend on it," he added. 

As of 14 April 2020, the city of Baguio has recorded 15 Covid-19 cases, 12 of which have already recovered.

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Baguio cop donates his one month salary to stranded students in the city of Baguio

Cordillera - Knowing the needs of his kailyans, mostly students who are stranded in Baguio during the community quarantine, a  Baguio cop decided to donate his one month salary for them to have cash to buy for essential needs. 

Hagabi Bilibli, a native of Kiangan, Ifugao and a member of the Special Action Force (SWAT) teamed up with his fellow iKiangans to pitch in for relief goods to the stranded student. 

They were able to distribute food packs and one thousand pesos (P1,000) each to the students. 

Such generosity exists among Cordillerans. They possess the willingness and motivation to sacrifice some of their money to help those who needed the most.

They are not rich like the country's tycoons but they have big hearts to help in any way they can to help their fellow human beings. 

We are very grateful to sir Bilibli, Eng. Oliver Wansi Isnaw OJ (his brothers and sisters), to Ma'am Michele Talosig Lamsen Mitchiko, manang Salva Bilibli from UK, sir Hagiyo Atade and Golly Dulnuan for you contributions and donations to our kailyans. 

Our Kailyans will always remember your generosity and efforts that despite the hardship caused by this global pandemic, you have found time to extend your assistance. 

May the Lord bless and protect you all the time.

source || YouLike Cordillera PH

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Igorot OFW donates P50,000 to buy rice for his hometown in Kabayan, Benguet

Photo Courtesy || Jemmer Tasing Tagure

Cordillera - Another generous Cordilleran has donated cash from his own pockets to buy cavans or rice to be distributed to his townmates in Kabayan Bario, Kabayan, Benguet. 

Jemmer Tasing Tagure, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) working as a seaman posted photos on his Facebook account his cash donations and truck containing sacks of rice. 

Tagure knew how  more than one month Community Quarantine has affected his townmates in terms of livelihood and he wants to share the blessing that he has.

Tagure believes that helping others in whatever we can in time of crisis is a responsibility whether we are wealthy or not.

He said, "I'm not rich and don't have so much things in life. I'm only a sailor and a farmer too. We are all affected by the crisis, share whatever little things we have,"

"This is only small amount but I hope it would bring big smiles for those in needs, Tagure added.

Thank your sir Jemmer Tasing Tagure for your cash donations. Truly a Cordilleran who knew how to give back to his community in times of need. 

May the Lord in heaven bless you a thousand fold. God Bless and Take Care.

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Good Samaritan in Sabangan offered his house to stranded tourists during community quarantine

Photo Courtesy || Lilian Moga

Cordillera - A week before the lockdown, a group of tourist from Manila traveled to Mountain Province with the aim to visit the well-know Sagada scenic spots. Unfortunately, on March 18, while they are on their way home to Manila, their car broke down at Tiging, Losad, Sabangan.

Luckily, with our good samaritan, Mr. Sherwin Dyke (Botsoy) Likigan, who happens to have an automotive shop near the area, invited them to stay/camp in his place while their car is being fixed. However, with the Enhance Community Quarantine, the purchase and delivery of new auto parts are very difficult considering also the damage incurred by their vehicle so the tourists decided to stay.

The tourists are Princes Mae Tapec of Zambales, Sarah Jane Tan of Mandaluyong, Noel Lozado of Las Pinas, and Katherine Narvato of Las Pinas.

Upon hearing the situation of the tourist, the Local Government Unit of Sabangan through the Municipal Social Welfare Development Officer Brigda Mangay-at, Social Welfare Assistant Lilian Moga, Municipal Treasurer Carolyn Astudillo with the assistance of the PNP personnel quickly delivered some relief to the tourists on April 7, 2020 to augment their remaining food supplies for them to last the lockdown. Earlier today, the LGU again sent some vegetables and face masks to the tourists.

Moreover, considering the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the parents of the tourist advised them to stay put until the lifting of the ECQ considering the rising cases in their areas.

During this situation, the tourist have already decided to sacrifice their time to stay rather than immerse themselves in the affected areas. The actions they have shown clearly showed us what to prioritize in this time of pandemic - to safeguard your life and the lives of your family. Staying in Sabangan for a month or two is nothing compared to endangering the lives of you family with a virus that you might caught along the way.

With the enhanced community quarantine, it is also being continuously advised to the constituents of Sabangan that staying home is one way of helping the country fight the spread of the virus. So Stay Home! Stay Safe! Save Lives!

Story By: Ardy
Photos By" Lillian Moga

source || LGU Sabangan FB

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iSagada Covid-19 Survivor turned to faith and prayer, says COVID-19 is not a joke

Photo Courtesy || Sagada Rural Health Unit

Cordillera - A brave COVID-19 survivor from Sagada turned to faith and prayer as his motivation to fight the deadly virus. 

"Let's always keep our faith in the Lord burning. He answers all prayers. We stay safe and healthy". says Law Aben Timpac who was discharge from the hospital after recovering from the virus.

The coronavirus is an infection in the lungs that includes some cases of what people would call the common cold. When it worsens, it can causes havoc with the immune system that can lead to long-term lung damage or death. 

There are no specific treatments or cure for covid-19 as yet, though some scientists are working to create a vaccine for it. 

For these reasons, Law has a message to everyone. 

"May I set as a proof that this COVID-19 is not a joke. May we have the discipline. It would also be critical to unite with our government in order to cease this pandemic," Timpac wrote in a FB post.

He also thank his supportive family including the Baguio General Hospital frontliners who took good care of him during his quarantine. 

"I'd like to thank my ever supportive family and friends and a lot of people including the frontliners of Baguio General Hospital who fought with me throughout my struggle with the COVID-19. It was rough but with your message and prayers, we won the battle," he said.

On Thursday, The Benguet General Hospital decided to have a heartwarming send-off ceremony for Timpac, who were met with with applause from the frontliners and hospital staff.

"Thank you Baguio General Hospital staff for making my send-off a super duper special one. I can't express how delighted I was with your effort. Thank you," Timpac said.

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Baguio City praised for keeping covid-19 cases zero in 10 days

Cordillera - The local government of Baguio city headed by Mayor Benjie Magalong was hailed as a model local government for keeping the deadly virus Covid-19 at bay. 

On Wednesday, Retired General Restituto Padilla, the spokesperson of the National Task Force Covid-19 praised Magalong for his effort in flattening the curve of covid-19 cases for almost 10 days. 

Padilla noted three important steps that the city government has effectively implemented to maintain the zero covid-19 cases. These are transparency and communication, mass testing and effective contact tracing.

"Tatlo po and direksyon na kaniyan tinatahak. Una, transparency and communication; pangalawa, mas testing; at pangatlo, effective contact tracing," Padilla said in a statement.

Padilla hopes that all local government units in the country will understand and implement the action plan that was set forth by the national government. 

"Lahat po ito ay sang-ayon sa ating national action plan template na sana ay maintindihan at magawa ng lahat ng ating mga LGUs sa iba't ibang panig ng bansa," he added.

For the past 10 days, Baguio city had not recorded any new covid-19 cases keeping the latest record at only 14 cases.

Magalong attributed the halting of covid-19 cases to its effective action plans and to the local government's sense of urgency and preparedness.

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OFW in Japan donates his one month salary worth P100,000 to Banaue, Ifugao

Photo Courtesy || Daniel Mongolnon

Cordillera - A generous overseas Filipino working in Japan has donated his one month salary worth 225,000 Japanese Yen to his townmates in Banaue, Ifugao. 

Daniel Mongolnon, a native of Banaue and currently working as an OFW in Nagoya, Japan has posted a short video of his response to the call of billionaire Francis Leo Marcos to do the "Mayaman Challenge" which is urging the rich and famous Filipinos to help their hungry countrymen. 

"Sir Francis Leo Marcos, tinatanggap ko po ang iyong hamon. Isa po akong OFW dito sa Japan. Idodonate ko po ang isang buwan kong sahod sa aking mga kababayan sa Banaue, Ifugao," Mongolnon said. 

Mongolnon hopes that his donation helps his countrymen cope with the covid-19 crisis.

"Bale ho one hundred thousand (P100,000) po ito in Philippine money. Nawa'y makatulong po itong konting pera sa aking mga kababayan sa gitna ng krisis na ating kinahaharap," he added.

Mongolnon was among the Filipinos who responded to the call of helping the poor who were badly affected by the enhanced community quarantine being imposed in Luzon. 

Meanwhile, netizens expressed their admiration to the good deeds of Mr. Mongolnon. 

"Thank you sir Daniel M. for your wonderful and big heart to have this kind of help to many people especially now that we are facing an extreme crisis... May the Lord bless you and your love ones. To God be the glory," one netizen wrote.

"Snappy salute to you sir boss Daniel... May you live long, blessing and prosperity to all of us," another one commented. 

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Cordilleran farmers choose generosity over profit; Sell veggies for less to help government in relief operation

Photo Courtesy || Johnny Diwas Waguis

Cordillera - Generous and kind Cordilleran farmers decided to sell their vegetables at a low price to help the government have affordable veggies to be distributed as relief packages to people in need.

Manong Joven Pasadillo, a farmer from Palasaan, Mankayan, Benguet sold his 3.6 tons of womboc under the "10 Piso Para Sa Farmer" program of the Provincial Government of Benguet.

Pasadillo could have earned a whopping P72,000 if he sold it at the La Trinidad Trading Post for P20-P25 a kilo but he said that earning half the price is okay to him. 

"Olay san 10 pesos tan tulong on kakailyan san odom.(10 pesos is alright. The rest is my contribution for our provincemates)" Pasadillo said.

Another generous farmers Manong Paul Malucay, manong Leonardo Baguingey, and company from Bulalacao, Mankayan, Benguet, donated their 1.5 tons of assorted vegetables to the provincial government waiving the 10 Piso per kilo.

"May olay kosto tan para relief iib-a tako. Panlaglagipan da en dakami ay farmers". (It's alright, no need of any payment for they are intended as relief for our neighbors. That they may remember us farmers)," the group of farmers said in a statement.

Cordilleran farmers are known to be generous during time of crisis. They live by the principle "the secret of living is by giving". 

Farmers didn't hesitate to extend their assistance to those in need. 

Many netizens praised the generosity of the Cordilleran farmers.

"God bless all the farmers who have generous heart, Go will return that favor, one netizen commented. 

"Thanks for your generosity. God bless you always. Sana in the near future the government will also assist you," another one said. 

source || Johnny Diwas Waguis

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Simple acts of kindness performed by Police officers in Besao, Mt.Province

Photo Courtesy || Bhabeth Requino

Cordillera - Hearing stories of police officers performing simple yet selfless acts of kindness across the country truly warms our hearts and restored our faith to humanity. 

We have heard many stories from our Philippine National Police (PNP) officers who are extending their duty to help citizens who need assistance in their area of responsibility, such as helping farmers harvest their produce, helping pregnant woman give birth and treating the homeless with a nice meal in a restaurant. 

Like this group of police officers stationed in Besao, Mt. Province, who not only travel to bring relief goods to the less fortunate members of the community, but also offered to do haircut, washed and changed the clothes of two brothers who seem to be in a very difficult situation. 

Photo Courtesy || Bhabeth Requino

These police officers went above and beyond their daily duties to help those in need.

Their good deeds and compassion remind us that kindness and doing good towards our neighbors and member of the community are worth emulating. 

Kudos to the Police Officers in Besao, Mt. Province. You are truly an inspiring hometown heroes.

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Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto thanks Benguet farmers for vegetables supply

Photo Courtesy || Vico Sotto

Cordillera - Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has thanked Benguet farmers for supplying fresh vegetables to the city amid Covid-19 crisis. 

On his official Facebook page, Sotto said the lack of vegetables in the market will benefit the Benguet farmers since Pasig city will be sourcing out vegetables from them which will be distributed to the frontliners.

"Vegetables supply is lacking in the market today. That's why Cong Ronnie Ong of the Hillbilly Partylist is a big help... and it's also a big help to our fellow farmers from  BENGUET," Sotto said.

"Thank you very much," he added.

The young mayor said the veggies that were bought from Benguet farmers will be cooked and served by the city's community kitchen and will be delivered to the frontliners.

Sotto originally planned and launched the community kitchen in March as a way to provide the frontliners' supply of meals due to the absence of mass transportation and the effect of the temporary shutting down of business establishments. 

Meanwhile, the municipal government of Bocaue, Bulacan also bought around 13,000 kilos of assorted vegetables from the farmers of Bauko, Mt. Province. 

Said vegetables will be part of the relief packs which will be distributed to around 16,000 senior citizens in the said city. 

Cordillera farmers have been suffering from the low demand of their produce since last year and worsen by this covid-19 pandemic. 

This results to some tons of vegetables end up wasted.

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