La Trinidad teachers cited as 'Spot,' 'Heroic Deed' awardees

Photo Courtesy || Augustin A. Dao-anis

Cordillera - At least six La Trinidad National High School (LTNHS) teachers were honored by the DepEd Benguet as 'Spot' and ‘Heroic Deed’ awardees during the Management Committee (Mancom) meeting via webinar on April 30.

No other than Schools Division Superintendent Benilda M. Daytaca and Assistant Schools Division Superintended Nestor L. Bolayo awarded the virtual certificates of recognition to Glenda T. Eckman as 'Spot' awardee while Tilma L. Delio, Glaiza Rose T. Agwilang, Marices S. Pacya, Victoria N. Palsiyeng, and Merve P. Kudan as 'Heroic Deed' awardees together with other recipients from the different schools in Benguet.

“Let us honour them because they did something worthy to the community.” Bolayo said.

The certificate bares, “For embodying the Deped Core Values through the her (recipient) commendable and selfless acts of kindness by donating goods to less fortunate families during the Enhanced Community Quarantine; demonstrating further that in this time of crisis, ‘no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’”

Eckman utilized her skill in tailoring that she had sewn 275 face masks which she donated to La Trinidad town frontliners during the height of ECQ due to Covid-19. 

Just after delivering her hand-made face masks, Eckman learned the scarcity of face masks among frontliners in hospitals and at the checkpoints so she bought more materials for more face masks that she could sew.

Pacya, Kudan, and Basalong accepted the challenge of giving back to the community during crisis like Covid-19. Pacya and her friend, Angelica Pad-ay—Vidor, took the courage of knocking at the hearts of good Samaritans from the Philippines and abroad via online communications. Kudan and Basalong joined in the challenge that reinforced the mission. 

As a result, they were able to provide food packs to 25 students of LTNHS and 50 residents of barangay Lubas in La Trinidad. Since donations keep pouring in, the group chose to continue the operation.

On the other hand, Delio, Palsiyeng, and Agwilang decided to contribute cash amount from their salaries just to buy food packs of 10 students and a school utility worker, who were badly affected by the ECQ.

Mana C. Estakio, LTNHS school principal, said that the said teachers deserve their award because they were able to contribute to the community in times of crisis.

source || Augustin A. Dao-anis

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Igorota from Bontoc made it to the final of Asia's Grandest Livestream Competition

Photo Courtesy || Phemarie Focasan

Cordillera - The lone representative of the Philippines for the search of "Yippi's Live Star Quest" - Asia's Grandest Livestream Competition has made it to the final after outscoring 2000 performers from different countries. 

Miss Phmarie Focasan, a native from Bontoc, Mt. Province, a license architect, a singer and a dancer is calling for the support of her kababayans and kailyans.

The Yippi Asean Live "Star Quest" Competition is a search for the best Yippi Livestream performers from different countries. 

The final competition is scheduled this Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 pm.

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LOOK: MUP Bohol Miss Pauline Amelincks proudly wears Igorot-inspired ensemble

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MUP Benguet Update: Miss Universe Philippine Bohol Pauline Amelincks wears Igorot-inspired ensemble by designer Erjohn Dela Serna.

Photo Courtesy || Aces & Queens

Cordillera - The first batch of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) candidates has arrived in La Trinidad, Benguet on Thursday morning, October 15, 2020. 

As part of their pre-pageant photoshoot for the event, the candidates kicked-off their activities with a photo shoot showcasing some Benguet some of Benguet products including the best tasting strawberry of La Trinidad. 

The 21 MUP candidates also took photo shoot at Mount Costa garden located in Puguis, La Trinidad.

Before their scheduled activities, the candidates had undergone triage in Wangal. 

According to Philippine Information Agency, the candidates tested negative of the Corona virus before being allowed to travel and join the Miss Universe events in Cordillera.

Baguio and Benguet were confirmed earlier as the hosts of the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 until the coronation night set on October 25. 

The said MUP events in Cordillera was an initiative of Benguet caretaker and ACT Partylist Rep. Eric Go Yap as a way to promote the tourism industry of the province of Benguet.

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Dr. Julius Gat-eb awarded Outstanding Private School Teacher

Photo Courtesy || University of Baguio

Cordillera - The exceptional work of a Baguio teacher was honored during the 2020 Division Search for Outstanding Employees and Schools. 

In a post from the University of Baguio, Dr. Julius T. Gat-eb received the award as the Outstanding Private School Teacher for Secondary Level.

The prestigious achievement was awarded by the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (Praise) of the Department of Education Baguio City.

The award is a recognition of the efforts of teaching and non-teaching staff that have been noticeably performed beyond their mandates.

These initiatives made significant differences and changes to Dep-Ed's internal and external stakeholders most especially, to the learners.

source || UB Facebook Page

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LOOK: The National Costume of Miss Noreem Mangawit - MUP Kalinga

Photo Courtesy || John Albert Furing

Cordillera - A display of creativity, craftmanship, the opulent culture and colorful arts of Kalinga, Miss Universe Philippine candidate Noreen Mangawit shows off the intricate design of her national costume.

Designed by Lui Gascon under the styling of Giovani Solomon, the costume is a union of strength and beauty, a manifest of every Filipina's courage to transcend borders and traditions, malleability and readiness to embrace inclusivity. 

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21-year old Mangawit who traces her roots in Pinukpuk, Kalinga  but now lives in Tabuk City is among the Filipina candidates vying for the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown.

READ ALSO: Baguio and Benguet to host Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Miss Mangawit has begun her in-house training as part of her preparation for the event. 

Her team has also started coaching her to improve her performance as she is new to the pageant.

Photo Courtesy || Province of Kalinga 

The iKalinga beauty was among the fifty-two women who are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year. 

She was lucky to be chosen to represent Cordillera region together with Baguio City's beauty Miss Bea Theresa Maynigo.

In a local radio interview, Miss Mangawit said that she was very pleased to be among the candidates because this is an opportunity for her to show the culture of Kalinga.

As a canditate from the province of Kalinga, she can showcase the beauty of iKalinga, not only in appearance but also the inner beauty of the Kalinga people.

Photo Courtesy || Miss Universe Philippines

Miss Mangawit finished her Bachelor's degree in Arts and Social Science Major in Economics at the University of the Philippines - Baguio. 

She is currently working as a Presidential Staff Officer under the office of the President. 

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Cordilleran Marine officer honored as Best Officer 2019 of the 23rd Marine Company

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Cordillera- Another Igorot Marine officer is being recognized and been receiving awards in different fields yet kept his feet on the ground despite his great achievements.

Marine officer, CPT  Dennis. Sadlay PN, a native of Sabangan, Mt. Province is the commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team-3.

Throughout his term as the Commanding Officer, his company received the BEST RIFLE COMPANY award for three consecutive years in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

While his Company has been maintaining the Best Rifle Company award for several years, his company also grabbed the GRANDSLAM BEST COMPANY award.

Moreover, his company was given the BACK TO BACK BEST IN ATHLETIC award for 2019 and 2020.

His great leadership being a Marine officer as well as a commanding officer didn't go unnoticed when he was honored as the BEST OFFICER in 2019.

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Film by Igorot director Julius Lumiqued makes it to the final in CineMarya 2020

Photo Courtesy || Dad-aan Na - Her Walks

Cordillera - A film by an Igorot director Julius Lumigued has made it to the final of this year's CineMarya for Luzon. 

Dad-aan Na (Her Walks)

“CineMarya puts the spotlight on Filipino women“

Another special PPP4 section will premiere the final 12 short films of the CineMarya Women’s Film Festival, an initiative of the FDCP in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Quezon City Film Development Council, and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). CineMarya challenges Filipino filmmakers to create women-centered short films that aim to empower women and men alike to propagate gender sensitization.

READ ALSO: How a high school graduate with no degree in film-making produces one of the top Igorot movies

The Luzon finalists are “Dadaan Na (Her Walks)” by Julius Lumiqued, “Super-Able” by Arjanmar Rebeta, “Night Shift” by Mariel Ong, and “Dalaginding na si Isang” by Nigel Santos while those from the National Capital Region (NCR) are “Noontime Drama” by Kim Timan and Sam Villa-Real, “She’s Perfect” by Jochelle Casilad, “Hakab” by Mel Aguilar-Maestro, and “Super Woman” by Angela Andres.

“Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens” by Aimee Apostol-Escasa and “Binakol sa Dahon” by Gary Tabanera hail from Visayas and “Ola” by Mijan Jumalon and “Adira” by Jorzheema Hamid come from Mindanao. The 12 finalists each received seed money worth PHP 100,000 and they underwent mentorship at the Cinemarya Film Lab & Pitch in October 2018, Cinemarya Story Development Lab in December 2018, and Cinemarya Editing Lab in February.

Not only does CineMarya have its own PPP4 section, it will also hold events such as talkback and panel sessions. The CineMarya Awarding Ceremony in November will give out the following awards with corresponding cash prizes: Best Film, Best Director, Jury’s Choice, Best Screenplay, and other special awards.”

source || Dad-aan Na - Her Walks FB

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Creative: Jeepney driver in Baguio uses recycled juice packs as divider

Photo Courtesy || Caniezo Hongitan

Cordillera - When it comes to creativity and resourcefulness, this Jeepney driver in Baguio city has a great idea on how to turn waste into an effective protection against the spread of Covid-19. 

Resty Camolo Bansag, a driver plying the Baguio-Itogon route used recycled juice packs as protective dividers for his jeep. 

READ ALSO: A family in Kapangan builds beautiful fence using hundreds of recycled plastic bottles

Photo Courtesy || Caniezo Hongitan

In a photo shared by netizen Caniezo Hongitan, the dividers were composed of empty plastic sachets of juice which appeared to be knitted together to form a wide area enough to be used as seat barriers. 

Photo Courtesy || Caniezo Hongitan

The result is a colorful and presentable protective dividers. 

WATCH: Baguio's 'Qurantine Jeep' goes viral; Ted Failon interviews owner Mr. Amino

Good job Mr. Bansag for coming up with a well functioning protective barriers. 

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Baguio and Benguet to host Miss Universe Philippines 2020

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Cordillera - More than fifty candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines are scheduled to visit Baguio City and Benguet Province this October 15 and 16, 2020.

This was announced by Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas on October 6, during the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force of Covid-19 meeting.

READ ALSO: Two Cordillerans among official candidates for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Diclas said that the candidates will be having a photoshoot in various famous tourist spots in La Trinidad, such as the strawberry fields, Mt. Costa including the provincial capitol. 

Diclas added that the said photoshoot event aims to promote the province and help the economic growth of Benguet. 

The candidates are also scheduled to visit some parts of Baguio City and a cultural show will be performed on the night of October 16.

READ ALSO: Benguet to host first ever Miss Universe Philippines?

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been coordinated accordingly to ensure that health protocols are being followed, according to Diclas. 

The said visit of the Filipina beauties to the province is an initiative of Benguet caretaker and ACT Partylist Rep. Eric Go Yap.

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Baguio's Pride Karen Navarette Anton emerges as champion in an International Dance Competition

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Cordillera - Baguio girl Karen Navarette Anton wowed the judges and declared as champion in the recently concluded international dance competition. 

Karen bested other dance participants from different countries in the Ethnic Dance Solo Adults - 18 Years Old Professionals modality.

The week long dance battle which was scheduled to be held in Italy was held virtually so dancers presented their performance in their houses.

Karen is a dance enthusiast based in Baguio City. She is the organizer of Baguio Metamorphosis that represented Baguio in several prestigious competitions like Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT). 

The season 1 of the PGT has awarded Baguio Metamorphosis the second place for its unique concept, and unmatched synchronized and energetic dance fusion. 

Karen has also represented the city in the DanceSport Council of the Philippines National competitions. 

READ ALSO:  Filipina student proudly performed IFUGAO dance with a twist to international students in Taiwan

Aside from being a dance guru, Karen is also an international race car champion. 

She made history when she won the overall championship trophy in the Marlboro Red Racing Competition which was held in Italy.

All Dance International is the biggest dance organizers in the world with presence in five continents and more than 100 countries.

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