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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Philippines' Biggest Kettle is found in Tublay, Benguet

Photo Courtesy || Chris Polig

Cordillera - A new attraction in Benguet, the Polig's Farm located in KM 21, Ambassador, Tublay is home to the first biggest "Takore" kettle in the Philippines. 

Made out of pure steel and GI sheets for the walls, the newly constructed kettle coffee shop can accommodate several people inside. It has a diameter of 24ft and a height of 20ft.

Photo Courtesy || Grail Polig

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The owner of the farm's idea is for visitors and tourists to experience drinking the best Benguet coffee inside the giant kettle. 

Polig's Farm is among the top tourist destinations in Benguet including the Haight's Place, Northern Blossom, Sakura Part, Highest Point and many more.


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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Igorot "Thunder Kid" Adiwang to face the "Wolf" of China in ONE: Revolution

Photo Courtesy || Team Lakay

Cordillera - Team Lakay mixed martial artist Lito "The Thunder Kid Adiwang is scheduled to face tough Chinese fighter "Wolf of the Grassland" Hexigetu in ONE: Revolution. 

Set on September 24, 2021, the young fighter from Cordillera will be showcasing yet another exciting fight this year.

Prior to ONE Revolution, Adiwang was able to bounce back by defeating Namiki Kawahara, while Hexigetu is on his three win streak so far.  

With a record of 8-4-0, Hexigetu holds the 2015 CMPC Fighter of The Year when he defeated Ramon Gonzalez and former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor. Amnuaysirichoke. 

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

Baguio City enters vaccine deal with Astra-Zeneca, to benefit 190,000 individuals

Cordillera - Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced  the city government has entered into a deal with British-Swedish parmaceutical company AstraZeneca  for the procurement of vaccines that will benefit a total of 190,000 individuals.

The number of beneficiaries represents 70 percent of the city's target population for inoculation which does not include those aged 17 years old and below.

The multipartite agreement was signed last Jan. 10, 2021 by the mayor and representatives of Astra Zeneca, the Dept. of Health and the National Task Force on Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases.   

The mayor said that AstraZeneca initially planned to supply doses good for only 50,000 persons for the city but the company subsequently approved the mayor's request to increase the allocation to cover 70 percent of the target population and enable the city to establish herd immunity against the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Magalong said the city is also currently in talks with other international pharmaceutical companies for more vaccine provisions for the city's contingency reserve.

At the same time, engagements with global and local private companies and even civic-minded families and individuals in the city are moving for the acquisition of more vaccines free of charge. 

The mayor said the city had received commitments for a total of 33,000 doses from the private companies which include the local chapter of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and locators in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority in the city.

The mayor and the city council will work out the allocation of P100 million for the city's vaccination program.

source || APR/PIO Baguio

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Russian Consul Alexey Barmin says Team Lakay's conditioning, strength are top notch

Photo Courtesy || Team Lakay

Cordillera - On January 9, 2021, the Russian Consul of the Russian Embassy in the Philippines, Alexey Barmin visited Team Lakay Central Gym for a workout and training. 

The Russian Consul was impressed with Team Lakay conditioning and strength after five rounds of training with Team Lakay head coach Jaybe Ban-eg.

Mr. Barmin said, the conditioning and strength from the gym is top notch and made him improve a lot.

Team Lakay is home to some of the greatest Filipino Mixed Martial Artists. 

Their training takes advantage of the high altitude of Baguio city which is around 1,500 meters above sea level. 

That's one of the reason Team Lakay fighters can finish 5 rounds of boxing inside the ring unexhausted and still feeling strong. 

More than that, Team Lakay is a family where coaches, trainers and fighters work together to achieve their goals.

Headed by multi-awarded coach Mr. Mark Sangiao, the team has produced world champions in the names of Eduard Folayang, Honorio Banario, Geje Eustaquio, Kevin Belingon and Joshua Pacio.

Watch this documentary produced by ONE Championship to get to know more about this great team of Cordillera.

Show your support, subscribe to Team Lakay YT Channel @  https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamLakay/

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Cordilleran doctor offers free medical advice on social media

Photo Courtesy || Dr. Kilimanguru

Want to get free medical advice from a Cordilleran doctor? Follow Dr. Winston Creones Tiwaquen also known as Dr. Kilimanguru on his social media accounts. 

Dr, Tiwaquen is a native of  Bontoc, Mt. Province. He is also known as Dr. Kilimanguro who provides well-researched and fact-based advice about health with a funny twist and an easy-to-understand explanation.

Igorot doctor explains what aneurysm is and how to avoid it.

Photo Courtesy || Dr. Kilimanguro

Cordillera - New licensed physician Dr. Winston Creones Tiwaquen clearly explains  about aneurysm, its causes, symptoms and how to avoid it

In his YouTube video, Dr. Tiwaquen explains that aneurysm is the bulging or ballooning of the artery wall in any part of our body.

According to him, aneurysm usually forms in the largest blood vessel of the body called the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body.

The most common causes of aneurysm are high level of cholesterol in the body, high blood pressure and smoking, swelling of vein walls due to untreated infections, or you may have family history of aneurysm.

While there's no usual or evident symptoms for aneurysm, Dr. Tiwaquen said that CT scan and MRI can detect aneurysm.

However, in the case of Thoracic aneurysm which appears in the upper aorta, symptoms can be a bulging of more than 6 cm. which can obstruct the esophagus causing difficulty of swallowing and breathing. 

If aneurysm appears in the lower aorta, a doctor can feel a lump in the abdomen. If aneurysm occurs in the brain, the common symptoms include severe headache, double vision, stiff neck, and vomiting. 

Dr. Tiwaquen noted however, that having those mentioned symptoms does not necessarily mean it's an aneurysm. 

He advised that if you have these symptoms, it is very important not to ignore but seek immediate medical advice from doctors.

Can we avoid  aneurysm? The good news is, Yes! Is there a medicine to cure this? Sorry, No! So, if prevention is better than cure,  how if there's no cure? Then, prevention will always be the best option.

According to Dr. Tiwaquen, aneurysm can be avoided by maintaining a low level of cholesterol in your blood by not consuming too much fatty foods, fried food and fast food. 

If you have a high blood pressure, make sure to take your maintenance and regularly monitor your blood pressure.

Dr, Tiwaquen is a native of  Bontoc, Mt. Province. He is also known as Dr. Kilimanguro who provides well-researched and fact-based advice about health with a funny twist and an easy-to-understand explanation.

Support his YouTube channel by subscribing and make sure to follow his social media account to get updated with the latest health advice he will be providing. 

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Saturday, January 9, 2021

Proud Abrenean: First Cordilleran Bar Topnotcher in the United Kingdom

Photo Courtesy || Treblig Dickenson

Cordillera - A proud Cordilleran from the province of Abra has ranked the 5th in the recently concluded Bar Examinations in the United Kingdom. 

27-year-old Attorney Lee Marvin Balaoro Tolentino who traces his roots from Bai, Lagayan, Abra is also the first ever Filipino to be admitted as Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales. 

READ ALSO: President Duterte appoints Cordilleran lawyer as new Director of the NCIP Legal Affairs Office

Atty. Tolentino graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Second Class Honors (Upper Division) from University of Surrey also finishing at the top of his class as SUMMA CUM LAUDE in July 7, 2015.

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He completed the LPC at the University of Law in London, U.K. in 2016 and soon after joined a prestigious Law Firm in London, UK as a Paralegal in April 2017 dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing. He commenced his training contract in January 2019.

Atty.Tolentino is the eldest of the two sons of proud Abrenian & Cordilleran parents Mr Manulito Tolentino of Bai, Lagayan, Abra and Mrs Perlita Balauro, from Macray, Bangued, Abra.

source || Treblig Dickenson

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Song Feature: Igorota, Girl of my Dream by Jun Utleg



 Lyrics

On a smooth gray rock

By the river bank

She was singing a tune

‘Neath the morning sun

She was playing a flute

And the songbirds were dumbed

As they listen to her wonderful melody

And the air was filled with every note she’s playin’

Slowly I sat by her side


Igorota, girl of my dreams

You’re the most precious gift that i ever had

Igorota, beat of my heart

I’ll go on loving you throughout my life


Igorota, girl of my dreams

You’re the most precious gift that i ever had

Igorota, beat of my heart

I’ll go on loving you throughout my life


You are my day, my morning sun

You forever be my only one

She puts down the flute

and sweetly she smiled

and she asked me, “why are you staring at me?”

And i hold her close

In a songbird sang,

I whispered to her, “I LOVE YOU”


Igorota, girl of my dreams

You’re the most precious gift that i ever had

Igorota, beat of my heart

I’ll go on loving you throughout my life

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) to open its own dialysis center soon


Cordillera - The Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) located in La Trinidad, Benguet will soon open its own dialysis center to cater the needs of patients needing kidney dialysis treatment. 

Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas said the provincial local government has allotted 5 million pesos for the rehabilitation of the hospital's Annex A Building to serve as a Dialysis Center that is expected to be finished this month (January 2021). 

A total of 10 units of dialysis machine will be provided by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Benguet PLU has already hired personnel to operate the machines, according Governor Diclas. 

Diclas has been expediting the rehabilitation of the facility so the dialysis units will be used and that more patients will be catered for.

The existing dialysis centers in BeGH and at the Provincial Health Office (Benguet Renal Center, Inc. and Benguet Premium Kidney Care Center, Inc) are two "free-standing" dialysis centers renting at the building.

Dr. Meliarazon Dulay, BeGH Acting Chief of Hospital, said once the machines from the DOH are available, the accreditation and license to operate from the DOH will be processed to finally open the BeGH dialysis center.

source || Governor's Office-Benguet Facebook Page.

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Province of Benguet has the Best Quality of Life in the Country

Cordillera - The Human Development Index (HDI) revealed that people living in Benguet generally enjoy a better quality of life compared to the other five provinces in the region. 

In 2009, Benguet obtained an HDI of 0.883, the highest in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). It was followed by Kalinga with a composite index of 0.562, Apayao (0.529), Abra (0.508), Ifugao (0.483) and Mt. Province (0.449).

The province's HDI is even higher than Metro Manila which has 0.85, Batanes (0.82), Rizal (0.76), Cavite (0.73), Bulacan, Bataan and Laguna (0.72), Nueva Viscaya (0.70), Ilocos Norte (0.66), and Pampanga (0.65).

READ ALSO: Survey says Igorots are among the 'healthiest' Pinoys in the country

The HDI is a composite index measuring achievements in three basic dimensions of human development which are: to lead a long and healthy life, to acquire knowledge and to have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living. A province can be classified under high-HDI if its index is above 0.800; medium, if it is within the range 0.500 - 0.800; and low, if the index is less than 0.500. 

Per HDI component, in 2009, Benguet obtained the highest Education Index (EI) among the six provinces in the region at 0.988. The EI was estimated as a composite of the mean years of schooling and expected average years of schooling. Mean years of schooling for adults in Benguet was 10.0 years or about 1.3 year higher than the national average. 

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Benguet was also highest in the Income Index (II) at 0.802. The II is measured using real per capita income. Except for Benguet, all other provinces in the region were classified under the low-HDI group in the standard of living component.

source || PSA Cordillera || 2009

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

5 Amazing Igorot Vloggers/YouTubers you should subscribe to

Photo Courtesy || FDG Stages, Gorgeous George, IcordilleraKid.ak, The Igorota Vlogger, Vagabond Igorot  
Cordillera - From creating informative content like how-to-do stuffs to creating funny jokes meant for entertainment, these amazing Igorot vloggers or YouTubers have joined the wagon of the thousands of people around the world who shared their time and content on YouTube.

Here's a list of some amazing Igorots vloggers that you should consider subscribing to.

1. FDG Stages

From their YouTuber channel description, FDG Stages is a maker of vlogs that matter, short films that entertain, and other videos that make life a bit lighter.

Yes, indeed, this group of Igorot actors are really good in the reenactment of some of the famous Igorot jokes.

The channel has now more than 16 thousand subscribers and growing with over 1.4 million total views.

2. Gorgeous George. 

This funny guy from Benguet started creating short videos of himself acting with a dual role has earned thousands of followers in his Facebook account and YT channel. His funny content of true to life situations that got you thinking, "Agpayso piman" (That's true).


3. IcordilleraKid.ak 

A product of Pandemic lockdown, these two sisters (the actors) and their mother (the director) produce another entertaining videos for Cordillerans in Facebook. Their funny videos and parodies got them thousands of followers and subscribers in YT channel. These siblings are really good actors and amazing poets. A bright future awaits them for sure.

4. The Igorota Vlogger

A Hong Kong-based Cordilleran vlogger creates informative content on her YouTube account. She also provides news and updates regarding OFWs in Hong Kong as well as creating various daily life guides and tutorials in her Facebook and YouTube channel.


5. Vagabond Igorot

Armed with their high tech drone that can take amazing aerial video shots, this group of young video creators in Cordillera is producing great contents in their Facebook and YouTube channel. Their great skill in video editing is a topnotch as they were compared to Nas Daily, a famous YouTuber who produces short but packed with knowledge videos.


May these five Cordilleran vloggers inspire and encourage you to bring out the best of your creativity and the uniqueness of your skills that can either entertain, inform, or educate others.

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Igorot actor Jeyrick Sigmaton won Best Actor in International Film Festival Manhattan 2021

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