Cordillera - Team from the Northside Paragliding Philippines lead by the
owner Mr. Aristotel Mendoza has successfully conducted flight test for the
soon to open paragliding activity in Mankayan.
The team launched the paraglider at the Lepanto mine air strip and landed
at the old tailing dam in Proper Paco.
The air strip of Lepanto is a perfect spot for paragliding as it provides a
higher ground for paragliders to launch.
The view from above is incredible, and flyers can enjoy a full scenery of
Mankayan town and the Ilocos Region.
Upon landing, paragliders can also enjoy horseback riding at the
rehabilitated mine tailings dam as an added activity.
The local government of Mankayan has not yet announced the opening of the
paragliding activities in the town as the team is currently undergoing test
flight to ensure that paragliding is really feasible and safe.
Last year, town mayor Frenzel A. Ayong temporarily suspended the launching
of paragliding activities due to the surge of Covid-19 cases in the Lepanto
mine camp.
It can be recalled that paragliding experts had initially stated that
paragliding in the Lepanto air strip is feasible.
Cordillera - In 2013 an Igorot world karate champion joined other karate
masters around the world to train thousands of karate practitioners in
Europe.
The sixth-dan blackbelt of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), three time
world and six time European kata champion, Julian Chees, joined other karate
masters led by 9th Dan Shihan Hideo Ochi, the current chief instructor for
Japan Karate Association Europe and JKA Germany.
Chees, who traces his roots from Maligcong, Bontoc, Mt. Province, had the
privilege to train more than 1,000 young karate practitioners in Germany
together with five highly respected karate masters in Europe.
Chees was among the outstanding students of the late Japanese karate master
Shihan Kunio Sasaki who established the JKA Philippines and his fellow
Cordilleran Edgar Kapawen Sr., chief instructor of JKA PH at the YMCA
Baguio.
Chees is known for his humanitarian efforts in the Philippines. He
has established the Shoshin Kinderhilfe, a foundation that provides
financial assistance to Filipinos in need in the country.
During the aftermath of the super-typhoon Yolanda in 2013, Chees through
his foundation personally distributed over P800,000 worth of rice and cash
to those affected by the typhoon in Dumalag and Tapaz town in
Capiz.
He has also provided cash assistance to his kailyans in the Cordillera
region who were undergoing dialysis treatment and eye operation.
Cordillera - Baguio City Police Officer Director PCol. Allen Rae Co
said that among all the places that he had served, it is Baguio that has the
most disciplined residents.
“Madaling magpatupad ng batas dito dahil mabilis sumunod ang mga tao kaya
bakit naman kakailanganing maging marahas,” he said.
He also explained the important role the police officers in Baguio city to
ensure that residents adhere to the Covid-19 health protocols.
He said that policemen in Baguio City are fair and sensible and are not
callous in implementing laws and health and safety protocols.
“We are reasonable. Naglalakad ka, napagod ka, inalis mo face shield
mo, hindi po kami insensitive para hulihin ka agad,” he said.
However, residents should also do their part by cooperating and obeying the
laws.
“Naglalakad ka nagutom ka, inalis mo mask mo at kumain ka. Siyempre
huhulihin ka kasi you’re putting yourself and other people at risk.
Pero kung tumabi ka muna, tumalikod sa mga tao saka nagtanggal ng mask at
kumain o uminom, hindi ka huhulihin,” Co said.
“Tao rin po kami, kapitbahay nyo, kababayan nyo. Hindi po kami
natutuwa na huli nang huli. We are doing this tough love for your sake
but we are not inhumane,” he added.
Co said when Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered the revitalized implementation
of protocols which include the wearing of face masks and shields, they first
created awareness and exercised leniency and just issued warnings, conducted
lectures and even distributed face shields.
Cordillera - Cooking show lovers in the Cordillera region would be happy to
see a Cordilleran chef as host of the new television in Philippines' biggest TV
network GMA.
GMA Network has announced that Pinoy MasterChef winner JR Royol of Mt. Province
and Bicol will be hosting a new cooking show "Farm to Table" that will showing in February 2021.
"Ang Farm to Table ay ang programang pagbibidahan ng ating bagong Kapuso chef
na si Chef JR Royol. Si Chef JG ay may lahing Igorot at Bicolano. Siya ay
isang dating executive chef sa isang hotel at grand winner ng isang reality
cooking show," GMA announced.
In 2013, Royol was named the first ever Pinoy "MasterChef" in the grand finals
of the "MasterChef Pinoy Edition: The Live Cook-off" held at the SM North Edsa
Skydome in February 9, 2013.
Chef JR has represented the Philippines in different food festivals in other
countries including Japan and Myanmar.
Hosting GMA's newest cooking show, Chef JR will travel to the different farms
in the country to cook using the farm ingredients found in that particular
place.
Cordillera - A proud Igorot and Bicolano band vocalist JR Royol was named
the first ever Pinoy MasterChef in the grand finals of the "MasterChef
Pinoy Edition: The Live Cook-off" held at the SM North Edsa Skydome in
February 9, 2013.
Royol's unique dish called "Bigorot", a blend of Bicolano and Igorot words
to honor his parents' hometown and heritage was the winning dish approved by
the judges.
"My game plan was to prepare a dish that would represent my roots. I
incorporated the smoky flavors from Benguet and the used of coconut milk,
which is very Bicolano," Royol said.
Royol's dish bested other cooks Carla Mercaida of Bulacan, Ivory Yat of
Quezon City and Myra Santos.
His dish scored an average of 96 points in the 30-minute long live cooking
show from host-judges Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, Ferns Aracama, JP Anglo and
Rolando Laudico, and celebrity guest judges Kris Aquino and Richard
Gomez.
As the first Pinoy MasterChef, Royol received a P1 million check, a kitchen
showcase, and a Diploma Program for Professional Culinary Arts scholarship
at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies.
Cordillera - Taekwondo sensation of Cordillera, Miss Juliana Mykahil
Candelaria is making waves in the United Sates as she bagged numerous awards in
the United States Taekwondo Cadet World Class Competition.
Considered the "Best of the Best" in USA Taekwondo, 12-year old Candelaria won the Gold
medal in the 2020 US Open individual and Team Cadet Poomsae.
Photo Courtesy || Dennis Candelaria
On the same year, she landed the number one spot in the USAT Grandslam
Finals in Individual and Team Cadet Poomsae and became the youngest member/athlete of the USAT National Team.
She recently won Gold Medal in the Taekwondo Pan Am International Championship and silver medal in the World Taekwondo Championship.
She is training at Apex Tigers Martial Arts in New Jersey, under the Guidance of Master Giduk Kwon. She is also training the freestyle Taekwondo of Coach Jeordan Dominguez from La Trinidad, Benguet
Juliana's parents are from Baguio City, Mr. Dennis Candelaria and Mrs. Janie Candelaria. She is the great grand daughter of former Baguio city mayor Jaime Bugnosen. They are now based in Chicago.
Starting her career in Taekwondo in 2016, here's a list of
Juliana's achievements:
2020 - US Open - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Cadet - Gold
2020 - US Open - Team Poomsae - Black Belt - Cadet - Gold
2020 - Cadet Poomsae Grand Slam - Individual - Black Belt - Cadet - 1st
place
2020 - Cadet Poomsae Grand Slam - Team - Black belt - Cadet - 1st
Place
2020 - AAU Illinois State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Cadet - Black
Belt - Gold
2020 - AAU Illinois State Championship - Cadet Sparring - Black Belt - -30
(Fin) Gold
2019/2020 - AAU Mini Cadet Sparring National Team Member
2019 - USAT Nationals - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth -
Gold
2019 - USAT Nationals - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30 kg (Fin) -
Bronze
2019 - US Open - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth - Silver
2019 - President's Cup - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth -
Gold
2019 - President's Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - -30 (Fin) - Youth -
Bronze
2019 - Pan American International - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth
- Bronze
2019 - Pan American International - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30 (Fin)
- Gold
2019 - Athletic Taekwondo Union Nationals - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt
- Youth - Gold
2019 - Athletic Taekwondo Union Nationals - Youth Sparring - Black Belt -
-30 (Fin) - Gold
2019 - Midwest 10.0 Sparring - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30 (Fin) -
Gold
2019 - AAU New Jersey State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Youth -
Black Belt- Gold
2019 - AAU New Jersey State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black Belt -
-30 (Fin) Gold
2019 - Michigan State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Youth - Gold
2019 - Michigan State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30
(Fin) - Gold
2019 - Illinois State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Youth - Gold
2019 - Illinois State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black belt - -30
(Fin) - Gold
2019 - Minnesota State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Youth - Gold
2019 - Minnesota State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - Youth
Gold
2019 - Wisconsin State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt
-Youth - Gold
2019 - Wisconsin State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30kg
(Fin) - Gold
2018 - IL State Team Member (ITSO)
2018 - USAT Nationals - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth -
Silver
2018 - President's Cup - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - Youth -
Gold
2018 - President's Cup - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30 kg (Fin) -
Gold
2018 - Illinois State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Youth - Gold
2018 - Illinois State Championship - Youth Sparring - black Belt - -30 kg
(Fin) - Gold
2018 - Wisconsin State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Youth - Gold
2018 - Wisconsin State Championship - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30 kg
(Fin) - Gold
2018 - Las Vegas Open - Youth Sparring - Black Belt - -30kg ( Fin) -
Silver
2017 - USAT Nationals - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt - 8-9 years old -
Silver
2017 - USAT Nationals - Tiger Sparring - Black Belt - 21 to 25 kg -
Gold
2017 - Illinois State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Tiger - Gold
2017 - Illinois State Championship - Tiger Sparring - Black Belt - 21 to 25
kg - Gold
2016 - USAT Nationals - Individual Poomsae - Blue Belt - Tiger -
Silver
2016 - Illinois State Championship - Individual Poomsae - Black Belt -
Tiger - Gold
2016 - Illinois State Championship - Tiger Sparring - black Belt - 21 to 25
kg - Gold
Cordillera - If you think that Igloo house can only be found in Alaska, you're wrong. Igloos can also be found in one of the mountains of Cordillera.
Photo Courtesy || Kate Kareen Pulkera Cabintak
These Igloo-like houses are located in Lap-angan, Mankayan, Benguet. They
weren't built by the Eskimos but built by strong Igorots.
So, if you have been wanting to see an igloo for yourself but can't bear the below zero temperature, you don't need
to fly to Alaska. The Igorots of Cordillera has constructed it for you and
it's only 4-5 hours drive from Baguio.
While the real Igloos in Alaska were built using blocks of snow to form a
spiral dome, the igloos in Benguet were built using cement and concrete
hollow blocks.
At present, there are two igloos which are under construction in
Mankayan.
Cordillera - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has promoted Baguio
boy and Marawi siege veteran Brigadier General Romeo Brawner Jr. to the rank
of Major General.
AFP Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay led the donning or ranks to BGen.
Brawner on the January 27, 2021 at the AFP Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Major General Brawner recently assumed as the first Deputy Chief of Staff
for Financial Management, J10, an office which was newly activated last
December 2020.
Prior to his current assignment, he served as the Commandant of Cadets of
the Philippine Military Academy, Commander of the 103rd Brigade during the
liberation of Marawi City, and served as the Chief of AFP Public Affairs
Office.
BGen. Brawner, who traces his roots to Kiangan, Ifugao is the son of the late and former Baguio and La Trinidad Regional Trial
Court Judge and Commission on Election Commissioner, Justice Romeo Brawner
Sr.
Brawner is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
"MAKATAO" Class of 1989.
He finished his elementary and secondary education at the Special Education
Center and University of the Philippines (UP) College Baguio High
School.
In 2013, he was awarded as one of the country's Most Outstanding Filipino
soldier.
Cordillera - In a remarkable display of musical genius, the University of
Baguio (UB) snatched the championship title at the MBC National Choral
Competition held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City last Dec. 13.
The UB Voices Chorale landed on the top spot in the open category, beating
the biggest names in choral singing. The all-male Koro Ilustrado – dubbed as
the Philippines’ best male choir – came in second.
Another force to reckon with, the Los Cantantes de Manila (former members
of the University of the East Chorale, one of the country’s most
accomplished university choirs), a world champion in Europe (considered the
seat of choir music), settled third.
Meanwhile, the Technological Institute of the Philippines Choral Society, a
gold medalist in the choral contest Sing’n’Joy Manila in 2013, finished as
fourth.
The UB Voices was also named the Best Show Choir during the event.
Dr. Bienvenido Constantino Jr., the group’s conductor and adviser,
mentioned how fierce the competition was, noting, “We went through tough
times and difficulties.”
A qualifying sing-off among over a hundred choirs was held last Sept. 28 in
Cauayan, Isabela, wherein UB took the first place.
At the semi-finals, which followed last Dec. 12, UB still ranked first
among the top 28 that competed.
Finally, during the grand finals, UB picked up the title.
The participants performed three pieces: the contest piece, a novelty
piece, and an elective.
Singer and actress Nanette Inventor graced the awarding ceremonies.
In 2012, UB won second place in the same competition, organized by the
media company Manila Broadcasting Company.
Cordillera - Could this be the most amazing garden for plantitos and plantitas in the Philippines? If you are one of those aspiring to be a certified plantito or plantita and looking for the best inspiration to start your own , then this garden in Tuba, Benguet is a must see for you.
Netizen Kiko Villalba shares on social media stunning photos of this 'secret' garden located in Benguet.
Photo Courtesy || Kiko Villalba
Different kinds of the most desired plants for plantitos/plantitas can be seen in the garden. You can find monsteras, different varieties of philondrons, alocasias, pothos, begonias, anthuriums, cactus and many more.
Photo Courtesy || Kiko Villalba
The perfect time to visit the place is during the afternoon to get the perfect shot of the garden's magical moment when sunset colors the place yellow and orange.
You will surely get inspired and appreciate the true and hidden beauty of nature not to mention being able to capture an Instagram-worthy photos with the astounding color blends paired with the perfect lightings.
Cordillera - A group of Benguet Division research educators won
the International Outstanding Award during the 8th CAS National and
International Conference (CASNIC) 2020 in Thailand on Nov. 7, 2020.
The research paper of Rachel B. Basalong, Benilda M. Daytaca and Mark Aljon
E. Valenciano entitled “Alternative Teaching and Learning Delivery Modes in
the Schools Division of Benguet, Philippines: A Descriptive Study” earned
prestige during the said conference due to its relevance to the theme
“Higher Education’s Moves and Trends to Combat COVID-19.”
Said study found out that the concerns of the school stakeholders with
reference to alternative teaching and learning delivery modes during
Covid-19 pandemic in the Schools Division of Benguet are encapsulated in
four themes tagged as 4Cs namely: Connectivity, Capability, Condition and
Constitution.
This led the researchers to recommend to the Benguet Schools Division
Office to consider the research results as bases for the division’s policy
framing and Learning Continuity Plan Development in this time of
pandemic.
Basalong, the corresponding author, has received the digital image of their
plaque of award from the CASNIC committee.
Cordillera - Lito "The Thunder Kid" Adiwang of Team Lakay did not wait
for the scheduled five rounds as he took down his Japanese foe in the 2nd
round and claim victory.
Armed with an impressive game plan of taking the Japanese guard in the leg
with powerful low kicks since round one followed by an explosive punch that
toppled the Japanese in the 2nd round, Adiwang has gotten back to the
winning side of ONE Championship.
True to his word, Adiwang has delivered an exciting fight for MMA
fans.
His winning over Kawahara could be a one step closer to his wish of having
a rematch with Hiroba Minowa.
Adiwang has improve his record to 12 wins and 3 losses.
Congratulations Lito Adiwang and the whole of team Lakay.
Cordillera - When it comes to having someone respected give you a
personalized tattoo, actress Rhian Ramos of GMA trusted the oldest
mambabatok Apo Whang-od of Kalinga to give her one, actually
two.
Ramos braved the 17-hour road trip and 2-hour trek to Kalinga twice
in her life just to get inked by tattoo legend Apo Whang-od.
The actress shared on her Instagram photos and videos of her experience
getting tattooed by Whang-od.
Photo Courtesy || Rhian Ramos
Ramos personally designed her tattoo.
"Round 2: the beginnings of my new (and hopefully, last) tattoo, designed
by me, drawn by Grace and tapped in by Apo Whang Od, right above my last two
tatts from them, the scorpion and hawk. Their energies are so open and
giving. I'm just so grateful they agreed to this request. A little old, a
little new," she wrote.
First ever Kidney Transplant in Cordillera Success
Cordillera - Team of doctors at a hospital in Benguet has successfully
conducted two kidney transplants in one day.
This is the first kidney transplant procedure that ever took place in
Cordillera region.
Here is a message of Dr. Darwin Henry Galuba (Urulogist), who is the lead
surgeon on the donor side.
Yesterday another milestone.. 2 kidney transplants in one day!! Another
first for the cordillera region! It is an honor to be the lead surgeon on
the donor side.
After the second case I was really exhausted, after the adrenaline drops
from such high level operations you will feel exhausted, but there was an
overwhelming sense of gratitude that covered the exhaustion. Gratitude for
so many things, at that time thanked God for the safe surgery, for gifts
of hand precision and the mind to decide best for patients. It’s just a
long time coming for me,years of waiting that transplant be a reality in
the cordillera region. Would like to thank the people who are instrumental
for this to be a reality, Dr Ed Biteng and Dr Virgie Biteng for showing
true leadership thru action, your support is so palpable it’s simply
inspiring. May God bless you more. Mam Shanna one of the best nurses I’ve
worked with, she is our transplant coordinator and secret weapon.The
efficient and enthusiastic OR Staff of CHDG thank you and of course the KT
TEAM.
the KT TEAM is composed of 2 urologists 3transplant surgeons 2
anesthesiologist & 1 nephrologist .ALL graduates of the NATIONAL
KIDNEY AND TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE. It’s like a mini reunion of a cohesive
team from different batches it’s fun, but in another perspective a KT team
is actually a team of elite highly trained doctors trained and certified
by the only institution in the Philippines (NKTI) assembled together for a
common goal, the real gift of life, kidney transplant..
Thank you to the KT TEAM doctors Feb,Carlos, Jucel, Noli,Jon and of
course dr Simangan & Dra Marrero..
Pls pray for the speedy recovery of our dear patients.
To God all be the Glory.
source || Baguio Urologist Dr. Darwin Henry Galuba
Cordillera - Sadanga Cop hikes for more than one hour carrying the learning
modules of 15 learners in Belwang, Sadanga, Mountain Province.
Police Staff Sergeant Vincent Aaron Ekid Gomayat was seen carrying a load
of modules that the local Police Station has picked up from Bontoc, Mountain
Province to be delivered to the learners of Belwang, Sadanga.
Due to the recently recorded cases of COVID-19 in the Municipality and with
the implementation of movement restrictions, PSSg Gomayat took the
initiative to hike the six-kilometer trail from the town proper of Sadanga
going to the remote barangay of Belwang.
This big-hearted gesture was also to ensure timely delivery of the said
learning modules to the 15 students thereat, saving further inconvenience
for the local teachers in the area, thus allowing them more time to focus on
the educational needs of their students.
Photo Courtesy || Donya Pidang, Igorot TV, Ibaloi Be Like, Dr. Kilimanguru, Kadwa Michael TV
Cordillera - Last couple of weeks ago, we featured 5 amazing Igorot content
creators from Facebook and YouTube. We received messages and comments from
netizens suggesting other Igorot vloggers that should be in the list
too.
So, here are other amazing Igorot vloggers that you should be subscribing to
as well.
Why is it very important to support them? Creating videos, may it be for
entertainment, tutorial, and information is not an easy task. Watching,
commenting and subscribing to their channel is a way of showing support and
also motivating them to create more videos for us to watch and learn.
They may not be as popular as those vloggers from Manila or those 'artistas'
who venture into vlogging but they too deserve our support. Vlogging or
creating content could also a source of income for our kailyans here in
Cordillera. Some of them are even donating their income from YouTube to a
good cause like buying school needs for underprivileged children in remote
villages.
1. Donya Pidang Sayote
An Ibaloi vlogger based in London, England, Charles Bencio or
popularly known as Donya Pidang Sayote is one of the originator of Igorot
comedy videos on Facebook and YouTube. His YouTube channel has over 10K
subscribers and has over 131K followers on Facebook. Donya Pidang is known
for his charity program such as donating school supplies to poor students in
Benguet.
2. Kadwa Michael TV
New to the world of vlogging and inspired by Vagabond Igorot, Kadwa Michael
TV features an Igorot farmer vlogger who creates farm related videos that
provides 'how-tos' to farming. Behind the vlog is Mr. Michael Loguitan, a
27-year old farmer and student of Benguet State University. Support his
channel as he brings you the life of a farmer in the 'Bukid'.
3. Igorot TV
Get teased but don't take it seriously from Mr. Igorot TV - another Ibaloi
comedy vlogger on Facebook and YT. If you're a 'ba-ak', his channel isn't
for you. He hits you to the bone with his magic card until you realize that
it might be time for you to really get a girl friend or hurry - get married.
He's just kidding, anyway, remember?
4. Ibaloi Be Like
Proud of his Ibaloi heritage, this Ibaloi vlogger take it to the next level,
dancing the Ibaloi cultural dance (Tayaw) in the thick snow of Canada
with his bahag as if he's not feeling the cold at all. Amazing guy with an
amazing skin. He too is a good comedian and a tech reviewer.
5. Dr. Kilimanguru
This Cordilleran doctor in the name of Dr. Winston Creones Tiwaquen also
known as Dr. Kilimanguru shares informative health guides in his social
media channels. If America has Dr. Oz, Manila has Dr. Willie Ong. Cordillera
has Dr. Kilimanguru. Subscribe to his channels as he gives you medical advice
for free.
Cordillera - For those who are waiting for the side B of Roque Belino and
Ingrid Payaket's song collaboration, here it is.
Listen and sing with them as they bring with you Kenny Roger's 'Island in
the Stream'.
Lyrics:
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside, there was somethin' going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart, we got somethin' goin' on
Tender love is blind, it requires a dedication
All this love we feel, needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ah
Making love with each other, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothin' if you got no one
And you did walk in tonight
Slowly loosen' sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry, baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one, in love forever
We can ride it together, ah ah
Makin' love with each other, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Sail away
Ooh, sail away with me
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
The song collaboration between two young Cordilleran singers Mr. Roque
Belino and Miss Ingrid Payaket has come to fruition and has been
successful.
At its first release on Facebook, their cover song of 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga
and Bradley Cooper has hit more than100,000 views and more than 1,000
shares.
The song collab has also drawn positive comments from viewers and been
asking the two for another song collaboration in the near future.
As promised by Belino, if their video will hit 50K views, they will release
'side B' in the near future.
Miss Payaket admits singing the 'Shallow' song has been a challenge for
her.
"Nakakachallenge ang kantang eto pero gustung gusto din ng nanay ko. Eto na
guys, ang most requested na kanta ninyo." Payaket said.
Belino, who had worked as a miner received unexpected popularity when he
joined Idol Philippines singing competition couple of years ago.
Although he didn't make it as a winner, Belino's natural husky and
country-inspired voice has been loved by fellow Cordillerans and Filipino
country song lovers.
Ingrid Payaket is a Baguio-born talent who placed 4th in the nationwide
reality show "Got Talent Pilipinas" Season 1 of ABS CBN. She bested 4,000
other aspirant from different singers in the country.
Her song 'Angat Cordillera' has won 2nd place in the DILG Songwriting
Competition 2020.
Watch their cover song of Shallow below. Make sure to follow them in their
Facebook account as well as support their YT channel.
Photo Courtesy || Anthony Tiu via Shambala website
Cordillera - A living museum in Silang Cavite called Shambala features a
place where you can experience a bit of Cordilleran culture.
Shambala is Sanskrit word named after mythical Himalayan kingdom
which means a "place of peace and happiness".
The Shambala in Cavite mimics the Cordilleran scenery as it features a
serene surrounding of authentic and indigenous Cordilleran artifacts like
the carve stones, bul-ul and the Ifugao huts.
Riza Matibag-Muyot, the owner of Shambala said the place is like a living
museum that shows the rich culture of Cordillera especially the Ifugao and
Sagada.
The huts are authentic as it was originally brought from Banga-an, Mayoyao,
Sagada and Bontoc.
The huts are equipped with fixtures made from indigenous materials but with
modern and comfortable amenities that will soothe aching nerves and
backs.
There is a green house for business functions and large gatherings and
there is tribal DAP-AY where a small group can light a bon-fire at night and
roast sticks of barbeque or hotdogs under a cloak of stars and
moonlight.
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.
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.
