Cordilleran MGen Brawner is the new Commander of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division

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Cordillera - Cordilleran MGen Romeo Brawner Jr., a Marawi siege veteran has been installed as the new Commander of the Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division based in Camp Evangelista in Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

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.

READ ALSO: Cordilleran BGen. Romeo Brawner Jr. promoted to two-star general of the AFP

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.  

READ ALSO: Cordilleran General appointed as the new commandant to cadets of the Philippine Military Academy

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.

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Igorot Station Commander is Outstanding Manilan in Law Enforcement in Manila Police District

Photo Courtesy || PTCOL John K. Guiagui

Cordillera - Congratulations PTCOL John Kawi Guiagui for being adjudged as Best Station Commander of the Year. A plaque of appreciation was given to PTCOL Guiagui during the 120th MPD Founding Anniversary held at the Manila Police District Headquarters in January 2021.

PTCOL Guiagui, a native of Sagada, Mountain Province has been notable for his great achievements as police chief of MPD. 

In 2015, his feeding programs to the poor and underprivileged street dwellers in Quiapo, Manila has been well recognized by the media and received numerous praises. 

He was later recognized as the Best Precinct Commander for 2015-2018 during his stint as police commander of Quiapo District.

PTCOL Guiagui was also commended for his proficiency as Station Commander of Sta. Cruz Police Station 3. He was adjudged as 4th placer in the recently concluded Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) examinations held last November 2020.

His high degree of competence and performance in the PESE has earned him a Certificate of Eligibility.

The PESE, which has two phases, the written exam and the panel interview, is an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent, police chief superintendent, police director, police deputy director general and police director general.

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Apo Whang-od of Kalinga to teach on world's best creator school - Nas Academy

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Cordillera - Kalinga legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang-od has been chosen by international vlogger Nas Daily to share the art of traditional tattooing on the upcoming launch of "Nas Academy Philippines".

In a Facebook post announcement last week, Nas revealed the big news of taking Nas Academy to the Philippines tapping the best Filipino creators including Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray,  award-winning journalist-broadcaster Jessica Soho, celerity chef Erwann Heusaff, financial advisor Chinkee Tan as teachers.

Others who are included in the list are Mav's Phenomenal Basketball, James Deaken, Carlo Opte, Jason Magbanua, Anthony Francisco, Michael Cinco and Moira dela Torre. 

According to Nas, each of them will be teaching content creation, Journalism, Finance, Design, Arts and more.

"We are going to help hundreds of Filipino creators become teachers. Because knowledge is the only thing that increases when you share it to others." said Nas Daily.

Launched few years ago, Nas Daily is the world's best creator school. It offers a range of online live courses taught by top content creators in the world.

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Igorot from Benguet made a name in international football champion league

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Cordillera - Who's waving the flag for the Philippines in the ongoing 2021 AFC Champions League is the Iloilo-based KAYA FC.

The Kaya FC delivered their first lone goal courtesy of the Igorot footballer Audi Menzi during AFC Champions League qualifiers against the tough Shanghai Port FC last week. 

The 26-year-old Menzi from Tublay, Benguet is the first Igorot to deliver a goal in an international football champions league.

The lone goal from Menzi sent Kaya team to the international group stage after defeating Shanghai Port FC. 

Photo Courtesy || Kaya FC

It's 'a dream come true' for the Kaya team to have stepped in the continent's greatest club competition.

"It's a dream to be honest. It's something that every player would love - to play at this stage," said Kaya midfielder Angeles.

"It's not just personal, but everybody. As you can see after the last game, you can feel the happiness from each player," he added.

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GMA's 'Stand For Truth' online newscaster is a proud Igorot from Cordillera

Photo Courtesy || Bhea Docyogen

Cordillera - One of the country's top broadcasting company GMA created an online newscast that targets the majority of millennials in the online community - the 'Stand For Truth'. 

One of the reporter of the said newscast segment is an Igorota from Mt. Province, Miss Bhea Jeem Docyogen - a radio disk jockey based in Baguio City. 

Docyogen was among the 10 new breed of young reporters and aspiring journalists which were selected from hundreds of applicants from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Launched two years ago, Stand for Truth is a data-driven online reports managed by GMA's News and Public Affairs' Social Media Team.

Newscasters of the segment were chosen from all over the Philippines to report on top and trending news that are happening around the country. 

Using their mobile phones and their journalistic skills, they are able to produce stories that became viral on social media.

GMA said that online newscast Stand For Truth has earned over 2 millions views every night and has become the top-quoted news in the online media. 

Stand for Truth is anchored and lead by  multi-awarded young documentarist, writer, photographer, and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) advocate Atom Araullo, Stand for Truth.

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Young Igorota bags 2nd place at 1st Philippine Escrima Kali Arnis Federation Competition 2021

Photo Courtesy || Jeddahlyn B. Falyao

Cordillera - A young student from Benguet State University has placed 2nd during the 1st Philippine Escrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Cultural Traditional Virtual Anyo Competition 2021.

Jeddahlyn B. Falyao of Bontoc and Sagada Mt. Province, a third year student of CTE-BPED at BSU competed in the double weapon women's category.

Meanwhile,  Mr. Leonard Balagot, also an alumna of BSU won first among 19 participants for the single weapon category for men while Mr. Jeff Ebanio a third-year student of CTE-BPED, won third place out of 20 participants. 

The BSU team was coached by Ms. Hannah G. Colas from the Institute of Human Kinetics. 

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The competition entitled, "Rebirth of the Rebellion Sports" was headed by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. Northern Luzon ranked second among nine participating regions including Davao region, Western Mindanao, NCR, Southern Luzon, Northern, and Central Mindanao, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

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WATCH: BSU to construct strawberry-shaped elevated walkway in fields

Photo Courtesy || Benguet State University

Cordillera - In a move to revived the local economy of Benguet which was hit by the pandemic, the management of the Benguet State University (BSU) is planning to build an elevated walkway and recreational park at the strawberry fields. 

In a video presentation released by the BSU, the proposed strawberry elevated walkway park will have an estimated total perimeter of 405 meters or just a regular size of an oval.

The strawberry elevated walkway park, will consist of 15 stalls that represent 13 the municipalities and the other two stalls which represent Baguio and Benguet.

From the ground the elevation would measures 2.5 meters with a total height of 6.2 meters for every stalls and 5.2 meters for the walkway section. 

Photo Courtesy || Benguet State University

The walkway post would measures 6-7 meters of interval for the whole walkway area.

The size of the halls and stalls would measures 3-6 meters that would be enough for tourists and locals especially PWDs using wheelchair to roam around the area and enjoy the view.

WATCH: BSU to construct strawberry-shaped elevated walkway in fields

The project aims to established a sustainable eco-friendly and user-friendly elevated walkway and recreational park. 

It also aims to promotes tourism, livelihood and local products of the province of Benguet.

Photo Courtesy || Benguet State University

The whole project would consist of strawberry picking booth, main building area, recreational park which is situated in the center and a spacious parking area that can accommodate any kind of transportation.

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2LT Herbert D. Dilag: The Igorot Hero of Hill 898, Medal for Valor Awardee

Cordillera - This is the story of Lieutenant Colonel Herbert D. Dilag who received the highest Military Award in the Armed Forces on the Philippines (AFP). A story of  unparalleled bravery,  exceptional heroism, and highest degree of leadership coming from a Cordilleran warrior.

"In April of 2000, 2 Suicide Squads composing of 14 volunteer scout rangers were formed to attack the 210 fully armed members of thee Abu Sayaff Group who were holding 28 hostages at the notorious 898 Hill inside Camp Abdurajak. The young and dashing 2Lt. Dilag volunteered himself to be the Team Leader of the other suicide squad.

Uncertain of what could happen to them, the members of the Squads, left their valuables to their supporting comrades to be further given to their love ones, in anticipation of their deaths. The Squad headed by 2Lt. Herbert Dilag rushed-up the 30-meter 80-degree slope and bypassed 48 enemy improvised landmines. With cunning stealth, the "Suicide Squads" were able to secure and clear the area.

Photo Courtesy || Kalinga Tourism, Philippines

The 3 day intense firefight resulted to the killing of 68 member of the Abu Sayyaf Group, and the recovery of the unharmed hostages.

The 14 Ranger man team suffered massive casualties but 2Lt. Dilag carried his men one by one and place them to a safe location while he single-handly stand his ground and act as the team one sniper shooting the enemy mortar operator and machine gunners. 2Lt. Dilag killed 27 rebels during the assault which resulted in the demoralization of the enemies forcing them to back down and paved the way for the main troops to finally secure the area.

By this display of exceptional courage and a high degree of leadership, SECOND LIEUTENANT DILAG distinguished himself in combat, keeping the finest tradition of Filipino Soldiery. He was awarded MEDAL OF VALOR the highest award in the AFP for bravery. 

2Lt. Dilag's statement while he teared up upon receiving the MEDAL OF VALOR awarded by the President of the Philippines.

"We woke up at 2:00 then we took off. We hadn't slept and it was raining. Our progress was slow due to the thick jungle growth. When we engaged the enemy, we had to use one hand to hold unto tree roots, while the other hand fired the weapon. For 24 hours we withstood the steep terrain, hunger, tension and fatigue.  Then you would hear the groans of your wounded comrades saying, 'Sir, let's retreat, I'm suffering blood loss. My wounds hurt, will I live sir', words to that effect. You will then discover that you do have an untapped reservoir of courage." 

Source ||

Uncommon True Valor Story of 2Lt Herbert D. Dilag

by Lt. Col Ruben Guinolbay, Medal of Valor Nominee

Via Kalinga Tourism, Philippines Facebook Page

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Igorot Chief adjudged as Best Station Commander of Manila Police District

Photo Courtesy || PTCOL John Kawi Guiagui

Cordillera - Congratulations PTCOL John Kawi Guiagui for being adjudged as Best Station Commander of the Year. A plaque of appreciation was given to PTCOL Guiagui during the 120th MPD Founding Anniversary held at the Manila Police District Headquarters in January 2021.

PTCOL Guiagui, a native of Sagada, Mountain Province has been notable for his great achievements as police chief of MPD. 

In 2015, his feeding programs to the poor and underprivileged street dwellers in Quiapo, Manila has been well recognized by the media and received numerous praises. 

He was later recognized as the Best Precinct Commander for 2015-2018 during his stint as police commander of Quiapo District.

PTCOL Guiagui was also commended for his proficiency as Station Commander of Sta. Cruz Police Station 3. He was adjudged as 4th placer in the recently concluded Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) examinations held last November 2020.

His high degree of competence and performance in the PESE has earned him a Certificate of Eligibility.

The PESE, which has two phases, the written exam and the panel interview, is an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent, police chief superintendent, police director, police deputy director general and police director general.

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Lito Adiwang calls out Rodtang to fight in MMA or Muay Thai

Photo Courtesy || ONE Championship

Cordillera - The 'fast and furious' striker of Team Lakay, Lito "The Thunder Kid" Adiwang released a statement that he is willing to fight ONE Flyweight Muay Thai Champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon if the promotion allows him to switch to ONE Super Series. 

He said via One Championship that he is "1000" percent willing to pursue a match with Rodtang as he saw some vulnerabilities from the Thai fighter.

“I’m really willing to fight him – 1,000 percent. I’ll cross over to ONE Super Series if they give me Rodtang," said Adiwang.

 "I know I’ll come in as a heavy underdog, but I believe I have the tools to beat Rodtang because I’ve been seeing holes in his game,” he added.

Adiwang believed that many of the fans are excited to see a fight between them. If the match happens it would be one of the biggest cross-over match in the history of ONE Championship promotion.

“I’ve seen the clamor of our fans to see this fight, but it’s not just them. It’s me. I really want this fight and I really believe that when we face each other, we can bring out an exciting match. I’ll be at my best because I know I can do it once I face Rodtang.”

Rodtang perfected a zero loss record at  the promotion and compiled over 250 wins since he turned pro at the age of 21. He reached the pinnacle of success when he dethroned Jonathan Haggerty in 2019 to claim the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.

For Adiwang, a product of Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series and a member of the Philippines’ most elite mixed martial artists, his confidence, his strong mindset and work ethic can help him wins against the most experienced Thai fighter.

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Proud iKalinga is Top 2 in Philippine Coast Guard Officer Course

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Cordillera - A proud son of Kalinga landed in top 2 in the Philippine Coast Guard Officer Course Class 27 - 2020 "Alpha". 

CG P/ENS Glenn Paul Agagon Lupnacan who hails from Tanudan and Balbalan, Kalinga was among the 52 officer trainees that successfully finished the course that convened on 21, December 2020. 

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Lupnacan got the 2nd highest overall grade of 90.57% and got the highest overall average grade of 95.08% in Physical Development Training Program.

There are also two iKalingas who graduated in the said PCG officer training course. They are CG P/ENS Levyn Jere P. Alngag, PCG and CG P/ENS Dexter M. Bucao, PCG both from Tinglayan Kalinga. 

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted the recognition ceremony of the Coast Guard Officer's Course (CGOC) Class 27 - 2020 "Alpha", composed of 45 males and six females, at the PCG regional training center in Bagac, Bataan on February 2021.

READ ALSO: Proud iKalinga tops SAF Basic Airborne Course

Commander of the Coast Guard Education, Training, and Doctrine Command, Read Admiral Artemio Abu graced the ceremony.

The PCG said the class “Alpha” convened their training last Dec. 21, 2020 as they underwent military exercises, drills, and lectures on the Coast Guard’s customs and traditions, among other preparatory courses.

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Cordilleran from Mt. Province is new Baguio City Police Office Director

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Cordillera - PROCOR Regional Director, PBGEN RONALD OLIVER LEE officiated the turn-over command ceremony of the outgoing and incoming City Director of Baguio City held at Baguio City Police Office Multipurpose Hall in the afternoon of June 18. 

Former Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) City Director PCOL ALLEN RAE F CO relinquished his command to PCOL GLENN D LONOGAN as he received the BCPO Flag, Property Book, and Equipment Inventory symbolizing the authority and turn-over of responsibilities entailed by the position.  

As the outgoing City Director, PCOL CO expressed his gratitude for being once a City Director of Baguio City. Also, he thanked the exemplary leadership and accomplishment of the command group, station commanders and the men and women of BCPO. 

PCOL LONOGAN, who was previously the Chief of the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Divison (RLDD) assumed office as the new City Director of Baguio City Police Office. 

In his assumption command message, PCOL LONOGAN expressed his gratitude to PROCOR cops and gave reminders to follow the health protocols, not to engage in illegal activities illegal, focus on the Police Service and adhere to the Intensified Cleanliness Policy (ICP).

Further, as the former chief Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Divison (RLDDD), PCOL LONOGAN hopes that BCPO cops will be competent as they acquire skills, training and seminars.

source || PNP Cordillera 

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Full-blooded Cordilleran is new police chief of Tabuk City, Kalinga

Photo Courtey || Tabuk City, Kalinga

Cordillera - The Tabuk City government welcomed its new chief of police, PLTCOL Dinulong B. Tombali, this morning during the flag-raising ceremony at the City Hall. 

PLTCOL Tombali is a full-blooded Cordilleran whose mother hails from Tadian, Mt. Province while his father is from Lubo, Tanudan. 

He completed his degree in Banking and Finance at Saint Louis University in Baguio City before joining the Philippine National Police Academy in 2002. 

READ ALSO: Igorot cop appointed Deputy Regional Director for Administration PNP Police Regional Office 9

Upon graduating as a police officer in 2006, he volunteered for the Special Action Forces and was subsequently assigned as an intelligence officer, a stint he held for five years. 

Prior to his assignment in Tabuk, he was with Kalinga Police Provincial Police Office as an intelligence officer and a member of the drug enforcement unit, and then with the Regional Mobile Force Battalion. 

As the new chief of Tabuk City Police Station (TCPS), PLTCOL Tombali said he will sustain the efforts of the TCPS against criminality and illegal drugs. 

READ ALSO: Kindhearted lady cop in Benguet takes care of baby as mom purchases needs

He also said he will look at possible new interventions to address the rampant vehicular accidents in Tabuk. 

PLTCOL Tombali replaced PLTCOL Radino Belly who served as TCPS chief of police from 2019 to 2021.

source || Tabuk City Kalinga

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First state-of-art monolithic dome in Cordillera soon to rise in Mankayan, Benguet

A monolithic dome such like this will soon rise in Mankayan, Benguet. Photo Courtesy || PIA

Cordillera - The first ever state-of-the-art monolithic dome in the Cordilleras is soon to rise in the Province of Benguet. 

The under construction monolithic dome located in Mankayan, Benguet will serve as a post-harvest facility of agricultural products like vegetables and other farmer's produce.

The climate-smart facility is equipped with advance cooling technology to maintain freshness of vegetables before it will be delivered to the market. 

The construction of the dome is expected to be completed in four to six months and will be ready to serve vegetable farmers in the highly vegetable-producing town on Mankayan.

The Department of Agriculture chose Mankayan to be the location of the Monolithic dome worth P20 million because the town is one of the largest vegetable-producing sites in northern Benguet. 

A monolithic dome is a thin-shell structure cast in a one-piece form. The form may be permanent or temporary and may or may not remain part of the finished structure. Monolithic domes are a form of monolithic architecture.

Today, domes are used in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects. Because of the strength, durability and economics, they are used to store large amounts of various commodities in the cement, fertilizer, agricultural, power and mining industries.

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Cordilleran cop from Abra praised for heroic act of saving drowning child

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Cordillera - A hero cop from Abra has been praised online for his heroic act of saving a child from drowning. 

Police MSG Gilbert Andulay, a native of Dilong, Tubo, Abra performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a child who drowned in Barangay Magsaysay in Ilocos Sur on May 30, 2021. 

No other than the chief of the Philippine National Police PGen Guillermo Eleazar commended MSG Andulay for showing heroism while off-duty.

“Saludo ako rito kay Police MSG Andulay dahil kahit na hindi siya naka-duty, handa pa rin siyang sumagip ng buhay at magbigay ng serbisyo sa kapwa,” PGen Eleazar said.

“Ang pagiging pulis ay walang pinipiling oras o lugar. Kung may nangangailangan ng aming tulong, kami po ay handang  tumugon,” he assured.

Andulay is presently assigned at the Narvacan, Ilocos Sur-Abra boundary Quarantine Control Point. He is part of the 103rd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 1.

PGen Eleazar called on all police officers to emulate PMSG Andulay and all the other cops who show what being part of the PNP truly means:  genuine public service and  heroism.

He said that PMSG Andulay and other policemen who demonstrate genuine public service beyond duty should serve as reminders for other PNP personnel why they truly joined the police organization.

PGen Eleazar assured that the PNP will give appropriate award to PMSG Andulay in recognition of his dedication and passion for police service.

“Tandaan natin kung bakit tayo nangarap magpulis at nagsikap maging pulis.  Ito ay upang magbigay ng tapat na serbisyo publiko dahil likas sa bawat isa sa atin ang maging matulungin sa kapwa at sagipin ang mga nangangailangan ng saklolo,” the PNP Chief pointed out.

“Ipagpatuloy po natin ang ganitong gawain. Patunayan po natin sa publiko na tayo’y kanilang mapagkakatiwalaan at laging maaasahan,” PGen Eleazar said.

source || PNP - PIO

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Igorot cop appointed Deputy Regional Director for Administration PNP Police Regional Office 9

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Cordillera - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has appointed PCOL Victor Wanchakan as the  new Deputy Regional Director for Administration PNP Police Regional Office 9.

PCOL Wanchakan from Mt. Province was among the 23 police officials who were installed to a new position in the PNP after the retirement of several senior officials. 

READ ALSO:  Kindhearted lady cop in Benguet takes care of baby as mom purchases needs

PNP Chief Debold Sinas named PCOL Wanchakan to serve as the Deputy Regional Director for Administration PNP Police Regional Office 9 on January 2021.

Also, on April 15, 2021, PCOL Wanchakan has taken oath as the new member of the NAPOLCOM Regional Appellate Board.

READ ALSO: Igorot lady cop returns P40,000 lost cash belonging to a senior citizen

The NAPOLCOM Regional Appellate Board is a formal administrative disciplinary machinery which functions to decide all cases on appeal from decisions of the PLEBs and PNP Regional Directors where in the imposable penalties are demotion in rank, dismissal, and those of the mayors in cases falling within their respective jurisdictions. 

The Regional Appellate Board also decides on appeals from decisions of the Regional Directors on claims for police benefits.

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Igorot knockout artist Jeremy Pacatiw to fight unbeaten Fabricio Andrade

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Update (02/10/2022) - Igorot knockout artist Jeremy Pacatiw is set to return to the circle against unbeaten Fabricio "Wonder Boy" Andrade in ONE: Full Circle on February 25 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Pacatiw, who came from a dominant unanimous win over Rui Chen in his promotion debut last July said this match with Andrade "will be the most ambitious pursuit" in his career.

"I'd say that my upcoming fight with Fabricio Andrade will be the most ambitious pursuit I have in my career as I get a chance to face a ranked fighter," Pacatiw said.

"Getting that win will definitely draw me closer to the top. Indeed, this is another opportunity for me to unleash my skills and I can't wait," he added.

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Cordillera - Another Igorot fighter from Team Lakay has joined Asia's top MMA promotion ONE Championship. 

On 11, June 2021 (Friday), ONE Championship has announced Jeremy Pacatiw has officially signed with the promotion. 

The 25-year-old Pacatiw from Benguet holds a record of 10 wins and 4 loses under Brave Combat Federation. 

His last fight in Brave CF was on December 2019 where he demolished Felipe Efraim from Brazil via first round technical knockout.

WATCH: Joshua Pacio submits Thai fighter via "The Passion Lock"

Pacatiw has long been dreaming of joining ONE Championship and this year is a realization of his dream to fight together as a team in ONE promotion.

READ ALSO: Stephen Loman considered 'biggest combat athlete in PH' like Manny Pacquiao - Brave CF President

"The team is so happy that we will finally get to compete together under one promotion. Fans can expect a different and much better version of me," Pacatiw said.

Last year, Stephen Loman who came from Brave CF also signed with ONE Championship and recently, the son of Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao signed with ONE as well. 

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Igorot teacher, among the best educator in Southeast Asia

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Cordillera - The Department of Education - Cordillera Administrative Regions congratulates Mr. Marcelo Otinguey for being the Philippines Pride. 

Mr. Otinguey who hails from Besao, Mountain Province was recently awarded the Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA) 2021.

The PMCA is given once in two years to one teacher from each of the 11 SEAMO member countries (10 ASEAN countries and Timor Leste) to celebrate excellence in the teaching profession and recognize teachers for their contribution to the future generation.

READ ALSO: Cordilleran educator Mr. Joemar Soriano is SEAMO's Top 3 Academic Performer

Mr. Otinguey, age 50 years old is currently working as the Head Teacher V of the Governor Bado Dangwa Agro-Industrial School.

He graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education from Benguet State University and Master of Arts in Education-General from Baguio Central University.

READ ALSO: Cordilleran is Double Winner in the Global Leaders & Educators Award 2021

He had received many certifications of recognition/appreciation from various organization. 

Recently, he obtained the Certification of Recognition as School Brigada Skwela Coordinator by the DedEd-Cordillera, the  Certification of Appreciation by Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMO) on the video produced for the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Teach On: Keeping the Passion Alive.

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Bettor from Baguio City wins P29.7-M Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot

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Cordillera - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has announced on Tuesday, June 8, that the Grand Lotto Jackpot price worth P29.7 million has been won by a lone bettor from Baguio City.

PCSO said the lucky player guessed the winning combination 06-25-15-29-12-33 which has a total winning jackpot prize of P27,700.000.00.

Another bettor won second prize and will receive PHP100,000 for correctly guessing five out of the six winning combination numbers.

PCSO advised the winners to go to PCSO's main office in Mandaluyong City and present the winning ticket and two ID cards to claim their checks.

Prize which are about P10,000 is subjected to 20 percent tax pursuant to the TRAIN Law, according to PCSO.

PCSO reminded that prized that were not claimed within one year from date of draw will be forfeited.

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BSU Students bag medals in Philippine Arnis Competition

Photo Courtesy || Benguet State University

Cordillera - BSU students bagged medals during the Philippine Escrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Cultural Traditional Virtual Anyo Competition on June 5-6, 2021. 

Mr. Leonard Balagot an alumna of BSU won first among 19 participants for the single weapon category for men. 

Ms. Jeddahlyn Falyao a third-year student of CTE-BPED, won second place (silver) for the double weapon women's category out of 20 participants. 

READ ALSO: BSU HRM students emerge as champion in cooking competition

Mr. Jeff Ebanio a third-year student of CTE-BPED, won third place out of 20 participants. 

The BSU team was coached by Ms. Hannah G. Colas from the Institute of Human Kinetics. 

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The competition entitled, "Rebirth of the Rebellion Sports" was headed by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. Northern Luzon ranked second among nine participating regions including Davao region, Western Mindanao, NCR, Southern Luzon, Northern, and Central Mindanao, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

source || BSU

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