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65-Year-Old Nurse Lola Veronica: Baguio's First Female Taxi Driver

The inspiring story of Lola Veronica, the 65-year-old nurse breaking barriers as Baguio City's first female taxi driver.

Maricris Lad-ey-Neyney: Igorot Mom Tops 3 Board Exams

Maricris Lad-ey-Neyney, an Igorot mom from Benguet province, has topped three board exams and is now a licensed psychologist.

Aug 19 · 2 min read

Cordilleran Captain awarded Gold Cross Medal for neutralizing BIFF leader Motorola

Cordilleran Captain Ignacio Gumilab Jr. was awarded the Gold Cross Medal for his role in the neutralization of Zukarno Guilil, also known as Motorola.

Aug 15 · 2 min read

Sergeant Sessy Lou Bucalen-Salazar: Cordilleran Soldier Makes History at WCOPA

Sergeant Sessy Lou Bucalen-Salazar from Kalinga made history by becoming the first Cordilleran to win three medals at the 2023 WCOPA.

Aug 5 · 2 min read

Teacher's Kindness Transforms Student's Life, From Financial Hardship to Becoming a Doctor

A young boy from Benguet couldn't pay the miscellaneous fees to take his final exams. But one teacher's act of kindness changed his life forever.

Aug 2 · 2 min read

Igorot Math Genius: Tristan Sannad Chatoy Ranks No. 1 in Canada

Tristan Sannad Chatoy, a Genius Igorot, ranks number one in math in Canada. He is also a member of the prestigious Canadian Mathematical Society.

Aug 1 · 2 min read

Igorot Farmer's Son Overcomes Challenges to Become PMA Cadet

Jake Pel-ey Matiw is an Igorot farmer's son who overcame challenges to become the Humility Battalion Commander of the Philippine Military Academy.

Jul 28 · 2 min read

Igorot Beauty Queen Roxie Smith Channels Inner Barbie in Recent Photoshoot

Igorot beauty queen Roxie Smith recently wowed her fans with a Barbie-inspired photoshoot.

Jul 21 · 3 min read

10 Igorots from Mountain Province Graduate from PMMA's MADASIKLAN Class of 2023

Ten young Igorot men from Mountain Province made history by graduating from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy's MADASIKLAN Class of 2023.

Jul 21 · 2 min read

Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.: The first Igorot AFP Chief

Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has made history by becoming the first Igorot to be appointed Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Jul 19 · 6 min read