Opinion
Read and share your thoughts on the latest news and issues affecting the Igorot people and the Cordillera region.
34 articles filed under Opinion category.
Why Getting a Tattoo from Apo Whang-od May Not Be Appropriate
Explore the reasons why getting a tattoo from Apo Whang-od, the legendary "Mambabatok" Kalinga tattoo artist, may not be appropriate.
Igorot Maura may NOT be a Real Person: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair
Maura, the Igorot woman from Suyoc, may have been exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, but there is no evidence to support her existence.
Illegal arrests, unlawful seizure, and unwarranted accusations -- a tale of SpECtacular proportions
Here's what really happened in the Entrapment Operation against Casa Infini resulting in the illegal arrest of 24 employees and seizure of properties.
Jul 24, 2023
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9 min read
Government Offices Should Offer Walk-In Services for Everyone
Government offices forcing people to use online reservations, even if they're old, disabled, or don't have internet access, is discriminatory.
The Commercialization of Igorot Culture: A Threat to Cultural Heritage
The commercialization of Igorot culture is a growing concern. Learn how to protect Igorot culture from exploitation and loss of cultural knowledge.
From the Igorots to the World: The Power of Culture, Balance, and Sustainability
Let's take a page from the Igorots' book (AKA our elders' wisdom & oral stories) and work to create a world that values sustainability and balance.
Our Role as Modern-Day Igorots
We serve as a prime illustration of a people group capable of maintaining our traditions and ways of life while still evolving with the times.
Igorot BuCor Gen. Bantag Amidst the Game of the Generals
Was he the mastermind of the Percy Lapid Case? Will he be crushed by the powerful authority in the Department of Justice?
Recognizing Our Heroes of Today
Heroes are not only for those who became martyrs and led people to fight for freedom but a deserving title to everyone who is working their hearts out
Aug 24, 2022
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3 min read
Dumanun Makitungtong of Cordillera RPOC has the potential to end insurgency in the Region
When we do the Dumanun Makitungtong just like our old ways, it has the potential of making CPP-NPA-NDF a thing of the past.
Sep 2, 2021
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2 min read
