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.
Panagbenga Sucks: Everything Wrong with the Baguio Flower Festival
Panagbenga sucks! Here are everything wrong with the Baguio Flower Festival from a local's perspective. A comprehensive analysis.
Addressing Delayed Salary Payments at Benguet State University
BSU Delayed Salary: Job order and contractual teachers at Benguet State University have not received their salary payments yet since January.
Feb 23
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8 min read
8 Reasons Why Jeepney Modernization in the Cordillera WON'T Work (Yet)
Here are 8 reasons why jeepney modernization faces a roadblock in the Cordillera region, along with actionable solutions.
When will Baguio's Fate be Determined by its Own People?
It is crucial for Baguio's own people, especially its IP communities, to participate in charting its future.
Jan 20
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3 min read
Why Igorot MMA Legend Eduard Folayang Should Retire
Igorot MMA Legend Eduard Folayang just turned 40, here's a comprehensive article on why the Filipino pride should consider hanging up the gloves.
Nov 22, 2023
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17 min read
The Real Cost of Living in the Cordillera (PHP 1000 Minimum Wage)
The minimum wage in the Cordillera is not enough to cover the rising cost of living. I propose raising the minimum wage to PHP 1,000 per day.
10 Ways Tourists are Killing the Igorot Culture (and How to Stop Them)
Discover the top 10 ways tourism is harming the Igorot culture and what you can do to help prevent it.
Nov 4, 2023
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17 min read
Azurin's Ordeal: Canada's Use of Intelligence in Domestic Enforcement and Global Reputation-Keeping
The stance of Canadian authorities on human rights issues is worthy, but Filipinos' constant scrutiny based on unverified allegations is concerning.
Oct 2, 2023
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5 min read
Was Carlos P. Romulo Right When He Said Igorot Is Not Filipino?
Understanding the context behind Carlos P. Romulo's statement that "the Igorot is not Filipino" and its implications for Filipino identity.
Maura's Story Isn't Just About Her; It's About Us, the Igorot People
If, in time, Maura's story is proven true, dismissing it would be a disservice to her and us.
