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42 articles filed under Awe-Inspiring Stories category.

The 2024 Filipino Freeman Scholar is an Igorot youth

Raymond Elmo De Guzman Jr., an Igorot youth from Nueva Vizcaya, was named 2024 Filipino Freeman Scholar by Wesleyan University in Connecticut, USA.

13h ago · 1 min read

Petra Lukingan: From Prison Bars to Triumph - An Igorot Centenarian's Story of Resilience

Discover the inspiring journey of Igorot centenarian Petra Lukingan, Mandaluyong's oldest inmate, triumphing over adversity with resilience.

Mar 7 · 4 min read

Apu Pas-ad Ella Balinggao: 104-Year-Old Centenarian from Kalinga Reveals Longevity Secrets

Discover the remarkable life of Apu Pas-ad Ella Balinggao, a 104-year-old Igorot centenarian from Kalinga, and uncover her secrets to longevity.

Mar 7 · 2 min read

Bauko Couple fuses Igorot and Church Wedding Traditions

Join Tessie and Randy in Bauko as they celebrate their love with a harmonious blend of Igorot culture and church ceremony.

Jan 28 · 2 min read

SLU Grad Gets P150K Cash Bouquet on Graduation Day

Discover the heartwarming story of SLU graduate Roselyn Gunnawa, who receives a surprising P150K cash bouquet on her graduation day.

Jan 27 · 2 min read

Arturo Arcio: Having Only One Wife is the Secret to Long Life says Cordilleran Centenarian

Hear it from Arturo Arcio, a Cordilleran centenarian from Kalinga: Having only one wife is the secret to reaching 100 years.

Jan 9 · 2 min read

Pastor Rocky: The White Man Who Speaks Fluent Igorot Language

Meet Pastor Rocky, the Missionary White Man who speaks fluent Kankana-ey, an Igorot language.

Oct 23, 2023 · 7 min read

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.

Sep 1, 2023 · 2 min read

Igorot Man Raises Philippine Flag in Canada, Celebrating Heritage in Banff National Park

Seph Telino Organo, an Igorot man from the Philippines, proudly raised the Philippine flag in Canada's Banff National Park wearing traditional bahag.

Jul 20, 2023 · 3 min read

22-Year-Old Makes History as BSU's First Summa Cum Laude

Vjnhyl Zam Alvendia Pondivida, a 22-year-old from Pangasinan, has made history as Benguet State University's first Summa Cum Laude in 107 years.

Jul 18, 2023 · 4 min read