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Awe-Inspiring Stories

Discover awe-inspiring narratives showcasing extraordinary feats, inspiring individuals, and unforgettable moments within the Igorot community. Be amazed by the resilience and spirit of the Igorot people.

41 articles filed under Awe-Inspiring Stories category.

Dr. Maria Linda Gabit-Gavino: The First Doctor-Lawyer in Cordillera

Dr. Maria Linda Gabit-Gavino, first doctor-lawyer in Cordillera, faced many challenges but never gave up. Her story of resilience is an inspiration.

Mar 5, 2022 · 4 min read

Demvia Maslian: Proud Igorot Professor in New Mexico, USA

Join the inspiring journey of proud Igorot Demvia Maslian, from a farmer's daughter in Benguet to a respected professor in New Mexico, USA.

Dec 5, 2021 · 4 min read

Loisa Faith Soliba: Igorota passed CPA Licensure Exam despite Physical Pain

Loisa Faith Soliba, Igorota passed one of the hardest exams, the CPA Licensure Exam (CPALE), despite suffering from physical pain.

Oct 28, 2021 · 5 min read

Cordilleran Engineer among NASA Team setting up First Rocket Launch Site outside US

Czar Augustus Estranero Domingo, a Cordilleran from Tabuk City, Kalinga, is the NASA team's Lead Network Engineer/Data Communication Engineer.

Oct 27, 2021 · 3 min read

Daisy Bucad-Eng: Igorot OFW inherits PHP50 million from Late Employer

Daisy Bucad-Eng, an Igorota domestic helper in Hong Kong inherits more than PHP 50 million from her late employer.

Oct 12, 2021 · 4 min read

Engineer from Baguio City Helped Land Perseverance Rover on Mars

Gregory Villar III, an engineer from Baguio City, Philippines, was one of the NASA engineers who helped land the Perseverance rover on Mars.

Feb 19, 2021 · 2 min read

Igorot Cowboy Priest Rides Horse for 6 Hours Each Week to Serve Remote Communities

Igorot cowboy priest Fr. Rolly Buasen rides his horse for up to 6 hours each week to serve remote mountain communities in Itogon, Benguet.

Jan 6, 2021 · 2 min read

Dedicated Ifugao Teacher Follows her Pupils to the Farm to Help with their Modules

A dedicated grade-school teacher in Ifugao follows her pupils to the farm to help with their modules.

Oct 26, 2020 · 2 min read

Joanne Bilag: Proud Igorota graduates from University of Macau

Joanne Bilag, a proud Igorota from the Ibaloi tribe, graduates from the University of Macau wearing a traditional "divet".

Sep 30, 2020 · 2 min read

Boy Randomly Kissed Girl in Baguio, Marries Her 30 Years Later

Destiny? Discover the heartwarming love story of a Baguio boy who kissed a random girl and married her 30 years later.

Feb 14, 2020 · 3 min read