Articles with the tag Cordilleras (8)

Being the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", the city of Baguio is one of the most famous tourist spots visited by many local and foreign tourists. Known as "The City of Pines" because it is surrounded by lush pine trees, Baguio City takes pride in its variety of cultural, historical, and scenic attractions that make it an important and interesting destination.
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Published on 09/03/2018 by puertoparrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Baguio, Cordilleras, History, culture
They have a reputation for being “the strong people of the Cordilleras.” At the same time, Kalingas greatly value family and kinship; thus, the household, extended household of the kinship circle, and territorial region are significant units of Kalinga society. In the past, they gained leadership and respect through headhunting, along with other skills at which an individual excelled.
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Published on 02/03/2018 by puertoparrot
Categories: Communities, Culture, Documentary
Tags: Cordilleras, Kalinga
Three weeks in the Cordilleras of Luzon and I feel like I have only scratched the surface of experiencing the rich cultures that make up the Igorot people. This is a common trend I have experienced while working on the Katutubong Filipino Project and one reason I hope to extended the project longer term, perhaps for another three years. More time is needed.
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Published on 01/12/2017 by puertoparrot
Categories: Communities, Culture, People
Tags: Cordilleras, Igorot, Katutubong, Luzon