KARAPATAN denounces the X-rating classification given by the Movie, Television Ratings and Classification Board (MTRCB), during its first review, to award-winning documentary film “Alipato at Muog” by Jose Luis “JL” Burgos about the abduction and disappearance of his brother, activist Jonas Burgos in April 2007. The X-rating, which prohibits the film’s viewing in commercial theaters …
After 35 years, the Philippine Information Agency – Cordillera’s (PIA-CAR) new home has been realized. Stakeholders unveiled the building marker of the PIA-CAR in simple ceremonies, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at its DPS compound. PIA-CAR Regional director, Helen Tibaldo said “This day is a symbol of our progress and the promise of better days to …
As part of its milestone 25th anniversary celebration, GMA Network’s flagship and acclaimed documentary program, I-Witness, gathered students from various schools for an insightful and inspiring talk session dubbed “i-25: The I-Witness Talks” last August 20 at the Blessed Frassati Auditorium of the University of Santo Tomas. I-Witness’ esteemed hosts, Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, and John Consulta, inspired the audience …
There is a silver lining for ancestral land claims in Baguio City. In a Supreme Court (SC) decision, Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR), Councilor Maximo Edwin Jr. won back 11 hectares of land in Pinsao owned by his family. Edwin said “This is proof that there is ancestral land in Baguio City, because this is …
Baguio City – Baguio Councilor Jose Molintas reiterated there was no adoption conferred to Benguet representative Eric Go Yap during the celebration of Indigenous Peoples (IP) Day, August 9, 2024 at the Onjon Ni Ivadoy. Dispelling whispers of an unpublicized adoption by the group, Molintas said the celebration at the Onjon at Burnham Park, did …
For some, 10 years is too long a wait, but for Estrada Donga-as, 10 years is enough for him to hone his skills and show to the world why Team Lakay is still a force to reckon with. On Friday, August 23, Donga-as will make his debut in One Championship’s Friday Fight Nights at the …
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The reported increasing number of voters from other places registering in Pugo town has alarmed residents, who held a peaceful rally at the municipal office of the Commission on Elections on August 19. Data released by non-government group Save Pugo Movement shows that from Feb. 12 to Aug. 15 this year, around 2, 487 individuals …
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SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) wrapped up its three-week long annual support to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela (BE) benefiting 24 schools and around 4,000 learners from Ifugao, Isabela, and Benguet for this year’s “Bayanihan Para sa MATATAG na Paaralan” initiative. On July 22, 2024, SNAP-Benguet held the first leg of Brigada Eskwela …
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Broadcasters are environmental stewards. Over 50 members of the Kapisanan ng Brodkasters ng Pilipinas (KBP) Baguio Benguet chapter planted 100 pine tree saplings and coffee seeds at barangay South Drive, August 17, 2024 as part of “Oplan broadcasTreeing,” an advocacy to help lessen, prevent, and hopefully stop climate change. Led by led LetLet Dela Cruz …
The Cultural Center of the Philippines in partnership with the BenCab Museum launches two new exhibitions: Visions on Paper and Chronicles in Ink: Philippine Printmaking through the Decades, opening at the BenCab Museum’s Sepia Gallery and Gallery Indigo, respectively, on view until September 2024. Both traveling exhibitions aim to showcase significant works of Filipino visual …
