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02.23.08Kalinga White Water Rafting
If you are looking for a wet and wild adventurous ride, then Kalinga is the answer for you.
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01.22.08Governor Diasen’s First 100 Days
Here’s the report of Kalinga Governor Floydelia Diasen on her first 100 days in office. From the official website of Kalinga province:
The political lane is one less travelled by me before. But because of your overwhelming support it now became an avenue that shall serve as my linkage to you in delivering the reciprocate of the mandate that you have given me.
My being a newbie in the arena has not deterred my strong determination to fulfil the development thrusts especially the PEACE vision I have outlined upon my assumption into office.
Of course the road has been rough and tough considering the complicated situation that I’ve been through right from the start, but against all these odds, and with your usual support, we have been able to start it right rowing towards a common direction that fits our vision for a better Kalinga. With full humility, allow me then to present some highlights on my first 100 days in office.
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01.20.08Vanishing Arts
Here’s a short video on the art of tattooing in Kalinga. Towards the end of the video you’ll see some footages on the Tingguian’s “abel” or handwoven cloth. -
12.30.07Healthiest Lolo/Lolas
.Never thought there is such a contest like this healthiest lolo/lola thing but apparently there is. From the DSWD-CAR website:
Three senior citizens from Tabuk, Kalinga and one from Dolores, Abra were declared Healthiest Lolo and Lola during the awarding ceremonies for the Search for Healthiest Lolo and Lola in CAR 2007 held at the DSWD Conference Hall last October 4.
In the young-old category (60-69 y/o), 62 year-old Flaviana Pacapac of Dolores, Abra won against two other nominees. In the old-old category (70-79 y/o), 71 year-old Rosario de Jesus and 76 year-old Ireneo Uyam clinched the titles, and in the oldest old category, 81 year-old Aurelia Flores was declared winner. The three hail from Tabuk, Kalinga.
Congrats to the Cordillera’s healthiest senior citizens. Read the full article here.
INFO/PHOTO CREDIT: DSWD-CAR
