Eric Go Yap, born in Manila, became caretaker and congressman of Benguet, having been elected in 2022 and reelected in 2025. Nestor Fongwan Sr. held various political positions until his death in 2019. The 2025 elections included new local leaders. Benguet representatives participated in Miss Universe Philippines in 2023 and 2025.
10 things about Miss Universe Benguet 2025 Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde
Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde, an Igorot beauty queen from Pico, La Trinidad, was born in 1998 and holds a degree in management accounting. She is passionate about farming and has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Baguio Turismo 2022 and Miss Universe Benguet 2025. She speaks multiple languages.
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Lions Nation MMA’s Jenelyn Olsim to face Malaysia’s Jihin Radzuan in Bangkok, Thailand
"The Graceful Igorot" Jenelyn Olsim, 26, of Bokod, Benguet, Philippines competed in ONE Warrior Series in 2018 and 2019. She made her ONE Championship debut in 2021. In Olsim's most recent ONE Championship fight, which was at "ONE 164" at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 3, … Continue reading Lions Nation MMA’s Jenelyn Olsim to face Malaysia’s Jihin Radzuan in Bangkok, Thailand
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Meet Lions Nation MMA’s Eduard Folayang, Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon, Honorio Banario, Edward Kelly, Jeremy Pacatiw
"The Landslide" Eduard Folayang, 39, officially opened the Landslide Martial Arts Training Center in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines on June 24, 2023. His wife Genevieve Folayang, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Gibran Langbayan, striking coach Darinton "Don-Don" Colas and several other professional mixed martial artists attended the opening ceremony. Tublay, Benguet mayor Armando Lauro also graced … Continue reading Meet Lions Nation MMA’s Eduard Folayang, Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon, Honorio Banario, Edward Kelly, Jeremy Pacatiw
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2022 Benguet congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Benguet, Philippines comprises 13 municipalities with La Trinidad as its capital, which includes 140 barangays. Mount Pulag, the third highest mountain in the country, is located here. In the 2022 elections, registered voters totaled 243,756, and key positions included a congressman, governor, and vice governor, along with board members.
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Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
Among the places in the Philippines that are considered models when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are Baguio City and Benguet. A resident of both, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 24, attributes this to the discipline of the Igorot people. “The Baguio-Benguet area is somehow one … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
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BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman honored by ACT-CIS rep Eric Go Yap in Philippines’ House of Representatives
Team Lakay representative Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, of Benguet, Philippines continues to receive various honors for flying the flag of his country around the globe. The longest reigning BRAVE Combat Federation World Champion was awarded a special commendation by ACT-CIS representative Eric Go Yap inside the Session Hall of the House of Representatives of … Continue reading BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman honored by ACT-CIS rep Eric Go Yap in Philippines’ House of Representatives
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Igorot arnisador Crisamuel Delfin wins gold at SEA Games 2019 in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
A proud Igorot, Crisamuel Delfin, 25, represented the Philippines in the Southeast Asian Games 2019 in arnis. He won the gold medal in the men's anyo (form) non-traditional open-weapon exhibition at the Angeles University Foundation gym in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines on December 3, 2019. Born on September 10, 1994, Delfin weighs 49kg and stands 152cm. … Continue reading Igorot arnisador Crisamuel Delfin wins gold at SEA Games 2019 in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
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Benguet, Philippines’ Kelvin Vicente is Mister Universe Tourism 2019 first runner-up
Kelvin Aguilan Vicente, 27, of Benguet, Philippines almost won Mister Universe Tourism 2019. The Igorot beauty pageant veteran was named the first runner-up of the international male beauty pageant. Vicente was born in La Trinidad, Benguet on February 6, 1992. He graduated from Cordillera Career Development College in La Trinidad in 2012. La Trinidad is … Continue reading Benguet, Philippines’ Kelvin Vicente is Mister Universe Tourism 2019 first runner-up
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Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong, Jerry Olsim, Jean Claude Saclag to represent Philippines in SEA Games 2019 in kickboxing
Representing the Philippines, mixed martial artists Gina "Conviction" Iniong, 30, Jerry "The Bokodian Warrior" Olsim, 24, and Jean Claude Saclag, 25, will compete in kickboxing in the Southeast Asian Games 2019. They are all members of Team Lakay, an MMA team based in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. The 2019 SEA Games is the 30th edition … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong, Jerry Olsim, Jean Claude Saclag to represent Philippines in SEA Games 2019 in kickboxing
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