Hailing from Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines, Julius Maguiwe is the first ever officer of the Philippine Coast Guard to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, USA. Sponsored by the PCG, he graduated on November 20, 2019. "My sincere gratitude to United States of America for a fulfilled American dream experience," … Continue reading Mankayan, Benguet’s Julius Maguiwe is first ever Igorot US Coastguard Academy graduate
Henry and Sons introduces coffee transparency platform, Nano Lots coffee featuring Itogon farmers
In the recently concluded World Food Expo Manila, Henry and Sons president and CEO Michael Harris Conlin launched croptomarket.com, a digital transparency platform that displays a detailed information of coffee from the farmers to the retail market. On August 9, 2019, he had a presentation in the forum titled A Taste of the Cordillera. Conlin … Continue reading Henry and Sons introduces coffee transparency platform, Nano Lots coffee featuring Itogon farmers
2019 Benguet congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
On June 18, 1966, Mountain Province, Philippines was divided into Benguet, Mountain Province, Kalinga-Apayao, and Ifugao. Kalinga-Apayao split into Kalinga and Apayao on February 14, 1995. Benguet, home to Mount Pulag, has 13 municipalities. The 2019 elections saw key positions filled, with notable candidates and results.
Jr. NBA Philippines returns to Benguet State University to host regional selection camp
Jr. NBA Philippines will host a Regional Selection Camp at Benguet State University on March 23-24, 2019, for boys and girls aged 10-14. Highlights include basketball skills training, selection for the National Training Camp in May, and a chance to compete in the Junior NBA Global Championship in August.
Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: Cordillerans are strong warriors
Two Igorot mixed martial artists representing Team Lakay won at “ONE: Conquest of Heroes” at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 22, 2018. They dedicated their victory to the victims of the huge landslide that struck Level 070, Barangay Ucab, Itogon, Benguet on September 15, 2018, which was caused by Typhoon Ompong, internationally … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: Cordillerans are strong warriors
‘Team Lakay Championship XV: Kapangan Invasion 3’ results: Jonchris Corton vs Jesstoni Lim
https://www.facebook.com/TeamLakay/photos/pcb.10156150793270803/10156150781865803/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 Promotion: Team Lakay Championship Title: “Team Lakay Championship XV: Kapangan Invasion 3” Venue: Kapangan Municipal Gym, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines Date: May 5, 2018 K1 Mike Dawigue (Max Fusion, Benguet) vs Ison Aguilar (Muay Boran, Benguet) DIVISION: 56 kg WINNER: MIKE DAWIGUE METHOD: Unanimous Decision TIME AND ROUND: 3 REFEREE: Carlo Buminaang (Lakay Training Center, … Continue reading ‘Team Lakay Championship XV: Kapangan Invasion 3’ results: Jonchris Corton vs Jesstoni Lim
15 teen ballers top Jr. NBA North Luzon Regional Selection Camp in Benguet
The Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 North Luzon Regional Selection Camp was held on March 17-18 at Benguet State University. From 1,120 participants, 15 young athletes were selected to represent North Luzon in Metro Manila. They showcased skills and exhibited core values, advancing to the final selection in April before competing for All-Star slots.
Jr. NBA Philippines 2018’s 3rd regional selection camp held in Benguet
Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska goes north for its third Regional Selection Camp of the year. Young cagers ages 10-14 years old from northern provinces and interested participants outside the region are invited to attend the camp on March 17-18, 2018 at Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Boys and … Continue reading Jr. NBA Philippines 2018’s 3rd regional selection camp held in Benguet
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
Joshua “The Passion” Pacio was one of the Team Lakay fighters present during the "Team Lakay Championship XIII: The Kapangan MMA Invasion 2" at the Kapangan Municipal Gymnasium in Lomon, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines on May 1, 2017. Before the fight night, I had a brief interview with him. Pacio said his training was ongoing. I … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
Benguet, Philippines’ Honorio Banario crowned ONE Featherweight Champion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Based in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship held "ONE: Return of Warriors" at Putra Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 2, 2013. The fight card included 10 mixed martial arts matches. In the main event, Honorio Banario, 23, of Benguet, Philippines faced Eric Kelly, 30, of Baguio City, Philippines. They battled it out … Continue reading Benguet, Philippines’ Honorio Banario crowned ONE Featherweight Champion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
