13 things about Miss World Ifugao 2026 Valerie West

Valerie Claire Pawid West, an American-Filipino from New York, is notable for being the first beauty queen to represent Ifugao in major pageants. A researcher and EMT, she competed in various talent shows and beauty contests, winning titles like Miss Reina Filipina North America 2025 and being a semifinalist in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.

2025 Ifugao congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Ifugao, Philippines consists of 11 municipalities. Jerry Uyami Dalipog was re-elected governor in 2025. The Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, include five locations in Ifugao. Recent elections saw new officials elected on May 12, 2025, with notable representation in beauty pageants, including Valerie Claire Pawid West's Top 24 finish at Miss Universe Philippines.

2022 Ifugao congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Ifugao, a province in the Philippines established on June 18, 1966, consists of 11 municipalities. The 2022 election results indicated Jerry Dalipog as governor and Solomon Chungalao as congressman. The province is part of the Cordillera Administrative Region, which includes five other provinces, with Baguio as the independent city.

BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman, mom volunteer in Ifugao during COVID-19 pandemic

Naty Nabehet Loman is with her son Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, not only during his wins as the reigning BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight World Champion. The two are also together during crisis such as the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the world is currenly facing. Recent reports account at least a third of the world’s population in … Continue reading BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman, mom volunteer in Ifugao during COVID-19 pandemic

2019 Ifugao congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Ifugao, a province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, held elections on May 13, 2019, recording significant votes for various positions. Founded on June 18, 1966, it comprises Lagawe and ten municipalities. The province has also participated in beauty pageants, though its representatives have not placed.

Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon training with John Baylon, Eduard Folayang

Representing Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 30, is in deep training for his second encounter against reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 38. The Filipino mixed martial artist, who hails from Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippines, is the reigning ONE Interim Bantamweight World Champion. Filipino judoka John Baylon, 52, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon training with John Baylon, Eduard Folayang

Ifugao’s Kevin Belingon: I’ll meet Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes in ONE Championship cage again

Kevin Belingon from the Philippines faces Andrew Leone from the United States at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” on April 20, 2018. Belingon has focused on improving grappling skills to enhance his striking. Both fighters aim for a title shot, with Belingon determined to remain the top bantamweight contender.