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
Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 30, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines and Jessica Olsim Banario's son Stone Banario was born in 2019. While the world is dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Igorot mixed martial artist is spending his quarantine time as a hands-on father. “Well, I’m at the province … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
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What keeps Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang busy while quarantined during COVID-19 pandemic
Igorot mixed martial artist Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang, 27, recently shared how he has been spending his quarantined time while the world is dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Training at Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, he is one of the top strawweight MMA fighters of Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. … Continue reading What keeps Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang busy while quarantined during COVID-19 pandemic
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Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad enjoys fatherhood while quarantined in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
As Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, 26, of the Philippines said, it is important to see situations with a silver lining. For ONE Championship athlete Danny "The King" Kingad, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines, being quarantined during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means more time with his son Gleuordan Adriel Kingad, who was born on … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad enjoys fatherhood while quarantined in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
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Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly: Igorots are physically strong, naturally healthy
Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly, 35, is currently quarantined in Bataan, Philippines while the world is battling against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Mountain Province native is one of the Igorot mixed martial artists who are within the famed Team Lakay stable in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. ”The Igorots are physically strong because we are … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly: Igorots are physically strong, naturally healthy
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Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: We Igorots are taught to be self-reliant
A proud Igorot, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, of Ifugao, Philippines is making innovative ways to survive not only as an individual but also as a mixed martial artist during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The former ONE Bantamweight World Champion is taking it to social media to demonstrate how he is doing this. “As a proud … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: We Igorots are taught to be self-reliant
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Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
Binnadang is the Igorot version of the Filipino bayanihan, which is communal cooperation especially during trying times. Igorot mixed martial arts veteran Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 36, of the Philippines recently talked about the importance of volunteerism and charity during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Knowing how to follow the rules and being helpful are the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
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Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong wins SEA Games 2019 kickboxing gold in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Representing the Philippines, Igorot mixed martial artist Gina “Conviction” Iniong, 30, earned one of the gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games 2019. The ONE Championship athlete training at the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines competed in kickboxing. Iniong defeated two opponents to earn the gold medal. She competed in the -55kg … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong wins SEA Games 2019 kickboxing gold in Pasay City, Metro Manila, 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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Mankayan, Benguet’s Julius Maguiwe is first ever Igorot US Coastguard Academy graduate
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
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