Comments on: The Week. 02.11-17.07 http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html A news and information blog on the Igorots/iCordilleras Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: BetelNut http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html#comment-232 BetelNut Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:31:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=131#comment-232 Ayos lang..naging busy sa school.. ngayon ko lang nabuksan uli ang PC ko. Ayos lang..naging busy sa school.. ngayon ko lang nabuksan uli ang PC ko.

]]> By: Bill Bilig http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html#comment-225 Bill Bilig Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:52:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=131#comment-225 Hi Betelnut, <br/>I'm pretty sure it's not you :-) I also think that Filipinos DO tend to "mythicize" a lot of things. I think its our way of spicing up our otherwise unremarkable history as a nation/people. (Unremarkable compared to the history of nations with great civilizations, that is.) <br/><br/>I think changing stereotypes can be achieved in various ways and that we should definitely not impose the obligation on our celebrities although they do play a key role. On a basic level, they change stereotypes by the mere fact that they are visible (like Marky). On another level, they can further advance the cause of changing stereotypes by being consciously involved in advocacy (like what Adam Beach is apparently doing). <br/><br/>Education, as you pointed out, would be a very good avenue where stereotypes can be challenged. The impact would be long lasting. <br/><br/>Funny that you mentioned Apocalypto because I just watched it last weekend. It was an enjoyable film (kinda like a thriller) but I kept wondering about what the indigenous peoples in South America would say. As you mentioned, they are not at all pleased.<br/><br/>Betelnut, I'll comment on your comments in the other posts these coming days. :-) Hi Betelnut,
I’m pretty sure it’s not you :-) I also think that Filipinos DO tend to “mythicize” a lot of things. I think its our way of spicing up our otherwise unremarkable history as a nation/people. (Unremarkable compared to the history of nations with great civilizations, that is.)

I think changing stereotypes can be achieved in various ways and that we should definitely not impose the obligation on our celebrities although they do play a key role. On a basic level, they change stereotypes by the mere fact that they are visible (like Marky). On another level, they can further advance the cause of changing stereotypes by being consciously involved in advocacy (like what Adam Beach is apparently doing).

Education, as you pointed out, would be a very good avenue where stereotypes can be challenged. The impact would be long lasting.

Funny that you mentioned Apocalypto because I just watched it last weekend. It was an enjoyable film (kinda like a thriller) but I kept wondering about what the indigenous peoples in South America would say. As you mentioned, they are not at all pleased.

Betelnut, I’ll comment on your comments in the other posts these coming days. :-)

]]> By: BetelNut http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html#comment-220 BetelNut Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:19:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=131#comment-220 I think I'm dropping the artista-to-remove-stereotypes thingy. I remember Apocalypto. Many of my mexican OL friends are complaining about the wrong stereotype and depiction of the Mayas<br/><br/>Most of the cast are native Americans/Mexicans... I think I’m dropping the artista-to-remove-stereotypes thingy. I remember Apocalypto. Many of my mexican OL friends are complaining about the wrong stereotype and depiction of the Mayas

Most of the cast are native Americans/Mexicans…

]]> By: BetelNut http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html#comment-216 BetelNut Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:33:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=131#comment-216 Is it just me or Filipinos love "mythicizing" things?<br/><br/>Years ago some Filipinos claimed that Davao is the biggest city in the world if we include its forests(kahit hindi naman), ngayon, nagkaprinsesa na ang mga Igorot. Mini-monarchy?<br/><br/>Tapos sabi nila <i>ancient Filipinos built the Banaue rice terraces</i>... ancient pala mga Ifugaos? It gives a wrong impression. Parang sinabi yung mga Pilipinong nasakop ng Kastila ang gumawa nun nung hindi pa dumating ang mga Espanyol. I'm not being selfish about the Igorot heritage pero proper credit naman sana...<br/><br/>Hehe<br/><br/>With what you mentioned regarding Asian Tresures, mukhang hindi artista ang mag-aalis ng stereotypes. Anjan naman si Marky na puedeng icorrect yung "scripts"; pero ayun... I think educational revolution is the key answer. Wala sa history books nina Agoncillo man o Constantino ang mga Igorots yet the country is benefiting from our culture, heritage and resources. Para tuloy tayong second class citizens...<br/><br/>Mejo ambivalent ako sa cityhood ng Tabuk. Baka matulad sa Baguio na karamihan ay hindi taga-dito. I mean, its cityhook might encourage in-migration from the Cagayan Valley these coming years if ever na matuloy... Is it just me or Filipinos love “mythicizing” things?

Years ago some Filipinos claimed that Davao is the biggest city in the world if we include its forests(kahit hindi naman), ngayon, nagkaprinsesa na ang mga Igorot. Mini-monarchy?

Tapos sabi nila ancient Filipinos built the Banaue rice terraces… ancient pala mga Ifugaos? It gives a wrong impression. Parang sinabi yung mga Pilipinong nasakop ng Kastila ang gumawa nun nung hindi pa dumating ang mga Espanyol. I’m not being selfish about the Igorot heritage pero proper credit naman sana…

Hehe

With what you mentioned regarding Asian Tresures, mukhang hindi artista ang mag-aalis ng stereotypes. Anjan naman si Marky na puedeng icorrect yung “scripts”; pero ayun… I think educational revolution is the key answer. Wala sa history books nina Agoncillo man o Constantino ang mga Igorots yet the country is benefiting from our culture, heritage and resources. Para tuloy tayong second class citizens…

Mejo ambivalent ako sa cityhood ng Tabuk. Baka matulad sa Baguio na karamihan ay hindi taga-dito. I mean, its cityhook might encourage in-migration from the Cagayan Valley these coming years if ever na matuloy…

]]> By: Bill Bilig http://igorotblogger.com/2007/02/past-week-0211-172007.html#comment-214 Bill Bilig Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:14:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=131#comment-214 Hi Nats,<br/>I was also surprised why these mayor are protesting and its because of their IRA pala. Pero sa totoo lang mas qualified pa nga ang Tabuk na maging city kumpara sa maraming existing cities ngayon, no. Hi Nats,
I was also surprised why these mayor are protesting and its because of their IRA pala. Pero sa totoo lang mas qualified pa nga ang Tabuk na maging city kumpara sa maraming existing cities ngayon, no.

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