Here’s an interesting story on how Santa Marcela, Apayao got its name. This story is taken from the town’s website (stamarcela.gov.ph). Sta. Marcela is reportedly the youngest and the smallest municipality of
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It Was Also a Women’s War
HAS THE NAMES OF IGOROT WOMEN-GUERRILLAS.
"Those Gallant Igorots"
It is encouraging that AGI, a local Baguio band, decided to pay tribute to our elders who fought the good fight during World War II. It is not often that we hear of the heroism of the Igorot soldier, described by Gen. Douglas MacArthur as “those gallant Igorots” (see below), so it’s good that Agi made this tribute video. WARNING: Some depiction of violence.
The List: More on Itneg-Ilokano Warrior Gabriela Silang
Note: This article is taken from the Ilocos Sur provincial website via maru-dashi. Gabriela made it to the second installment of The List.
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