Congratulations to our Dubai-based kailiyan Franklin Kawaen for his karate world championship win. He joins the ranks of Julian Chees and company whose achievements in the field of martial arts have helped shape a positive image for Igorots around the world. Kudos to you Franklin and keep on kicking.
Here’s the report on Franklin by Harley Palangchao. Photo above is courtesy of k-1.ae; please note that it is taken from a different event and not from the world championship which is the subject of Harley’s article. Igorot karate teacher wins world championship By Harley F. Palangchao/Manila Times
Now we have a picture of Diamond Gut-omen Baier courtesy of the Ted Regencia Reports. Diamond, according to a commenter in our previous post, is originally from Sabangan, Mt. Province. He won some bouts at Chicago Golden Gloves, you can see the results here, but he took up boxing relatively late so he didn’t turn professional.
One of those feel good stories that can reverse a bad day. It raises a question about health care in the Philippines but, in honor of Willie Nelson, let’s accentuate the positive . Go, Jingle!
People from the boondocks, unite! Hehe. A good time was had by all when our kailiyans in Switzerland and other parts of Europe met their mountain-dwelling brethren from the land of watches and chocolates.
Here’s the Swiss Jodler group of Aeschi. Interesting entrance, no? Nice song too. Video courtesy of igorotlands.
I’m back from exile the second time. Hehe. Anyways, seems like Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight with David Diaz has a Cordillera angle to it. Here’s the story for those of you who haven’t read it yet?
Does anyone know this guy, Diamond Gut-oman Baier? Kuwento naman diyan.
Bontoc’s ‘diamond’ boxer trains Diaz vs Pacquiao Pasckie Pascua/Ted Regencia Philippine News via GMA
Some of you may have read this already while others may not have seen it so let’s upload it here. Congratulations to our kailiyan from Kalinga.
GMA: A woman from Kalinga province graduated at the top of her class at the State University of New York Plattsburg Campus last week.
Phillyne Rhaiza Sugguiyao Shiu topped her hotel, restaurant and tourism management class, graduating magna cum laude with the highest general percentile average (GPA) of 3.7-3.89 during the College Spring Commencement Exercises.
Here’s something you can add to your “must-listens”. It is a song, with a very Cordillera melody, about them high Swiss mountains. The singer is pretty good as he does a heartfelt rendition of the song (lyrics and melody by H. Foken).
By the way, you can watch a BIBAK-Switzerland dance performance here.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Hawaii Office of Elections (their equivalent of our COMELEC) is using Ilokano in its website. Check it out here.
From Goveliva Dulnuan, mother of murder victim Jocelyn Dulnuan:
“We are pleased that the people (alleged) to be responsible for Jocelyn’s murder are behind bars.”
“We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of the Peel Regional Police and for the support of the community in the GTA and friends around the world.”
Congratulations to our Dubai-based kailiyan Franklin Kawaen for his karate world championship win. He joins the ranks of Julian Chees and company whose achievements in the field of martial arts have helped shape a positive image for Igorots around the world. Kudos to you Franklin and keep on kicking.
. Go, Jingle!
