My Friend's Wife and Kid

Renz, the cute boy, was inside her mother's womb when we parted ways in Korea sometime late 2002. Her mom (glenne) said he's a look-a-like of his dad (jojo) but I don't think so!

What a surprise when they texted me that they are right here in Baguio City, at sa Cathedral pa! So I have to rush and cancel some of my appointments to meet them. Wowwow what a feeling!

Class 76

It's very rare that Grade VI Klasmytes are meeting for the first time in such a long long time, say 30 years? And this was realized only last January 7, 2006! What a transformation in faces, for the better ha? hehehe

(Saroy, Bonjing, Precy, Erin, Mencia, Nida, Bardin, Gillay & Chusi)

Look At Them!

That's exactly what I was talking about in my previous postings. Aren't the igorot customs pleasing to the eyes worn by children?

This pic was taken during the 24th Barlig Family Annual Anniversary at Freedom Park, Baguio City last January 7, 2006.

Waw-wang as in Wow-wang!

This waw-wang (river), Ekep, is just a small part of the Tanudan river in Barlig. There exist a big rock at the upper portion of the river then when we used it as diving board. I almost break my head because I don't know how to dive! That's my first and last attempt to dive!

Ekep then was so clean where we spent most of our swimming days especially during summer time. So don't wonder why every Barligian knows how to swim! The exotic Eels also exist before.

And now? Very disgusting, ekep is so dirty that no one can even wash clothes there. I was informed that DOH is not doing anything! The re-greening program is in vain either. There's lack of guidelines to the people and no visible personnel to impliment the rules. Can we just turn a blind eye to what's transpiring?

The "Penet"

This is a rare classification of the strawberry family called in Barlig as "penet". They are sweet when ripe but unsavory when green. They are considered wild as they grow anywhere. This picture was taken along a ricefield paddy.

After taking the picture, I picked up the red ones and eat as we usually did when we were kids!

Planting Rice in December

So cold was the weather just after Christmas, Dec. 26, 2005, but folks must have to plant the fields. It's only the second day of fair weather after a month long rainy days in Barlig.

The background is the majestic front portion of the 3rd highest mountain in the country, Mt. Amuyao!

I was amaze that many mountaineers from various parts of the world and even locally are hiking the mountain. Congratulations to the newly formed eco-tourism organization that keeps promoting the site. (Kudos Alex Cotaran and Company!)

The Cogon House in Extinction

It's a pity that these types of houses are in extinction! Perhaps if some cause-oriented groups or the government will do something to preserve them. We might be lossing our great heritage wide awake!!

My kids and their cousins taking a pose after visiting their lola at Pet-ag, Latang, Mountain Province.

My Family

This pic was taken the night before I left home for Baguio, December 28, 2005 at our humble sala in Barlig, Mountain Province. It was so cold but I only worn t-shirt! (you can't see because I was the photographer then, huh!)

Dad, Mom, cousin Donna, my daughter Nikki, niece Diane and my son Kiel.

Who's she?

Let me see if you can compare the two pic.

When I went home for the Christmas Holiday, I found these pictures in a bulk of many inside a box. I got them because they still look great to my eyes and I would like them to share with you.

What can you say?

Cordilove In the Office

I do love to pose for pics anytime, anywhere ... does it show?

Why? Because they say I smile a lot that wins anyone! hahaha (how conceited, tho I'm really not!)

The Grepalife-Baguio Family

Things couldn't just go wrong if you're with Grepalife-Baguio! Look at these faces, they're the faces that will brighten your future if you're willing to let them. It could be done!

Handycraft Model?

I'm just trying the igorot crafts if it fits me, huh! It would be my great privilege if I would be given the chance to model them. Any offers anywhere?

My Klasmyts 2

They are my LPN classmates with our very beautiful Ms. Jovi, our reviewer.

First pic was taken in front of the Santo Nino Hospital, Baguio City just after lunch kaya makikita ninyo na busog na busog kami, di ba?

Second pic, with the other classmates at Dencio's Resto, Camp John Hay, courtesy of Dr. Manuel as a treat to us especially to mam Jovi because it's our last day of review.

Woven Baskets, Carved Spoons & Forks

Here are just samples of our ethnic products which up to these date are being used. One could taste the food on the table to the fullest by using them! Yummmmy...

Handycrafts

You can find these tiny crafts made by some of our hardworking men and women irresistible not to have at least one.

This industry is one source of living for our fellow Cordillerans aside from tilling the land from dusk to dawn. It's a way of life that they have perfected the craftsmaking!

Be a part of our culture and tradition...

(my friends with the crafts!)

Other Wall Decors

We have several wall decors to choose from. They are unique and truly original from the Cordilleras.

Help save the dying industry, buy the products!

Igorota Dresses

It always strikes me to see this fabulous dresses by the oldies (more so to the young ones!) during canaos. Try to wear one?

Wall Decors

How would you like to hang these wall decors in your living rooms? By doing so will help alleviate the living situations of our hard-working young and old women of the Cordilleras.

I feel so bad that I can't weave such beautiful decors!

Wood Carvings

These woodcarvings are just a few of so many kinds. They are the hanycrafts of the Ifugaos in the Cordilleras.

I remember in my chilhood days that my uncle would hire Ifugao men to carve such products. And I really enjoyed going to the deep woods with my cousins to see them do their expertise.

Crocheted Bonnets

These are famous crochetted bonnets which could be found anywhere in Baguio City. Anyone could feel warm even during a stroll down Session Road to Burnham Park Lake on a chilly December-February weather!