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SUKAT DI MAKAN: A Traditional Kankanaey Food Exchange Ritual Before Marriage

by Beberly T. Calugan   A place’s identity is defined by its cultures and traditions. In Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, cultural traditions are rooted in the beliefs, customs, knowledge, practices, and skills of its indigenous people. One of…

Inodey Falls: Mountain Province’s Roadside Treasure of Beauty and Wonder

by: Joselyn L. Alicwadey and Lembert C. Lagawed Within the expansion of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in the Philippines, a wealth of scenic landscapes, vibrant aquatic environments, and rich cultural heritage awaits exploration. Among these treasures, the legendary Inodey…

United for Peace: Heartfelt Gratitude to Our BCU 3rd World March for Peace Team

By Genevieve Balance Kupang Peace is a Team Effort  Baguio Central University’s 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence sets a powerful example of how collaboration and shared purpose can foster peace and understanding on a global scale. BCU Stakeholders’…

The Post-Harvest Tugging Tradition: “Punnuk” of Hungduan, Ifugao

by Christina B. Dano There is a place in the Cordillera Administrative Region, particularly in Ifugao’s Hungduan, where three communities—Hapao, Baang, and Nungulunan—participate in a series of post-harvest rituals collectively known as “ huowah .” The final ritual, “ punnuk…

Filipino Youth Embrace a Sustainable Future with the BFAR Scholarship Program

By: Irene Pedroche-Tanyag The National Qualifying Examination for the Fisheries Scholarship Program (NQE-FSP) 2024, held on October 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing educational access for deserving candidates in the fisheries sector across the country. This examination was…

Global Peace Advocates De La Rubia and Hayden Inspire at Baguio Central University’s 3rd World March for Peace

(Fourth in a Series) by Genevieve Balance Kupang BCU Hosts the 3rd World March for Peace Philippine Leg: A Symphony of Global Harmony   This is the fourth article in a series highlighting the Philippines’ participation in the 3rd World…

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Sagada: The Philippine Experience

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence began in San Jose, Costa Rica on October 2, 2024, the International Day of Nonviolence, fifteen years after the 1st World March. Now traveling across the five continents, the World March base…

A Lasting Impact: Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project Wraps Up with Milestones in Women’s Health and Rights

Metro Manila, Philippines- —The Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project marked its impactful six-year journey with a vibrant closeout event titled “YES SHE DID! A Celebration of the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project’s Journey Towards Change” at the Crowne…

A Song for Peace: Healing the World, One Step at a Time

by: Teresa Lyn D. Matiwtiw “Heal the world, make it a better place. For you and for me and the entire human race…” Those powerful lyrics from Michael Jackson’s song filled the hall, touching everyone present as the BCU Chamber…

Kapangan Celebrates Teachers’ Day: Honoring Educators and Cultural Heritage

by Jonie W. Leung Kapangan, Benguet – On September 20 th , 2024, the municipality of Kapangan came alive with the vibrant spirit of Teachers’ Day. The day, declared a special non-class day by Executive Order No. 33, was a…

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