Senator Kiko Pangilinan Calls on DILG Secretary Johnvic Remulla to Ensure the Identification of Catalina Cabral's Body

In a post on his official Facebook account, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on Secretary Johnvic Remulla of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to "check if the remains of former Usec. Cathy Cabral were properly identified by the authorities concerned". 

Pangilinan explained that proper identification of the body is very important because billions of pesos are involved in the corruption scandals that Cabral has been tagged in. Cabral was a former Undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 

Pangilinan added that faking death to escape criminal liability has happened before in the Philippines. He cited in his post the recent case of Mary Ann Maslog. 

Ataw Shopping Center in La Trinidad, Benguet

The location of the Ataw Shopping Center in La Trinidad, Benguet is along Km. 4. It's beside SM Savemore and Tiong San La Trinidad. 

It's easy to spot because of the large sign on the building. Across the street from the building is the Baguio Cafe and Restaurant.

Igorot Backpack Made from Cowhide

This is a backpack made from sun-dried cowhide. It's uncomfortable to wear because of the hardened hide. It hasn't been prepared, cured or tanned for it to have the qualities of leather. But it's tough and protects whatever you're carrying from the natural elements.

Making bags, pouches, and other types of material belongings from cowhides was practiced back in the day. But it wasn't very common because only members of the villages with considerable wealth can afford cows and other beasts of burden. Besides, cowhides were consumed as food majority of the time. These were often dried, preserved, and set aside for times of food scarcity.

PMA Cadets Performing a Silent Drill.in Baguio City

December 7, 2025 - Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy Talang Dangal Class of 2026 performed a silent drill in front of a gathered audience at the Melvin Jones football grounds in Baguio City.

A Beggar in Baguio City at the Stairs Going Down from the Baguio Cathedral

This man asking for alms is almost a permanent fixture at the foot of the stairs of the "lagusan" from the Baguio Cathedral to General Luna St. in Baguio City. He often has a portable radio which he listens to to pass the time.