History
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23 articles filed under History category.
Who Killed Conrado Balweg? The Truth Behind the Assassination
Find out who was responsible for Conrado Balweg's death and the implications of the assassination.
Igorot Fighters Captured General Yamashita: He Did Not Surrender
General Yamashita did not surrender; Igorot guerrilla fighters captured him, leading to the end of WWII. New US Archives documents revealed by PVAO.
Timichegtunnel in Belgium Named After an Igorot
The Timichegtunnel in Ghent, Belgium, is a tunnel named after Timicheg, an Igorot man from the Philippines who died during the 1913 World's Fair.
The Out of Taiwan Theory: How the Igorot People Are Linked to Ancient Austronesians
The Out of Taiwan theory links the Igorot people to ancient Austronesians. Learn more about this theory and its implications for the Igorot people.
What does the Spaniards think of the Igorots?
A historical response to the statement of NCIP commissioner Cayat; "Igorot, to Spaniards, simply means savage, backward, and uncivilized people."
The "Ibaloy David" and His Legacy
There is no greater contributor to the fight for IP rights all over the world than that of Mateo Carino.
Mar 13, 2023
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Igorot Men Mistaken for Terrorists for Wearing Traditional Attire at Clinton Forum
A group of Igorot men were mistaken for terrorists for wearing traditional attire at a forum hosted by former US President Bill Clinton in Manila.
Igorot - The Father of Indigenous Peoples Right?
The act of an Igorot (Ibaloi) gives birth to the backbone of all laws pertaining to Indigenous rights and ancestral land the Carino Doctrine.
Is It Too Late to Demand the Return of an Igorot Woman's Remains Exhibited at the St. Louis Fair?
Her brain was reportedly sent to the Smithsonian Institution for 'anthropological research.'
Australia returns stolen Igorot axe to the Philippines
The Australian government has returned a recovered mid-20th century Igorot axe to the Philippines.