tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post1834617261714304424..comments2023-10-10T07:14:32.115-05:00Comments on Writings by an American Igorot: A True Proud Filipino?Rexcrisanto Delsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10877679245059608044noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-70773633432863121192014-12-06T17:45:35.924-06:002014-12-06T17:45:35.924-06:00Hi Rexcrisanto. This is the real Pepe Alas. I just...Hi Rexcrisanto. This is the real <a href="http://alasfilipinas.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Pepe Alas</a>. I just found out today that my name has been mentioned and even attacked on this blogpost of yours in which you and your supporters are accusing me of hiding under the alias "A True Proud Filipino". Please be informed that I do not need to hide under an alias. In short, I am not that anonymous guy you are accusing of. My name is plastered all over the Internet in connection to discussions about Filipino History and Identity. That is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-17231067399688175662014-06-26T19:41:04.683-05:002014-06-26T19:41:04.683-05:00Hey there--I forgot to comment on the purple text ...Hey there--I forgot to comment on the purple text which you posted here-its a bit hard to read. The eyes squint. Could you make it maybe yellow or a light blue maybe? Im about to pass on your blog to a young girl who, like you lives in America --she has Igorot parents and she just got accepted into a Math and Science High school. Brillinat kid. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-43097283903889521462014-06-17T10:50:44.823-05:002014-06-17T10:50:44.823-05:00@rexcrisanto--i stayed up just to read your blog (...@rexcrisanto--i stayed up just to read your blog (not all of it yet)but i have to go offline soon--its almost midnight in manila. thank you for the work you put in here. I also laughed at some of the familiar stories/experiences. this was worth my time. that dude "true proud filipino" made the back and forth more interesting as well--.thanks again. kat =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-44955587860937364462014-02-13T11:49:01.374-06:002014-02-13T11:49:01.374-06:00Just came accross this blog....
I'm 25 years ...Just came accross this blog....<br /><br />I'm 25 years old who grew up in the mountains and hills of Baguio City and Benguet. This comment are just purely based on my opinion and observations. So, here's my thoughts...<br /> most Cordillerans I know (friends, peers, strangers) do not prefer calling themselves igorot (especially Ifugaos).Probably because it originated from a Spanish word or it was used for discrimination but, yes, we just instinctively avoid the word. We normally either differentiate people based on their primary spoken language (ilocano, bisaya, tagalog,kankana-ey, ibaloi, kalanguya, kiangan, etc...) or based on the place where one is born (i-bontoc, i-sagada, taga + the place where your born, etc..).<br /><br />I know how people who didn't visit the Cordilleras, at least once in their life, are ignorant about the culture of the place and how the native looks like but I'm quit shocked when I learned that the level of ingnorance is lower than what I expected. "Surprised" is not even the right term for it. <br /><br />I often hear myself using the term "igorot" to refer to the people that is native in the highlands of Northern Luzon since i started working in the lowlands and overseas. See, the difference when i'm in Baguio and when I'm in the lowlands is that... when they asked me where i'm from and i say "i'm from Benguet", people from Baguio reply by asking "where in Benguet?" and ingnorant people in the lowlands reply by saying "di nga? igorot ka? talaga? wala biro... and so on. From then on, when people ask me where i'm from, i tell them "i'm an igorot from Benguet". Of course there are still questions that follows but well, i will never get tired of informing these folks about who we really are, the igorots. <br /><br /> I still remember what my friend here in Singapore (from Manila) told me. I asked him, "what's your impression of us igorots?" he said, " hmmm... ahhh... may buntot, taz maitim, maliit, kulot ang buhok, naka bahag... yun lang". I LOLed and thought WTF??? <br />Then I took time explaining who we really are and how we live. From simple informations like we no longer live in "kubo's", that we no longer dress up in g-strings, and that WE DON'T HAVE TAILS to the complicated things as the diversity within the culture and dialect in the Cordilleras. Thankfully, he's open minded and started to accept the fact that we are not what he thought we are.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027083244633875085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-6556861398301844122014-02-13T11:03:03.561-06:002014-02-13T11:03:03.561-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027083244633875085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-59118874013329747922013-09-25T14:29:09.064-05:002013-09-25T14:29:09.064-05:00Wow..Wow..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-71998300615988919232011-03-15T13:01:14.948-05:002011-03-15T13:01:14.948-05:00Mr. Delson, it seems that it is not worth replying...Mr. Delson, it seems that it is not worth replying to an ignorant fellow Filipino. Poor guy. He's just another Uncle Tom, albeit a brown version.René C. Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283166455790141090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-17871677306149422802011-02-23T22:05:56.503-06:002011-02-23T22:05:56.503-06:00in my part its really hard to comment coz since i ...in my part its really hard to comment coz since i was young i grow up in the mountain and Im proud to be an igorot,i've done my highschool and college with different filipino people,(tagalog,ilocano,igorot,visayas,kapampangan,etc,)but i never encountered such discrimination even in college,because for me never let other people discriminate you,every time i meet new peolpe if they ask where i came..with a full smile by heart I say baguio-benguet proud to be igorot, and stand for it that your really different from them,more civilized,educated,can speak their language or dialect which they can not do, competitive to others in a positive way,and the same thing as now,all my friends are tagalogs ,ilocanos igorots and their's no discrimination that is happenning, we all give respect who we really are and where we came from,just the different that i observe is igorots people are wise and civilized enough to be humble,they walk without sleeper thinking that they are badoy but they are the person who owns a mansion house,a lawyer or a doctor,because pipol jugde them as badoy because of the way they dress,and for me as i always tell to my friends..im more different than you because i can speak and communicate through your language but to communicate with my dialect never,,,,and they just give me a possitive comment your right we are all igorots...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-51607293229164820162010-10-12T10:16:40.493-05:002010-10-12T10:16:40.493-05:00@ Anonymous (Oct 12). . . Thanks for the info abou...@ Anonymous (Oct 12). . . Thanks for the info about our mystery man!<br /><br />@ so-called True Proud Filipino (aka "Pepe") . . . I'm shuttin you down here. Blog your problems elsewhere.<br /><br />@ Mark, TDaoey, Anonymous & JoeP (unpublished comments) . . . Sorry for not posting your comments. As was just confirmed by above anonymous: This "Pepe" doesn't deserve to be responded to anymore, and I don't want this blog to be his stage to perform his stupidity anymore. Your replies are appreciated though! Thanks and keep commenting . . .Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-9415626551946870192010-10-12T08:22:01.758-05:002010-10-12T08:22:01.758-05:00I believe this guy claiming to be true and proud p...I believe this guy claiming to be true and proud pinoy is really "Pepe Alas" (an alias most likely). He doesn't deserve the attention he is getting for the reason he wants this attention because he really has a problem with Igorots and minoritees. This guy likes to blog on skirmisher.org and the gov.ph forum. Pepe, if this is you, you need some therapy. And you should stop using your old matereal that is 3 years old and older and find something more original. Stupid is what stupid does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-83065007496869718022010-09-29T20:58:23.721-05:002010-09-29T20:58:23.721-05:00@ "so called" True Proud Filipino . . . ...@ "so called" True Proud Filipino . . . Well well well, look who decided to come out, and this time with some actual research that wasn't blown out of your ubet . . . oh, and still nameless but with a link to your ridiculous profile name that is linked to a Carlos Romulo site. Are you that weak that you have to live vicariously through a guy like Romulo? You might as well have chosen Sponge Bob Squarepants to emulate because the two are not too different, though Sponge Bob's stupidity and ignorance is more tolerable since he's a fictional character.<br /><br />You know what my fellow Pilipino brother (lost brother that is). . . even if all your so called facts are legitimate, they are way out of context. Don't be like some bible thumpers who take one sentence out of the greatest book and twist it around to fit their agenda. Does an eye for an eye really mean just that? Come on "man," let it go already. Whatever pain an Igorot caused you, don't take it out on all of us. . . grow up. <br /><br />While you stew in your anger and racist pool of pity, I will continue my efforts to introduce and educate non-Filipinos about us Igorots. I'm not even going to waste my time with non-Igorot Filipinos with discrimination in their hearts because this seed of racism apparently goes too far back to expect dramatic change overnight. No, instead, I will do my best to reach out to a bigger world out there. Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Africans, South Americans, Mexicans and so on will hear about us, and when they do . . . they will see that Igorots are a special kind of Filipino. . . A minority, but a special one at that. You see, we may be the minority, but I like being part of the FEW, the PROUD and the BRAVE. People will come to realize that Igorots are like the Marines who only make the entire Military even better. Maybe you aren't capable of grasping this, but others will realize that Igorots give the rest of the Filipino people a GOOD NAME. When this happens, people like you on your "high horses" will look pathetic to the outside world. People will say things like, "Can you believe those racist pigs?" So, chew on that . . . "pare."Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-68167278136429459082010-09-29T20:14:04.841-05:002010-09-29T20:14:04.841-05:00@ TruBlue . . . If you come to Chicago, please mak...@ TruBlue . . . If you come to Chicago, please make sure you let me know. I would love to meet you! Thanks for your comments manong (?) or uncle.Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-78604703220226006692010-09-28T21:07:50.513-05:002010-09-28T21:07:50.513-05:00I unrest my case: Luis Rodríguez Varela –also kno...I unrest my case: Luis Rodríguez Varela –also known as El Conde Filipino–, a Creole (pure-blooded Spaniard born and/or living in the Philippines) poet born in the Philippines around the 18th century, first used the term Filipino in a more endearing and nationalistic connotation. We can also say that he was the first Filipino who wrote patriotic compositions (which can be gleaned from his verse collection, Parnaso Filipino (Philippine Parnassus). With his writings, he was able to instill the first few seeds of nationalism into the then developing Filipino psyche. Yes, he somehow gave a new definition to the word Filipino. Because of Rodríguez Varela’s philosophy, the term Filipino did not belong solely to Spanish Creoles in the Philippines; it also encompassed everyone born in the Philippines, regardless of one’s birth or race. He referred to them as Los Hijos del País — Sons of the Country (this is where the founding fathers of the Katipunan got the idea of the Anák Ng Bayan).<br />The only people who were UNFORTUNATE of not having shared the blessings of the Western Culture were the highlanders — including your Igorot people, Rexcrisanto.<br />Yes, the local highlanders (as well as other isolated tribes) like the igorotes, mañguianes, itas, etc., were not considered as Filipinos. For one, they were not Christianized – the Spanish Crown back then was united with the Church, remember? The authority of the Church and State were in a sense considered as one.<br />Secondly, they were not (or they did not) integrate into the Hispanic Culture that was already flowering in the Philippines. They weren’t able to learn Spanish nor did they acquire any fragments of Spanish Culture.<br />So in a sense, they weren’t considered as Filipinos. Culturally (and even in a religious perception), the highlanders weren’t Filipinos, for yet another definition of a Filipino back then was one who pays taxes to the King of Spain (Rey Felipe II or King Philip II). <br />But the bottomline is that the Filipino identity is a grand Spanish creation. Our brothers from Latin America aren’t even ashamed of it. Punyeta! Why should we, man?<br />So while you’re up there in your high horse telling everyone how proud your race is that they weren’t “conquered” by the “oppressive” colonizers, think very carefully about it. Or else, you might fall hard on your head.<br />Avoid cultural stagnation, pare. Your people may have preserved their culture as it has always been for the past hundred years. But do you even think that it is really beneficial for your people’s very existence, or for your people’s future?<br />Also, I dare ask you this: Has your people even progressed?<br />Saludos y Walang Hiya!<br /><br />source: John Leddy Phelan’s “The Hispanization of the Philippines”. Edited and presented by the late historian Renato Constantino (Filipiniana Reprint Series, Manila, 1985).A True Proud Filipinohttp://www.soulcast.com/post/show/93319/Carlos-P.-Romulo%27s-I-AM-A-FILIPINOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-25148758551903667472010-09-27T02:49:13.980-05:002010-09-27T02:49:13.980-05:00Well, Mr Rios; if you are black in America especia...Well, Mr Rios; if you are black in America especially down the Southern States...the seeds of bigotry is sprouting everyday and as whites are born...most of their parents teach them at the very minute their offsprings come to life; to fear black and on other races...yes...including brownies like us. Education in race is paramount to a more animous free society.<br /><br />Pinas is no different. Tagalogs think they're more supreme than everyone else; the ilocanos, visayans, bicolanos would bicker and say otherwise. It goes in circles; and with over 100 indigenous tribes in the motherland and 90 some dialects spoken; it's a recipe for divisiveness. Our forgotten brother Aetas are even worse. It seemed like they don't have any voice in the goverment, unable to progress simply because of their similitaries to africans. <br /><br />My friends are international, they come from all backgrounds and etnicities...and only of good standing and morally right; with lots of humor. <br /><br />Rex: Our Baguio City High School Triennial Reunion will be held in Chicago next year. Last one was held in Seattle, Washington. Need to ponder if I go or not. <br /><br />Cheers!TruBluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-68676773684740127502010-09-25T18:02:55.412-05:002010-09-25T18:02:55.412-05:00@ JRios . . . Thanks for your last comment. Roy i...@ JRios . . . Thanks for your last comment. Roy is correct when he said, "It takes a real man to admit when he's wrong." There was one thing you mentioned in your first comment that caught my attention so much that I have done my research on the subject of blaming the discrimmination of Spain. You're right about that! It makes for another interesting blog. Thanks.Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-36046978066156398562010-09-20T07:36:10.188-05:002010-09-20T07:36:10.188-05:00@ JRios - well said pare. It takes a real man to ...@ JRios - well said pare. It takes a real man to admit when he is wrong. Actually I liked what you said in your first comments because it seemed honest and sincere even if I didn't agree with you. Some people just have different ways of reacting to offnsive attacks but it was good you stirred the pot a bit.Roy Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769040227897149560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-6297905170109494122010-09-19T20:39:19.564-05:002010-09-19T20:39:19.564-05:00In all fairness, I didn’t intent on stirring up th...In all fairness, I didn’t intent on stirring up the pot with all the apparent anger Igorots are venting out on me. Do I know everything? The answer is NO. Am I ignorant? Apparently in many areas relating to my fellow Igorot Filipinos or Pilipinos or Pinoy. The truth is, I opened my mouth without doing any research on the matter, but isn’t that what a blog is about? To, as Rexcrisanto says “dialogue,” with the reading audience. I respect your comments Rexcrisanto and the comments of everyone else. It’s good this topic of discrimination is being dialogued because as bbfacio points out, other Filipinos get discriminated too. My tita told me this morning that she feels the Muslims get more discrimination than Igorots in Davao and Cebu where her side of the family originates. She said they probably know much less about Igorots because they are not from Luzon. My tito whose from Balabac read through the comments in this blog and finds the things about Igorots fascinating. For his sake, and for the sake of those with open minds willing to learn more about our diverse country, please continue forward and I will sit back for now to become “less ignorant.” I’m starting to wonder if being raised outside the Philippines as second generation Pinoy like Rexcrisanto actually is better because it seems all the people with false stereotypes and discriminating ideas of Igorots are either still living in the Philippines or just arrived or first generation Pinoy Americans. The other truth is, I commented based on what I learned from titos, titas, and lolo and parents. Oh well, hows that for an apology?J.Rioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876857086930596698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-45018168563362592842010-09-19T16:09:44.656-05:002010-09-19T16:09:44.656-05:00HARRIET > YOU GO GIRL!! I'm not even Igorot...HARRIET > YOU GO GIRL!! I'm not even Igorot. I'm Visayan, and you know what? We also get discrimminated by Tagalogs. ANNETTE > You should have included Visayans are uncomprehensible he he he. I second your dislike for these stupidity thinking that separates Pilipinos. I don't mean to detract from the Igorot discussion but check this out:<br /><a href="http://ohnoy.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/tactless-kris-strikes-again//" rel="nofollow">Tactless Discrimmination from Manila Again</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-86575476464636432882010-09-19T15:32:04.360-05:002010-09-19T15:32:04.360-05:00(Comment 2 of 2 by Harriet):
"1. Philippine...(Comment 2 of 2 by Harriet):<br /><br /><br />"1. Philippines would not have gained independence if it were not for the Igorots conquering the Spaniards.<br /><br />2. I am a proud Igorota born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I understand and can speak Ilocano and a little Igorot. Why? Because my smart parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles taught me.<br /><br />3. I know how to wrap a tapis around me. I can sing "Salidummay." I can dance my native dances. I can even beat a gong. And I have been doing it for 22 years.<br /><br />4. Unlike some "Pilipinos," I don't try to look anything other than Pilipino/Igorot. I don't need "whitening" creams. I'm not mestiza, so why would I try to look it?<br /><br />5. I have travelled to the Philippines 5 times and have even gone to the province of where both my parents are from (Data, Sabangan, Mountain Province) to see where I come from.<br /><br />6. It was said: "Have you ever noticed how Igorots have so much confidence when together in their small groups? But when they are individually mix in with Filipinos, they become timid and shy. That's because they know deep down they aren't as good as us Tagalog filipinos."<br /><br />To that guy...come to Los Angeles...come meet all the 1st and 2nd generation Igorots. It doesn't matter who we are with. We don't need to be together in a group to educate your ignorance. Timid and shy? You definitely have not met me! Deep down we're not as good as you Tagalog filipinos? Why would I want to be ignorant?<br /><br />7. RE: "When Spain failed to conquer the Igorots time after time, they had to convince the lowlanders (us) that the Igorots were bad, inferior, lesser, stupid and all the other bad things they probably had to say to get us to side with them. Unfortunately, this sentiment still survives today. Old habits are hard to break."<br /><br />First of all, your ignorance and stupidity were easily convinced. Unlike the Igorots who refused to be conquered by the Spaniards. Yes, unfortunately that sentiment does still survive today. But that is only the fault of the uneducated. About "Old habits being hard to break"...well...again, unfortunately, YOU are just part of that old bad habit.<br /><br />8. This past September 11, 2010...the Igorot Youth of INA (Institute of Native Arts) perfomed in the biggest filipino festival held every year: FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture). We have been participating in this yearly event for over 15 years. And every year our cultural performance always draws one of the biggest viewing crowds and audience participation. This audience always consisting of 95% non-Igorots. Obviously we are well liked more than you thought. Are you envious that our dances are our own and not spanish influenced? Just like our native attire.<br /><br />9. When asked, I do say I am "Pilipina" with Igorot background. The word Pilipino is just a word derived from the word Philippines, meaning, "from the Philippines." That's all it means.<br /><br />10. I remember way back in the days, there never used to be an "Igorot Suite" in college PCN's (Pilipino Cultural Night). Now and days, there is ALWAYS an Igorot Suite within the program. I personally have been fortunate enough to help some college groups by teaching them dances. These are the educated ones who know that the Igorot culture is part of the Philippine heritage. <br /><br />Man, I've heard of racism between different races. But damn...racism within a race??? That's just ridiculous! And that's just sad that there are people out there like that! Did their parents teach them those ways? I'm embarrassed being around those kinds of people. They give Pilipino's a bad name."Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-62439491631717323002010-09-19T15:31:30.172-05:002010-09-19T15:31:30.172-05:00Harriet May Basingat emailed this to me on 9/16/10...Harriet May Basingat emailed this to me on 9/16/10. It exceed the allowed #of words for 1 comment so I will break it into 2 comments:<br /><br />(Comment 1 of 2 by Harriet)<br /><br />"DO YOU KNOW WHO I REALLY AM?<br /><br />if you are from, where i am from, we are related in one way or another. i am dark skinned. i continue to learn more and more about my culture. i can dance my native dances. i can sing "salidummay." the beat of the gongs is music to my ears. i keep my head up. my feet keep the tempo with baby bounces and a little kick. my arms flow with grace. my native attire is beautifully woven with designs in colors of red, green, black, and yellow. my dances are as easy as the Electric Slide or Macarena. i wrap my skirt around me right over left. i must have safety pins. my grandma's and aunties disagree with the length of my skirt. but they never disagree with the beauty laid upon me with the colors of my culture. my belt adds to this beauty. the tail sways with my hips from side to side. i decorate myself with beads. i dance with either a serious look or a smile. i am down to earth. i am brave. i love my culture. i adore my people. i still have a lot to learn. but i am proud. this is who i am from birth. and this is how i'll stay till death. i am beautiful within. <br /><br />I AM AN IGOROT!<br /><br />~Harriet May Mangagil Basingat, (written in 1999)"Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-37015730551607517552010-09-19T15:20:50.242-05:002010-09-19T15:20:50.242-05:00@ Anonymous (with a husband in Afhganistan) . . . ...@ Anonymous (with a husband in Afhganistan) . . . At least you are conscious of this tough decision. When I first started going to school here in America, I was having a very difficult time because I didn't speak English. A group of teachers visited my parents at our house one day and told them that they needed to speak only English at home; otherwise I would be so far behind in school. Like any good parent, they thought about my future and listened to their advice. I never had the opportunity to tell them how wrong they were before they died, but I'm sure they realized their mistake when I began showing interest in learning Tagalog so I could talk to pretty Filipinas in my late teens. Today, if I had a magic crystal ball that could make me 100% fluent in 2 languages; I would choose English and Kankanaey. However, if I did . . . then I wouldn't be writing or doing any of this blogging . . . everything happens for a reason, ay sha?Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-13463207944754397292010-09-19T15:01:50.240-05:002010-09-19T15:01:50.240-05:00I was out last night with my cousin and two other ...I was out last night with my cousin and two other friends (All Filipino = 3 Igorots and 1 Tagalog). The topic of discrimmination came up and I asked my Tagalog friend, Patrick, if he ever heard of Igorots when he was a kid in Manila. Patrick is somewhat like me, but he lived in Manila for 9 years before moving to the U.S. Anyway, he told me he actually went up to Baguio with his parents where he attended an Igorot function that taught the lowlanders about our culture. It was only because of that trip that he had a better understanding about Igorots. I told him about what I heard about fear being instilled into kids, and he seemed to think that part of it comes from the television shows that he remembered as a kid that depicted the Muslims of Mindanao as dangerous people. It made sense to him how the sounds of our Igorot gangsas were similar to the Muslim gongs that he remembered hearing on television. I found this interesting.Rexcrisanto L. Delsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338113042913892224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-27991585888191388812010-09-18T23:34:15.344-05:002010-09-18T23:34:15.344-05:00To Annette: I know what you are feeling. I miss ...To Annette: I know what you are feeling. I miss Baguio and my husband is deployed in Afghanistan for his second time for another year. Rest assured, I too am facing the delima of how to raise my kids. I am expecting my first born this year, but I want my children to be proud Americans and Igorots at the same time. Thank you very much Mr. Delson for your still being proud of your roots especially since you have lived in America almost all your life. I am really inspired with your passion sir. Go go go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-70536904696431427102010-09-18T19:40:36.676-05:002010-09-18T19:40:36.676-05:00Shirley I think the person you are pertaining to s...Shirley I think the person you are pertaining to saying Igorots are not Filipinos is a Carlos Romulo because I remember this upseting my parents and uncles and aunties. From my recollection he had a correct point, but it was a technical thing about history. It shouldn't matter anyway because people who try to divide are wrong. People who agree with Romulo on a social level are why we have silly beliefs like Tagalogs are called Tangalogs or Bicolana women are sluts or the Muslims for Mindanao are all Abu Sayyafs. We need to stop the ingorance already!Annette Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933838239755395406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453924994209545783.post-55274239948684489582010-09-17T17:13:27.410-05:002010-09-17T17:13:27.410-05:00Tim (TDaoey), dude, I knew you were going to blog ...Tim (TDaoey), dude, I knew you were going to blog my experience here! To clarify my reaction to Navarette, I just don't like how he tries to put all pinoys in the same stereotype. But that's just me (a minority amongst the majority). And h.e.-double-hockey-sticks, we need an Igorot to tell pinikpikan jokes. Then I'll laugh.3FinsIgorotnoreply@blogger.com