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The concert that helps hundreds; unstoppable not even by heavy rains
The Cordillera Connection Concert for Life series 26 have culminated with a whooping success last night July 23, 2018. For the whole week of the performance date, the organizers, volunteers and the performers were worried because of the continues heavy rains caused by the persistent typhoons passing by the region, but as always, the event…
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Caesar Salcedo: The Blues Artist of Lepanto
In his own words, know more about our featured artist, who lately had a blockbuster duet performance at I Can See Your Voice PH, as interviewed online by Ms Margaret Paleng Locano Name: Louie Caesar Salcedo Birth Place: Lepanto, Mankayan, Benguet, Parents: Jorge Salcedo & Amparo Salcedo When did you start singing? I started singing at…
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Cordilleran OFWs in Japan and Thailand tested for charity and volunteerism
By Gregorio C. Taag Gleaning from recent events that hugged the TCC limelight, aside from the incoming Concert for Life 26 on July 22, two unexpected members from Thailand and Japan were stricken by acute illnesses. First to catch me by surprise was the news in the early morning two days ago that Jacky Palaly,…
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OFWs in Hong Kong define charity, unity
By Bernaditti Lewis aka Freen Wiles Anniversaries are an important part of life – as they remind us of any events both personal and cultural whether it’s a birthday , a civil partnership or a momentous moment, anniversaries puts a pin in the calendar that something matters much to us. TCC -HK has just celebrated…
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LA TRINIDAD SB AWARDS TCC AS ONE OF THE MOST OUSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS FOR 2017-2018
The Story Article By Gregorio C. Taag Some five weeks before the 68thFoundation Day celebration of the municipality of La Trinidad, Councilor Awingan texted me that there will be a Sanguniang Bayan Board Resolution endorsing me as an outstanding volunteer. To this effect, I replied that if they will award me as such, they will…
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Mayor Salda, La Trinidad LGU awards TCC a plaque of recognition
Hon. Mayor Salda and the local government of La Trinidad Benguet awards plaque of recognition to The Cordillera Binnadangan Connection, Inc. (TCBCI), the Philippine subsidiary of The Cordillera Connection (TCC) during the celebration of the municipality’s 68th foundation, held to day, 14th June 2018. The recognition was awarded in view of acknowledging the “organisation’s exemplary…
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Filipino-British Summer Dance Fest
The Cordillera Connection (TCC), a registered charity in the United Kingdom (Charity No.: 1152344), with its operating name, British-Filipino Foundation (BFF), is currently organising Filipino-British Summer Dance Festival, an event aimed to raise funds for its charity works in the Philippines. Due to public demand, we have changed it to a summer festival instead of…
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Joel Tingbaoen Sr, A great Cordilleran music figure dies
Mr Joel Tingbaoen Sr., One of the greatest and legendary igorot musicians who influenced the music of many cordilleran generations has died. He has peacefully joined our creator in the presence of his loving family. Some of his hits were Dakami nga Igorot, Itetem, and Shi Shadaan. For the olds and the youngs, his songs…
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The CEDULA and CALASIAO Puto Stories of Project Takkay Medical Mission 1- Part 2
By Gregorio C. Taag “Adda lako yo nga cedula?” An older man peeped inside the La Trinidad Municipal Gym wanting to secure one. I answered, “awan manong, sabali iti adda ditoy.” And he answered back,”apay awan cedula yo? Anya nga iti adda ditoy?” I ushered him to come in and explained that one of the…
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OFWs in Hong Kong show “The Pinay Graceful Moves” in a traditional dance
Amidst the influence of the modern world, gracefulness is still a living trademark of Filipinas. The Cordillera Connection and Batcave group, OFWs in Hong Kong, are still able to produce very artistic presentations for their weekend community events, despite their week-long tiring jobs. Watch their simple but graceful traditional dance presentation. [wpvideo KOgDjEn8] Video credits: Natty…