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Destination: KALINGA

Destination: KALINGA
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Spotted: Jasmine Baac

Jasmine Baac is the fashion designer behind Bagoyan, a brand inspired by her Kalinga name. She is also social entrepreneur, corporate executive and mom of two boys. She brings the spirit of her heritage to the global stage like the New York Fashion Week while creating meaningful impact through purpose-driven designs. With deep pride, she celebrates how the rich Kalinga culture and heritage.

Best place to hang out:

Tucked in the hills of Lubuagan, the Awichon Cultural Village offers a quiet escape where culture and nature come together. With its traditional Kalinga huts, gentle rhythms of indigenous music and sweeping mountain views, it’s a space to all preserved by National Living Treasure Alonzo Saclag. It’s a place where visitors can slow down, connect and experience the heart of the community.

Best place to stay:

A serene mountain side cabin perched atop Mt. Lilayan, Kalinga offering panoramic views of majestic mountain ranges and the Chico River.

Kamias Shake.
Kamias Shake.
Slow cooked meals by Pasil.
Slow cooked meals by Pasil.

Best place to eat:

Try Grand Zion’s Binungor Pasta (Binungor is a native Kalinga spicy vegetable dish) and Kamias Shake. You may pre-order slow cooked meals from Pasil.

Kalinga unoy rice or heirloom rice is the best!
Kalinga unoy rice or heirloom rice is the best!

Best place to shop:

The Kalinga Pasalubong Center is a solar-powered facility offering a curated selection of locally made products, including woven textiles, food, handicrafts and fashion accessories, produced by over 1,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region.

Best advice:

When traveling to Kalinga, go with an open heart and deep respect. The roads may be long and winding, but the culture, people and their stories make every journey worth it. Let the land and its people guide your experience, and enjoy Kalinga coffee!

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