Igorot Network in Europe Celebrates 17 years of existence and 10th Conference
Hosted by MABIKAs Foundation- The Netherlands, the 10th Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK Europe (ICBE) Conference held on July 26-29, 2019 at the Nassaukerk in Amsterdam was a huge success…
Let’s keep our indigenous identities alive
(A message written and delivered by MABIKAs Founding Chaiperson, Myra Colis, during the Cultural Night of the 10th ICBE Conference held in Amsterdam on July 27, 2019) “Great things come from small beginnings,” says a Finnish proverb. But “alone we can do so little;...
Appreciating Abra’s Land, People and History
Presented by Christina T. Moncado during the 10th ICBE Conference held in Amsterdam on July 27, 2019. Abra province is one of the six provinces in the Cordillera Administrative region (CAR). It is hemmed in the towering mountain ranges of the Ilocos on the west and...
Abra: Land, People & History
This article is originally published on the book, "ICBE Through the Years: Preserving the Igorot Cultural Heritage & Passing it on to the Next Generation", 2019 edition. ABOUT THE PRESENTER [author_image...
Celebrating 17 Years of ICBE’s Existence & 10th Series of Consultations
(A Keynote Address delivered by Yvonne Belen, 10th ICBE Overall Coordinator, on Day 1 of the 10th ICBE Consultation held in Amsterdam on July 26, 2019) I am honored to deliver the keynote address of the 10th Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK-Europe (ICBE) Consultation. My long...
Winners of ICBE-MABIKAs Fundraising Raffle Draw
MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands, host of the 10th Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK-Europe (ICBE) Conference, is happy and pleased to announce the winners of the “Raising Funds to Keep Indigenous Societies Sustainable & Alive” fun-and-fund drive held on July 27, 2019 (Saturday) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands…
Unchain our ‘Inang Bayan’
The following message was delivered by Cesar Tomilas Taguba, member of the MABIKAs Foundation Board, on July 6, 2019 in celebration of the 121st Philippine Independence Day (PID) in Den Haag. MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands is one of the six members of the PID Den Haag Organizing Committee.
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On July 26-29, 2019, MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands is privileged to host the 10th Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK-Europe Consultation. The 4-day gathering is also a celebration of solidarity in keeping our Igorot heritage and indigenous roots sustainable and alive all...
Dancing for Freedom, Unity & Sustainability
MABIKAs Foundation performs a 3-act opening for the Photo Exhibition entitled ‘Framing Indigenous Culture’ held in Amsterdam on February 21, 2019 and was organized by Sinchi Foundation, a non-profit that upholds the UN’s declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and supports the preservation of indigenous culture & knowledge…
Inspirational Words Addressed to All MABIKAs Constituents
On December 8, 2018, MABIKAs Foundation celebrated its official launching in line with the Christmas season. On this day, we at MABIKAs are privileged to have Ms. Diana Oosterbeek-Latoza, a multi-awarded social cultural worker and Bayanihan founding chairperson,...