Bontoc is the historical capital of the entire Cordillera region since the inception of governance in the Cordillera. The municipality celebrates the annual Lang-ay Festival. [6] Bontoc is home to the Indigenous Bontoc people. The town also hosts the UNESCO tentatively-listed Alab petroglyphs.

Bontoc people use weapons such as battleaxes (}pin-nang/pinangas), knives and spears (falfeg, fangkao, sinalawitan), and shields . [2] The ritual pasiking of the Bontoc is called the takba, and represents an ancestor figure, and active participant in begnas rituals. [5] A traditional Bontoc ritual during a wake with a death chair.

2024年10月10日 · Bontoc is probably one of the busiest towns in the Cordilleras. It is where people from nearby towns and villages go to replenish their supplies, sell their goods, seek medical help and take care of business matters such as bank transactions and cash remittances.

2022年7月28日 · The mainstream film Bontoc, 1977, set during the American occupation, tells the story of American-Igorot George Villamar, also known as George Limawin Foster (Fernando Poe Jr.), who infiltrates a major mining corporation and leads the local population in an uprising against the corporation’s exploitation of Bontoc’s people, land, and ...

Participants will go through the beautiful trails, villages and terraces in Bontoc which will allow them to see and experience the following on foot as they run: KM 2 Chico River - is a 233 KM river system in the Philippines in the island of Luzon …

Bontoc isn't just a place on the map; it's a cultural treasure trove and a geographical wonder. Its story is interwoven with the rich history of the Philippines, and its landscapes are etched with the artistry of the indigenous Igorot people.

Bontoc is a municipality in landlocked Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines. It serves as the provincial capital, and has a population of 24,104 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 16 barangays.

The Bontoc is a group of former headhunters that has traditionally lived in the steep gorge region along the upper Chico Rover system in the Central Mountain Province of northern Luzon. Also known as the Bontok, Bontoc Igorot, Guianes, Igorot, they have traditionally lived by hunting, fishing and farming.

2024年8月4日 · Tourism in Bontoc, Mountain Province, is a multi-faceted experience offering a blend of rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural landscapes, and unique traditional practices. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant local culture by participating in festivals such as the Lang-ay Festival, showcasing indigenous dances, rituals, and ...

Bontoc is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII), Philippines. It has a population of 29,799 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 40 barangays.