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	Mountain Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon.
		Mountain Province was also the name of the historical province that included most of the current Cordillera provinces.
		This old province was established by the Americans in 1908 and was later split in 1966 into Mountain Province, Benguet, Kalinga-Apayao and Ifugao.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mountain_Province (168 words)

	Municipality of Besao
		The municipality of Besao is believed to have derived its name from the Ilocano word \"Buso\" meaning headhunter.
		The people then of the neighboring towns specifically those from the Ilocos Region believed that the early \"Besaos\" were headhunters.
		Besao is presentky composed of 14 barangays, namely: Agawa, Ambagiw, Banguitan, Besao West, Besao East, Catengan, Gueday, Kin-iway, Lacmaaan, Laylaya, Padanga, Payeo, Suquib and Tambocan.
	www.besao.gov.ph (75 words)

	The Provincial Profile of Mountain Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Mountain Province is bounded on the north by Kalinga, on the south by Benguet and Ifugao, on the east by Isabela, on the soutthwest by Ilocos Sur and northwest Abra.
		The mountains slope gradually to the east to merge with the plains of Cagayan Valley.
		The rugged mountains sheltered the peoples of the Mountain Province from colonization during most of the Spanish period.
	www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/mtprovince.htm (971 words)

	Mountain Province, Cordillera Autonomous Region, Philippines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Mountain Province is a landlocked area in the Central Cordilleras in northern Luzon.
		Towering peaks and sharp ridges are the main features of the central and western landscape of the province.
		The rugged mountain peaks served as protection against Spanish efforts to colonize and convert the tribes to Christianity.
	home.comcast.net /~maesteban/island_groups/luzon/car/mountainprovince/mountainprprofile.htm (400 words)

	Cordillera Online - Mountain Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The (new) Mountain Province is a former sub-province - Bontoc - of the (old) Mountain Province.
		A landlocked province, it is situated in the central portion of the Cordillera Region.
		The province, smallest in the region, is principally composed of high mountain ranges with limited terraces and flood plains.
	www.cordilleraonline.com /content/view/35/195 (249 words)

	HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Although in the provinces of Abra, Kalinga and Apayao, the increases in the underweight prevalence rates were as high as 5.1%.
		All provinces, except Benguet and Baguio City, are malarious areas affecting 41% (or 471) barangays and 32% (or 453,996) of the total population.
		Almost all the provinces in the Cordillera Administrative Region had already met the leprosy elimination goal with a prevalence rate (PR) of less than one case per 10,000 population except in the province of Abra which is still a major public health concern.
	www.doh.gov.ph /CARweb/highlights_of_accomplishments.htm (3674 words)

	The Asia Rice Foundation: What's News
		BESAO, Mountain Province—An ancient practice of keeping time still dictates the annual rice farming cycle of a village here.
		It was also made the appropriate time to start the village rituals for the yearly rice farming cycle even without confirming from the position of the sun against the fissure in the mountain to the stone calendar in the Gueday “dap-ay,” said the Lasekan couple.
		Observing that the stone calendar and “dap-ay” where it had been positioned for centuries is deteriorating, Vice Mayor Harry Baliaga of Besao urged the foundation to preserve the stone calendar for the coming generations.
	www.asiarice.org /sections/chapters/philippines/ARF-Phil-News10.html (441 words)

	The Official Website of the Province of Ilocos Sur
		This town is basin shaped, smugly nestled among the western hills of the Cordilleras of Northern Luzon.
		On the south, it is bounded by the mountain from the Municipality of Sigay.
		It is a basin surrounded by high mountains, in the North by the Tamogong Mountain, in the East by the Tirad Peak, in the South by the Nagbitinan Mountain and in the West by the Madarang Plataeu-with only the Quinibor River as its outlet.
	www.santa.gov.ph /ilocossur/cmdelpilargi.html (1668 words)

	Banaue Travel Information
		The rugged mountain peaks created a built-in protection for the tribal population against Spanish colonial intrusions which came in the form of expeditions as early as 1663.
		The thick forest cover, the rugged mountain terrain, and the support of the tribal people folk, contributed to the intrepid party's march into Palanan, Isabela, on September 6, 1900, "to the accpmpaniment of band music and the roaring welcome of the local people," Scott said.
		Mt. Province lies in the heart of the Grand Cordillera, known to be the Philippines' biggest and highest chain of mountains, located some 170 kilometers north of Baguio City.
	www.asiatravel.com /philippines/mprovince/mprovinceinfo.html (1380 words)

	Scouting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Congressman of Baguio City, a native of Besao challenges the scouts in his inspirational speech.
		The SJHS scouts presents the native costume of the i-Besaos, the "Wanes".
		Daing is a native song and dance of Besao during gatherings.
	sjhs-besao.com /scouting.htm (188 words)

	Sun.Star Baguio - More lawyers join politics in Mt. Province
		Bagwan publicly announced during the Mountain Province Live Tongtongan PIS radio-TV program that three lawyers had filed their certificates of candidacy for congressman, two for provincial governor, one for vice governor, two for provincial board members and one for municipal mayor.
		Mountain Province based on its present voting population is entitled eight regular members of the provincial board.
		Besao for mayor re-electionists Bart Guzman and Harry Luis Baliaga.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/bag/2004/01/09/news/more.lawyers.join.politics.in.mt..province.html (650 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Famous For (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Mountain tops and sides provide a panoramic view of the winding Chico River meandering through ricefields, rocks, and sand as well as a good vantage point to the humble dwellings of the villagers.
		Up here, the mountain air is cool, the people you meet are friendly, and the rugged roads will challenge even the most dedicated of upland bikers.
		The Luzon Cordillera is the country’s largest mountain range and home to some of its most distinctive tribal groups.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=famousefor&province=73 (540 words)

	Sagada: Travel and Learn
		Agricultural Stone Calendar (Gueday, Besao)- These are two huge rocks situated side by side leaving a crevice at the middle where the rays of the sun exactly goes into the crevice.
		Maligcong Road, Bontoc - The viewing point along the mountain trail with pine forests, patches of vegetable gardens, deep ravines, zigzag road and a cool refreshing breeze wafting from the Chico along the Bontoc- Mainit Road (Pagturao Mountain) and Maligcong Road, both overlooking the town proper and her adjoining barangays.
		FAGFAGTO, August (movable), Chomno, Bontoc - This is a ritual enacted annually by the Bontocs in Mountain Province.
	sagada.tripod.com (1175 words)

	Cordillera Online - Mountain Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Kankana-ey / Applai - Refers to the people/tribes found in the western part of the Mountain Province.
		Balangaos - Refers to the people/tribes found in the eastern part of Mountain Province.
		Bontocs - Refers to the people/tribes found in the central and northern part of Mountain Province.
	www.cordilleraonline.com /content/view/48/196 (47 words)

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		Besao, located in the western part of the Mountain Province enjoys a wonderful climate, a rich cultural history and some of the most spectacular mountain views in the Philippines.
		Photographs and captions will be continuously added to this site so please don't expect it to be complete at any moment in time.
		Please come and visit Besao and enjoy the hospitality.
	besao.netfirms.com (103 words)

	The Asia Rice Foundation: Philippines Rice Articles
		The Dap-ay or abong-is a term used by tribes from the western Mt. Province for the indigenous sociopolitical institution that serves as a center of governance run by the village's old men.
		The chickens or pigs are butchered in Besao farmers' homes for the occasion signifying the close of the agricultural calendar year, with the harvests now intact in the rice granaries.
		This year's three-day rice festival or begnas in Besao was commemorated the first week of May. It also preceded a grand wedding in the village.
	www.asiarice.org /sections/whatsnew/Philippines170.html (436 words)

	'Hilots' delivered most ... - Aug. 21, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		She said "trained" hilots practice under the supervision of midwives and nurses.
		These hilots have become alternative health attendants to pregnant mothers if midwives are unavailable, said Nora Cerilo, a midwife based in Besao town, Mountain Province.
		Pregnant mothers in Metro Manila, as well as the Cordillera, Ilocos, Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog regions preferred a doctor or midwife to administer their delivery.
	www.inq7.net /reg/2003/aug/21/text/reg_6-1-p.htm (405 words)

	Banaue, Ifugao Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		One of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, Banaue is one of the municipalities in the province of Ifugao, a land-locked area at the foot of the Cordillera mountain range in Northern Luzon, Philippines.
		Whether your taste is trekking or mountaineering, mountain biking, or simply relaxed sightseeing, all roads start from Banaue, your gateway to more Ifugao adventures.
		The sun gradually peeking from the mountain range and gently illuminating the Batad amphitheatre is an unforgettable sight to behold!
	www.stormpages.com /mysticwaters/banaue/banaue.html (1656 words)

	Kicking old habits in vegetable belt - Sept. 10, 2003
		Baucas and the few neighbors he helped convert were some of a growing number of farmers, who are now seeking to be weaned from long years of chemical farming.
		In March, Mountain Province Governor Sario Malinias, who also used to farm, invited to his province Andry Lim, president of the Tribal Mission Foundation International, a Davao-based group promoting natural farming technology and healthy living.
		One beneficiary of Cecap's training is Patricio Dal-o, 49, a farmer from Besao town, Mountain Province, who has been producing organically grown tomatoes, broccoli and other vegetables since 1997.
	www.inq7.net /reg/2003/sep/10/reg_9-2.htm (504 words)

	President stands as 'ninang' to close aide - August 28, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The 30-year-old Cabantiles, a member of the Presidential Security Group, and her groom are both 1998 graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy, according to the bride's brother, Oscar, a councilor in the mining town of Itogon in Benguet province.
		Calixto is from a family of law enforcers from Besao town, Mountain Province, which hosts some of the oldest Cordillera relics, including an ancient stone calendar that still guides the village's planting cycle.
		Unfortunately, the President missed the indigenous wedding ritual prepared for the couple by their families at the Baguio Convention Center where, Councilor Cabantiles said, Besao and Ibaloi dances were performed to introduce the two "marrying" clans to each other.
	news.inq7.net /common/print.php?index=1&story_id=61286&site_id=16 (545 words)

	Manila Bulletin Online
		GAMU, Philippines (AP) -- A clash between soldiers and communist rebels killed four troops and two guerrillas in a mountainous town in the northern Philippines, the military said Sunday.
		An army patrol encountered about 50 New People's Army guerrillas in Mountain Province's Besao town on Friday, triggering a 30-minute battle that left four soldiers and two rebels dead, the military said in a statement.
		Three wounded soldiers were airlifted from Besao, about 280 kilometers (175 miles) north of the capital, Manila, to a military camp for treatment, said Lt. Col.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2006/07/09/MTNN2006070968929.html (181 words)

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		The mountain ranges of the Cordilleras are now under great danger due to illegal activities such as mining, logging, and kaingin which also adversely affect its people.
		The trip will take the group who are descendants of the mountain tribes (ethno-linguistic groups) to Itogon, Benguet as well as to the mountains of Nueva Vizcaya, Mt. Pulag in Kabayan all the way through Ifugao and Mountain province and finally ending at Tirad Pass, formerly the gateway of the Cordillera region.
		Another important figure in the expedition is Clint Bangaan, a Kankanaey with roots from Sagada and Besao, Mountain Province.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2005/03/30/TOUR2005033031719.html (764 words)

	The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
		The Episcopal Church in the Philippines, ECP, began as a Missionary district of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
		On May 1, 1990, with five constituent Dioceses, it was inaugurated as an autonomous Church Province within the Anglican Communion (AC).
		-- the Provinces of Kalinga, Apayao, Abra, Northern Isabela, Ilocos Norte, and Cagayan
	www.geocities.com /maochiph/Episcopal_Church_Phils.html (349 words)

	Beginnings
		He wanted so much to begin work among the people of Mountain Province and Mindanao but was discouraged by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
		Later that year, the Rev. John Staunton opened the mission of St. Mary the Virgin in Sagada, Mountain Province, and on October 2, 1904, baptized his first Sagada convert.
		Prior to this, she was assisting the Rev. Staunton in work at Pico, La Trinidad which led to the establishment of Holy Guardian Angels Mission.
	episcopalphilippines.net /History1.htm (1846 words)

	People vs Tampis : 148725 : July 31, 2003 : J. Ynares-Santiago : First Division
		On August 5, 1997, PO1 Fidel Fagcayang of the Intelligence Task Force, Mountain Province Police, received a report from an asset that marijuana was about to be sold at Sitio Bugnay, Tinglayan, Kalinga.
		Meanwhile, Luis Tampis testified that on August 6, 1997, he followed his wife to Tabuk but was informed that she proceeded to Bontoc, Mountain Province.
		The defense also presented Aaron Fakat, the driver of the Ford Fiera, who testified that he picked up a pregnant woman and a man, who was carrying a blue travelling bag and fl backpack, at Tinglayan.
	www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2003/jul2003/148725.htm (2357 words)

	Episcopal News Service
		They were married in 1952, and left together almost immediately for mission work in the Mountain Province of the Philippines.
		From 1952 to 1956 he served at St. Benedict's Mission and at Easter School in Besao, Mountain Province in the Philippines.
		Returning to the United States, he served briefly as curate of St. Luke in the Fields Episcopal Church in Greenwich Village, New York City, before being called to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Mansfield, Louisiana, where he served from 1958 to 1961.
	www.episcopalchurch.org /3577_72038_ENG_HTM.htm (447 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| REGIONS > Cordillera OFW helps patient (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		On Monday Claire Piluden, a 46-year-old Filipino nurse in Memphis, Tennessee, sent P7,500 for the surgery of Crisly Anayasan, a 13-year-old boy suffering from a congenital and life-threatening heart defect.
		Piluden, a native of Besao, Mountain Province, learned of the boy’s condition in March through a story posted on www.baguiocity.com website maintained by computer service operator Jerry Mayona.
		The caller was Philippine Assistant Solicitor General Karl Miranda, son of Dr. Amelia Miranda, a 1995 Jose Rizal Doctor to the Barrios awardee and a native of Samoki, Bontoc, Mountain Province.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2005/aug/04/yehey/prov/20050804pro5.html (602 words)

	5 rebels, 4 troops killed in northern Luzon clashes - INQ7.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Last Friday, troops from the 54th Infantry Battalion and the 50th Special Rifle Company clashed with an unknown number of NPA guerillas in a remote village in Besao town, Mountain Province leaving four soldiers and four rebels dead, he said.
		On the same day, an NPA fighter was killed in a clash with government troops in Ududiao village, Sallapadan town, Abra province, the Nolcom chief said.
		Another encounter between government troops and the NPA erupted in Mountain Province on Monday, this time in Sagada town, leaving one rebel dead, Army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Bartolome Bacarro said.
	newsinfo.inq7.net /breakingnews/metroregions/view_article.php?article_id=9232 (649 words)

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