When Earth Queens Wore Heritage: Natálie Puškinová & Parami Viengmay in Maila Alog

I arrived in Palawan  in August 2024 primarily to fulfill my duty as Chief Examiner of the PNPACAT 2024 . It was an assignment that required full focus and responsibility—one that I completed with the seriousness it deserved. Yet once my official duties were accomplished, I felt that familiar pull to listen, to learn, and to be present with communities whose stories are often woven quietly into the fabric of our nation. Palawan, known not only for its natural beauty but also

November 12, 2023 Fashion met advocacy in a deeply meaningful opening as Nature & Fashion with Compassion  unfolded on November 12, 2023 , at Dusit Thani Manila . More than a showcase of design, the evening was conceived as a Dinner-for-a-Cause , uniting creativity and compassion in support of women and children who are victims of abuse and human trafficking . The event was a collaborative initiative of Caritas Manila  and the Makati Garden Club , with proceeds and support fo

BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES — The cool, crisp air of the City of Pines carried more than applause on October 28, 2023—it carried cadence, discipline, and national pride as Habing Katutubo 4 welcomed the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Slow Drill Platoon for its first-ever public performance in Baguio City, held at the BCNHS Auditorium. The Slow Drill presentation became one of the most unforgettable highlights of the event, adding a striking dimension to Habing Katutu

The Etnikong Kasuotan  segment of Ginoo at Binibining Buwan ng Wika 2023  was held on September 1, 2023 , at the Philippine National Police Academy Gymnasium , bringing culture and service together in a meaningful celebration of Filipino identity. During the presentation, the candidates wore the Cordi-Hanbok Collection by Baguio's Top Fashion Designer, Maila Alog , a fusion of Cordilleran Indigenous elements and Korean-inspired silhouettes, symbolizing cultural dialogue and r

December 14, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Wangal, La Trinidad Maila Alog  was selected by the Department of Education (DepEd)  to present a fashion show  during an education forum aligned with the Education 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , held on December 14, 2022  at DepEd Wangal, La Trinidad . The forum convened educators, school leaders, development partners, and local stakeholders to explore how education, local history, and creative practices contribute to sustainabl

The story did not begin with a contract. It began with trust . For Maila Alog , the journey into bartering art for art started with the Pasakalye Group of Artists . What began as a simple act of support—purchasing their paintings—slowly evolved into something more intimate. As conversations deepened, the artists offered a different idea: What if her creations could be worn by the artists themselves, giving them a stronger visual presence for their upcoming exhibits? It was no

July 19–20, 2022 | ABCAH Hall, Aurora Hill Police Station, Baguio City The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Aurora Hill Police Station , led by Police Major Maila B. Alog , successfully launched a two-day activity titled “Pinta Para sa Magandang Opisina”  on July 19–20, 2022 . The event was held at the ABCAH Hall of the Aurora Hill Police Station  and formed part of the station’s continuing community initiatives under Project Namnamma . Art as a Platform for Community Engagem

BAGUIO CITY  — In line with the 27th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month 2022 , the Aurora Hill Police Station  successfully launched a Fun Run for a Cause  dubbed “TA-RUN NA! Takbong Alay Aral”  on July 9, 2022 , from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM , at Aurora Hill, Baguio City . The initiative was headed by Police Major Maila B. Alog , Station Commander, in collaboration with the Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) Aurora Hill Chapter , led by Ms. Elijah Jan Dumling , Preside

BAGUIO CITY  — The Aurora Hill Police Station (PS6)  marked a significant milestone on June 30, 2022  with the inauguration of its newly constructed Front Desk and Custodial Facility , celebrated through a traditional Ibaloy blessing ceremony . The event highlighted the strong partnership between law enforcement and the community, blending modern policing with the rich cultural heritage of the Cordillera. The activity was hosted by Police Major Maila B. Alog , Station Command

Rampa Para Sa Balik Eskwela  was a special fundraising segment integrated into Ivy Fashion Ball 3: Post Apocalypse , held on April 24, 2022  at the Cordillera Convention Hall of Baguio Country Club . Beyond its bold post-apocalyptic aesthetic and high-concept runway, the event carried a clear social mission: to support Project Namnamma , an advocacy-driven initiative focused on community assistance and back-to-school support. Fashion as a Bridge Between Service and Creativity

The Usapang Pananamit Consultation Phase of Habing Katutubo (2021) Before Habing Katutubo: Philippine Indigenous Wears and Tapestries  became a stage, a runway, or a public platform, it was first a circle of listening . In 2021 , during the conceptual and preparation phase of Habing Katutubo, Maila Alog  intentionally grounded her Indigenous wear collection in direct consultation with culture bearers —weavers, artisans, cultural workers, and community leaders whose lives are

Baguio City  — On January 20, 2021 , Maila Alog  formally introduced her clothing line, M.A. 79 Ethnic & Glamour , not through a conventional runway or commercial venue, but through an Ibaloy cañao  held in Sinagued, Saint Joseph Village, Baguio City —her ancestral domain . The launch marked a deliberate choice to ground a contemporary fashion line in ritual, land, and ancestral permission , affirming that creativity can begin with protocol rather than spectacle. A Launch Anc

Baguio City  — The Cordillera–Japan Culture and Arts Festival: Shogun Renaissance  unfolded as an exciting two-day affair on November 29 and 30, 2019  at Malcolm Square Plaza , fostering friendship and cultural exchange between two Asian traditions while opening a welcoming space for creativity, learning, and community participation. The festival was headed and organized by Maila Alog , whose leadership guided the overall vision, programming, and execution of the event. From

Baguio City  — In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Month , the Habing Katutubo Fashion Show 2019  was staged on October 12, 2019 , at the PFVR Gymnasium , presenting a culturally grounded runway that honored the living traditions of Philippine Indigenous textiles. Mounted as an initiative of Wilvy Shows Entertainment Production , the event aimed to promote and rediscover Indigenous Peoples’ culture—particularly textile weaving and tapestry —as enduring and contemporary form

Baguio City  — Youth creativity, collaboration, and local fashion took center stage on September 28, 2019 , as FAB Inc. Youth  mounted the Country Fashion segment  for the Miss Baguio 2019 Grand Coronation Night  at the Baguio Convention Center . The segment stood as a collective showcase of emerging talents in modeling, styling, production, and design—highlighting the strength of collaboration within Baguio’s creative community. The production was led by King George Bueno ,

Baguio City  — On June 22, 2019 , the PFVR Gymnasium, Baguio City,  became a hub of creativity, culture, and community engagement as Cosplay Saishū  unfolded in celebration of the second anniversary of Carolina’s Dress Shop, while simultaneously hosting a meaningful Balik Eskwela Outreach Program . Derived from the Japanese term saishū , meaning the ultimate or culminating moment , Cosplay Saishū was envisioned as a peak showcase of cosplay performance, costume craftsmanship,