BAGUIO CITY — On August 2, 2022 , personnel of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) and the Aurora Hill Police Station , led by Police Major Maila B. Alog , in coordination with PCOL Glenn D. Lonogan , City Director of BCPO, successfully conducted the Culmination Program of the 27th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month 2022 . The activity was held at the Doña Aurora Elementary School Covered Court in Aurora Hill, Baguio City, and served as a capstone to a month-long seri

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

Held on April 24, 2022 , at the Forbes Hall, Baguio Country Club , Ivy Fashion Ball III: Post Apocalypse marked a powerful return of the Ivy Fashion Ball series—reimagining fashion in a world shaped by collapse, survival, and creative rebirth. Conceived as both a fashion show and runway competition , the event challenged designers and creative teams to translate dystopian realities and post-pandemic reflections into compelling, wearable narratives. Produced under Wilvy Shows

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

Baguio City — At Habing Katutubo 2021 , staged at Baguio City National High School (BCNHS) last November 29, 2021 , Indigenous fashion advocate and designer Maila Alog introduced a focused set of collections— Cordichic , Cordihunk , Corditeen , and the Andro Collection —designed to speak to women, men, youth, and gender-fluid expressions within a culturally grounded framework. Presented in a school setting, the release emphasized education, inclusivity, and continuity over

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 — Ivy Fashion Ball II: Summer Gothic marked a bold evolution of the Ivy Fashion Ball series, introducing the first-ever Runway Competition staged in the city under the guiding theme “Creativity and Teamwork.” Held on April 10, 2021 , at the Diamond Grand Ballroom, Hotel Supreme, Baguio City , the event transformed the traditional fashion ball into a collaborative, competition-driven platform where design, direction, styling, and performance converged. Produced

Identity, Community Dialogue, and Cultural Accountability in Contemporary Indigenous Fashion Baguio City — The Chaklag and Shindi Series stands as one of the most reflective and culturally grounded bodies of work by Maila Alog . Unveiled during Ivy Fashion Ball II: Summer Gothic , the series did not emerge as a finished concept, but evolved through lived experience, community discourse, and conscious cultural responsibility. More than paired garments, Chaklag and Shindi for

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

After a multi-year journey balancing public service, cultural work, and creative production, Maila Alog formally completed the Women’s Fashion Design Course at Milan Fashion Campus on December 24, 2020 —a program she began in 2018 as a deliberate step toward strengthening her technical foundation as a designer. Delivered through Milan Fashion Campus’ professional online curriculum, the course followed European fashion education standards and culminated in a Final Examinat

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

Filipino Fashion Designers Gala Season 2, November 8, 2019 Before the runway lights came on, before the music surged and models stepped into motion, METRO had already begun telling its story. In the days leading up to November 8, 2019 , Manila’s fashion community was quietly introduced to the vision behind Filipino Fashion Designers Gala (FFDG) Season 2 through a Prelude Exhibit —a curated showcase that allowed audiences to encounter the collections not as fleeting runway m

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,

Baguio City — Elegance, mystery, and youthful celebration filled the Grand Ballroom of Venus Parkview Hotel on April 7, 2019, as Ivy Fashion Ball: Masquerade made its debut, officially becoming the very first Ivy Fashion Ball . Conceptualized as a safe and inclusive social celebration for students and young professionals, the inaugural Ivy Fashion Ball offered an alternative formal experience for those celebrating graduation, prom season, and personal milestones. With its m

The Christmas Holiday Fashion Show 2018 , held on December 20, 2018 , was more than a festive closing of the year—it was a collective expression of collaboration within the local fashion community. Among the creatives who took part was Maila Alog , whose participation through Carolina’s Dress Shop reflected her early commitment to community-based fashion and mentorship. Maila Alog dressed LIKHA MODELS in designs that favored elegance, movement, and confidence—allowing the m

The expansion of Carolina’s Dress Shop into Baguio’s Closet officially took place on June 12, 2018 , marking a dual milestone: the growth of the business into a larger creative space and the first-year anniversary of Maila Alog as a budding Igorot fashion designer in the creative industry . Held at the 3rd Floor of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex , the expansion included the addition of Stalls 3049 and 3050 , transforming the original wardrobe-for-rent startup into a broad