Taguig City, Philippines  — Police Lieutenant Colonel Maila Alog ,  of the Philippine National Police Academy, was formally honored with the Congressional Award  by Soroptimist International – Greater Manila District  on November 30, 2025 , during the awarding ceremonies held at the SMX Convention Center Aura . The recognition celebrates PLTCOL ALOG's sustained and values-driven commitment to community service, women and child protection, institutional reform, and Indigenous

When Asia–Pacific Queens Wore Heritage: Bowonrat Maneerat (Thailand) & Tracy Victoria Johnson (Nigeria) in Maila Alog

Filipino Indigenous fashion found meaningful representation in Hong Kong during the Cordillera Tapestry Fashion Show – Season 4 , part of The Indigenous People & Festival Hong Kong 2025 , held on October 12, 2025 , at Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong . The event stood as a collective celebration of heritage, identity, and living tradition—made possible through the unity of Indigenous creatives and the strong support of the Cordilleran community abroad. Among the designs presen

Beyond the Crown: Indigenous Narratives on the Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Stage

BAGAC, BATAAN — On May 24, 2025 , M.A. Woven Designs  marked a distinct and meaningful presence at the Flores de Mayo  celebration held at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar , in collaboration with Designers Circle Philippines . Among the participating designers, Head Designer Maila Alog—a proud member of Designers Circle Philippines—stood out as the only designer  who presented creations made entirely from authentic Filipino Indigenous handwoven textiles . While other collections

During Balik Akademya 2025 , the annual grand alumni homecoming of the Philippine National Police Academy, Lakan Maila B. Alog (Masaligan Class of 2011)  was conferred the Gawad sa Natatanging Lakan – Duty Award , one of the Academy’s distinctions recognizing exemplary service and unwavering commitment to duty. The award honors PNPA alumni whose professional conduct and service record reflect the core values instilled in every Lakan—discipline, integrity, and dedication to pu

Baguio’s leading Indigenous fashion house, M.A. Woven Designs, brought Cordilleran handwoven fashion to Europe through a powerful fashion shoot set in Kassel, Germany, with official photos released on September 14, 2024. Framed by Kassel’s historic and contemporary urban landscapes, the shoot highlighted how Indigenous Filipino design can transcend borders while remaining deeply rooted in culture and identity.

Filipino Indigenous fashion and heritage took center stage in Europe as HABING PILIPINO II: “Fusion of Cultures” unfolded in Tongeren, Belgium, with the participation of Maila Alog, one of the top Igorot fashion designers in the Philippines. The event celebrated Cordilleran native wears and tapestries, showcasing the depth and richness of Filipino Indigenous craftsmanship through both contemporary and traditional expressions.

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