The first section of the show titled “Igorot” features women in bahag—traditional Cordilleran garb exclusively used by men. The traditional clothing worn by Cordilleran women is the tapis ...

BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — Organizers of an international male pageant have been asked to explain the alleged misuse of the traditional Igorot “bahag” (G-string or loincloth ...

This was the case when candidates of the international "Man of the World" pageant in June strutted the bahag (male Igorot loincloth) in the swimwear segment. The event came under fire after making ...

NCIP regional director Atanacio Addog hit back social media critics, chiding activists for wearing the bahag and tapis (the women’s wraparound clothing) during marches and rallies. He also said ...