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Baguio City Councilor Proposes Specific Identification for Indigenous Peoples on Health Forms
A resolution filed in Baguio City proposes replacing the generic term "Igorot" on health forms with specific ethnolinguistic group affiliations. The move aims to ensure accurate identification and respect for the diverse Indigenous Peoples in the Cordillera region.
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- Baguio Council Seeks Specific Indigenous Identities in Health Records
The Baguio City Council urged the City Health Services Office to replace the general term "Igorot" with specific ethnolinguistic classifications in official forms and patient records, aiming for more accurate representation of indigenous peoples in the Cordillera.