I value my autonomy and the autonomy of others. When something is infringing on that autonomy, I will speak up and say the thing. To me, autonomy includes liberation, kindness, and respect. We are each whole human beings who deserve to make choices for our own lives and happiness. Especially: Disabled people. Fat people. Black people, Indigenous people, and all other people of color/the global majority. Queer people. Trans and nonbinary people. Women, men, children, and elderly people. You deser

WATCH: Ykalinga representative for Mr. Cordillera Autonomy Youth Ambassador 2022, Shawn Michael A. Barila showcasing Kalinga artistry through a song, dance and by playing three traditional musical instruments. First is the Tungali or the fluté. It is usually played by males to express sadness or happiness and at times it is used to serenade their lady love. Tungali is also used to play the melody of an uggayam which he will also be rendering using his own lyric compositión. Uggayam is a multi-pu

It’s ok to be disabled. It’s ok to need care. Autonomy is not the same thing as quality of life. Happiness is independent of ability. | Truly, Hadley, Deeply