Ama Olsem (left photo) an Igorot elder looking for a good sign at the liver of the sacrificial pig that may show the bright future of the Cordillera. Above: Three pigs were being sacrificed during the ritual before Cordillera Day Parade last July 15 and are being witnessed by Cordillera leaders. Top right photo: shows Dr. Virgilio Bautista beating the Cordillera Unity Gong as part of the ritual as Mayor Mauricio Domogan and other leaders looks on.*** Photos by Joel B. Belinan