Mark Ong, a language educator, carries with him a unique collection of 'salakot' the traditional native hat of the Philippines. The salakot, a traditional hat commonly worn by Filipinos across ...

which featured an intricate gold salakot (native hat) and a heavily-beaded banig (traditionally handwoven mat) gown. The Caviten̈a singer was proclaimed “Mejor Traje Tipico” (Best in National ...