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Internet personality ‘Diwata’ faces backlash for ‘mocking’ Indigenous Peoples in native attire, NCIP responds
Social media influencer Deo Jarito Balbuena, better known as ‘Diwata’ online, was called out by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) after he posted a video via his Facebook account ...
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NCIP slams Diwata for 'cultural appropriation' over wearing traditional IP attire, questionable gestures
Filipinos in NY push for indigenous peoples' rights in UN event "From the vlog, Diwata attributed the ICCs/IP's native attire as costume. In effect, relegating the IP's attire, which forms part ...
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Indigenous People's group in Cordillera calls out Diwata for demeaning gestures, insensitivity to culture
“Also, from the vlog, Diwata attributed the ICCs/IPs native attire as a costume. In effect, relegating the IPs attire, which forms part and parcel of the IPs customs and identity, as a mere accessory, ...
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Vlogger ‘Diwata’ hit for mocking Cordillera culture
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Vlogger “Diwata,” who gained online fame ... community—particularly after Balbuena referred to his outfit as a “costume.” This, the statement noted ...
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Vlogger called out for ‘mocking’ IPs
“Diwata sparked outrage when he referred to ICCs/IPs’ native attire as a costume. In effect, he relegated the attire, which is part of IPs’ customs and identity, as a mere ...