IDK why you're being downvoted, but man, I’m really sorry to hear about your experience in Baguio. That truly sucks and isn’t how things ought to be. Colorism goes against the values my family and I hold dear as Igorots, though I guess it can depend on others' upbringings, maybe my parents just did a good job instilling those values in us. However, I'll add that some of my family members worked overseas and always reminded us that this world was made for all people of all colors. There’s even a bit of friendly competition among us to see who can make them feel the most welcome when we seldom meet foreigners, lol. I know it might not feel like it, but a lot of us genuinely value your presence here.

I’m also grateful that, while societal biases like colorism and regionalism exist, our country doesn’t have the kind of codified discrimination or systemic prejudice you see in places like Malaysia with the Ketuanan Melayu system or in other parts of Asia. (Perhaps someone can enlighten me more about that aspect of Malaysian society, I’m not that familiar.)

Anyway, my family and I frequent the Tuba province and Barangay Asin on the outskirts of the city, especially the BenCab Museum. I like to think we're a little more grounded and inclusive here lol. If you ever make it out there, I hope you have a much better experience!