Torogi Shot

06/07/2025

Context: Your Rights as a Photographer.

1. You own the copyright to every photo you take the moment you press the shutter.
• No need to register it (though registration helps if you want to sue).
• Copyright gives you the exclusive right to:
• Reproduce your photo (copy it, print it, post it online)
• Distribute it
• Display it publicly
• Make derivative works (edits, collages, etc.)

2. When Other People Can’t Use Your Photos

Other people can’t legally:
• Post your photo online without credit or permission
• Use it in their business, social media, or ads
• Sell it
• Claim it as their own work
• Edit or alter it without your okay

Even if your photo is online, it’s not automatically “free to use.” That’s a big myth.

3. When Other People Can Use Your Photos

They need:
• Your permission (e.g. written license or terms allowing use)
• Or they must prove it’s:
• Fair use (very limited and context-specific, e.g. commentary, criticism, news reporting, education)
• In the public domain
• Released under a Creative Commons license you set (e.g. CC BY)

What To Do If Someone Uses Your Photo Without Permission
1. Document it.
• Screenshot the post or website
• Note the date, platform, and user
2. Check how they’re using it.
• Commercial or personal?
• Credit given?
• Altered or used as-is?
3. Send a polite message.
• Often people remove the photo if asked nicely.
4. Issue a DMCA takedown notice.
• Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube let you report copyright infringement.
5. Seek legal help if:
• The use is commercial
• It caused financial damage
• They refuse to remove it

In the Philippines
• Intellectual Property Code (RA 8293) protects your photographs automatically as copyrighted works.
• Copyright lasts your lifetime + 50 years after death.
• You can claim damages or file criminal charges for copyright infringement.

Tips to Protect Your Work

✅ Watermark your photos
✅ Post lower-res images online
✅ Include copyright info in file metadata (EXIF)
✅ Register your photos if possible (locally or via international copyright offices)

Bottom line:
• Your photos are your property.
• Others need your permission to use them.
• You have legal tools to protect your work.

Your Rights as a Photographer

1. You own the copyright to every photo you take the moment you press the shutter.
• No need to register it (though registration helps if you want to sue).
• Copyright gives you the exclusive right to:
• Reproduce your photo (copy it, print it, post it online)
• Distribute it
• Display it publicly
• Make derivative works (edits, collages, etc.)

2. When Other People Can’t Use Your Photos

Other people can’t legally:
• Post your photo online without credit or permission
• Use it in their business, social media, or ads
• Sell it
• Claim it as their own work
• Edit or alter it without your okay

Even if your photo is online, it’s not automatically “free to use.” That’s a big myth.

3. When Other People Can Use Your Photos

They need:
• Your permission (e.g. written license or terms allowing use)
• Or they must prove it’s:
• Fair use (very limited and context-specific, e.g. commentary, criticism, news reporting, education)
• In the public domain
• Released under a Creative Commons license you set (e.g. CC BY)

What To Do If Someone Uses Your Photo Without Permission
1. Document it.
• Screenshot the post or website
• Note the date, platform, and user
2. Check how they’re using it.
• Commercial or personal?
• Credit given?
• Altered or used as-is?
3. Send a polite message.
• Often people remove the photo if asked nicely.
4. Issue a DMCA takedown notice.
• Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube let you report copyright infringement.
5. Seek legal help if:
• The use is commercial
• It caused financial damage
• They refuse to remove it

In the Philippines
• Intellectual Property Code (RA 8293) protects your photographs automatically as copyrighted works.
• Copyright lasts your lifetime + 50 years after death.
• You can claim damages or file criminal charges for copyright infringement.

Tips to Protect Your Work

✅ Watermark your photos
✅ Post lower-res images online
✅ Include copyright info in file metadata (EXIF)
✅ Register your photos if possible (locally or via international copyright offices)

Bottom line:
• Your photos are your property.
• Others need your permission to use them.
• You have legal tools to protect your work.

04/07/2025

First time na nga gumamit ng Ali Express, naiscam pa🤣 pero kasalanan ko rin kasi naging careless ako. Dahil sa murang presyo ng dji avata 2 na shell at mura din ung shipping fee,(worth 2500+ ung item) ayun binayaran agad nang hindi tinitingnan ung store kung credible ba o hindi...kaya ganyan talaga ang buhay, hindi mawawalan ng mga "LESSONS" 🤣

04/06/2025

Aabangan ko to sa Baguio na may Taxi na Honda CR-V, BR-V, HR-V, CITY, at higit sa lahat ung CIVIC na type R🤣🤣🤣✌️✌️✌️

04/06/2025

Itong dalawang brand ng sasakyan ang nagte trending ngayon sa baguio, bakit nga ba? You tell me🤣🤣🤣✌️

For context, pinost ung montero sport kasi namangha sila na ung "dream car" nila, ginawang taxi sa baguio. Tapos ito rin hindi nagpahuli si Fortuner.

Pero kung saakin mas mamamangha ako pag may Honda na Taxi sa Baguio🤣🤣🤣

11/05/2025

Sabi ng kasama ko
Batiin niyo rin daw ung mga nanay na nagpadede sayo pero hindi naging kayo🤣✌️

03/05/2025

Copy/pasted this open letter to all of us. This is not only applicable in the Cordilleras but also in other places where we are considered "tourists" or "visitors."

"Respect"

An Open Letter to Future Tourists Visiting the Cordilleras and Other Destinations❤️

I hope this serves as a gentle reminder for everyone, especially when visiting culturally sensitive or more traditional areas.

First encounter:
"Sino nagtanim dito Tao o Igorot?"

As a welcoming staff member at a small tourism site in Benguet, this was the first time I encountered a group of tourists from the NCR (I won’t mention the specific location) who openly asked this surprising question. At first, I shrugged it off, thinking they were probably just curious. But the more I thought about it, the more it made me wonder— so are Igorots / WE IGOROTS not human too?

The question felt a bit off and could come across as rude, especially if it were heard by the farmer they were referring to, who happens to be my father.

Moreover, I couldn’t help but ask myself—are these tourists not aware that the kind tour guide accompanying them, the garage drivers who brought them to these beautiful destinations, and even the owners of these popular tourist spots they’re visiting are Igorots? The people who prepared their breakfast, cleaned their rooms, and assisted them during their stay are also Igorots.

Second Encounter:
Just a few hours ago, inside a Baguio-Buyagan jeepney, a group of tourists insisted on boarding even though it was already full. Unfortunately, some of them ended up standing. As we traveled, they were quite loud and laughing excessively, seemingly unaware of how disruptive they were to the rest of us. Whenever a passenger got off and one of them found a seat, they would cheer loudly.

It might seem exaggerated, but they only paid for five passengers, claiming two were seniors and three were regular fares. The rest of their group, according to them, "di na magbabayad yung iba, naka kandong naman" but ended up sitting on the empty seats as one passenger drops off making no space for possible paying riders. This took up space that could have been used by other paying passengers, especially during rush hour, which likely meant a loss of income for the driver, even if they claimed it was just a short ride.

It didn’t stop there. One uncle passenger politely asked them if they could lower their voices. One of the senior tourists responded, “Sa semeteryo dun tahimik,” which came off as quite rude. (Inulit ulit pa as if hindi ko mangmangeg kasi kaabay nya ako). And as they got off near their destination, that same person added, “oh ayan bababa na ang mga maiingay,” in a sarcastic tone.

These encounters, while frustrating, hold important reminders, not just for tourists, but for all of us. Kindness, respect, and cultural sensitivity go a long way when visiting places that are not your own. Every place has its own history, its own rhythm, and its own people. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of traveling, but it’s just as important to stay grounded in humility and gratitude.

The Cordilleras, and many other local destinations, mapa restaurant, tourism site, public places, or bundok, are rich not only in natural beauty but in heritage and humanity. The people who live here are not simply part of the background of your adventure; they are the heartbeat of the place. Treat them with the same respect you would hope to receive in your own home.

Hence, we locals are truly grateful to the tourists, as tourism has become one of our greatest assets and a vital source of livelihood.

Iyaman, sapay kuma ta ag iinanos tayo nga kanayon amin.
(Mabuhay, naway kabutihan at respeto ang mananaig!)

-A Highland Farmer's Daughter

📸 torogi shot

03/05/2025

An Open Letter to Future Tourists Visiting the Cordilleras and Other Destinations❤️

I hope this serves as a gentle reminder for everyone, especially when visiting culturally sensitive or more traditional areas.

First encounter:
"Sino nagtanim dito Tao o Igorot?"

As a welcoming staff member at a small tourism site in Benguet, this was the first time I encountered a group of tourists from the NCR (I won’t mention the specific location) who openly asked this surprising question. At first, I shrugged it off, thinking they were probably just curious. But the more I thought about it, the more it made me wonder— so are Igorots / WE IGOROTS not human too?

The question felt a bit off and could come across as rude, especially if it were heard by the farmer they were referring to, who happens to be my father.

Moreover, I couldn’t help but ask myself—are these tourists not aware that the kind tour guide accompanying them, the garage drivers who brought them to these beautiful destinations, and even the owners of these popular tourist spots they’re visiting are Igorots? The people who prepared their breakfast, cleaned their rooms, and assisted them during their stay are also Igorots.

Second Encounter:
Just a few hours ago, inside a Baguio-Buyagan jeepney, a group of tourists insisted on boarding even though it was already full. Unfortunately, some of them ended up standing. As we traveled, they were quite loud and laughing excessively, seemingly unaware of how disruptive they were to the rest of us. Whenever a passenger got off and one of them found a seat, they would cheer loudly.

It might seem exaggerated, but they only paid for five passengers, claiming two were seniors and three were regular fares. The rest of their group, according to them, "di na magbabayad yung iba, naka kandong naman" but ended up sitting on the empty seats as one passenger drops off making no space for possible paying riders. This took up space that could have been used by other paying passengers, especially during rush hour, which likely meant a loss of income for the driver, even if they claimed it was just a short ride.

It didn’t stop there. One uncle passenger politely asked them if they could lower their voices. One of the senior tourists responded, “Sa semeteryo dun tahimik,” which came off as quite rude. (Inulit ulit pa as if hindi ko mangmangeg kasi kaabay nya ako). And as they got off near their destination, that same person added, “oh ayan bababa na ang mga maiingay,” in a sarcastic tone.

These encounters, while frustrating, hold important reminders, not just for tourists, but for all of us. Kindness, respect, and cultural sensitivity go a long way when visiting places that are not your own. Every place has its own history, its own rhythm, and its own people. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of traveling, but it’s just as important to stay grounded in humility and gratitude.

The Cordilleras, and many other local destinations, mapa restaurant, tourism site, public places, or bundok, are rich not only in natural beauty but in heritage and humanity. The people who live here are not simply part of the background of your adventure; they are the heartbeat of the place. Treat them with the same respect you would hope to receive in your own home.

Hence, we locals are truly grateful to the tourists, as tourism has become one of our greatest assets and a vital source of livelihood.

Iyaman, sapay kuma ta ag iinanos tayo nga kanayon amin.
(Mabuhay, naway kabutihan at respeto ang mananaig!)

-A Highland Farmer's Daughter

📸 torogi shot

03/05/2025

Oh hindi sinalo ni sir(publicly)🤣✌️✌️✌️

LTO issues Show Cause Order against Yanna.

03/05/2025

Yong dumayo ka sa ibang lugar tapos sinita mo yung pick up na may side mirror, headlight, tail light at may OR/CR tapos yong gamit mong motor "factory motorcycle" na walang
❌️head light
❌️tail light
❌️plaka
Baka wala rin yang OR/CR na kung tutuusin Bawal ka sa kalsada na yan at PUBLIC ROAD yan...🤣🤣🤣✌️ "now you tell me"🤣🤣🤣

03/05/2025

"Ayan na ang pick up, sapakin natin"
Ngayon sinapak ka ng kaso🤣🤣🤣

01/05/2025

Namamahinga na ang Marilaque sa mga viral issues. Buti nalang hindi doon nagkalat, kundi "you tell me" magiging kasalanan na naman ng mga photographer yan🤣🤣✌️✌️