Ivan's thoughts are long and intricate about the aspects and conditions that make up Baguio people, places, relationships and methods, translations and reparations, ideas and tools. His focus cuts across time and place, from ancient taal culture to the latest expression of contemporary life. This can be seen in rooting and retrospection, or rapid landing of native references. It is often at the point of comparison, not even directly, that a large part is caused by being in or from a different place.

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