Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Multi-Purpose Facility or Kalinga Sports Complex on March 10, the Provincial Government led by James S. Edduba marked the start of a major project that could position the province to host the next Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association Meet. During the event, Ruby Uyam, district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways Lower Kalinga District Engineering Office, presented an

Rizal, Kalinga – As part of its intensified campaign against wanted individuals, the Rizal police arrested a 48-year-old businessman from Cagayan who is facing rape charges in Kalinga on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026. Personnel from the Rizal Municipal Police Station, joined by operatives from the police stations of Enrile, Cagayan and Quezon, Cagayan as well as other police units in Kalinga, proceeded to Purok 2, Liwan Norte in Enrile, Cagayan at around 9:00 p.m. to serve

Baguio City, Philippines – A 34-year-old tenant in Fairview, Baguio City raised concerns among his neighbors when he was not seen for two days, prompting his landlord and barangay officials to open his place where they found him dead with hack wounds on March 8. Kagawad Jeffrey Abance, in his interview with Regional News Group, shared that the neighbors became concerned about the victim when he was not seen for two days and the lights and sound system inside his place were ne

Balbalan, Kalinga – After proudly representing her town in Miss Kalinga 2026, reigning Miss Balbalan Shira Mae Alit Acosta is now preparing to pass on the crown as a new queen rises from a field of 14 dashing iBalbalan candidates set to compete on March 24.   The Search for Miss Balbalan 2026 is among the main highlights of the town’s Manchachatong Festival, a celebration that brings together culture, community, and festivity in Balbalan. This year’s festival activities are s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Ten suspected members of the New People’s Army were cornered on Wednesday, March 11, after operatives served their arrest warrants in separate operations in Tarlac City and Quezon City.   The 10 were tagged by the military and the police as members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), a communist terrorist group operating in Kalinga and Abra.   Five of the 10 arrested individuals were said to be high-ranking officials and they were identif

Alcala, Cagayan – Spring seems to have come early in Alcala, Cagayan, as the town’s salinggogon trees (Cratoxylum formosum) burst into bloom, captivating residents and netizens alike. Photos shared on social media by Mayor Cristina “Tin” Antonio showcased the flowering trees lining Alcala’s streets, painting the town with shades of pink and white. According to Mayor Antonio, the salinggogon trees were planted by the municipal government as part of its environmental and refore

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The realization of the Kalinga Sports Complex reflects what can be achieved when leaders share the same priorities and work hand in hand, according to Governor James Sagmayao Edduba. With over P148.4 million in funding, the Kalinga Sports Center Multi-Purpose Facilities (Sports Complex) Phase 1 officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, at the CARAA Grounds. The initial phase includes the construction of a playing fiel

Balbalan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Balbalan has added to its growing list of distinctions after recently receiving numerous awards for initiatives in sustaining peace and order, protecting women and children, empowering youth, and nurturing families in the town. Among the accolades is the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Award, which recognized Balbalan for achieving Ideal Functionality in the 2025 Local Council for

Tinglayan, Kalinga – Behind the functioning councils that safeguard the wellbeing of children and women in Tinglayan are the collaborative efforts of the municipal local government offices and national line agencies, Mayor Charles Abay said following the municipality’s UWAWI citation. UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan Awards) is a provincial recognition that acknowledges the efforts of municipalities and cities in Kalinga t

Tanudan, Kalinga – Having established functioning committees that ensure the welfare of children and women in Tanudan, the municipality has expressed its commitment to further strengthen initiatives and programs aimed at protecting these vulnerable sectors. Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag made the commitment after the municipality received the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Award from the Provincial Committee on Anti-Traff

Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province prepares to welcome the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles John Brown, Governor James S. Edduba expressed pride and gratitude during the Management Committee meeting on March 9, 2026, held at the Conference Hall in Bulanao. A Papal Nuncio is the official ambassador of the Holy See (Vatican) to a particular country. He represents the Vatican in diplomatic matters and also serves as a key liaison between the Vatican and

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Indigenous craftsmanship from Kalinga continues to reach a wider audience as local entrepreneurs from the province participated in the 9th International Farm Tourism Conference held in Baguio City from March 4 to 6, 2026. With support from the Department of Trade and Industry–Cordillera (DTI-CAR), the conference was organized by the International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST) to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in the