Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – For nearly a century, the Batong Buhay mining project has remained one of the Cordillera's longest-running and most controversial mining disputes, leaving a lasting mark on the Indigenous community of Barangay Balatoc. What began with the discovery of rich copper and gold deposits in 1934 has evolved into decades of conflict over ancestral land rights, government ownership, environmental concerns, and Indigenous representation—issues that continue to

Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera (NCIP-CAR) has raised questions over who legally represents the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) of Barangay Balatoc after residents learned of an alleged mining agreement between the Balatoc Kalinga Tribal Incorporation (BKTI) and FCF Minerals Corporation, claiming that the wider community had neither been informed nor consulted. The issue was raised during a community meeting held on June

Tanudan, Kalinga – Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Coffee Guild Marietta "Brenda" Claver believes Tanudan possesses the potential to produce world-class coffee, stressing that the quality of its beans is already there—the challenge lies in improving post-harvest processing. Speaking during the 11th Kapi Festival on June 25, Claver, who also served as the head judge of Tanudan's 2nd Coffee Quality Competition, emphasized that every coffee bean is inherently good and th

Tanudan, Kalinga – Although this year's Tanudan Day and Kapi Festival was reduced to a one-day celebration, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag said the occasion remained meaningful as it served as a time for the municipality to give thanks for the many blessings, progress, and peace that Tanudan continues to enjoy. The local government, led by Dagadag, was compelled to simplify the activities for the municipality's 63rd Founding Anniversary and 11th Kapi Festival in compliance with

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem underscored the importance of land ownership as a reward for years of sacrifice and hard work, urging Cordilleran farmers to cherish the lands awarded to them through the government's agrarian reform program. Speaking during the Regional Distribution of Electronic Land Titles (E-Titles), Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoMs), and the turnover of Farm Machin

Tanudan, Kalinga – Strengthening its bid to revive the municipality's once-thriving coffee industry, the Municipality of Tanudan successfully staged its 2nd Quality Coffee Competition, with entries evaluated using internationally recognized coffee grading and cupping standards. Coffee has long been part of Tanudan's heritage, serving as the primary source of livelihood for many families. For generations, coffee farming enabled parents to send their children to school, making

Burgos, Isabela – A lifeless infant believed to be about five to six months old was found beneath a bridge in Barangay Bacnor, Burgos, Isabela, on June 28, prompting authorities to investigate whether foul play was involved. In a video posted on Facebook by Dhen Lopez Pacia, the infant was seen lying face down on rocks beneath the Bacnor Bridge. According to Pacia, the child was discovered by individuals passing through the area, who immediately reported the incident to autho

Bontoc, Mountain Province – The mother of the two-hour-old baby who was found abandoned in Bontoc on Thursday, June 25, has come forward and coordinated with the local government unit. The infant, believed to have been only about two hours old when he was discovered, was found by passersby on the evening of June 25, 2026, in Pawek, Sitio Khefa, Barangay Samoki. He was immediately rescued and placed under the care and protection of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – A barangay captain and three of his barangay kagawad in Santiago City are facing an administrative complaint after fellow elected officials questioned the legality of a P10,000 deduction from their monthly honoraria, a move the respondents insist was approved by the majority of the barangay council. The respondents include the Punong Barangay and three kagawad of Barangay Rizal, Santiago City. The complaint stemmed from the alleged deduction of P10,00

PINUKPUK, Kalinga – Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon called on the people of Pinukpuk to remain united as the municipality continues its journey toward progress, emphasizing that every milestone achieved over the past 63 years has been made possible through collective effort. Delivering his message during Pinukpuk's 63rd Founding Anniversary celebration at the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Taga on June 25, Dasayon said the municipality's greatest strength has always been the unity of

BONTOC, Mountain Province – A newborn believed to be only two hours old when he was found abandoned in Bontoc is now under the care of authorities, as the local government appeals to the child's parents to come forward and assures them that their identities will be kept confidential. According to the Bontoc Municipal Government, passersby discovered the infant at around 7:20 p.m. on June 25 in Pawek, Sitio Khefa, Barangay Samoki, prompting an immediate response from local off

RAMON, Isabela – A massive fish kill at Magat Dam has left at least 30 fish cage operators reeling from millions of pesos in losses after thousands of market-ready tilapia suddenly died just days before they were due for harvest. The fish kill began on June 24 and continued to worsen over the following days, devastating fish cages that serve as the primary source of livelihood for many families in Ramon and nearby communities. Photos circulating online showed fish cages blank