Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026.   In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 160 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are currently detained in various jail facilities in Kalinga, with the majority coming from Tabuk City.   This is based on data from the Provincial Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), presented during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga on March 30 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao.   According to the report, a total of 165 Kalinga PDLs are detained in loca

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Bangko Montanosa, Inc. President Christine Wangdali reminded graduates that character determines success, emphasizing that the quality of one’s output always reflects one’s character during the graduation ceremony of Tabuk City National High School (TCNHS) on March 31, 2026, at the Tabuk People’s Gym in Tabuk City, Kalinga.   Wangdali is known as one of the local figures in the banking and business industry in Kalinga, leading the growth and change of Ru

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 81 medical facilities across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now accredited under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) GAMOT program, significantly expanding access to free and subsidized medicines for members and strengthening the implementation of the government’s primary care initiative in the region.   The Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program helps members access

Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a recent talk on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (CDDA) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act held on March 30 at Barangay Suyang, Tabuk City’s number 1 Councilor and Attorney Errol Comafay urged the youth to stay away from illegal drugs, emphasizing the physical, mental, and legal consequences of drug use.   The CDDA, or Republic Act 9165, seeks to prevent and combat illegal drug use, manufacture, and trafficking. It imposes strict penal

Tanudan, Kalinga – Tanudan police along with health and rescue frontliners, in their exercise of duty, saved a drowning victim at Tawang Falls in Pangol, Tanudan on Maundy Thursday, April 2.       According to the Tanudan Police, the uniformed personnel along with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Health Office (MHO), and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), who were stationed at the area, quickly came to the aid of the victim who was

Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan, in a bid to help students prepare for their career paths, empowered learners to make informed decisions about their future through the District Career Expo 2026 held on March 25.   The District Career Expo is a localized event conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with local government units (LGUs) to provide career guidance, job matching, and training opportunities to students, particularly those i

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake in Bulanao Norte is now being held for Kalinga’s slain hero Captain Dean Oyando after his remains arrived in Tabuk City on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Oyando, 25, a newly graduated Scout Ranger from Kalinga, was killed in a 20-minute armed clash with members of the New People’s Army. He was bravely leading troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion during a pursuit operation when they encountered rebels on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Min

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) reported that a total of 277 personnel have been deployed across the province to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of Holy Week, focusing on key areas such as churches, transport terminals, public markets, and tourist destinations.   Speaking before various stakeholders, KPPO Provincial Operations Management Unit officer Police Major George Acob shared details of the deployment in identified are

Lubuagan, Kalinga – A 65-year-old man died after a public utility vehicle (PUV) lost its brakes and fell into a 30-meter-deep ravine on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, in Dangoy, Lubuagan.   The Lubuagan Information Office reported that the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. along the Poway-Ag-agama Upper Uma Access Road in Dangoy, where the driver lost control of the passenger jeep after its brakes failed while traversing a steep portion of the road. The vehicle reportedly roll

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Slain iKalinga soldier Captain Dean Oyando was honored with the Gold Cross Medal, one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ most prestigious citations for gallantry in combat, during a vigil held for him at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on March 31, 2026.   Scout Ranger Oyando was killed while leading the 68th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation against members of the New People’s Army on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The ope

Tabuk City, Kalinga – With two additional persons of interest, a total of seven individuals are now being investigated by the police in connection with the killing of Irene Gayamos. This was reported by Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on Monday, March 30, at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. To recall, the 30-year-old Gayamos was killed on the afternoon of No