ECHAGUE, Isabela – Authorities have offered a ₱50,000 cash reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and arrest of the gunmen behind the fatal shooting of former barangay chairman and incumbent Barangay Malibago Kagawad Lito Publico, 66. The reward was jointly announced by local government officials and the Isabela Police Provincial Office as investigators intensify efforts to solve the brazen killing that occurred a week ago. Publico, who pre

TUGUEGARAO CITY — A viral Facebook Live video allegedly showing a male content creator physically assaulting his female partner has prompted authorities to launch an investigation and appeal to the public for information that could help locate those involved. The livestream, which circulated widely on social media on July 23, allegedly showed the man repeatedly hurling profanities at the woman during a heated argument. As the confrontation escalated, he was seen allegedly sla

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three extension schools in the municipality of Pinukpuk are now a step closer to becoming independent national high schools after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Rules and Ethics approved the corresponding Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) for their proposed establishment. During its committee meeting on July 24, the committee, chaired by Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal, approved the proposed MOA between the Provincial Government of Kali

"Invite ko dagiyay racers tayo nga ag-join da ta mayat daytoy nga ultramarathon tapno maipromote tayo ti tourism ti province tayo." – Councilor Jayferson Bon-as Tabuk City, Kalinga – City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as is inviting runners and endurance enthusiasts from across the country to take part in the inaugural Tuguegarao City-to-Tabuk City (TC2TC) 60-Kilometer Ultramarathon, which is set to highlight the 2027 Kalinga Bodong Festival while promoting the province as a sports

What started as the launch of a new municipal festival has unexpectedly turned into a juicy online showdown, with residents of Pudtol, Apayao, and Gonzaga, Cagayan exchanging opinions over their respective Pinya (Pineapple) Festivals. The discussion, which quickly spread across social media, centered on questions of originality, local identity, and whether Gonzaga's newly introduced celebration drew inspiration from Pudtol's long-established festival. The debate highlighted h

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The proposed establishment of Taggay National High School, Aciga National High School, and Pinococ National High School in Pinukpuk is expected to gain stronger backing from the Provincial Government after Board Member Emilio Kitongan pushed for the adoption of separate resolutions supporting their conversion into independent national high schools. Kitongan introduced the proposal during the meeting of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Rules

CONNER, Apayao – Fifteen public schools in the Municipality of Conner have received 43-inch Smart Televisions from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), providing teachers and students with modern learning tools to support interactive, technology-driven instruction. The Smart TVs were formally turned over on July 7, 2026 through the initiative of Conner Mayor Atty. Jorico F. Bayaua, who sought assistance from PAGCOR as part of the local government's and t

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba has proposed a more flexible approach to the province's ordinance prohibiting the nighttime transport of quarry materials, suggesting limited exemptions for qualified infrastructure projects that can only be carried out after dark. The proposal was raised during the Management Committee (ManCom) meeting on July 20 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao, where Edduba sought to balance the province's strict regulation of quarry oper

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry, chaired by Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin Jr., has completed the third and final review of the proposed ordinance enacting the Revised Tourism Code of the Province of Kalinga, bringing the measure a step closer to adoption. The final review was held on July 23 at the New Conference Hall of the Kalinga Sports Center in Capitol Hills, Bulanao, Tabuk City. The proposed ordinance se

BAGUIO CITY – Young adults in Baguio may soon have to wait a few more years before legally ordering a drink, as the City Council is considering raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 23 under a proposed revision of the city's three-decade-old Liquor Code. The proposal forms part of a broader effort to strengthen public health safeguards and reduce alcohol-related harm, following data presented by health officials during council deliberations. According to the repor

ENTERTAINMENT HUNGDUAN, Ifugao – Ifugao titleholder Joe Marzon Dunuan has earned a coveted spot among the 40 official candidates of Mr. Universe Philippines 2026, placing the province in the national spotlight as he competes for one of the country's most prestigious men's pageant titles. Mr. Universe Philippines is a national pageant that provides Filipino men with a platform to showcase not only their personality, confidence, and leadership but also their purpose, advocacy,

FEATURE While most forensic science students spend their days examining crime scene evidence and solving complex cases in the classroom, Michiko Gonzales has been making headlines on a different field—one where steady hands, laser-sharp focus, and nerves of steel determine victory. The University of the Cordilleras Forensic Science student from Licuan-Baay, Abra, who also traces her roots to Baguio City, delivered an outstanding run in separate international and national comp