Baguio City, Philippines – A mother in Baguio City has taken legal action against her former live-in partner, accusing him of sexually abusing her minor daughter for several years.   Information obtained by DZWT 540 AM News and Information from police indicated that the 33-year-old suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the now 14-year-old girl for nearly six years.   Investigation revealed that the alleged abuse occurred from September 2021 until February 2026.   The incident

Cagayan, Philippines – Two young adults responsible for the killing of a punong barangay in Enrile in 2025 were captured after hiding from authorities for almost a year.   Authorities tracked down the suspects, identified by Police Regional Office 2 as alias “Mavie,” 30, and alias “Arnie,” 25, in San Marcos on March 4, 2026. The two were arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by a court in September 2025 for murder.   Mavie and Arnie were identified as the suspects behind the

Baguio City, Philippines – A parked van crashed into Panagbenga stalls along Session Road after a 6-year-old accidentally released the handbrake on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026. Three people were reportedly injured in the incident. According to police authorities, as reported by the Mountain Beacon, the van’s driver had parked along Fr. Carlu Street to unload items for his stall at the Session Road “Blood Market” while accompanied by his 6-year-old child. Police said the

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Odiem, during the flag ceremony this week, reported that members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan actively supported the province’s athletes in the 2026 CARAA Meet held in Benguet, while also holding legislative sessions to approve Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) and other requests to ensure that services and programs were not delayed. Odiem emphasized that despite their packed schedules—balancing local events, athletic support, and nat

Baguio City, Philippines – The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) has been ranked 13th in the Philippines on the World’s Best Hospitals (WBH) 2026 list, released on February 25, 2026, by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. It is the only hospital from the Cordillera Administrative Region included in this internationally recognized ranking. The WBH is an annual global hospital ranking, launched in 2019, that identifies top-performing hospitals worldwide base

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Residents and Catholic faithful in Kalinga welcomed the appointment of Reverend Father Sean Buslig Meija as the new bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, following his designation by Pope Leo XVI on March 3, 2026. The Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk covers not only Kalinga but also Apayao. It is a territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, functioning similarly to a diocese but established in areas that are not yet fully

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Four hospitals in the Cordillera region now offer improved services for patients living with kidney disease after the Cordillera Golfers Foundation, Incorporated (CGFI) donated hemodialysis machines. Hemodialysis machines filter waste, toxins, and excess fluids from the blood of patients with kidney failure. Each unit typically costs between P1.2 million and over P2.2 million, depending on its specifications. The machines were purchased using funds raise

Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan has formally adopted Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Cordillera Regional Director JCSupt. Delvic Oreiro as its son, bestowing upon him the protection and recognition accorded to a native iTinglayan. The adoption ceremony was held on March 3 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, where residents and visitors witnessed the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU), headed by Mayor Charles Abay and Vice Mayor Alexan

Calanasan, Apayao – A rare species of Rafflesia flower, which can only be found in the Philippines, was discovered by forest guards while conducting validation of reported deforestation activities in Calanasan, Apayao recently. On Tuesday, March 3, during the observance of World Wildlife Day 2026, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Calanasan confirmed the presence of Rafflesia lagascae in Barangay Eva. The office reported that Green Guards first

Tinglayan, Kalinga – A jail facility will soon rise in the Municipality of Tinglayan following the donation of a parcel of land by the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The LGU, headed by Mayor Charles Abay and Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi, formally turned over the donated lot to the BJMP, represented by BJMP Cordillera Regional Director JCSupt. Delvic Oreiro, on March 4, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion.

Baguio City, Philippines – Two women local tourists got into a physical fight over a viewing spot during the Grand Floral Float Parade of the 2026 Panagbenga Festival on March 1. For this year’s Panagbenga, the Baguio City Police estimated a crowd of around 143,000 spectators during the Grand Floral Float Parade on Sunday alone. The spectators gathered along the streets of Baguio City to watch the elaborate display of 30 colorful and creatively designed floats that paraded al

La Trinidad, Benguet – Amid rising petroleum prices in the country triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Benguet Representative Eric Go Yap is seeking the temporary suspension of excise taxes on fuel to ease the burden on Filipinos. Tensions in the Middle East escalated following military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, disrupting oil supply routes in the region. Reports said the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow but critical passage between I