Tinglayan, Kalinga – Women’s talents and creativity shone during the municipality-wide Women’s Month celebration in Tinglayan on March 20, 2026, held at the Tribal Peace Hall in the Municipal Compound in Poblacion. Anchored on the themes “WE Gender Equality, Inclusive Society” and “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas,” women from the 20 barangays of Tinglayan gathered to celebrate empowerment and recognize the contributions of women who have served and transformed the lives of

Benguet, Philippines – Marijuana is not only being cultivated in the mountains; it is now being grown inside a greenhouse, say authorities who found the plant being grown in Benguet. In the Cordillera region, authorities usually destroy marijuana plantation sites located in mountainous areas. In fact, just this March 25, anti-narcotics operatives eradicated marijuana plants worth a total of P9,594,000 in Kalinga and Benguet. On March 24, however, operatives launched an anti-i

Balbalan, Kalinga – More development projects, including classrooms and farm-to-market roads, are expected to be implemented in Balbalan through the continuing initiatives and relentless efforts of the provincial government of Kalinga and the municipal government of Balbalan. This was announced by Governor James Edduba during the Palanus Night of the Manchachatong Festival on March 23, as he took the opportunity to inform iBalbalans about upcoming projects expected to benefit

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Before the peace that the Province of Kalinga is experiencing today, with Tabuk City recently declared insurgency-free, there was a time when armed conflict in the province was highly prevalent. The public witnessed clashes between authorities and rebels in broad daylight, and civilians had to pass through several checkpoints set up by both groups when traveling. Looking back on how the province, including its capital Tabuk City, has come a long way in i

Abra, Philippines – Another shooting incident was recorded in the Province of Abra, this time involving a barangay tanod who was tending his rice field in Lagangilang town. The victim, identified as Flor Baro, a barangay tanod in Taping, was in his rice field when two unidentified gunmen arrived and opened fire. Initial police investigation, as cited by the Mountain Beacon on March 26, revealed that Baro attempted to save himself by diving into a nearby creek. However, his at

Delfin Albano, Isabela – An Isabela-based vlogger celebrated his birthday in an exceptional and heartfelt way—by giving back to his parents. Mark Fillord Gumaru, popularly known as Mark Vlog, 26, reflected on how he has gone from “the one always asking” to being able to provide for his family—a moment he described as a testament to gratitude, perseverance, and faith. Mark, from Delfin Albano, Isabela, is known for content featuring him and his parents, particularly his mother

Benguet, Philippines – Coffee farmers in Benguet are set to benefit from advanced drone technology through a partnership between the Korea Coffee Association (KCA) and Sky Enterprise Philippines, aimed at improving productivity and efficiency in the region’s highland coffee industry. KCA, a South Korea-based organization promoting the coffee industry and culture, focuses on training and certifying coffee professionals, including baristas, roasters, and coffee instructors. It

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A two-day post-harvest training conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Kalinga provided learners and small entrepreneurs in the province with the skills to earn more from fish that is often sold simply as fresh. The initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Kalinga), was held last week as part of BFAR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots livelihoods through skills development. In an inter

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) of Kalinga recently issued a reminder to provincial government scholars to renew their scholarships on time and submit complete requirements to avoid delays in receiving their allowances, which are essential for processing their stipends. The reminder, released on March 25, comes as the second semester of the current school year draws to a close, when students are expected to complete their requirements, includin

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The City of Tabuk has officially attained its “State of Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SSIPS) status after more than five decades since the massive recruitment of the New People’s Army in the province in the 1970s. Being declared under SSIPS signifies that insurgency no longer poses a threat to an area, as it has been cleared of communist groups and is now relatively peaceful. Having met these standards, Tabuk City was formally declared under SSIPS

Benguet, Philippines – Amid the ongoing struggles of farmers to sell their produce and finance their farming needs, a farmer in Benguet faced an additional burden after losing his crops to thieves on March 22. The theft is believed to have occurred between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday in Buguias, Benguet, where the suspects targeted the farmer’s garden and harvested around 400 kilograms of carrots. According to a relative of the victim, as cited by local media, the farm

Balbalan, Kalinga – Looking back at the milestones Balbalan has achieved in recent years, Mayor Almar Malannag asserted that progress is not limited to big cities, rather it lies in people who are united in working toward championing public needs and creating a better town for the next generation. Addressing his constituents during the second day of the Manchachatong Festival on March 24, Mayor Malannag said that the town’s cultural heritage—rooted in the stories and experien