Tabuk City, Kalinga – Patients in Kalinga who require urgent medical attention and transfer to higher-level hospitals are expected to benefit from two new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) provided by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to the provincial government. Governor James S. Edduba personally received the two vehicles from PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Mana

Abra, Philippines – A 25-year-old nurse was found dead, bound and wrapped in a plastic bag and motorcycle cover, in Bangued, Abra, prompting his family and loved ones to cry out for justice as authorities investigate the brutal killing. The victim was identified as Tam-jay C. Colet, a native of Barangay Tumalip, Licuan-Baay, Abra, and a resident of Zone 7, Bangued. His body was discovered at around 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, in Sitio Linasin, Zone 1, Bangued. According t

FEATURE On what should have been a joyful seventh birthday, Reya Nikole Maryella M. Siojo faced a tragedy that would forever change her life. The young girl lost her mother in an accident on the very day she turned seven. Left behind was not only grief but also a final written message from her mother—one filled with hope that her children would one day achieve even greater things than she had. Years later, that message would become a source of strength and inspiration for a

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Education-Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has attributed the continuing decline in student enrollment to poverty, limited access to schools, teenage pregnancy, and weak parental supervision, as the region recorded a loss of 33,809 learners over the past three years. Data presented by DepEd-CAR showed that the region reached a peak enrollment of 447,986 learners in School Year 2021–2022. Since then, enrollment has declined b

Ilagan City, Isabela – A dispute reportedly triggered by a misunderstanding over a Wi-Fi connection turned fatal on Wednesday evening, June 3, after a 51-year-old farmer was stabbed to death by his neighbor in Ilagan City, Isabela. The victim, identified by police under the pseudonym “Bert,” was a resident of Barangay Bangag, Ilagan City. The suspect, meanwhile, was identified as “Tomas,” a 37-year-old construction worker and neighbor of the victim. According to initial findi

FEATURE For most people, solving a Rubik’s Cube is already a challenge. For 15-year-old Crimson Lucien Arradaza of Baguio City, doing it with just one hand—and in barely five seconds—is record-breaking. The young speedcuber recently etched his name in Philippine speedcubing history after setting a new national record in the 3x3x3 One-Handed Rubik’s Cube category during the Philippine National Speedcubing Open held at the Tagaytay City Combat Sports Center on May 28, 2026. Arr

FEATURE For years, travelers crossing the Cordillera highlands of Mt. Province have stopped at Mount Polis to admire its sweeping mountain views, cool climate, and breathtaking sea of clouds. Now, one of province's most iconic landscapes is poised to reach an even wider audience as it becomes a filming location for the upcoming movie “Tayo sa Wakas,” starring popular Filipino love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. Nestled along the terrains of Bagnen, Bauko, Mount Poli

Rizal, Kalinga – The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Tabuk City is intensifying classroom repairs and rehabilitation efforts as it grapples with a shortage of 157 classrooms ahead of the opening of classes. During the DepEd-CAR 2nd Quarter Press Conference on June 2, 2026, Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Christopher Benigno reported that the division lacks 127 classrooms for Kindergarten to Grade 6 and 30 classrooms for Grades 7 to 12. Benigno said that despite the sho

La Trinidad, Benguet – A restaurant owner in La Trinidad, Benguet, is facing multiple complaints after a lawyer and animal welfare advocate formally accused the establishment of allegedly serving dog meat to customers. According to local media reports, Atty. Amadeo B. Degay received information that the restaurant was allegedly serving dog meat, prompting him to conduct his own investigation to verify the reports. In a video reportedly taken by Degay during his visit to the e

FEATURE In the mountain village of Buscalan, Kalinga, every tap of a thorn against skin tells a story of culture, identity, and tradition. At the center of this centuries-old art is Apo Whang-Od, the world's oldest living traditional tattoo artist, who continues to practice the craft that has made her a global cultural icon. Today, visitors from across the Philippines and around the world continue to make the journey to Buscalan, not only to receive a traditional tattoo but a

Rizal, Kalinga — Schools in Kalinga that have long struggled with overcrowded and aging classrooms may soon receive much-needed infrastructure support following the visit of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, according to Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Gloria B. Buya-ao. Speaking during the DepEd-CAR 2nd Quarter Press Conference on June 2, 2026 in Rizal, Kalinga, Buya-ao said Secretary Dizon personally inspected school facilities, inc

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James Edduba described the historic visit of Archbishop Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, as a reaffirmation of the enduring bond between the Catholic Church and the Filipino people—a relationship rooted in peace, justice, unity, and service to humanity. Edduba made the statement during the welcome program hosted by the Provincial Government of Kalinga at the Kalinga Sports Center on Monday, June 1, in honor of the Apostol