Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the Province of Kalinga celebrates its 31st Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival, the vibrant Diddiga Cultural Parade and Showdown officially took center stage on February 12 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, drawing contingents from across the municipalities to celebrate Kalinga’s rich heritage through music, dance, and ritual performances.   Addressing thousands of spectators, performers, and local officials, Governor James Edduba exp

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Citing the province’s growing appeal as a premier cultural destination in the Cordillera, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that Kalinga generated over ₱600 million in tourism revenue in 2024. The announcement was made during the Diddiga Cultural Parade and Showdown held on February 12 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao.   Kalinga is known for its unique tourism destinations, where rich culture, natural landscap

Tabuk City, Kalinga – One of the country’s most revered Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singers, Noel Cabangon, is set to serenade iKalinga music enthusiasts as he joins the much-anticipated Kalinga Balikbayans celebration on February 15, bringing his signature acoustic sound and timeless hits to the province in a celebration of music, culture, and community.   As part of the five-night Concert at the Park, Cabangon is scheduled to perform in what is expected to be one of the h

Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help increase productivity and income, various farmers’ and fisherfolk groups in Kalinga received around ₱70 million worth of agricultural assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA).   The assistance was awarded during the visit of DA Undersecretary Engr. Roger Navarro to Kalinga on February 13, 2026, as part of the province’s celebration of its 31st Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival.   Navarro led the turnover ceremony together wit

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Agbannawag Central School is now just a win away from becoming a Hall of Famer in the Drum and Lyre – Elementary competition of the Kalinga Bodong Festival after claiming victory for the fourth time on February 12, 2026.   Agbannawag Central School has been winning the competition consecutively since 2023.   In an interview with teachers Janylyn Ballay and Daina Batinggan, who are in charge of the group, they admitted to GURU Press Cordillera that they a

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – A house owner in Tuguegarao City is offering a cash incentive to anyone who can identify the burglar who stole at least ₱1 million worth of valuables from their home on February 11, 2026.   The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 a.m. at a house on Bangayan Street, Gosi Norte, Tuguegarao City. The suspect reportedly took jewelry and other expensive items stored in a vault, totaling around ₱1 million.   According to police accounts cited by the Caga

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Various festivals and tourist attractions across Kalinga were showcased along the streets of Bulanao, Tabuk City during the first-ever Lumin-awa Float Parade on February 13, 2026.   The event, one of the major highlights of the 7th Bodong Festival and the 31st Kalinga Founding Anniversary, brought out the creativity and artistry of the seven municipalities and the lone city of Kalinga as they displayed their respective festivities, unique stories, and to

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Board Member Camilo Lammawin Jr. described the establishment of Kalinga’s first art gallery in Tabuk City as a major milestone for advancing the province’s cultural and tourism sectors. He emphasized that the initiative is a key focus of the committee he leads and aligns with the flagship programs of the current provincial administration. The art gallery and exhibit officially opened on February 9, 2026, at Aki’s Café Gallery in Bulanao, Tabuk City. It f

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two business establishments in Kalinga were awarded the Bagwis Seal of Excellence by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for upholding consumer rights and providing quality service to customers. The awards were presented by DTI officials, including Assistant Secretary Grace F. Baluyan, Regional Director Atty. Raymond G. Panhon, and Provincial Director Renie M. Ramos, during the formal opening of the Kalinga Treasures Fair on February 9, 2026. Also

Baguio City, Philippines – The 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, formerly owned by the Discaya couple and once in the spotlight for the viral “free umbrella” remark, has been sold for P29 million to Igorot Stone Kingdom Incorporated, the company behind Baguio City’s famous cultural park. The vehicle, seized earlier by the Bureau of Customs over alleged tax violations, was sold after three public auctions, finally attracting a buyer when the price was lowered. According to reports, t

Lal-lo, Cagayan – A 52-year-old Russian national wanted for violence against women and their children was arrested during a joint law enforcement operation in Lal-lo, Cagayan, on Monday, February 9, 2026. The suspect, using the alias “Andong,” was listed among the Top 7 Most Wanted Persons in Region 7. Police reports indicated that he is a businessman who had been residing in Negros Oriental prior to his arrest. The arrest resulted from a coordinated operation by local police

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A fourteen-year-old chess prodigy from Pinukpuk showcased his talent at the Lumin-Awa Chess Tournament (LTC) held on February 7 at the Kalinga Children’s Ward Conference Hall in Bulanao, strengthening his bid to become Kalinga’s representative in the 2027 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet. Simon Dalapnas, a Grade 9 student of Pinukpuk Vocational School from Taga, Pinukpuk, lives with cerebral palsy—a lifelong neurological