Tabuk City, Kalinga – With insurgent groups no longer posing threats to local stability in Kalinga, the province is expected to attain its “insurgency-free” status this March 2026. The information was disclosed by the 5th Infantry Division (ID), which revealed that Kalinga is set to be declared insurgency-free, with its capital, Tabuk City, scheduled for formal recognition under the State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SSIPS) this month. An insurgency-free status sign

Baguio City, Philippines – A Baguio City–based artist fulfilled her late mother’s dream in the most personal way she knew—through art—as her beloved mother was laid to rest on March 3, 2026. Unable to bring her mother to the Alps in Switzerland as she had once promised, Andrea Lourice Rafael painted a scenic mountain landscape on her mother’s coffin. The artwork became a heartfelt tribute to the place her mother had long dreamed of visiting, reflecting her love for mountains,

Pinukpuk, Kalinga – The grounds of Asibanglan Elementary School in Pinukpuk were filled with excitement on March 6, 2026, as children and residents gathered for an outreach program led by the Kalinga Provincial Government Women’s Organization, Incorporated (KPGWOI). Held as part of the month-long celebration of National Women’s Month, the outreach reached hundreds of beneficiaries in Barangay Asibanglan, with the majority being young learners and members of vulnerable sectors

Tanudan, Kalinga – The Tanudan Municipal Hospital (TMH) has officially secured its first-ever License to Operate (LTO) as a birthing home, valid from February 20 to December 31, 2026, allowing the facility to provide safe and accessible maternal delivery services to expectant mothers. While the hospital’s main building remains under construction, its existing facility has been authorized to operate as a birthing home, marking the first LTO granted to TMH, with a total of thre

Tinglayan, Kalinga – Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi affirmed the Municipality of Tinglayan’s continuing support for the initiatives of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), which facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) into the community. Following the turnover ceremony of the Tinglayan LGU’s lot donation to the BJMP on March 4, Malasi acknowledged that strong partnerships and collaborative efforts among LGUs, government

Tinglayan, Kalinga – The lot donation made by the Tinglayan Municipal Local Government Unit to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring the humane administration of justice and safeguarding the welfare of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), explains Mayor Charles Abay. On March 4, the MLGU formally turned over the parcel of land it donated to the BJMP, represented by Delvic Oreiro. The lot, located in Ambato, is desi

Bucloc, Abra – A Cordilleran from Abra Province is set to bring the region’s cultural identity to the international stage after being selected to represent the Philippines in a global art exhibition in the United States. Jinkee Medlei Molina Sangoy, a native of Labaan village in Bucloc and a member of the Tingguian-Masadiit tribe, will exhibit her artworks at the World Expo Art 2026 in Indiana from April 4 to May 30. Held annually, the international exhibition gathers hundred

Boliney, Abra – Country singer Romeo Ogong, popularly known to many of his followers as the “Southern Cowboy,” is set to perform at the upcoming Palanos and Tingguian Festival in Boliney, Abra, on March 28. On his Facebook page, Ogong announced his upcoming performance in the town as part of the festival celebration that highlights Tingguian culture and community festivities. “Saddle up, Abra! The Southern Cowboy is coming to Boliney! The rhythm of the South meets the heart o

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