KALINGA – SAVE Kalinga, Inc. continued its provincewide advocacy campaign in the first week of August by presenting its Information and Education Campaign (IEC) against vote buying before the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbalan and Pasil, promoting responsible citizenship, ethical leadership, voter education, and good governance ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. The presentations were led by SAVE Kalinga, Inc. President Naty Bayubay and Convenor and Vice P

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – More men than women were affected by Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (AURI) in Kalinga during the first half of 2026, according to data from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO), as health officials urged the public to seek early treatment and practice proper hygiene to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. OPHO data showed that 11,508 AURI cases were recorded in the province from January to June 2026, making it the leading cause o

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Kalinga Vice Governor Atty. Dave Q. Odiem reminded barangay officials in Rizal that the newly distributed ombak vehicles are government property purchased with taxpayers' money and should be used responsibly to serve the public—not for personal use. Odiem made the reminder during the ceremonial turnover of the service vehicles to beneficiary barangays on Tuesday, August 4, at the Legislative Building in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Public funds, public service I

RIZAL, Kalinga – Police in Rizal, Kalinga recorded 15 crime incidents from January to July 2026, a slight decrease from the 16 cases reported during the same period last year, with one of the latest incidents involving the arrest of a man accused of stealing crude oil from a farmer. According to PSSg. Johnny Cabacungan, Duty Investigator Police Non-Commissioned Officer of the Rizal Municipal Police Station, the municipality's 15 recorded cases included three violations of Rep

FEATURE When the lights came on at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, thousands of fans from around the world watched SB19 make history as the first all-Filipino act to perform at one of the world's biggest music festivals. For many, it was a celebration of Filipino music finally taking its place on the global stage. But for many people in the Cordillera, the historic performance carried another, quieter message. On the blazer of Justin de Dios, one of SB19's youngest members, res

For many children growing up in the mountains of Tinglayan, Kalinga, success is often measured by the courage to dream beyond the boundaries of their hometown while never forgetting where they came from. For Brigadier General Reverend Roy Onggao, that dream has become a reality. With faith as his compass and service as his calling, the son of Tinglayan has reached another remarkable milestone after earning his one-star rank in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)—a disti

BALBALAN, Kalinga – Believing that healthy public servants are key to delivering quality government services, Balbalan Mayor Almar Malannag continues to prioritize employee wellness through regular health programs aimed at keeping government workers fit and productive. On August 5, employees of the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) and personnel from various national government agencies underwent basic health screening during the Purok Kalusugan Hypertension Awareness Pr

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Office of the Provincial Treasurer (OPT) of Kalinga has earned recognition from the Bureau of Local Government Finance–Cordillera Administrative Region (BLGF-CAR) for its sound treasury operations after the 2025 Commission on Audit (COA) Annual Audit Report found no significant audit observations or findings related to local treasury operations. In a letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to Provincial Treasurer Ma. Theresa G. Basitao, BLGF-CAR Regio

FEATURE "Every opportunity to learn is an opportunity to serve our country better." For Major Jodan Malaggan Tomamman, those words are more than a personal belief—they are the compass that has guided his journey from the quiet community of Bagbag, Rizal, Kalinga to one of the world's leading institutions for international security studies. In an era where wars are no longer fought only with rifles and tanks, but also through cyberattacks, misinformation, and digital espionage

BAGUIO CITY — The University of Baguio (UB) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy against sexual violence after an anonymous social media post accused one of its faculty members of sexually assaulting a student. The university, however, clarified that it has not yet received a formal complaint regarding the allegation. In an open letter posted on August 4 by an anonymous member of the "Arteks of Lakandula" Facebook group, the writer alleged being raped by a professor repor

ENTERTAINMENT TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Fans of 2000s Original Pilipino Music (OPM) are in for a nostalgic night as Cueshé takes the stage to headline the opening celebration of the Pavvurulun Afi Festival 2026 on August 8 at the Tabacalera Grounds in Tuguegarao City. Known for timeless hits such as Borrowed Time, Back to Me, Stay, Can't Let You Go, and Sorry, the iconic pop-rock band is expected to serenade thousands of festivalgoers with the songs that became the soundtrac

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Six individuals were arrested and about ₱31,960 worth of suspected shabu was seized during a hot pursuit operation that led operatives to a hotel in Barangay Dagupan Weste on August 4. According to the Tabuk City Police Station, the operation began at around 5:20 p.m. when operatives tried to arrest a suspected drug personality. Police said the they were going to nab attempted to evade arrest by running back into a hotel and entering a fourth-floor room