Rizal, Kalinga – Two men were injured in a motorcycle-kuliglig collision along the Rizal – Solana Road in Macutay late night of Tuesday, February 24.   Report from the responding unit, Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), stated that the accident happened past 11:00 p.m. The collision involved a 25-year-old resident of Babalag West and a 26-year-old resident of Bulbul.   The 25-year-old was described to have sustained wounds, deformity in hi

Abra, Philippines – A punong barangay and his companion were killed after their vehicle was riddled with bullets while they were traversing the Calaba Bridge in Bangued, Abra on Tuesday, February 24.   The fatalities were identified by the police as Collago, Lagayan Punong Barangay Ezequiel Castañeda Parado, 35, and Arlene Dorias who is a resident of the same place. The three other injured victims in the shooting incident are Ailyn S. Parado, a Sangguniang Bayan member in Lag

Baguio City, Philippines – Two lives were cut short in separate road accidents involving motorcycles and passenger buses in Baguio City on Sunday, February 22, 2026. According to a report from the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) obtained by local media outlets, the first incident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. along Marcos Highway in Imelda Marcos Village. Police investigation revealed that a bus allegedly swerved back into its lane to avoid colliding with an oncoming truck af

Alcala, Cagayan – Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.Ap, known worldwide as a member of the Grammy-winning group Black Eyed Peas, has returned to the Philippines not only for music but also to support local farmers and environmental initiatives. Through his Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI), Apl.de.Ap — whose real name is Allan Pineda Lindo — continues to champion programs that benefit under-served communities. He founded the non-profit organization in 2011 to empower d

Sagada, Mt. Province – A social media influencer with 1.2 million followers is facing criticism after allegedly disrespecting a sacred burial site in Sagada on February 23, 2026. According to a social media video reported by Mountain Beacon, Crist Briand was seen holding a skull believed to be from a burial site and referring to it as the “skulls of pagans.” “Yo brothers and sisters, nandito tayo ngayon sa Sagada at hawak ko ngayon isa sa mga skulls ng mga pagans dito sa Hang

Bauko, Mt. Province – After nearly two weeks of tireless search efforts, a 40-year-old resident of Bauko, particularly from Pactil, Monamon Sur, was found deceased on February 23 in the Lukib area. Initially reported missing on the afternoon of February 9, the victim, identified as Kevin Lacbongan Libang, left his home and failed to return, prompting coordinated search operations by his family, community volunteers, and local disaster response teams. According to a Facebook p

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley – As Tuguegarao Airport moves closer to completing key infrastructure upgrades, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Region 2 is eyeing the launch of night operations by 2027. Established in 2008, CAAP is the government agency tasked with regulating and overseeing civil aviation in the Philippines. According to CAAP Area Manager Mary Sulyn Sagorsor, in an interview with local media, night flights will become feasible once the

Balbalan, Kalinga – The multi-million-peso Poswoy Bridge was formally turned over to the people of Balbalan following its full completion on February 23, 2026. More than a year after the project’s implementation began, the P85-million bridge was inaugurated in the presence of Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. and his Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) team, along with local officials led by G

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid continued speculation that former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gen. Gerald Bantag is hiding in the Cordillera region, Cordillera Police Regional Director PBGen. Ericson Dilag said authorities have no validated information confirming that the former official is in the area. Bantag has been implicated in the killing of radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa in October 2022. He was declared a fugitive in 2023, with the Department of Jus

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – A young couple in Tuguegarao City ended up in police custody after their attempt to flee anti-narcotics operatives failed during a buy-bust operation on Friday night, February 20, 2026. The suspects were identified by Police Regional Office (PRO) 2 as “Ynna,” a 25-year-old property manager, and “Regieboy,” 29. The couple was listed as High-Value Individuals by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Au

Baguio City, Philippines – Leading the opening of the highly anticipated 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet on Sunday morning, Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan challenged schools across the Cordillera to invest more in sports development. “Ang hamon ko po sa ating mga paaralan dito sa CAR, be active, discover talent, develop character because the next national champion may be standing here today,” s

Bangued, Abra – A mother had to identify her son after a dead body was found at a crime scene in Bangued on Monday morning, February 23.   At around 6:05 a.m. of said date, the police officers in Bangued proceeded to Sitio Lidlidaak, particularly along the Lidliddaak-Siit Farm to Market road, to verify a report about a dead man found in the area.   Arriving at the scene, they saw an unknown male person wearing a navy-blue t-shirt and green short pants. He was described to hav