TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Tinglayan Mayor Charles Abay has reaffirmed his support for peace efforts between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes, calling for sustained military deployment and the fair enforcement of security advisories as both sides work toward resolving their territorial dispute. During the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting on October 26 at the Provincial Capitol, Abay said he had chosen to refrain from directly participating in conflict-related decision

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The ₱30.56-million Bulo-Magasusu Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP) in Barangay Bulo, Tabuk City is expected to boost rice production as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. leads its inauguration on November 5. The project is designed to provide irrigation to 85 hectares of farmland, benefiting 35 farmers in the barangay, where rice farming is a major source of livelihood. It costs ₱30,569,396.93 and has a 177-hect

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Children in conflict-affected communities in Tinglayan are reportedly experiencing severe trauma from the Butbut-Tulgao tribal conflict, with even the sound of a falling pot or a tree branch hitting a roof prompting them to hide under tables, according to 103rd Infantry Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias. Obias relayed the concerns raised by parents and teachers during his visits to affected communities at the Provincial Peace and Order Counci

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — After successive postponements, the Provincial Government of Kalinga is set to hold its Teachers’ Day celebration on October 31, 2026, to recognize the dedication and contributions of educators across the province. Governor James S. Edduba announced the scheduled celebration during the provincial government’s regular flag-raising ceremony on October 26 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Edduba said the provincial government would spearh

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem has urged iKalingas to support Governor James S. Edduba and work together to preserve peace in the province amid the ongoing tribal conflict between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan. Speaking during the provincial government’s regular flag-raising ceremony at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on October 26, Odiem called on residents to pray for the safety of families affected by the conflict, security

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Capt. Ma. Melvin Acebuque, one of four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots killed in a midair collision during a routine training flight, has returned to his family home for his final farewell. Acebuque, 32, died on October 23 when two SF-260 Marchetti trainer aircraft collided in midair at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas. The crash also claimed the lives of Maj. David Joshua Rojo, 1st Lt. Raymart Cabangcala of Pangasinan, and 1st Lt. Angeleo

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) has urged residents to undergo cancer screening and seek early medical consultation, after data showed that cancer-related diseases ranked as the third leading cause of death in Kalinga in the first half of 2026, with 28 recorded cases. The OPHO issued the call through Non-Communicable Disease Coordinator Frances Reggie Ramirez, who represented Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ed Tandingan during the Annual

FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga – More than 300 registrants and hundreds of supporters dressed in pink took to the streets of Tabuk City on October 24, sending a message of solidarity to cancer warriors and survivors: they do not have to face the journey alone. The Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk, organized by the Kalinga Cancer Care Ministry Inc. (KCCMI), brought together individuals, offices, and organizations to honor those battling cancer, celebrate survivors, and rem

FEATURE BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – For 36-year-old Bontoc native Rhea “Iya” Falitnang, winning the women’s category of the 100-kilometer Saleng race at the Ultra Trail Cordillera Philippines (UTCP) 2026 was more than a victory. It was a comeback after previous race setbacks, including an ankle injury that forced her to withdraw from a race. Falitnang secured first place in the women’s category of the Saleng 100KM race during the UTCP, held on October 24–25, 2026. The race sta

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has underscored the importance of grassroots sports programs in discovering and developing local talent, saying promising athletes can emerge from any community if given the right opportunities and support. Go conveyed the message through NBI Director III Atty. Gelacio Bongngat during the culminating program of the three-month Tabuk City Inter-Barangay Basketball League at the Kalinga Sports Center on October 24, 20

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The administration of San Jose School of La Trinidad, Inc. – High School Department has extended the suspension of face-to-face classes until October 30 to allow authorities to conduct a security assessment following a shooting threat that was later claimed to be a “prank.” The threat reportedly circulated online over the weekend, prompting the school to shift to online or at-home learning initially for October 27. The school administration later announ

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Apart from the regular events and activities during the biggest celebration in the province, peacebuilding, healing and strengthening the traditional bodong system will be the central themes of Kalinga’s 2027 Bodong Festival. Around 30 stakeholders gathered for a preliminary planning meeting on October 26, 2026, as directed by Governor James S. Edduba, to discuss activities that would highlight the role of bodong in promoting unity and preventing tribal

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito has pledged to help fund the completion of Kalinga’s planned new provincial hospital, reaffirming his commitment to improving public healthcare facilities and advancing universal healthcare in the province. Ejercito made the commitment during his visit to the Kalinga Provincial Hospital in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on October 27, 2026. He stressed that improving healthcare facilities, particularly provincial hospitals, is ess

“Absolutely, no carrying of weapon inside that zone or outside that zone. Whether towards Butbut or Tulgao, we will not allow that.” - Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A 500-meter no-crossing zone has been imposed around disputed areas between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan, with security forces enforcing a strict ban on firearms and warning that violators may be apprehended. Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias, commander of the 103rd Infantry Battalion, prese

FEATURE IFUGAO, Philippines — With only a month to prepare after completing a grueling 100-mile race in Vietnam, 23-year-old Ligorinson Abbugao of Aguinaldo, Ifugao proved that endurance, discipline and faith can carry a runner through even the toughest mountain trails. Abbugao secured the top spot podium finish in the Saleng 100-kilometer category of the Ultra Trail Cordillera Philippines (UTCP) 2026.10, held on October 24–25, 2026, with trails starting at Camp John Hay in B