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3 rebels killed in armed clash in Licuan-Baay, Abra
Abra, Philippines – Three bodies believed to have belonged to the armed group the military recently encountered in Abra were recovered on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following pursuit and clearing operations in Licuan-Baay. On said day, the 5th Infantry Division reported that the 50th and 98th Infantry Battalion clashed for the fourth time with approximately 10 armed remnants of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) in Barangay Bonglo, Licuan-Baay, Abra, two days sin
Leonora Lo-oy
12 hours ago2 min read
TESDA Kalinga eyes MOA to bridge training-to-job gap
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is seeking to formalize partnerships with government agencies, local government units (LGUs), educational institutions, and industry stakeholders through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at aligning technical-vocational education and training (TVET) with employment opportunities in Kalinga. The proposal was presented by TESDA Kalinga Provincial Director Atty. Clifford E. Pascual during
Grace Soriano
19 hours ago2 min read
Department of Migrant Workers opens Kalinga provincial office, brings OFW services closer to iKalingas
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), aspiring migrant workers, and their families in Kalinga can now access government services without leaving the province following the opening of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)-Kalinga Provincial Office at the Provincial Capitol. During the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo on August 3, DMW-Cordillera Senior Labor and Employment Officer Rexton Falag-ey thanked Governor James S. Edduba and the Provincial Government of Kalinga
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago2 min read
Dubai was only the beginning: The journey of a young iKalinga chasing a dream beyond home
FEATURE "Narigat ti requirments dita... Dubai is just my stepping stone." For many young Filipinos, graduation is supposed to mark the beginning of a career. For 25-year-old Tarahmae "Tarah" Bacullo of Rizal, Kalinga, it became the start of a much longer journey—one that would take her thousands of kilometers away from home. Fresh from earning her Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Tarah dreamed of wearing a uniform and serving her country in law enforcement. Like countless
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago4 min read
‘Jobs, training, livelihood await iKalingas at Aug. 26 opportunities fair’ - Department of Migrant Workers-Cordillera
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), returning and former migrant workers, their families, aspiring OFWs, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) graduates, job seekers, and the general public will have access to employment, training, livelihood, and government services during the World Café of Opportunities (WCO) and National Reintegration Network (NRN) Fair on August 26 at the Kalinga Sports Center. Organized by the Department of Migr
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago2 min read
Overtaking gone wrong: Worker hit in Cauayan after tricycle allegedly ignores pedestrian right-of-way
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — A construction worker was injured after he was allegedly hit by a tricycle that overtook a pickup truck which had stopped to give way to pedestrians crossing the national highway in Barangay Minante 1 shortly after noon on Tuesday, August 4. Based on information gathered by Bombo Radyo Cauayan from witnesses, a group of construction workers was crossing the highway when an approaching pickup truck stopped to allow them to pass. However, the tricycle dr
Grace Soriano
19 hours ago2 min read
820 Kalinga households benefit from ₱1.64M DSWD aid
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A total of ₱1.64 million in cash assistance will be distributed to 820 poor and near-poor households in Kalinga under the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program. Each beneficiary will receive ₱2,000 to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of basic commodities. The UPLIFT program is a national government initiative that aims to a
Mark Jordan Bomogao
19 hours ago2 min read
RTC orders 90-day suspension of Cagayan Vice Gov. Mamba in graft case
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 17 in Batac City, Ilocos Norte has ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Cagayan Vice Governor Manuel Mamba after denying his motion to quash the graft charge filed against him. In a five-page order dated July 28, 2026, Presiding Judge Felix G. Salvador granted the prosecution's motion to suspend Mamba pendente lite while his trial for the alleged violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago3 min read
“Uray man pay bassit, adu ti maitulong na,” - BM Lammawin highlights impact of “ombak” vehicles turned over to Rizal barangays
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Kalinga Board Member Camilo Lammawin Jr. said the "ombak" vehicles worth ₱2.7 million turned over to barangays in Rizal may appear to be a simple form of assistance, but they will make a significant difference by enabling local officials to deliver faster and more efficient public services. Speaking during the ceremonial turnover of the vehicles on Tuesday, August 4, at the Legislative Building in Bulanao, Tabuk City, Lammawin emphasized that the initiat
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago2 min read
“Kasapulan da daytoy tapno maprotektaran ti komunidad ken mapapartak ti panagserbi dagiti barangay officials” - BM Amla on ‘ombak’ vehicles given to Rizal barangays
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Citing peace and order and transportation challenges faced by barangay officials, Second District Board Member Julius B. Amla said the "ombak" vehicles worth ₱2,755,000.00 turned over to Rizal barangays will help improve public safety and speed up the delivery of government services. The three-wheeled service vehicles were formally turned over to various Barangay Local Government Units (BLGUs) in Rizal during a ceremony held at the Legislative Building i
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago3 min read
53 lives lost: Heart and blood vessel diseases top Kalinga’s leading cause of death
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels claimed 53 lives in Kalinga during the first six months of 2026, making them the province's leading cause of death, according to the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO). OPHO data showed that from January to June 2026, a total of 53 deaths were attributed to diseases of the circulatory system. Of the total, 28 were females and 25 were males. According to the Department of Health (DOH), diseases of
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Missing fisherman in Aparri, Cagayan found dead after 3-day search
BUGUEY, Cagayan — A 58-year-old fisherman from Aparri, Cagayan, who had been missing for three days after going out to sea, was found dead in the waters off Barangay Centro, Buguey, on August 1. The victim was identified as Rodolfo Villaflor, a resident of Barangay Dodan, Aparri. According to Ensign Dionisio Mahilum Jr., Assistant Public Information Officer of the Philippine Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon, Villaflor's family reported him missing on July 29 after he
Grace Soriano
2 days ago2 min read
“Importante la unay ti kapia. Awan iti progreso nu awan ti peace and order” - Vice Gov. Odiem lauds Tulgao-Butbut ceasefire efforts
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Declaring that peace is the foundation of progress, Kalinga Vice Governor Atty. Dave Odiem lauded the successful ceasefire between the Tulgao and Butbut tribes, saying the breakthrough offers hope for lasting development and unity in the province. Speaking during the Provincial Government of Kalinga's flag-raising ceremony on Monday, August 3, Odiem commended Governor James S. Edduba, provincial officials, the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
“Haan nga mabalin a lappedan ti manmanu ti butos dagiti nagadu a tattao” — Atty. Comafay, Tabuk’s No. 1 Councilor
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Attorney Errol Comafay Jr. said his impending proclamation as Tabuk City councilor is proof that the will of the people cannot be overturned, calling it a victory not only for himself but for every Tabukeño hoping for good governance. More than a year after emerging as the No. 1 vote-getter in the May 12, 2025 elections with 43,321 votes, Comafay is finally set to be proclaimed as Tabuk City councilor, saying his victory proves that "the votes of the man
Grace Soriano
2 days ago2 min read
“Ang mga farmers natin naghihirap… Let’s support them”: Prov’l Agriculturist Aowat urges public to buy Kalinga local produce at Kadiwa
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Provincial Agriculturist Nancy O. Aowat appealed to the public to support Kalinga farmers by buying their products at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo, saying that every purchase helps sustain the livelihood of farmers who continue to face hardships. Speaking during the Provincial Government of Kalinga's flag-raising ceremony on Monday, August 3, Aowat announced that the Kadiwa ng Pangulo will now be held twice a month following Department of the Interior and Local
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
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