TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga was recognized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for its support and contribution to the successful celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) in the province. CSC Kalinga Field Office Provincial Director II Ruthgail S. Balagso presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Provincial Government of Kalinga during its flag-raising ceremony on October 5 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulan

FEATURE BALBALAN, Kalinga — If you are looking for a place where waterfalls, mountain landscapes and the quiet beauty of nature come together, a new destination in Balbalan, Kalinga is waiting to be discovered. The newly opened Pantikian Cascades Village officially welcomed visitors following its opening ceremony on September 29, 2026, offering travelers another reason to explore the natural wonders of this mountain municipality. The fourth tourism village developed in Balbal

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) has hired 27 additional doctors through contract of service (COS) arrangements in response to the surge in patient admissions that has strained the provincial hospital’s capacity. KPH OIC-Chief of Hospital Dr. Rey Aranca announced the additional hiring on September 30, 2026, following a significant increase in patient admissions, particularly in September. Aranca said Governor James S. Edduba ordered the renewal of C

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Police are subjecting a recovered 9mm Armscor pistol to forensic and ballistic examination as they investigate the death of a man found with a gunshot wound to the head inside a parked SUV along Marcos Highway on Monday morning. The man was found inside the vehicle near Km. 3 in Barangay Bakakeng Central at around 9 a.m. on October 5 after the vehicle had reportedly been left parked along the roadway and was causing traffic obstruction. According to

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga is considering a major shift in the concept of the 2027 Bodong Festival, proposing to transform the annual cultural celebration into a platform for peace, stronger community relationships and the transmission of Kalinga’s ancestral traditions to younger generations. The proposal was presented by Provincial Planning and Development Officer Flordeliza G. Moldero during the Kapehan meeting at the New Conference Hall on O

FEATURE TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — There was a time when Queency Lyne C. Galapia thought she was falling short of the expectations she had set for herself. She had worked hard throughout college and dreamed of graduating with Latin honors. But academic setbacks prevented her from reaching that milestone. What came next, however, would prove that one missed academic distinction could never define her potential. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, the Cauayan City nativ

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga is targeting October 16 for the passage of its proposed 2027 provincial budget as Governor James S. Edduba urged provincial offices to strengthen program implementation and use their performance as a basis for future budget support. Edduba made the call during the Inter-Agency Flag-Raising Ceremony on October 5 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, where he identified budget preparation as the next major task of th

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Teachers are more than classroom educators—they are “modern-day heroes” who help shape the character, values and future of the next generation, according to Board Member Emilio T. Kitongan as Kalinga joined the National Teachers’ Day celebration Monday, October 5. Kitongan, chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Education, underscored that teachers’ work goes beyond imparting academic knowledge. “Your dedication goes beyond the classroom wall

LUBUAGAN, Kalinga — Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthen Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) and support teachers, stressing that children should not have to give up their cultural identity to succeed in school. Edduba delivered the message through his representative, Mr. Elbert Gayyaman, during the IPED Month Kick-Off and Teachers’ Month Culmination at Awichon Village here on October 3. “IPED reminds us that educati

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The fatal fall of a woman from a condominium along Kisad Road in Baguio City was accidental, according to police, who provided additional details on what happened before the incident Sunday morning. The woman, who was reportedly more than 70 years old, fell from the rooftop of the building’s eighth floor shortly after 8 a.m. on October 4. Police did not disclose the identity of the victim. The woman, based on a police follow-up report obtained by th

ROXAS, Isabela — The Municipal Government of Roxas, Isabela, led by Mayor Benedict C. Calderon, has assured assistance to the families affected by the deadly explosion in Barangay Sinamar on Sunday, October 4. In a statement posted on the same day, the LGU expressed its condolences to the families of John Mark M. Peralta, John Yohan J. Binuyat, Emmanuel C. Disamito, and Gloria A. Jabonitalla, who died in the incident. The municipal government said it would prioritize the imme

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Marijuana plantation sites in Tinglayan remain a major source of marijuana in Kalinga, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Kalinga, adding that the price of marijuana has been monitored at ₱6,000 to ₱7,000 per kilogram in the province as of September 2026. The agency also monitors marijuana oil at ₱2,500 to ₱3,000 per 60-milliliter bottle, while no price is indicated during their presentation for marijuana sold by the gram or for i

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday, October 4, warned the public against a fabricated graphic circulating online claiming that Malacañang had ordered the nationwide suspension of classes and work in schools today, October 5, in observance of Teachers’ Day. The PCO said it did not issue such an announcement, urging the public to refrain from sharing unverified information and to rely only on official government sources. The fake graphi

STA. ANA, Cagayan — A 23-year-old Grade 12 student was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Zone 5, Barangay Centro, Sta. Ana, Cagayan on October 1, 2026. The suspect, identified by the alias “Nestor John,” is a resident of Sitio Racat, Barangay Rapuli, Sta. Ana. He was reportedly arrested after selling suspected shabu to a police officer who acted as a poseur-buyer. Police recovered four sachets of suspected shabu, two empty sachets, the ₱2,000 marked money used in the o

Reader Advisory: This report involves a death and may be distressing to some readers. Details are presented for news reporting purposes. Please avoid sharing graphic images or unverified information about the incident. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A woman died after falling from a condominium along Kisad Road here at around 8 a.m. Sunday, October 4, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident was reported at Ina Mansion, a condominium prop