TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A carabao reserved for the 40-day commemoration of a deceased family member was recovered in Bulanao on Thursday, August 20, a day after it was reported stolen, through the cooperation of residents and the police. The carabao was reported missing on August 19 after family members noticed that it was gone from their yard at around 6 a.m. Thelma Dongdongan Manongyao earlier told GURU Press Cordillera that the livestock had been reserved for the 40-day

“When I was your age, I was average and a happy-go-lucky student. Who knew that one student with a folded notebook in his pocket would one day be standing right in front of you delivering an inspirational message as your Mayor?” - Mayor Almar Malannag BALBALAN, Kalinga — From an “average, happy-go-lucky” student carrying nothing more than a folded notebook to becoming the municipal chief executive, Mayor Almar Malannag reminded Balbalan’s youth that no dream is too big if the

TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — “You matter. Your voice matters. Your dreams matter.” With this message, Tinglayan Mayor Charles Abay encouraged young people in the municipality to speak up and seek help whenever they are struggling, assuring them that there is a community willing to listen and help. Represented by Municipal Administrator Atty. Mark Dave Bang-as during the Linggo ng Kabataan celebration on August 14, Abay emphasized that the municipal government values the youth and wan

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 874 traffic violations were recorded from January to July 2026 in Tabuk City, according to data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Kalinga, prompting authorities to remind motorists to secure valid licenses, keep their vehicles registered, and observe road safety rules. The violations involved motorists caught driving without valid licenses, using unregistered motor vehicles, failing to wear the required safety helmet, and committing ot

“Bagi yuntu met nu sumaruno… Bassit dalang met gayam nga 4th year, kitak tu nu kasanu baka pagbibingayan da met lang… Nu sinu umawat, isun.” — Bulo Barangay Captain Greg Almazan, as quoted in Rubi Jhane Torida’s post ALLACAPAN, Cagayan — Is blood thicker than water—or scholarship rules? This question is now being raised in Barangay Bulo, Allacapan, Cagayan, after students questioned the transparency of the selection process for beneficiaries of the Bagong Pilipinas Barangay (

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — No collateral? No problem—at least for qualified micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kalinga. The Land Bank of the Philippines is offering up to P500,000 in collateral-free financing to qualified MSMEs under its Lifting MSMEs program, providing another financing option for entrepreneurs who have difficulty securing traditional loans because they lack assets to use as collateral. LandBank-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Lending Center L

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Twelve years of allegedly changing names and assuming fake identities came to an end for two brothers wanted for murder after police finally tracked them down in separate operations in Metro Manila. The brothers, both working as security guards, were arrested separately on August 14 and 15 by tracker teams of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Pasig City and Marikina City. The suspects, aged 41 and 43, were wanted for murder under warrants issu

FEATURE BALBALAN, Kalinga — The young people of Balbalan proved that the municipality’s greatest potential may be found in its youth as they showcased their talents, creativity, confidence, and leadership during the 2026 Linggo ng Kabataan celebration in Poblacion, Balbalan. With the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology and Partnerships,” young people from the municipality’s 14 barangays gathered at the KDCM Sporters Center on August 8 for a day

“In times of disaster, pantawid... itatawid and tutulong kami na itawid kayo sa disruption na dulot ng disaster. Mas priority pa rin ang mga MSME na affected sa mga disaster pero medyo maghihintay pa ng konting buwan.” — SWAD-Kalinga Team Leader Lorna Lumiwan TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Disaster-affected micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kalinga may seek livelihood assistance of up to P20,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Sus

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “Ngayong umaga ay nag-file tayo ng isang Proposed Ordinance. Ang pangunahing layunin ng ating proposed ordinance ay magkararoon ng Floor Price ang presyo ng live weight ng baboy na pangkatay sa Tabuk. Sana pumasa ang Proposed Ordinance natin para hindi na malugi ang mga hog raisers ng Tabuk,” said Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. in his FB Post this August 20, 2026. The proposed measure by Comafay seeks to establish a minimum farmgate price for hogs produced a

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Atty. Errol B. Comafay sought clarification on several allocations under the proposed P18.4-million supplemental budget of the City Government of Tabuk, including a P340,000 flood control project in Barangay Laya West, during the 7th City Council’s regular session on August 18, 2026. Comafay raised the questions during the council’s deliberation of an ordinance authored by Councilor Ivan Yannick S. Bagayao, titled, “An Ordinance Authorizing the Supplemen

PTO Lorraine Ngao-I identified limited access to financing, costly participation in trade fairs, dependence on middlemen, inadequate product packaging and branding, digital marketing gaps, and skills shortages among the major challenges facing local businesses. TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Despite the growing number of businesses in the province, market access and financing remain major hurdles for Kalinga’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), limiting their ability to exp

For Kalinga patients, the change is more than an upgraded room. It means more space, more beds, and more capacity to save lives when every second counts. TABUK CITY, Kalinga — What was once a challenge during multiple-emergency situations is now expected to become a thing of the past as the newly renovated Emergency Room (ER) of Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) can now accommodate up to 20 emergency patients at a time. According to KPH Supervising Administrative Officer Ra

FEATURE TANUDAN, Kalinga — After nearly 15 years of serving communities across the country, an iKalinga police officer has finally returned to the province he calls home—not merely to come back, but to lead. Police Captain Carl Max Cawili, a native of Lubuagan, formally assumed office as the Officer-in-Charge of the Tanudan Municipal Police Station on August 18, 2026, marking his first assignment as Chief of Police in his home province of Kalinga. The assumption ceremony, hel

TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — As the digital world continues to shape the lives of young people, the Municipality of Tinglayan is equipping its youth with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the internet safely and responsibly. The local government marked this year’s Linggo ng Kabataan with a symposium on mental health and responsible digital citizenship at the Municipal Hall on August 14, 2026. Anchored on the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology an