FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — For Rizalia Jose, 56, the fight against cancer has been a six-year journey marked by chemotherapy, surgery, recurrence and the painful discovery that the disease had spread. Yet, despite the setbacks, the grandmother of two continues to find reasons to hope, help others and keep moving forward. A resident of Dagupan Centro, Rizalia thought she had finally overcome late-stage cancer after completing treatment in 2020. But the disease returned in 2

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem has appealed to Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito to continue supporting Kalinga’s health care development, citing the senator’s role in advancing Universal Health Care (UHC) and his longstanding contributions to public health. Odiem expressed the province’s gratitude during the Mangili Night honoring Ejercito, hosted by the Provincial Government of Kalinga under Governor James S. Edduba at M Hotel in Appas, Tabuk City, on O

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “Peace is not only about ending hostilities between communities but also about creating an environment where people can live safely and harmoniously,” Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani said, underscoring the importance of lasting peace to public health and community well-being. Dangani made the statement as he expressed his willingness to help represent the Butbut tribe in peace discussions aimed at resolving its longstanding conflict with the Tulgao tribe

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

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

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

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

“Support Local, Buy Local, Empower CARPreneurs for a Stronger Kalinga” TABUK CITY, Kalinga — For local farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries, producing quality goods is only half the challenge; finding buyers and expanding their market can be just as difficult. Kalinga’s first Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) Kiosk seeks to bridge that gap by providing local entrepreneurs a venue to showcase and sell their products. Launched on October 26, 2026, at Grand Zion