Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga has recorded its first dengue-related death this year as dengue cases in the province climbed by 28 percent compared with the same period in 2025, prompting the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga to intensify its call for the public to strengthen dengue prevention measures. Data from the OPHO's Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit showed that 344 dengue cases were recorded across the province from January 4 to July 25

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga has recorded its first dengue-related death this year as dengue cases in the province climbed by 28 percent compared with the same period in 2025, prompting the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga to intensify its call for the public to strengthen dengue prevention measures. Data from the OPHO's Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit showed that 344 dengue cases were recorded across the province from January 4 to July

Tabuk City, Kalinga — The Butbut and Tulgao tribes formally agreed to a ceasefire during a peace dialogue held at the Headquarters of the 503rd Infantry Brigade in Calanan, Tabuk City, on Thursday, July 30. The agreement formalizes a temporary truce between the two conflicting tribes while they, together with neutral peace mediators, work toward achieving a lasting and permanent peace settlement. The peace dialogue was presided over by Engr. Andres Ngao-i, with Tinglayan Muni

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – What began as a temporary refuge ended in tragedy after a 69-year-old woman was found dead alone inside an abandoned house in Barangay Dubinan East, Santiago City, on the morning of July 27. The woman, identified by police only as alias "Letty," a resident of Barangay Sagana, Santiago City, was discovered at around 7:30 a.m. by a 60-year-old woman identified only as alias "Bising." According to the initial investigation by the Santiago City Police Sta

FEATURE "Kalinga is one of the most hospitable among all the provinces and regions we've been... we can really see the difference." — Seung-il Hong, TYM Corporation Head of Global Market Development TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Thousands of kilometers from home, a delegation from South Korea came to Kalinga to showcase agricultural machinery and innovation. But beyond the farms, technology, and business discussions, what they said they would remember most was something that could no

FEATURE GONZAGA, Cagayan – Rising 23.6 feet into the sky and built from 7,311 freshly harvested pineapples, a towering pineapple effigy has become the pride of Gonzaga as the municipality officially soft-launched its first-ever Pineapple Festival on July 28, marking a milestone in the town's growing agricultural story. Displayed at the Gonzaga Town Hall, the giant pineapple immediately captured the attention of residents and visitors alike. More than just an eye-catching attr

BANAUE, Ifugao – A small object that could easily be mistaken for a piece of chocolate or candy has prompted authorities in Ifugao to issue a public safety warning after it was identified as a locally known "patungkab," a type of explosive blasting device capable of causing serious injuries if mishandled. The advisory, first posted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Banaue Municipal Police Station on July 26, warned that the device's size, color, and wrapping make it dec

TUBA, Benguet – A truck loaded with assorted flowers crashed into a roadside riprap along Marcos Highway in Barangay Badiwan, Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, on Wednesday morning, July 29, after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, injuring the driver while his three helpers escaped unharmed. The accident occurred at around 9:40 a.m. and involved an Isuzu aluminum wing van carrying boxes of assorted flowers. The truck was traveling along Marcos Highway when it reportedly experience

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – A Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Barangay San Francisco, Cauayan City may face an administrative case after admitting that he used the three months' worth of honoraria intended for fellow SK officials to pay for his personal medical expenses. The admission was made during a committee hearing conducted by the Cauayan City Sangguniang Panlungsod, which tackled a complaint over the alleged non-release of the honoraria of SK officials for June, July

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) has assured farmers' cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Kalinga that more agricultural machinery can still be provided under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program—provided that the equipment already distributed is being fully utilized. PhilMech Director III Joel V. Dator made the assurance during the second day of

Kiangan, Ifugao – As Aldwayne Dulnuan’s family holds wake for him in Kiangan, Ifugao, the Philippine Navy has launched a formal investigation on his passing, saying that the probe is being done ‘thoroughly, transparently, and impartially.’ Dulnuan, a licensed private pilot who dreams to become an officer of the Philippine Navy, was having his training in San Antonio, Zambales for the Philippine Navy's Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC) when his family received the news o

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The government's Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program has generated an estimated ₱40 billion to ₱60 billion in economic returns from a ₱30-billion investment over the past six years, according to Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) Director IV Dionisio G. Alvindia. Alvindia disclosed the figures during a press conference at the Kalinga Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, July 28, after being

BAGUIO CITY — A Baguio City-based artist has been released after he was reportedly arrested during protests held in connection with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), while fellow artists continue to call for the release of the remaining protesters still in police custody. Artista ti Kordilyera para iti Wayawaya (ARKIW), an artists' collective under the Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera (DKK), identified the artist as Jose Mari Obra, al

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga took center stage in the advancement of modern agriculture in the Cordillera as it hosted the region's first-ever Mechanization Roadshow on July 28 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, bringing smart farming technologies and modern agricultural machinery closer to hundreds of farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The two-day event gathered farmers, government officials, agricultural stakeholders, and exhibitors from Kalinga, Apayao, and neig

BAGUIO CITY — One of Baguio City's most iconic tourist attractions is set to welcome visitors once again. After nearly a year behind construction barriers, Burnham Lake will reopen to the public in time for the city's Charter Day celebration on September 1, marking the completion of the first phase of its more than ₱400-million rehabilitation project. Residents and tourists can once again enjoy boating, sightseeing, and leisurely walks around the lake following extensive impr

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Rose Maritez Oyawon encouraged children under the care of Bahay Pag-asa and their parents to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships during the Family Therapy and Group Treatment Activity conducted by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Kalinga on July 28 at the PSWD Conference Hall in Tabuk City. The activity brought together children under the ca