TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – From ferrying passengers to introducing tourist spots, 50 tricycle drivers in Tuguegarao City are being eyed for training as tourism ambassadors under the provincial government’s proposed “i-TODA mo na ’to” project. Tricycle Regulatory Unit OIC Dr. Rey Ferrer said the initiative aims to select 50 drivers who will be trained to serve as tour guides and help transport visitors during major activities in the city, according to a November 10 post by Cag

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Patients and their families with complaints about services at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) are urged to formally report their concerns to hospital management or the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) so these can be investigated and appropriate corrective action taken. Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani, chairman of the SP Committee on Health and Sanitation, encouraged patients and their families to approach him or the provincial board to ensure their c

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The West Philippine Sea dispute also affects inland communities such as Kalinga through its impact on fishermen’s livelihood and the supply of fish reaching local markets, Major General Gulliver L. Señires, commander of the Philippine Army’s 5th Infantry (STAR) Division, said. “What we're talking about, we're talking about for those Filipinos who are dependent on the West Philippine Sea for their livelihoods, especially those who live in the western coas

ENTERTAINMENT ISABELA, Philippines – Isabela netizens are buzzing over the reported visit of the popular Ong Fam, with many taking interest in the family’s possible whereabouts amid the growing popularity of 18-year-old Jeo Ong, a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Collab 3.0. Social media posts about the family’s reported presence in the province began circulating on November 8, drawing attention from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the popular vloggers. One post claimed

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – The body of a 37-year-old father who went missing after the boat he and his seven-year-old son were riding capsized while fishing in a river was recovered four days later in Ilagan City, Isabela, on November 11. The victim, identified as Ryan “Reylan” Ngayan, was found lifeless by fishermen in Barangay Cadu at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, after days of search operations. Ngayan and his son went fishing in a river near their residence in Barangay Ballacon

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Pupils have become more enthusiastic and competitive in classroom activities after gaining access to an AI-powered learning system that allows them to see their scores immediately after completing exercises, while teachers benefit from reduced administrative workloads. These were among the initial observations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the pilot implementation of its e-TURO Digital Learning System at Bulanao Central School

BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya – Motorists were forced to use a parallel bridge after a trailer truck loaded with 840 sacks of rice overturned and blocked a lane near the San Lorenzo Ruiz Bridge in Barangay Baretbet, Bagabag, on Tuesday night, November 10. The driver sustained minor injuries in the accident and was treated by responding personnel of the Bagabag Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). According to the initial report of the Bagabag Police Stat

TUAO, Cagayan – A member of a barangay peacekeeping body was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding assailants in broad daylight in Poblacion II, Tuao, Cagayan, on November 11. The victim was identified as Edmundo Darisan, a former barangay kagawad and current member of the Lupong Tagapamayapa of Barangay Bulagao, Tuao. Darisan was inside his kolong-kolong parked along the roadside when the unidentified gunmen shot him at around 10 a.m. Wednesday. He sustained multiple gunshot wo

KAPANGAN, Benguet – Police uprooted and destroyed 8,000 marijuana seedlings worth P320,000 in a communal forest in Kapangan, Benguet, on November 11, as authorities continue to target illegal marijuana plantations in the province's remote areas. The plantation, covering approximately 1,000 square meters, was discovered in Sitio Lod-on, Barangay Gadang, during an eradication operation led by the Kapangan Municipal Police Station (MPS). Authorities documented the seedlings befo

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) monitored the pilot implementation of its AI-powered learning system in two schools in Tabuk City on November 11, 2026, to assess how the technology is being used in classroom instruction. The monitoring was conducted by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), together with DOST-Kalinga, led by Provincial Director Dr. Jasmin Lee Donaal, at Bulanao Central School and Laya West Elementar

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Tabuk City Councilor Atty. Errol Comafay has joined a nationwide Indigenous Peoples' rights watchdog network, bringing the concerns of Tabuk, a city largely composed of Indigenous communities, into efforts to ensure that development projects respect ancestral land rights and the right of communities to give or withhold consent. Comafay represented the Cordillera Legal Assistance Society, Inc. (CLAS) during the formal launching of FPIC Watch–Philippi

TABUK CITY, KALINGA - Thousands of branded medicines, maintenance medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements were made available free of charge to residents of 20 rural barangays in Tabuk City through a two-day medical mission and feeding program held on November 7 and 8, with activities conducted at Barangays Lucog and Gobgob. Covering nearly half of Tabuk City’s 43 barangays, the initiative brought substantial healthcare assistance closer to rural communities, mos

BAGGAO, Cagayan — The municipal government of Baggao has set new liveweight prices for slaughter hogs, with prices for lighter and cull hogs left open for negotiation, while imposing permit suspension and cancellation on vendors who violate the new pricing rules. Mayor Leonardo C. Pattung, M.D. signed Executive Order No. 83, Series of 2026, on November 10, setting the new liveweight prices of slaughter hogs and the Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) of pork products in the municip

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A man accused of abducting his 31-year-old cousin and slashing her neck after she refused his alleged sexual advances has surrendered to police in Bulacan, authorities reported. PLt. Col. Eric Cister, officer-in-charge of the Pulilan Municipal Police Station, said in a national media interview on November 10 that the suspect surrendered to their office on Saturday afternoon, November 7. Cister said the incident happened on November 5, when the suspe

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A boarder in Dagupan West woke up to a frightening sight when he noticed an improvised reaching tool being used to access his room in the early hours of November 10, prompting a suspected intruder to flee after he pulled the device toward himself. The incident happened at around 1:30 a.m. along Roxas Street, just hours after the boarder arrived at his lodging at around 8 p.m. the previous night and went to sleep. In an interview with Guru Press Cordiller

Ines carries Desiree to free medical mission delivered by Atty. Gelatio Bonggat to the people of Tabuk, hoping to ease burden of years of care. TABUK CITY, Kalinga – At 60, Ines Manadao Cagui continues to carry the weight of caring for her granddaughter, Desiree Cagui Geronimo, who was born prematurely and has a physical disability. For years, every hospital visit, medical consultation and treatment has meant additional expenses for the family. But despite the challenges, Ine

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – A 37-year-old father remained missing after the fishing boat he and his seven-year-old son were riding capsized in a river in Barangay Ballacong, Ilagan City, on November 8. The family of Ryan “Reylan” Ngayan continued appealing for help as search efforts for him remained unsuccessful as of Tuesday afternoon. According to his family, Ngayan and his son went fishing in a river near their residence at around 4 p.m. on Sunday when their boat allegedly caps

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Violators of illegal drag racing in Tabuk City could face fines of up to ₱5,000 and possible imprisonment under a proposed ordinance that advanced to third reading at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on November 10. City Councilor Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. congratulated fellow councilor Jayferson Bon-as, author of the proposed Anti-Drag Racing Ordinance, after the measure reached its third reading during the regular session at Tabuk City Hall. “Congratulation

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC)-Kalinga has resumed voter registration, giving eligible residents another opportunity to register or update their records ahead of the May 2028 National and Local Elections. The nationwide registration resumed on November 10, 2026, and will continue until July 30, 2027, allowing first-time voters and previously registered voters who need to transfer, reactivate or correct their records to complete the necessary appli

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A farmer in Barangay Nambaran, Tabuk City, has been commended by the provincial government for reporting a Philippine Serpent Eagle accidentally trapped on his farm, helping authorities rescue the bird safely. The commendation was decided upon by the Kalinga Sangguniang Panlalawigan during their session on November 10, 2026. Jerry Bonagan was recognized for promptly reporting the incident to authorities instead of attempting to keep or handle the bird hi