Tabuk City, Kalinga – Following the announcement of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Kalinga that it will provide assistance to qualified tricycle drivers in the province, Governor James S. Edduba appealed to the agency to ensure that the distribution remains free from political influence. During the Kapehan meeting of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on Monday, April 6, Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Leader Lorna C. Lumioan disclosed t

Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help commuters cope with the impact of rising fuel prices, the Provincial Government of Kalinga is currently crafting strategies to implement a “Libreng Sakay” program in the province. Commuters—not only in Kalinga but across the country—are facing higher transportation fares due to the fuel crisis brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The “Libreng Sakay” initiative under the leadership of Governor James S. Edduba aims to help eas

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026. In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 160 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are currently detained in various jail facilities in Kalinga, with the majority coming from Tabuk City. This is based on data from the Provincial Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), presented during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga on March 30 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. According to the report, a total of 165 Kalinga PDLs are detained in loca

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Bangko Montanosa, Inc. President Christine Wangdali reminded graduates that character determines success, emphasizing that the quality of one’s output always reflects one’s character during the graduation ceremony of Tabuk City National High School (TCNHS) on March 31, 2026, at the Tabuk People’s Gym in Tabuk City, Kalinga. Wangdali is known as one of the local figures in the banking and business industry in Kalinga, leading the growth and change of Ru

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 81 medical facilities across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now accredited under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) GAMOT program, significantly expanding access to free and subsidized medicines for members and strengthening the implementation of the government’s primary care initiative in the region. The Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program helps members access

Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a recent talk on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (CDDA) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act held on March 30 at Barangay Suyang, Tabuk City’s number 1 Councilor and Attorney Errol Comafay urged the youth to stay away from illegal drugs, emphasizing the physical, mental, and legal consequences of drug use. The CDDA, or Republic Act 9165, seeks to prevent and combat illegal drug use, manufacture, and trafficking. It imposes strict penal

Tanudan, Kalinga – Tanudan police along with health and rescue frontliners, in their exercise of duty, saved a drowning victim at Tawang Falls in Pangol, Tanudan on Maundy Thursday, April 2. According to the Tanudan Police, the uniformed personnel along with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Health Office (MHO), and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), who were stationed at the area, quickly came to the aid of the victim who was

Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan, in a bid to help students prepare for their career paths, empowered learners to make informed decisions about their future through the District Career Expo 2026 held on March 25. The District Career Expo is a localized event conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with local government units (LGUs) to provide career guidance, job matching, and training opportunities to students, particularly those i

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake in Bulanao Norte is now being held for Kalinga’s slain hero Captain Dean Oyando after his remains arrived in Tabuk City on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Oyando, 25, a newly graduated Scout Ranger from Kalinga, was killed in a 20-minute armed clash with members of the New People’s Army. He was bravely leading troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion during a pursuit operation when they encountered rebels on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Min

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) reported that a total of 277 personnel have been deployed across the province to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of Holy Week, focusing on key areas such as churches, transport terminals, public markets, and tourist destinations. Speaking before various stakeholders, KPPO Provincial Operations Management Unit officer Police Major George Acob shared details of the deployment in identified are

Lubuagan, Kalinga – A 65-year-old man died after a public utility vehicle (PUV) lost its brakes and fell into a 30-meter-deep ravine on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, in Dangoy, Lubuagan. The Lubuagan Information Office reported that the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. along the Poway-Ag-agama Upper Uma Access Road in Dangoy, where the driver lost control of the passenger jeep after its brakes failed while traversing a steep portion of the road. The vehicle reportedly roll

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Slain iKalinga soldier Captain Dean Oyando was honored with the Gold Cross Medal, one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ most prestigious citations for gallantry in combat, during a vigil held for him at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on March 31, 2026. Scout Ranger Oyando was killed while leading the 68th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation against members of the New People’s Army on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The ope

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The life of a young and newly-graduated scout ranger from Kalinga was cut short after he was killed in an armed clash with suspected members of the New People’s Army in Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, March 29. According to the 2 nd Infantry Division, iKalinga soldier, Capt. Dean Oyando, was leading the troops of the 68 th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation in Sitio Salafay in Barangay Monteclaro, San Jose when they encountered at least 15 NPA m

Balbalan, Kalinga – Balbalan’s indigenous music, dances, local products, and talents once again took center stage during the 18th Manchachatong Festival, giving visitors and spectators a glimpse of the town’s vibrant and enduring cultural heritage that transcends generations. Led by Mayor Almar Malannag and Vice Mayor Regina Munda Cruz, the iBalbalans gathered from March 23 to 25 to celebrate the festival through an array of activities prepared by the Municipal Local Govern

Benguet, Philippines – As the northeast monsoon (amihan) continues to affect the region, several highland farms in Benguet have experienced frost, with temperatures dropping to as low as 7.5°C, damaging vegetable crops and raising concerns among local farmers. The intense frost was reportedly observed in the municipalities of Kabayan, Kibungan, Atok, and Bakun, where crops were visibly coated with ice crystals at daybreak. Sensitive crops such as cabbage, lettuce, and other

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three young residents of Tabuk City were apprehended in Isabela after robbing 12 and 14 years old in Quezon, Isabela early morning of Monday, March 16, 2026. The three suspects were hidden under the names ‘Jimmy’ who is 18; ‘Ricky,’ 16; and ‘Rey.’ All of them are from Tabuk City, Kalinga. According to local reports, the robbery happened around 1:00 a.m. It was said that a 14 and a 12-year-old were sitting at a waiting shed in Barangay Arellano togeth

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A five-year-old boy became the subject of an overnight search and rescue operation in Barangay Bulo after he was reported to have drowned on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026. It was around 5:50 p.m. when the Bureau of Fire Protection Tabuk City, headed by FSInsp. Gilbert Ngaya-an, received a report of a drowning incident along the irrigation canal in Turod, Bulo. The agency, who also alerted and coordinated with other rescue teams, immediately procee

Balbalan, Kalinga – After proudly representing her town in Miss Kalinga 2026, reigning Miss Balbalan Shira Mae Alit Acosta is now preparing to pass on the crown as a new queen rises from a field of 14 dashing iBalbalan candidates set to compete on March 24. The Search for Miss Balbalan 2026 is among the main highlights of the town’s Manchachatong Festival, a celebration that brings together culture, community, and festivity in Balbalan. This year’s festival activities are s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Ten suspected members of the New People’s Army were cornered on Wednesday, March 11, after operatives served their arrest warrants in separate operations in Tarlac City and Quezon City. The 10 were tagged by the military and the police as members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), a communist terrorist group operating in Kalinga and Abra. Five of the 10 arrested individuals were said to be high-ranking officials and they were identif