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Brgy. Lacnog Child Development Workers earn provincial recognition for shaping young minds
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three Child Development Workers (CDWs) from Barangay Lacnog, Tabuk City, were recognized by the Provincial Government of Kalinga for their dedication to delivering quality early childhood care and development services. The recognition was conferred by the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), during the 3rd Provincial Child Development Workers Week held at the Kalinga Sports Complex
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
11 years on the run: Uncle accused of raping minor niece in Mt. Province finally arrested
Tabuk City, Kalinga - More than ten years after a young girl in Mt. Province allegedly suffered sexual abuse from the hands of his uncle, the perpetrator was finally arrested earlier this week. According to the report of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) through its Facebook page, police operatives conducted a manhunt operation on June 8, 2026, in General Nakar, Quezon Province, that resulted in the capture of the suspect identified as alias "Tino."
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
Three fault lines beneath Isabela could trigger powerful 7.2 Quake, says Phivolcs
ISABELA, Philippines – Isabela and nearby areas could experience an earthquake as strong as magnitude 7.2 if any of the province's three active fault lines move, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Cagayan Valley. The warning comes amid heightened public awareness of earthquakes following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, the opening day of classes. The quake affected Sarangani and neighboring prov
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago2 min read
Ifugao mom crosses road to shelter baby from rain, hit by bus
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – What was supposed to be a brief shelter from a heavy downpour ended in tragedy for a mother from Ifugao after she was struck by a passenger bus while carrying her one-year-old baby on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The incident occurred along the Santiago City–Tuguegarao Road in Barangay Rizal, particularly in front of SMC Hospital. In an interview with XFM Santiago, PMaj. Melchor Aggabao Jr., Chief of the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Santiago City Polic
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
The great Coffee Misconception: Kalinga coffee is not really ‘Barako’
FEATURE For generations, many iKalingas have casually referred to their strong local brew as "Barako," and the term has become so common that it is often used as a catch-all name for native coffee served in homes, gatherings, and local eateries across the province. However, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Kalinga Coffee Focal Person Jeffrey Pasikan, the popular label may not be entirely accurate. Speaking during the Special Management Committee meeting hel
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago3 min read
One step at a time: How Baguio is building a City best explored on foot
FEATURE For decades, visitors have laughed, sighed, and occasionally groaned at the phrase, “walking distance,” a term Baguio residents casually use to describe destinations that may seem much farther than expected. Yet behind the running joke lies a defining characteristic of the Summer Capital—its enduring culture of walking. Today, Baguio City is turning that identity into a long-term urban vision. The city government is investing P250 million in a major sidewalk developme
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago3 min read
Chronic Kidney Disease now Baguio's top leading cause of death
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Around 300 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients remain on the waiting list for dialysis treatment at the public hemodialysis unit of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) as CKD has emerged as the leading cause of death in the city. Data from the City Health Services Office show that chronic kidney disease has become Baguio City's top killer, with 17 CKD-related deaths recorded from January to May 2026 alone. The figure has already sur
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 hours ago2 min read
BM Amla urges continued unity among iKalingas as province joins nation in celebrating Independence Day
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province joins the nation in commemorating the 128th Independence Day on June 12, Kalinga Board Member Julius “Glenn” Amla called on fellow iKalingas to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the country's heroes and continue working together to promote unity, peace, and progress. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, Amla paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity of Filipinos who fought for the country's freedom, many of w
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Passenger dies after truck’s brake fails and slams into barrier in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – One of the occupants of a truck that crashed into a concrete barrier along Km. 3 Asin Road in Baguio City on June 10 died several hours after being rushed to the hospital. Police confirmed the fatality to the Bombo Radyo Baguio News Team, saying the victim was pronounced dead at around 9:14 a.m., approximately two hours after the accident occurred at about 6:55 a.m. The victim was among the three individuals on board a wing van truck carrying approx
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
More than 2,000 blood units collected in the province, boosting life-saving healthcare efforts - Kalinga Prov’l Health Board
Tabuk City, Kalinga — More than 2,000 units of blood were collected across Kalinga from January to May 2026 through the combined efforts of local government units, private hospitals, the Philippine Red Cross, and voluntary blood donors, according to reports presented during the Provincial Blood Council’s first-semester meeting on June 10 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. Among the reported collections, Tabuk City recorded the highest number with 1,025 blood units, followed by the
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago1 min read
One click to Kalinga: Province adopts student-built tourism app ‘ALAPUAP’
Tabuk City, Kalinga – What started as a student innovation has now become Kalinga’s official digital tourism guide, marking a significant step toward making the province’s tourism information more accessible, organized, and technology-driven. More than three months after it was first presented to the Provincial Government of Kalinga, the student-developed tourism application “ALAPUAP” has officially been adopted by the province following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreeme
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Trike driver plunges 200 meters into ravine in Bontoc, lives to tell the tale
Bontoc, Mountain Province – A trike driver survived a harrowing 200-meter fall into a ravine in Bayyo, Bontoc, on the morning of June 10, 2026, thanks to the swift response of rescuers. According to the Bontoc Municipal Police Station, authorities and civilian responders were dispatched to Sitio Ambatek at around 10:15 a.m. after receiving reports that a motorist had plunged into a ravine beside the road. Through a coordinated rescue operation, responders successfully retriev
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
DUTY OVER BLOOD: Daughter turns in father to police, returns P350K snatched from woman in Benguet
La Trinidad, Benguet – A 19-year-old woman chose to do what was right over protecting her father after she returned P350,000 that he had allegedly snatched from a woman in La Trinidad, Benguet. According to PMaj. Avelmar Renan Garambas, Deputy Chief of Police of the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, the young woman learned about her father's involvement in the incident through social media reports regarding the theft that occurred along KM5, La Trinidad, on June 8. Having
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Balbalan moves to institutionalize Athlete Incentives, promote Sporting Excellence through local ordinance
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A proposed ordinance that seeks to institutionalize incentives and awards for athletes who bring pride and honor to the Municipality of Balbalan is now under review by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga. Passed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbalan, the measure aims to formally establish the municipality’s Athletic Excellence Awards Program, providing updated cash incentives to athletes who represent Balbalan in provincial, regional, national, a
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
A Lab closer to Home: Tanudan’s first clinical laboratory brings faster, more accessible healthcare to residents
FEATURE For years, many residents of Tanudan had to travel outside the municipality for laboratory tests, spending additional time, money, and effort just to access essential diagnostic services. Today, that burden is easing with the opening of the municipality’s first Department of Health (DOH)-accredited clinical laboratory. Located at the Rural Health Unit (RHU), the newly established facility now provides iTanudans with fast, accurate, and accessible diagnostic testing cl
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
