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Pride of Kalinga: Mangliwan to carry Philippine’s Flag at 2026 ASEAN Paralympic Games
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Proud son of Kalinga, Jerrold Pete Mangliwan, a three-time Paralympian and one of the Philippines’ most celebrated para-athletes, has been named flag bearer of Team Philippines for the upcoming 2026 ASEAN Para Games, scheduled from January 20 to 26 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The ASEAN Para Games is a biennial regional multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Timor-Leste
Mark Jordan Bomogao
18 hours ago2 min read
Car hits ‘kolong-kolong’ in Ballesteros, Cagayan: TWO dead, ONE hurt
Ballesteros, Cagayan – The early morning of Sunday, January 11, 2026, turned tragic for three individuals after the kolong-kolong they were riding was hit by a car while traversing a road in Ballesteros, Cagayan, killing two and injuring one. The casualties were identified by local police as Jasmin John Oandasan and Fernando Manoyo, both of legal age, while the injured individual is a minor. According to Ballesteros Police Station Chief PCAPT Jim Palattao, as reported by Bomb
Mark Moises Calayan
18 hours ago2 min read
Benguet driver hauling fertilizer stabbed to death in Tarlac town; cash missing
Benguet, Philippines – A driver from Benguet was fatally stabbed while buying chicken dung in the town of Gerona, Tarlac. The victim was identified as Wilfred A. Bejara, 50, a resident of Tublay, Benguet. Initial investigation revealed that a resident of La Trinidad, who personally knew the victim, was also in Barangay Magaspac, Gerona, on Friday morning, January 9, 2026. He noticed Bejara’s truck parked along the roadside. Upon opening the vehicle’s front door, he discovered
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
18 hours ago1 min read
Apayao singer breaks into mainstream TV with role in ‘My Husband Is a Mafia Boss’
Conner, Apayao – A singer from Caglayan, Conner, Apayao has made history after landing a role in a mainstream television series, becoming the first from the province to do so, as he joins the cast of the live-action adaptation of the popular Wattpad story My Husband Is a Mafia Boss. The story is one of the bestselling novels on the online reading platform Wattpad—a sensation published in 2012 that has amassed over 218 million reads. It was written by the late author Diana Mar
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
185 Hingyon, Ifugao workers to receive nearly P1M in TUPAD assistance
Hingyon, Ifugao – More than 180 displaced and disadvantaged workers in Hingyon, Ifugao are set to receive nearly P1 million in TUPAD assistance, providing them with temporary employment and income support as they continue to look for permanent job opportunities. According to a report from the municipality’s information office, a total of 185 beneficiaries of the program will render 10 days of community-based work. The activities include the maintenance of various tourism site
Mark Moises Calayan
18 hours ago2 min read
Barely Opened: P2B Camalaniugan–Aparri Bridge vandalized within 24 hours
Cagayan, Philippines – Barely a day after its inauguration on January 8, 2026, the P2-billion Camalaniugan–Aparri Bridge has already been vandalized, with unidentified individuals leaving graffiti on the newly opened structure, particularly on the railings. The incident has sparked public outrage over the defacement of a landmark project meant to boost regional connectivity. The vandalism has raised concerns among residents and netizens over the lack of discipline among some
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
‘Perfect Place for Sports’: PSC Chair Backs Baguio as Cordillera Training Hub
Baguio City, Philippines – During his recent visit to Baguio, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick Gregorio described the city as an ideal hub for a regional training center, citing its forward-thinking and professional local government unit and its “fantastic base in terms of universities." Gregorio, together with PSC Commissioners Edward Hayco and Walter Torres, conducted an inspection of the ongoing ₱85-million rehabilitation of the Baguio Athletic Bowl
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
18 hours ago2 min read
No wrongdoing found: Benguet police director back on post in Cabral case
Benguet, Philippines – The Benguet police chief, who was administratively relieved over alleged lapses in the death investigation of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, has been reinstated. Police Colonel Lambert Suerte, director of the Benguet Provincial Police Office (BPPO), has been cleared by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of any command responsibility following a regional review, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf T
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
18 hours ago2 min read
Tragedy in Dolores: Two brothers shot dead in ambush; killers still at large
Dolores, Abra – Residents of Barangay Isit, Dolores, Abra, woke up on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to disturbing news after two brothers were found dead in a rice field, hours after gunshots were reportedly heard in the community. The victims were identified by the police as Michael Galera Millare, 29, and Sherwin Galera Millare, 25, both residents of the barangay. According to the Dolores Municipal Police Station, Michael’s body was first discovered by a local resident, Rodenc
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Vlogger survives Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge fall, now stable - PNP
Cagayan, Philippines – The man who was seen jumping off the newly inaugurated Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge on January 9 is now in stable condition, the Cagayan Police Provincial Office (CPPO) reported. The man, wearing a brown cap and blue shirt and later identified as a vlogger, was captured on video by passersby climbing the railings of the bridge and jumping into the river, shocking people in the area. Fortunately, a man who was fishing under the bridge immediately responded
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
7 years MANHUNT ends as last suspect in the killing of Cagayan Councilor in 2018 falls in Kalinga
Rizal, Kalinga – The last of three suspects wanted in the 2018 shooting death of a councilor from Rizal, Cagayan, was arrested in Rizal, Kalinga, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said earlier this week. In a press release, the CIDG said the CIDG–Kalinga Provincial Field Unit, in coordination with local police units, arrested the suspect in Barangay San Pedro, Rizal, on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect, identified as alias “Jose,” 57, a resident of the same
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
2026 Bodong Festival to feature grand float parade; VG Odiem pushes for tourism-centered concept
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A float parade showcasing Kalinga’s rich culture, heritage, and creativity is set to highlight the upcoming 31st Kalinga Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival, following a proposal by Provincial Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem to adopt a tourism-centered concept for the activity. Participating municipalities, organizations, and business establishments will be encouraged to prepare colorful and culturally inspired floats to mark the province’s month-lo
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
First Igorot woman general under fire over P70K shoes, risks pension cut
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The first Igorot woman to reach the rank of general, retired Police Brigadier General Jezebel Imelda Medina, may face a pension deduction if found guilty of complaints filed against her, including neglect of duty and wearing expensive shoes while in uniform. Medina, a former dentist from Sabangan, Mountain Province, received her star rank on December 12, 2022, making her the first Igorota to attain the rank of general. She previously served as chief of t
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Panagbenga launch set Jan. 12; opening parade still in February — Baguio PIO
Baguio City, Philippines – The country’s Summer Capital, through its information office, clarified on Friday that the scheduled launching of the 30th Panagbenga Festival next week is distinct from the opening parade. As earlier announced, the festival’s launching is slated for Monday, January 12, alongside the regular flag-raising ceremony at the City Hall grounds. Congressman Mauricio Domogan, who also chairs the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. (BFFFI), is set to dec
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
‘We should professionalize (hiring and recruitment) ditoy ayan ti probinsya tapnu haan nga kanayon nga subject dagiti politician...’– Kalinga Gov. Edduba
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Underscoring the duty to serve responsibly, Provincial Governor James S. Edduba mentioned the need to professionalize hiring and recruitment processes in the province to ensure that positions are filled based on competence rather than political influence. “We should professionalize it also ditoy ayan ti probinsya tapnu haan nga kanayon nga subject dagiti politician—haan nga kanayon nga nu sinu dagidiay asideg ti dalikan nga kunkunada ket isu lang ti mapa
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
