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Woman found dead in Calanasan; Apayao police seek public help to identify victim
Calanasan, Apayao – Police authorities in Apayao are currently conducting an investigation to establish the identity of a woman who was found dead in Calanasan on Sunday. According to a police report, the body was discovered in Sitio Macopa, Barangay Tubungan, on April 19. Personnel from the Calanasan Municipal Police Station, together with the Municipal Health Office (MHO), the Municipal Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU), conducted an o
Mark Moises Calayan
9 minutes ago1 min read
PRANK GONE WRONG: Former Allacapan Mayor faces backlash over viral prank video involving elderly gas attendant
Allacapan, Cagayan – A former mayor and content creator from Cagayan is facing heavy online backlash after a prank video posted around April 18 to 19, 2026, involving an elderly who was said to be posing as gasoline attendant went viral, sparking outrage among netizens who criticized the act as disrespectful and insensitive. In a now-deleted video, Harry Florida, also known online as HF Florida, was allegedly seen participating in a staged scenario where a man, known as “Tys
Guru Press Staff
14 hours ago3 min read
Tanudan LGU pushes strict energy management with ordinance that penalizes department heads and employees who violate it
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a bid to enforce accountability in government spending, the Sangguniang Bayan of Tanudan is pushing for stricter implementation of energy management measures, including proposed penalties for department heads and employees who willfully violate the ordinance. The proposed measure, titled the “Tanudan Sustainable Energy Ordinance,” seeks to establish a program focused on reducing energy consumption without compromising the quality of public service.
Mark Jordan Bomogao
14 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga’s bet for Mr. Teen Philippines 2026 to compete in May, appeals for support
“I’m here today to ask for your support in my endeavor in joining this pageant because I’m not only representing myself, but also the vibrant people and the province of Kalinga.”- Arc Agagon Molina Tabuk City, Kalinga – An iKalinga teen set to represent the province in a prestigious national pageant has appealed to his kailyans for support in his journey. Arc Agagon Molina is Kalinga’s bet in the upcoming Mr. Teen Philippines 2026, which is scheduled to take place in T
Mark Moises Calayan
14 hours ago1 min read
FIRST-TIMERS, 100% medal haul: Balbalan neophyte fighters snatch 9 medals at 2026 Regional Muaythai Championships – Luzon Leg
SPORTS Balbalan, Kalinga – It may have been their first time stepping onto a higher-level combative sports competition, but young fighters from Balbalan did not hold back, securing a 100 percent medal rate at the 2026 Regional Muaythai Championships – Luzon Leg in Malolos, Bulacan from April 13 to 17, 2026. The Regional Muaythai Championships – Luzon Leg serves as a qualifying event for the Muaythai National Open Championships, which paves the way for promising athletes to
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga fighters dominate 2026 Regional Muaythai Championships - Luzon Leg (Combat Category)
SPORTS Tabuk City, Kalinga – Young iKalinga fighters once again dominated the 2026 Regional Muaythai Championships – Luzon Leg (Combat Category) , hauling a total of 30 medals from April 13 to 17, 2026, at the Malolos Sports Convention Center in Malolos, Bulacan. The Regional Muaythai Championships – Luzon Leg, organized by the Muaythai Association of the Philippines, the sport’s national governing body, serves as a critical stepping stone for athletes aiming to compete in t
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago2 min read
17-yr.-old student from Rizal, Kalinga is 2026 Most Outstanding Campus Journalist in the Philippines
FEATURE At an age when most students are just beginning to dream about their future, Marian Cuevo has already turned hers into reality—closing her high school journey with a national recognition that placed her, and Kalinga, on the country’s journalism map. Cuevo, the outgoing Editor-in-Chief of Ang Bandilyo , the official school publication of the Rizal National School of Arts and Trades (RNSAT), graduated from high school on March 30, 2026, with high honors. While she con
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago2 min read
Price relief in Tabuk: Discounted goods available on April 21 at DTI-Kalinga Office
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Discounted basic goods will be sold to residents of Kalinga on Tuesday, April 21, through the Diskwento Caravan of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The activity will be held at the DTI-Kalinga office in Dagupan, Tabuk City, where affordable basic necessities and prime commodities will be offered to the public. According to DTI-Kalinga, headed by Provincial Director Renie Ramos, the initiative is being conducted amid the ongoing fuel crisis, w
Mark Moises Calayan
15 hours ago1 min read
12 nabbed in Baguio drug den raid; Over ₱100K Shabu and paraphernalia seized
Baguio City, Philippines – A search warrant served by authorities on Friday, April 17, at a suspected drug den in Baguio City resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than ₱100,000. Information from local media outlets indicated that the operation was conducted at a residential house along Slaughterhouse, Santo Niño, which was allegedly being used for illegal drug activities. The operation lasted for about five hours before it was
Mark Moises Calayan
15 hours ago1 min read
2026 Physician Licensure Exam TOP 1 is from Cordillera
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nearly two weeks since the Professional Regulation Commission held back publication of his name after he topped the March 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), the “name withheld” examinee turned out to be from Benguet. On April 19, the Professional Regulation Commission finally revealed that the Top 1 of the March 2026 PLE is Dr. Erwin Ken Parchaso of Lyceum-Northwestern University – Dagupan City. Parchaso is a native of Benguet and traces his m
Leonora Lo-oy
20 hours ago1 min read
17 families lost homes to devastating fire that razed residential area in Tuba, Benguet
Tuba, Benguet – At least 17 families, or 43 individuals, were displaced by a fire that broke out in Pacdal, Barangay Camp 3, Tuba, Benguet, on Thursday, April 16. According to a report from the Baguio City Fire Station, the fire started in the morning, was declared under control at around 12:52 p.m., and was fully extinguished at approximately 1:20 p.m. The blaze reportedly destroyed several residential houses and a mercantile establishment in the affected area. No belonging
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
‘Gabriela Mija Kim Medical Center in Kalinga is 75.67% complete; access to medical services will soon be made easier to many of our people’ - Gov. Edduba
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Access to healthcare services in Kalinga is expected to become easier and more efficient as the construction of the Gabriela Mija Kim Medical Center in Tabuk City nears completion. The medical center, envisioned to be a Level 1 hospital, is being built in Agbannawag, one of the urbanized barangays in the city. Residents from nearby barangays such as Lacnog and Bulo will no longer need to travel to Bulanao or Dagupan to access basic medical services once
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
37-yr.-old rape suspect in Tabuk City captured in Bulanao; No bail recommended
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 37-year-old man accused of raping a minor is set to face charges following his arrest in Bulanao on Tuesday, April 14. The suspect, whose name was withheld by police, was the subject of a COPLAN WITDO operation conducted by law enforcement operatives in Kalinga due to an existing warrant of arrest. He was also listed as the No. 2 regional most wanted person in the Cordillera for the second quarter of 2026. Armed with a warrant of arrest for qualified
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Dream no more: Tinglayan District Hospital moves closer to reality as it undergoes final validation
Tinglayan, Kalinga – As it nears the start of its construction phase, the Tinglayan District Hospital underwent final validation on April 14 to ensure that its structural and facility requirements meet the necessary standards. The Tinglayan District Hospital, which has been allocated P30 million from the provincial government’s start-up loan, is expected to fulfill the long-held dream of iTinglayans to have their own infirmary. Once completed, the hospital will serve as the
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
‘33 land titles awarded to individuals and schools in Abra; 675 issued across CAR this April 2026’ - DENR–Cordillera
Bangued, Abra – A total of 33 land titles were awarded to individuals and schools in Abra during the DENR Express held on April 14, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol in Bangued. The distribution was carried out through the Handog Titulo Program (HTP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), providing beneficiaries with legal ownership and access to development opportunities. The HTP is an initiative that facilitates the transfer of public land ownership t
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
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