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Single dad caught stealing milk for his baby, freed after Tabuk Police showed compassion
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Out of desperation to feed his hungry baby, a single father in Tabuk City risked his own freedom. The father, according to the Facebook post of the Tabuk City Police Station (PNP Kalinga Tabuk), was caught stealing one box of Enfamil milk weighing 1.725 kilograms at the Talavera Supermarket just recently. The man was caught and was later turned over to the Tabuk PNP Sub-Station 2 in Barangay Bulanao by the employees of the supermarket. Behind the act
Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago2 min read
Body of missing Bontoc road mishap victim finally found and retrieved
Bontoc, Mt. Province — The last victim of the tragic road mishap in Bontoc, Mt. Province, on Monday, October 27, was finally found but lifeless after three days of search and rescue operations. It can be recalled that the truck ferrying five occupants fell into a deep ravine and into the Chico River. According to police reports, the victims were all construction workers aboard an Elf truck bound for a construction site in Sadanga when the vehicle reportedly hit two parked car
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
‘Nu nababa iti viral load ket haan makaakar’ – KPH Dr. Astudillo explains why getting tested for HIV and seeking treatment is important and should not be feared
If it were 30 to 40 years ago, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was widely regarded as a death sentence. But today, with the availability of testing and treatment hubs for people living with HIV (PLHIV), that is no longer the case. Dr. Rilyn Grace Astudillo, Chairman of the KPH–HIV and AIDS Core Team, emphasized in an interview with GURU Press Cordillera that getting tested and seeking treatment for HIV are crucial steps in maintaining the health of PLHIV. She explained tha
Leonora Lo-oy
8 hours ago2 min read
P9.4M worth of machinery and warehouse turned over to farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Paracelis, Mt. Province
Paracelis, Mt. Province – To uplift the livelihood of local farmers and strengthen the region’s agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture – Cordillera (DA-CAR) has provided over ₱9.4 million worth of farm machinery and a corn warehouse to nine farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Paracelis, Mountain Province. According to a report from the DA-CAR, among the FCAs that received the assistance were the Talaktak Farmers Association, Inc. and the eBalangao Mak
Mark Moises Calayan
8 hours ago2 min read
25-year-old found dead inside machine shop in Isabela; co-worker says the dead man habitually drank over 5 bottles of energy drink daily
Cauayan City, Isabela – A 25-year-old man was found dead inside the machine shop where he worked, allegedly after habitually consuming excessive amounts of energy drinks. According to a police report obtained by XFM Santiago, the Cauayan City Police Station received a phone call from a concerned citizen around 8:00 a.m. on October 28, reporting the discovery of a man’s body inside a machine shop in Purok 2, Minante 2, Cauayan City. The victim, identified only as “Mel” for pri
Mark Moises Calayan
8 hours ago1 min read
Tinglayan VM Malasi says Sangguniang Bayan fully supports Abay’s commitment to transparent and inclusive governance
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The legislative council of the Municipal Government of Tinglayan affirmed its continued and harmonious working relationship with the executive branch, expressing full support for Mayor Charles Abay in his pursuit and commitment to sustaining a transparent, inclusive, and progressive municipality. Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi delivered the message of support on October 20, during Mayor Abay’s presentation of his administration’s accomplishments in his first
Tinglayan LGU
8 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga joins search for one remaining missing victim of Bontoc vehicular tragedy
Bontoc, Mt. Province— The search and retrieval operation for the remaining missing worker from a truck that fell into the Chico River in Bontoc, Mt. Province, on October 27, is ongoing. The Provincial Government of Kalinga, under the leadership of Governor James S. Edduba, has joined the mission this October 29 to help locate the victim. According to the Facebook page of Governor Edduba, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), led by PDRRMO Chr
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
FOUR barangays in Santa Marcela, Apayao conferred with prestigious SGLGB awards at 34th Local Government Month Regional Ceremony
Santa Marcela, Apayao — The Municipality of Santa Marcela, Apayao, earned multiple Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) recognitions during the 34th Local Government Month Regional Commemoration and Awarding Ceremony held on October 23, 2025, at the Newton Plaza Hotel Convention Center in Baguio City, highlighting the municipality’s excellence in governance and community service. The four barangays conferred with the awards were Barocboc, Malekkeg, Panay, and Sa
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
FEATURE: 19 HIV patients benefit from treatment hub at Balay Lumin-awa in Kalinga to continue living normal lives; Dr. Astudillo says they are always ready to help
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Now on its first year of providing treatment to people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), Balay Lumin-awa in Kalinga continues to help patients live normal, healthy lives, with 19 individuals currently enrolled at the hub. Established in September 2025, Balay Lumin-awa, located at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital in Bulanao, Tabuk City, serves as the province’s official treatment hub for people living with HIV. In an interview with Dr. Rily
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
“In government, when something is prone to abuse, it would surely be abused” – Atty. Comafay on proposed issuance of credit cards to Tabuk City officials
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Attorney Errol Comafay expressed his concerns on social media regarding the proposal to issue credit cards to Tabuk City officials for official transactions. In a now-deleted post by the Tabuk City Public Information Office, it was reported that representatives from the Land Bank of the Philippines proposed issuing credit cards to selected city government offices to cover official fuel, accommodation, and transportation expenses. The post drew numerous c
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
Man in Abra who couldn’t move on from ex-partner kills her mother and brother
Abra, Philippines — A security guard from La Paz, Abra, who allegedly could not move on from his ex-partner, killed the latter’s mother and brother in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025. According to the Piddig Police, the 37-year-old suspect was arrested by a patrolling team after officers saw him carrying a firearm while riding a black Honda Beat motorcycle. Upon inspection, police discovered that the suspect was in possession of an unlicensed Calib
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
One dead, another injured after security guard in Benguet fires gun and sets bunkhouse on fire
Itogon, Benguet — One person was killed and another was injured after a shooting and fire incident at Atok Gold Mines in Sitio Assay, Barangay Gumatdang, Itogon, Benguet, on Monday night, October 27, both allegedly committed by the same individual. According to initial police reports, the suspect was the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the mining site’s security team. He reportedly shot a colleague past 8:00 p.m. that evening due to an alleged personal problem. Following the shoot
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
FIRST 100 DAYS: Tinglayan Mayor Charles Abay reports accomplishments
Tinglayan, Kalinga – After completing his first 100 days in office—marked by the initiation and implementation of several priority projects and programs—Mayor Charles Abay reaffirmed his commitment to work hand in hand with his constituents in sustaining a transparent, inclusive, and progressive Municipality of Tinglayan. Speaking before his constituents on October 20 at the Open Gym in Poblacion, Abay presented the accomplishments of his administration during its first 100 d
Tinglayan LGU
2 days ago3 min read
17-year-old iKalinga fighter wins bronze in MMA at Asian Youth Games
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Seventeen-year-old iKalinga fighter Alexander Tagure Jr. is beginning to reap the fruits of his discipline, grit, faith, consistency, and perseverance after making his first win in international fight on October 26 in Bahrain. Alexander was one of the Philippine delegates to the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31. Now on its third edition, the event gathered more than 8,000 young athletes from 45 Asian nations, competin
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Barangay Pantikian, Balbalan is Cordillera’s 2025‘Lupong Tagapamayapa’ Regional Champion
Balbalan, Kalinga – The efforts and initiatives of the Barangay Local Government Unit of Pantikian, Balbalan to peacefully settle disputes have paid off after the barangay was recognized as the 2025 ‘Lupong Tagapamayapa’ Regional Champion in the Cordillera region. The Lupong Tagapamayapa citation, awarded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), honors barangays with exemplary performance in resolving conflicts and promoting harmony at the grassroots lev
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
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