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After 2026 Panagbenga fireworks mishap, Ibaloy healing rites set to help victims recover
Baguio City, Philippines – Following the fireworks blast that injured eight individuals during the closing ceremony of the Panagbenga Festival 2026, an Ibaloy healing ritual is scheduled to be performed later this week for the victims. The Incident Spectators were enjoying the fireworks display on Sunday evening at Burnham Park’s skating rink area when a stray pyrotechnic device landed on the styrofoam matting near the victims and exploded. An initial report from the Baguio C
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
8 minutes ago2 min read
‘₱148.4M Kalinga Sports Complex will build our future champions and unite our communities’ – Vice Gov. Odiem
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Stressing that the soon-to-be-built facility is more than just a venue for competition, Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem emphasized that the Kalinga Sports Complex represents the province’s commitment to nurturing young athletes, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for future generations. Odiem made the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project held at the CARAA Grounds in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. In h
Mark Moises Calayan
8 minutes ago2 min read
Baguio fatal electrocution tragedy claims life of 39-year-old laborer; Co-worker injured but survives
Baguio City, Philippines – Tragedy struck a house under construction in Maxicar Village, Loakan Proper, Baguio City after one construction worker died and another injured due following fatal electrocution from exposed energized wire. While police withheld their names, the victim was identified as a 39-year-old man and resident of Purok Sadji, Loakan Proper, while the injured worker is a 46-year-old man from Apugan, Loakan. According to a police report obtained by a local medi
Mark Moises Calayan
9 minutes ago1 min read
“Agtitinulong tayo, iset aside tayo pailang ti politics… tapno ti kasta ada met maibati tayo nga legacy kadagiti tao’ - Gov. Edduba to gov’t workers in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba once again urged provincial government workers to set politics aside and focus on collective progress, emphasizing that working together as one family is the key to leaving a meaningful legacy for the people of Kalinga. Edduba made the renewed call during a Management Committee (MANCOM) meeting he chaired on Monday, March 9, at the Kalinga Capitol New Conference Hall, attended by heads and employees of the Provincial Local Govern
Mark Moises Calayan
9 minutes ago2 min read
2026 Bodong Agro Fair sales hit ₱1.2M, up 41% from 2025
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The annual Kalinga Bodong Agro Fair has once again proven its role in boosting the local economy and helping local producers earn more income after generating over ₱1.2 million in sales. Held from February 12 to 14, 2026, at the Capitol Tourism Park in Bulanao, Tabuk City, the fair featured a wide array of agricultural and local products from the seven municipalities and the lone city of Kalinga, along with partner agencies and organizations. These produ
Mark Moises Calayan
10 minutes ago1 min read
Serving 10,000 slices: Benguet’s Strawberry Festival returns with Giant Triplet Cake
La Trinidad, Benguet – Holding the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, Benguet continues its tradition of spectacular strawberry cakes, as this year’s famous festival will feature a giant triplet cake sliced into 10,000 portions for festival-goers to enjoy. Set to be unveiled on March 29, the dessert will allow residents and visitors alike to purchase slices for ₱20 each, with tickets already on sale. Final details—including the baker, ingredie
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
“Pour your heart into everything you do” – BM Kitongan urges iKalinga youth to compete with courage and integrity at RSPC and RFOT in Abra
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Education Chair Emilio T. Kitongan rallied young iKalinga journalists and talented learners representing the province in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) and the Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT) taking place in Abra Province from March 10 to 12. The Kalinga delegation is composed of 198 learners, 73 coaches, and 14 officials from the Department of Education–Kalinga, bringing the total to 285 representa
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
“Dagiti adayo ken agkasapulan ti priority” – Gov. Edduba on ₱50M classroom development aid for 9 remote Kalinga schools
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nine remote schools in Kalinga Province are set to benefit from a ₱50-million classroom development allocation from the Department of Education (DepEd), as Governor James S. Edduba emphasized that the program prioritizes learners in far-flung communities who face the greatest challenges in accessing safe and adequate learning facilities. The funding was initially endorsed by the provincial government to DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara, reques
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga PLGU Offices move to FOUR-Day workweek; Frontline services unaffected
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The province of Kalinga Province has formally adopted the directive of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to implement a temporary four-day work arrangement in government offices to conserve energy amid the rising prices of petroleum products due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The decision was finalized during a meeting of the Management Committee (MANCOM) on Monday, March 9, at the Provincial Capitol New Conference Hall in Bulanao, Tabuk City, chaired by
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
A New Chapter for Kalinga: Province poised to be declared “Insurgency-Free” after 50 years
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With insurgent groups no longer posing threats to local stability in Kalinga, the province is expected to attain its “insurgency-free” status this March 2026. The information was disclosed by the 5th Infantry Division (ID), which revealed that Kalinga is set to be declared insurgency-free, with its capital, Tabuk City, scheduled for formal recognition under the State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SSIPS) this month. An insurgency-free status sign
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
FEATURE: “If I couldn't take you to the Alps, Ma, I’m bringing the Alps to you”: Baguio Artist paints mother’s coffin as tribute to her dream
Baguio City, Philippines – A Baguio City–based artist fulfilled her late mother’s dream in the most personal way she knew—through art—as her beloved mother was laid to rest on March 3, 2026. Unable to bring her mother to the Alps in Switzerland as she had once promised, Andrea Lourice Rafael painted a scenic mountain landscape on her mother’s coffin. The artwork became a heartfelt tribute to the place her mother had long dreamed of visiting, reflecting her love for mountains,
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Hope lights up in Pinukpuk: Kalinga PLGU Women’s Group delivers various services, brings joy to Asibanglan residents
Pinukpuk, Kalinga – The grounds of Asibanglan Elementary School in Pinukpuk were filled with excitement on March 6, 2026, as children and residents gathered for an outreach program led by the Kalinga Provincial Government Women’s Organization, Incorporated (KPGWOI). Held as part of the month-long celebration of National Women’s Month, the outreach reached hundreds of beneficiaries in Barangay Asibanglan, with the majority being young learners and members of vulnerable sectors
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
“Now open to serve our mothers!” – Tanudan Municipal Hospital secures birthing home license to operate
Tanudan, Kalinga – The Tanudan Municipal Hospital (TMH) has officially secured its first-ever License to Operate (LTO) as a birthing home, valid from February 20 to December 31, 2026, allowing the facility to provide safe and accessible maternal delivery services to expectant mothers. While the hospital’s main building remains under construction, its existing facility has been authorized to operate as a birthing home, marking the first LTO granted to TMH, with a total of thre
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago3 min read
VM Malasi: Tinglayan committed to supporting BJMP’s mission to rehabilitate and empower PDLs
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi affirmed the Municipality of Tinglayan’s continuing support for the initiatives of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), which facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) into the community. Following the turnover ceremony of the Tinglayan LGU’s lot donation to the BJMP on March 4, Malasi acknowledged that strong partnerships and collaborative efforts among LGUs, government
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago1 min read
‘Justice administration must be humane, orderly, and responsive’ – Mayor Abay on lot donated by Tinglayan LGU for jail facility
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The lot donation made by the Tinglayan Municipal Local Government Unit to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring the humane administration of justice and safeguarding the welfare of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), explains Mayor Charles Abay. On March 4, the MLGU formally turned over the parcel of land it donated to the BJMP, represented by Delvic Oreiro. The lot, located in Ambato, is desi
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago1 min read
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