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‘This is not merely an event, but the beginning of a meaningful tradition… tapnu han tayo malipatan ti pateg tayo iti ili tayo’ – Pinukpuk Mayor Dasayon during kick-off of FIRST Gimpong Festival
Taga, Pinukpuk – The Municipality of Pinukpuk, led by Mayor Jimmy Dasayon, officially launched its first-ever Gimpong Festival on May 8 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Taga, Pinukpuk, gathering hundreds of iPinukpuks and visitors alike to mark the beginning of the month-long celebration. The mayor delivered the statement during the kick-off program formally opening the festival. He emphasized that the event marks the beginning of a meaningful cultural tradition that reflects th
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga SP greenlights partnership with BGHMC for advanced healthcare access; Improved referal process expected
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga patients who need specialized treatment in Baguio may soon experience an easier and more organized referral process after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the province’s healthcare network and the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC). The approval of the MOA was made during the Provincial Board session on Tuesday, May 5, presided over by Vice Governor Dave Odiem. Under the agr
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
TWO Igorota cadets to graduate with special awards from PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026
Baguio City, Philippines – Two lady cadets from the Cordillera region are among the special awardees in the upcoming Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 on May 16. On May 6, the PMA presented its top-performing graduates and special awardees during the “Kapihan sa PMA 2026” with PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia PN at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City. Among the cadets receiving sp
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago2 min read
‘Anya kuma sirbi inadal ko nu dik takderan iti Pilipinas’ – Words of SAF Trooper from Isabela to mom before he was killed in Mindanao
Isabela, Philippines – Despite his mother’s plea for him not to push through with his assignment in Mindanao, slain police officer PCpl. Kelvin Francisco remained determined, saying he wanted to use the knowledge he had gained over the years to serve his country. Francisco, a native of Jones, Isabela, was killed after their team was ambushed while on their way to serve an arrest warrant against a suspect facing charges of murder and attempted murder in Lumbak, Buadipuso-Bunto
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago1 min read
“By bringing their goods, Manileños have access to quality and fresh produce at a good price”: Moreno approves vegetable bazaar for Cordillera farmers
La Trinidad, Benguet – Vegetable farmers from the Cordillera continue to struggle with low buying prices and unsold produce due to oversupply, while many traders also face difficulties transporting vegetables to lowland markets because of high fuel costs. To help address the problem, the Manila Local Government Unit started connecting farmers and traders from the region directly to markets in the capital. The move came after Benguet provincial officials, led by Vice Governor
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
26 years of hiding is over: Wanted in deadly Isabela ambush that killed 14 soldiers finally arrested
Jones, Isabela – After nearly 26 years in hiding, authorities have finally arrested a man accused of taking part in one of the deadliest ambushes against government troops in Isabela province. The 44-year-old suspect, identified only by the alias “Ka Ariel” and a resident of Diffun, Quirino, was apprehended by operatives after years of evading arrest over multiple murder cases linked to the killing of 14 soldiers in Barangay Linomot, Jones, Isabela, on June 27, 2000. Among th
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago1 min read
Pinukpuk, Kalinga launches First-Ever Gimpong Festival amid challenges, unites 23 barangays in grand opening
Taga, Pinukpuk – Despite several last-minute changes in scheduled activities, the Municipality of Pinukpuk successfully kicked off its first-ever Gimpong Festival on May 8 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Taga, Pinukpuk, bringing together residents, local officials, and visitors alike. The inaugural festival highlighted the community’s resilience and commitment to preserving the identity and customs embodied by “Gimpong”—an iKalinga term referring to a native or Kalinga-born ind
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago2 min read
Ifugao runner conquers PH’s 100-Mile Trail Race - the only Cordilleran with podium finish in toughest division
FEATURE Ifugao, Philippines – A 24-year-old runner from Aguinaldo, Ifugao once again made headlines after emerging as the only Cordilleran to secure a podium finish in the grueling Hardcore 100-mile (H1) race of the Philippine Mountain Trail Festival (PMTF), showcasing remarkable endurance and resilience against some of the country’s top ultra-trail athletes. According to the PMTF, the H1 is its flagship ultra-distance race and is widely regarded as the toughest 100-mile tr
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago3 min read
Abra song bird joins PH Team at World Championships of Performing Arts 2026
FEATURE Bangued, Abra – A proud son of Abra is set to represent the voice of the province on the global stage as Mikko Osana Labuguen joins Team Philippines in the upcoming World Championships of Performing Arts 2026 (Vocal Category), which will be held on July 13–21 at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WCOPA is an annual international competition that gathers talented performers from different countries to compete in various categories including singin
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
25-yr.-old Criminology graduate arrested in La Trinidad “Shabu buy-bust”
La Trinidad, Benguet – A man who finished a course intended for law enforcement is now behind bars after being arrested in a buy-bust operation in La Trinidad, Benguet, on the evening of Monday, May 4. At around 9:00 p.m., operatives of the Benguet Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) conducted the operation in Shamolog, Pico, targeting the 25-year-old suspect identified only by the alias “Janjan.” According to police reports cited by local media outlets, an undercover police
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Instant Millionaire!: Bettor from Cagayan among winners of P76.3M UltraLotto 6/58 draw
Cagayan, Philippines – A bettor from the Province of Cagayan became an instant millionaire after being named one of the winners of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. On the said date, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that 10 individuals matched the winning combination 01-58-25-43-26-16, making them eligible to claim portions of the ₱76,305,973.15 jackpot prize. The 10 bettors, including one from Cagayan, will share the amount and each
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘The stress of owning those cars made me…’ - Igorot Stone Kingdom founder breaks silence on ‘Discaya Cars,’ says controversy came “With a Price”
Benguet, Philippines – Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc. (ISK) founder Engr. Pio Velasco has broken his silence amid longstanding public attention surrounding his acquisition of the famous Discaya luxury cars, acknowledging that the purchase came with consequences and required him to step back from public view for a time. In a reflective statement via Facebook post on his personal account, the founder said the situation placed his actions under national scrutiny, noting that he had
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
‘Andaming private companies na nago-offer ng ganito and it costs over millions…now that we have our own developers, it’s free—we take pride in them’ - Kalinga-PTO Ngao-i on AI tourism app
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) expressed pride and optimism over the province’s adoption of its locally developed AI tourism application, “ALAPUAP,” highlighting its cost-saving benefits and homegrown innovation. During the Sangguniang Panlalawigan regular session on May 5, Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Lorraine Ngao-i emphasized that the project forms part of the tourism office’s information dissemination campaign, where tourism officers w
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Governor Edduba seeks immediate action as Chico River threatens Pinukpuk agricultural lands, calls on DPWH to see viability of re-channeling
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba is pushing for the possible re-channeling of the Chico River to prevent floodwaters from directly affecting rice fields in the municipality of Pinukpuk, as farmers raise alarm over the increasing threat to their crops. The governor made the statement during the Kapehan Meeting on May 4 at the New Conference Hall in Capitol Hills, Bulanao, where concerns raised by farmers from the barangays of Mapaco, Cawagayan, and Camalog in Pin
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
Kalinga to establish Provincial Tourist Police Unit amid rising tourist arrivals
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga is set to strengthen its tourism security with the establishment of a dedicated Provincial Tourist Police Unit (PTPU), as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares to deploy a total of 65 personnel to safeguard visitors across the province’s key destinations. According to a letter from the PNP to the Local Tourism and Development Council, which was presented during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s regular session on
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
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