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Youngest rape victim in Kalinga is 11 years old; oldest suspect is 71 – 2025 WCPD data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Tabuk City recorded the highest number of rape cases in Kalinga, accounting for 20 of the 25 total incidents, largely due to its larger population and higher reporting rates, according to data from the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD)–Kalinga. The data showed that most victims are minors, with 14 cases recorded in Tabuk alone, underscoring that children remain the primary targets of sexual predators. The city also logged the youngest victim, a
Brent Martinez
4 hours ago2 min read
‘Kalinga tribe only protects fellow tribemates, and former BuCor Chief Bantag is not an iKalinga’ – PNP Kalinga on Gen. Catapang’s claim
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid claims that the Kalinga tribe is protecting former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Gerald Bantag, the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) clarified that Bantag does not belong to the Kalinga tribe, as he is of mixed Ifugao and Benguet heritage. Bantag was declared a fugitive in 2023 after being indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the killing of radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa in 2022 and the alleged middleman C
Leonora Lo-oy
4 hours ago2 min read
Rape incidents in Kalinga down by 16.6% in 2025 but remain a concern
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Rape incidents in Kalinga dropped by 16.6 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, based on data provided by the province’s Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD). The data showed that in 2025, WCPD-Kalinga recorded 25 reported cases, lower than the 30 cases logged from January to December 2024. Of the cases recorded in 2025, nine have been filed in court, five were dismissed due to lack of interest on the part of the complainant or lack of pr
Brent Martinez
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Soldier in Abra accidentally kills colleague while cleaning his gun
Abra, Philippines – Private First Class Archie Calawit, who was deployed in Lacub, Abra, phoned his family on Christmas Eve to inform them that he would be coming home before the end of December. His words, however, were left unfulfilled after a tragic incident occurred at their camp just hours later. Police accounts revealed that Calawit, who was assigned to the 50th Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army in Lacub, was inside a hut serving as their kitchen at around 11:00
Leonora Lo-oy
6 hours ago2 min read
1 dead, 5 injured after car fell into ravine in Bontoc
Bontoc, Mt. Province – A 53-year-old woman died from head injury, while her five companions were injured after their vehicle fell into a ravine in Bontoc, Mountain Province on Sunday evening, December 28. The victim identified by the Bontoc Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office as Cherylina Geston Dalilis, who was a resident of Pico, La Trinidad, was driving a Mitsubishi Montero last night when her car fell into a 20-meter ravine along the Bontoc-Mainit Pr
Leonora Lo-oy
7 hours ago1 min read
24-year-old from Sumadel, Tinglayan Ranks Top 3 in 2025 X-Ray Technologist Licensure Exam
What started as an “average” student who rarely shared her thoughts during classroom discussions earned the third highest rating in the recently conducted X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination. Mikee Diaz Banag, 24, hailing from Sumadel 2, Tinglayan, Kalinga, and a graduate of the International School of Asia and the Pacific–Tabuk, was named Top 3 in the December 2025 X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination. In an interview with GURU Press Cordillera, Mikee admitted t
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Over 400 Aspiring Soldiers in CAR Pass 2025 AFPSAT Conducted at KSU
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 400 aspiring Cordilleran soldiers successfully passed the November 30 to December 3, 2025 Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), marking a significant milestone for the region’s long-standing commitment to serving both the local community and the nation—driven by values of courage and public service. The four-day, region-wide assessment was held at the Kalinga State University–Bulanao Campus and was participated in by a
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
Tadian town experiences first grass fire in 2025; Over one hectare of land burnt
Tadian, Mountain Province – As 2025 draws to a close, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Tadian recorded the town’s first grass fire of the year after a blaze broke out in a mountainous area covering more than one hectare, particularly in Barangay Poblacion, Tadian, Mountain Province, on the afternoon of December 18, 2025, past 3:00 p.m. According to Acting Municipal Fire Marshal SFO3 Ryan Oliseo, in an interview with Regional News Group–RNG Luzon, firefighters immediately r
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Natanggap natin ang Notice mula sa Supreme Court… Ito ang patunay na patuloy ang ating laban para kilalanin ng Comelec ang boto ng taumbayan” – Atty. Comafay updates on his election case
Tabuk City, Kalinga – After months of pursuing his disqualification case, number one elected city councilor of Tabuk City, Atty. Errol Comafay , provided an update saying he has received a notice from the Supreme Court regarding the complaint filed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Paquito Sallaya, a barangay captain of Dupag, Tabuk City. “Kahapon ay natanggap natin ang Notice na ito mula sa Supreme Court. Ito ang patunay na patuloy ang ating laban para kilalanin
Brent Martinez
4 days ago2 min read
‘IWASAN ti four M tatta—Matatamis, Matataba, Mamantika, ken Maaalat’ – Kalinga PHO reminds public on health and safety amid holiday feasts
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To ensure a safe and joyful Christmas celebration, the Kalinga Provincial Health Office (PHO), headed by Dr. Edward Tandingan, has urged the public to practice discipline, moderation, and safety, warning that failure to heed health reminders may result in unnecessary accidents and medical emergencies during the Yuletide season. As part of the health sector’s continuing efforts to protect the well-being of iKalingas amid increased festivities, travel, an
Lorraine Bacullo
5 days ago2 min read
‘Mabait yan si Roxanne… nu sino man bilang ti nangpatay ti anak ko… ket panagutan na kuma ti inaramid na,’ – mother of 31-year-old woman found dead, wrapped in plastic in Isabela
Gamu, Isabela – A grieving mother of a 31-year-old woman found dead and wrapped in red plastic on the morning of December 20, 2025, at around 6:00 a.m. along the Gamu–Roxas Road in Barangay Linglingay, Gamu, Isabela, has appealed to the public for justice, hoping for the identification and accountability of her daughter’s killer. The victim was identified as Roxanne Carabbacan, a resident of Cauayan City, Isabela. The Gamu Municipal Police Station (GMPS) reported that her b
Lorraine Bacullo
5 days ago2 min read
FIRST firecracker injury in Kalinga this 2025 holiday season: 37-year-old man loses finger to “pla-pla”
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 37-year-old man from Rizal, Kalinga lost a finger to a firecracker on Monday afternoon, marking the first recorded firecracker-related injury in Kalinga this Yuletide season. The Rizal Municipal Police Station said the victim, a resident of Barangay Macutay, was injured after picking up a pla-pla that initially failed to explode. The firecracker suddenly detonated in his hand, severing one of his fingers and injuring other parts of his body. Pla-pl
Leonora Lo-oy
5 days ago2 min read
Baguio City records first two firecracker-related injuries since start of Christmas season; public urged to prioritize safety
Baguio City, Philippines – Authorities have advised the public to exercise caution and prioritize safety in using fireworks after a minor was injured following the explosion of a prohibited pyrotechnic device or noisemaker in Lower Dagsian, Baguio City, on the evening of December 21, 2025. The victim, an 11-year-old boy, was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center after sustaining injuries from an illegal firecracker identified as a “5-Star,” a banned explosi
Mark Jordan Bomogao
6 days ago2 min read
20-yr.-old student slips, falls off Kaunlaran Bridge in Amulung, Cagayan; Search and retrieval operation ongoing
Amulung, Cagayan – An early morning walk on Kaunlaran Bridge in Amulung, Cagayan turned tragic after a 20-year-old student slipped and fell into the Cagayan River, prompting a search and retrieval operation by the Amulung Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and other local authorities. According to initial reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of December 22, 2025, between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. The victim, identified as Benjie De Sagon Ba
Brent Martinez
6 days ago2 min read
₱29.9M Kalinga Commercial Complex breaks ground; Gov. Edduba says its for local businesses to thrive
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the groundbreaking of the Kalinga Commercial Complex on December 22, 2025, at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital compound, more livelihood opportunities for local entrepreneurs and a further boost to the local economy are expected. The Provincial Government of Kalinga Information Office (PIO) said the construction of the commercial complex, which will cover an area of 15 meters by 60 meters, will cost ₱29,994,398.55 and will be implemented in several p
Brent Martinez
6 days ago2 min read
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