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‘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
19 hours 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
19 hours ago1 min read
Dream no mre: 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
19 hours 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
19 hours ago2 min read
Crime gang boss in Isabela killed in gun battle with police
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A man identified as the leader of a dismantled criminal group in Isabela was killed in a gunfight with police who were pursuing him and his accomplices hours after they shot a farmer on April 16 in Delfin Albano. The slain suspect, whose identity was withheld by the Police Regional Office (PRO) 2 under the alias “Nic,” was identified as the leader of the dismantled Magsanoc Criminal Group and was listed on the drug watchlist. Nic and his two companions,
Leonora Lo-oy
20 hours ago1 min read
“Sexual violence has no place in our training facilities” - Mayor Magalong condemns alleged rape of police trainee in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has strongly condemned the alleged rape of a 23-year-old female police trainee by her instructor inside a training facility in Baguio City. It can be recalled that the victim reported the incident to authorities on April 11. According to her, the 41-year-old suspect, a native of Pangasinan, raped her twice earlier this year. She alleged that the first incident occurred on January 20 and the second on February 8, both inside
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
35-yr.-old farmer in Quezon, Isabela arrested for rape and three counts of sexual assault of minor
Quezon, Isabela – A 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a minor was arrested in Quezon, Isabela on Monday, April 14, police reported. The suspect, identified by the alias “Miko,” is a farmer and a resident of Barangay Turod, Quezon. Although police did not disclose when the incidents occurred, the suspect is facing multiple charges, including two counts of qualified rape of a minor and three counts of sexual assault. Under Republic Act No. 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
1,864 tricycle drivers in Ifugao receive P9.3M fuel aid; P5,000 disbursed to each beneficiary
Lagawe, Ifugao – Cash assistance totaling P9,320,000 has been distributed to more than a thousand qualified tricycle drivers in the province of Ifugao as part of the government’s efforts to ease the impact of the fuel crisis on the transport sector. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Cordillera, a total of 1,864 drivers from various municipalities in the province each received P5,000 through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
‘Marami pa rin kabataang involved sa droga… mas maganda mag training kaysa magbisyo… para din umangat ang sport natin dito’ - Coach Dalwidao during conduct of Fight Kalinga Season 4
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Emphasizing the role of sports in steering youth away from illegal drugs, Kalinga Fist Boxing Gym (KFBG) head coach and owner Jeofrey Dalwidao highlighted the significance of the recently concluded Fight Kalinga Season 4 (FKS4) on April 12 at the KFBG in Sagpat, Bulanao—promoting discipline and helping elevate the local combat sports scene. Dalwidao said in an interview that beyond competition, the event serves as a platform to engage the youth in produ
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
ART on the BUS: Baguio City launches FIRST moving art gallery designed by students with autism
Baguio City, Philippines – The City of Pines has officially launched its first-ever moving art gallery inside a fully operational bus on April 15, designed by students on the autism spectrum and marking a groundbreaking fusion of public transportation and community-based art in the city. Usually seen only in galleries and museums, art in Baguio City is now taking to the streets through its first mobile gallery. The project, led by Lexswitch Economy Inc.—a Philippine-based co
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
Tinglayan to implement organizational structure and staffing pattern; Mayor Abay underscores framework’s importance on clear roles and accountability
Tinglayan, Kalinga – In its commitment to responsive, efficient, and accountable governance, the Municipal Government of Tinglayan is set to implement its Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP), with Mayor Charles Abay assuring that every position is designed to deliver quality services and drive the municipality’s continued progress. The OSSP is a formal framework that defines an LGU’s functional setup, hierarchical reporting, and authorized personnel position
Tinglayan LGU
3 days ago1 min read
TAKE YOUR SHOT AT IT’S SHOWTIME: ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ brings audition to Tabuk City on April 21
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalingas no longer need to travel to Quezon City for a chance to shine on It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan” (TNT), as the popular show is bringing its auditions to Tabuk City. TNT is a prestigious and iconic amateur singing competition segment of the multi-awarded Philippine noontime variety show It’s Showtime . The segment has produced several successful singers and recording artists, including Janine Berdin, Lyka Estrella, Carmelle Collado, and M
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Tanudan LGU strengthens anti-kaingin efforts through proposed ordinance; violators to face fines, perform community service
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a bid to protect forest resources and its watershed, residents of Tanudan found practicing slash-and-burn farming or “kaingin” may soon face fines and mandatory community service under a proposed environmental ordinance. Kaingin is a traditional farming method that involves clearing forest land by cutting and burning vegetation to create temporary farmland. Under national law, the practice is regulated by Presidential Decree No. 705, which prohibits
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
Fetus found at parking lot in Baguio City; ‘There are signs it was initially intended to be buried’- Fairview Brgy. Kagawad Abance
Baguio City, Philippines – Residents of Santan Alley in Central Fairview were disturbed by a foul odor on Wednesday afternoon, which was later traced to a dead fetus abandoned in a parking lot in the area. According to police, the foul smell was first noticed by a taxi driver, but he did not check its source. The odor lingered until a man repairing his vehicle traced where it was coming from and discovered a white T-shirt containing the dead fetus. In an interview with the m
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Body of hit-and-run victim in Abut, Quezon remains unclaimed
“Sa sinumang nakakakilala sa biktima, kami po ay nakikiusap na ipagbigay-alam sa kanyang mga kapamilya o makipag-ugnayan sa aming himpilan.” – Quezon MPS Quezon, Isabela – The body of an elderly hit-and-run victim found in Abut, Quezon remains at a funeral parlor, as no kin has come forward to claim it, according to police. On April 15, the Quezon Municipal Police Station informed the public that a senior citizen, believed to be a victim of a hit-and-run incident, was found
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
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