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‘Kalinga will get P17M from national government to boost our local rice production’ - Gov. Edduba during MANCOM
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Province of Kalinga is set to receive P17,000,000 from the National Government through the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program to support the province’s rice production and food security initiatives. Governor James Edduba announced this during a meeting of the Kalinga Management Committee (MANCOM) on Monday, March 23, at the Kalinga Capitol New Conference Hall. The funding, which falls under the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assi
Mark Moises Calayan
54 minutes ago1 min read
‘Do not impress the judge with what you know about the law, impress with knowing your case, facts, and evidence…huwag magyabang’ – Judge Angog reminds new lawyers not to be arrogant inside courtroom
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Regional Trial Court Branch 25 Presiding Judge Jerson Angog reminded the new lawyers of the province to remain humble inside the courtroom, emphasizing that arrogance will not help win cases—rather, it is a thorough knowledge of the facts and evidence that matters—during the testimonial dinner held at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao on March 21, 2026. The 45 newly minted iKalinga lawyers who conquered the 2025 Bar Examinations were celebrated in a memorable te
Mark Jordan Bomogao
54 minutes ago2 min read
‘To our new lawyers…knowledge of law must be matched by commitment to fairness, respect and devotion to the truth’ – IBP Governor Atty. Garcia to newly minted iKalinga lawyers
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Northern Luzon Chapter Governor Atty. Voltaire Garcia reminded newly admitted iKalinga lawyers of their duties, emphasizing their commitment to fairness, respect, and devotion to the truth during a testimonial dinner held at Kiela Hall, Davidson Hotel in Bulanao on March 21, 2026. The testimonial dinner was more than a celebration—it marked a meaningful beginning, welcoming a new generation of legal professionals r
Mark Jordan Bomogao
55 minutes ago2 min read
Cordillera mourns untimely death of Igorot singer, Ivan Rufino after his motorcycle was struck by truck
La Trinidad, Benguet – The Cordillera music scene was shaken by the sudden death of well-loved Igorot musician Ivan Rufino after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck along the road in Km. 6, La Trinidad, on Sunday evening, March 23. According to an initial report from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, the collision occurred when an Isuzu truck attempted to overtake a Toyota Hilux pickup. In the process, the truck struck the oncoming Yamaha motorcycle rid
Mark Moises Calayan
56 minutes ago2 min read
14 Kalinga sons complete Philippine Navy military training (Masinlayag Class 75); now ready to serve the country
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Fourteen iKalingas from different towns of the province are now ready to serve the country after completing their basic military training with the Philippine Navy. The group, graduates of the Sailor Basic Course (SBC) MASINLAYAG Class 75, paid a courtesy call to Governor James S. Edduba on Monday, March 23, where they were recognized by the provincial chief executive for their achievement. The new iKalinga sailors include Joshua B. Ontawe, Genesis B. Fa
Mark Moises Calayan
57 minutes ago1 min read
45 sons and daughters of Kalinga passed the 2025 Bar Examination, honored with testimonial dinner
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of forty-five iKalingas are now set to enter the legal profession after passing the Bar Examinations held on September 7, 10, and 14, 2025—one of the most difficult and lengthy licensure exams in the Philippines. After three months of waiting, the Supreme Court of the Philippines released the names of the new lawyers on January 7, with a total of 5,594 passers out of 11,420 examinees. In recognition of their achievement, the Integrated Bar of the
Lorraine Bacullo
57 minutes ago2 min read
Sagada imposes P20 cultural fee for hanging coffins site visit after vlogger held human skull on camera and called it “Skulls of Pagans”
Sagada, Mountain Province – The once free-of-charge cultural site in Central Sagada, specifically the Paytokan Hanging Coffins, now requires a ₱20 cultural fee following a controversy that erupted after a social media influencer referred to the skulls at the burial site as “skulls of pagans.” To safeguard the cultural heritage site, Sagada Mayor Felicito Dula, as reported by local media, issued an executive order mandating visitors to pay the fee, which will be collected at t
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
FEATURE: ‘When my name was called, I dropped to my knees in gratitude… knowing I carried the Philippine flag throughout the journey,’ – Igorot soldier is lone Filipino to finish US Army Ranger Course
Bontoc, Mountain Province – An Igorot son from Bontoc has brought pride not only to his family and the Cordillera but also to the entire nation after becoming the sole Filipino in his batch to successfully complete the prestigious U.S. Army Ranger Course (USARC) on March 6, 2026, at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore), Georgia, USA. The USARC, commonly known as Ranger School, is one of the most demanding military leadership training programs in the world, conducted by the United St
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Benguet State University soon to construct P250M building for College of Medicine And Nursing
Benguet, Philippines – Benguet State University (BSU) has secured ₱250 million in funding from Senator Erwin Tulfo for the construction of new facilities for its College of Medicine and College of Nursing. The announcement was shared by Congressman Eric Yap during the Strawberry Festival held on March 18 at the La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium. According to local media reports, Yap said the senator plans to provide annual funding for Benguet’s infrastructure projects, prioriti
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
P10,000 fuel aid lifeline: LTFRB-CAR to continue receiving subsidy applications amid rising oil prices
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board–Cordillera Administrative Region (LTFRB–CAR) has announced that it will continue accepting applications for the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) for public utility jeepney (PUJ) and taxi operators and drivers. The FSP under AICS is a government assistance initiative designed to help qualified public transport drivers and operators of public
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
26-yr.-old stabs wife in Baguio City after she refuses to show phone messages
Baguio City, Philippines – A 26-year-old man in Baguio City is facing criminal charges after allegedly stabbing his wife during a heated argument over a mobile phone on Thursday afternoon, March 19. According to police reports, the incident occurred at around 4:55 p.m., shortly after the suspect arrived home under the influence of alcohol. The confrontation reportedly escalated when the husband, allegedly driven by suspicion, demanded to read his wife’s messages on her cellph
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Excellence Beyond Borders: TWO Cordilleran cadets complete rigorous academic and military training at Japan National Defense Academy
Baguio City, Philippines – After four years of living, learning, and training in a foreign land, two Cordilleran cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) are now ready to return home and serve the country. Cadet First Class Jhoshua Othoc Garcia of Baguio City and Cadet First Class Solomon Banagyo Mangetag of Ifugao recently completed a four-year degree program at the Japan National Defense Academy (JNDA). JNDA, a premier university in Yokosuka, Japan, provides Filipino
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Baguio City pushes ‘Sex Offender Registry’ to prevent repeat crimes and protect the vulnerable
Baguio City, Philippines – The City of Baguio is pushing for the registration of convicted sex offenders residing in the city in an effort to prevent repeat offenses and strengthen the protection of vulnerable groups. The measure was proposed by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. through an ordinance seeking to establish the Baguio City Sex Offender Registry (BCSOR)—a monitoring system that would require convicted sex offenders who are residing, working, studying, or temporarily st
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
His family waited all night-But found he was dead: Student drowns in Baggao River
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The family of a college student waiting for news he would still be alive after he was swept by a river in Baggao, Cagayan on March 19 was informed he was already found, but lifeless. The victim, whose name was withheld by police, was a first-year Information Technology (IT) student. According to the Baggao Integrated Command and Control Center, the young man was reported missing on Thursday after drowning in a section of the river near the Dabbac Grande–
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
FEATURE: A dream taking flight: Tuguegarao-born actress lands role in new “The Hunger Games” Hollywood film
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – From the quiet streets of Tuguegarao to the global stage of Hollywood, a young Filipina is steadily carving her path into the world of international cinema. Rada Rae, an Austrian-Filipino actress born in Tuguegarao in 2014, is set to appear in the upcoming Hollywood film “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026. In the film, she will portray the character Wellie, marking another significant st
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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