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Tuguegarao Buntun Bridge to close once water level hits 12 meters
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City will be temporarily closed to motorists once the water level of the Cagayan River reaches 12 meters, according to the Cagayan Third Engineering District. In an interview with local media outlet, Engineer Esmeralda De Guzman, Distrtict Head of said Engineering Office, said monitoring teams are already stationed in Enrile, Solana, and even in Santiago, Isabela to alert motorists ahead of time if the bridge becomes
Mark Moises Calayan
10 minutes ago1 min read
THREE DEAD, two still missing in Kalinga due to Super Typhoon Uwan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a meeting of the Kalinga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), Governor James Edduba reported that the number of confirmed casualties from Super Typhoon Uwan has risen to three, with two others still missing and feared dead. Two of the confirmed casualties were among a group buried by a landslide in Western Uma, Lubuagan, on November 10, 2025. Reports said that several individuals were attempting to retrieve their bel
Brent Martinez
1 hour ago2 min read
65-year-old woman buried alive in Kabayan, Benguet landslide
Kabayan, Benguet – While sound asleep, an elderly woman was tragically buried alive by a landslide in the early hours of Monday, November 10, 2025, in Kabayan, Benguet. According to a report from the Kabayan Municipal Information Office, the landslide struck the victim’s house in Sitio Tinaleb, Barangay Ballay, at around 3:00 a.m. that day, while she was sleeping amid the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan. The report stated that a concerned resident notified authorities at around 3:1
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago1 min read
74-year-old widow in Buscalan, Tinglayan drowns; body recovered
Buscalan, Tinglayan - An elderly woman from Barangay Buscalan, Tingalayan was finally found at around 4:30 on November 10 – following a drowning incident at Sitio Mangapi at said barangay. According to Kalinga PPO Spokesperson, PCapt. Ruff B. Manganip in an interview, the drowning incident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. on November 9. Based on the narrative of Imelda Lam-ao, she and he mother -Lam-ao Baot - were on their way to Buscalan when a sudden gust of wind caused the eld
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago1 min read
‘3,948 individuals in Kalinga affected by Super Typhoon Uwan’ – according to PDRRMO Report (as of 5 PM, Nov. 10)
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 3,948 individuals across Kalinga Province have been affected by the wrath of Super Typhoon Uwan, which brought flooding, landslides, and road closures in several municipalities—prompting preemptive evacuations and relief operations by local authorities. According to the initial consolidated reports from local disaster response teams submitted to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as of 5:00 p.m. on November 1
Lorraine Bacullo
15 hours ago1 min read
Cordillerans send aid to Cebu Typhoon Tino victims through “Binnadang”
Baguio City, Philippines – Distance did not matter for Cordillerans in extending much-needed help to Cebu residents still reeling from the devastation left by Typhoon Tino. Through Binnadang (bayanihan)—the age-old Cordilleran practice of helping those in need without expecting anything in return—police units, volunteers, and community groups across the region worked together to send relief assistance to affected families in Cebu. Under the leadership of Police Brigadier Gene
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago2 min read
57-year-old man dead after landslide buries house in Barlig, Mt. Province
Mountain Province, Philippines – A 57-year-old man died in Barlig, Mountain Province, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong), authorities said on Monday, November 10, 2025. After making landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora, at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, Typhoon Uwan passed through Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, La Union, and other parts of Northern Luzon. By 2 a.m. the following day, Mountain Province, located near La Union, was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Sig
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
16 hours ago1 min read
Two confirmed dead, two others missing in Lubuagan landslide after attempting to save belongings
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two individuals in Lubuagan, Kalinga, were confirmed dead following a landslide in the area on Monday, November 10. The landslide was triggered by the continuous rains brought by Typhoon Uwan, which has been affecting the Cordillera region since the weekend. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Lubuagan Municipal Administrator Atty. James B. Tagaotao shared that, based on initial information forwarded to his office, the victims and their companion
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
‘Senator Pangilinan… willing to provide assistance,’ – Vice Gov. Odiem on pledge of support to Kalinga due to Super Typhoon Uwan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong), the office of Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem received a text message on November 9, 2025, from the office of Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressing their willingness to extend assistance to the province. During a situation briefing held at 3:00 p.m. on November 9, Odiem shared the good news in an interview, expressing his gratitude for the senator’s pledge to help the people of Kalinga through reli
Lorraine Bacullo
20 hours ago2 min read
Farmer in Tinoc, Ifugao buried by mud and fallen trees
Tinoc, Ifugao – A farmer in Tinoc, Ifugao, died after his small shanty (bahay kubo) was buried by mud and fallen trees at the height of Super Typhoon “Uwan” over the weekend. According to a report from the Tinoc Municipal Police Station obtained by DZWT 540 AM – News and Information, initial investigation revealed that the farmer was working at his garden on Sunday, November 9, and decided to take a rest inside the shanty afterward. While he was asleep, the continuous rai
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga on Full Alert in Preparation for Typhoon Uwan’s Landfall
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Office has placed Kalinga Province under full alert status as local and national government agencies brace for the impact of Severe Typhoon Uwan, which is expected to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday morning, November 9 or 10, in northern Luzon. The PDRRM Council announced the full alert status during its meeting on November 7 at the PDRRM Office in Bulanao, led by Governor
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
THIRD BILLIONAIRE COOP IN KALINGA: PEOPMPC celebrates 34 Years in Service
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Engineering Office Personnel Multi-purpose Cooperative (PEOPMPC) celebrated its 34th anniversary on October 31, 2025, highlighting its continuous excellent service to the members and its contribution to the province’s development. The event was attended by key officials and the families of one of its founders and early drivers of growth, Bansen Bangibang. During the celebration, several pioneer members who began the cooperative with Bangib
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
Man from Pinukpuk, Kalinga (listed as National-Level Fugitive with 15 Warrant of Arrest) captured in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – After years in hiding, a man from Pinukpuk, Kalinga, who has long been tagged as a national-level fugitive for multiple criminal cases, was finally arrested by authorities in Baguio City on October 30, 2025. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported on Friday, November 7, that at around 8:00 a.m. on the day of the arrest, the CIDG Baguio City Field Unit, in coordination with territorial police units, conducted a manhunt operatio
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
AGTATAKAW TI CARROTS: Thief steals over 300 Kilos of Carrots worth ₱24,000 in Benguet
Buguias, Benguet – Around 300 to 400 kilos of ready-to-harvest carrots worth approximately ₱24,000 were stolen from a farm in Barangay Amgaleyguey, Buguias on the night of October 29, leaving two farmers devastated after discovering the loss early the next morning. For small farmers like Jeffrey Calpo of Itogon, every kilo of produce represents their livelihood, making the theft of nearly their entire carrot crop a severe blow. In an interview with Bombo Radyo Baguio, Calpo s
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago3 min read
Tawang Falls in Tanudan, Kalinga to be officially opened during “Fund Run” on November 22
Pangol, Tanudan – Nestled in the lush mountains of the Municipality of Tanudan, the majestic Tawang Falls will soon welcome visitors as Kalinga’s newest tourism gem, with its official opening marked by a fund run event celebrating nature, community, and sustainable tourism. With its pristine waters and serene surroundings, Tawang Falls has long charmed locals but remains a hidden treasure to many. It is located about 30 to 40 minutes from Tabuk City via the Cudal–Lay-asan–Pan
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
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