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No-sail policy imposed in Cagayan, Isabela, Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal brings 9-meter waves
CAGAYAN, Philippines — All vessels have been barred from sailing in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora as Super Typhoon Rosal generates rough to very rough seas, with waves reaching up to nine meters, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon imposed the no-sail policy on October 20 to protect passengers, crew members, and maritime personnel from dangerous sea conditions. The prohibition covers all types of vessels, including passenger b
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
23 hours ago1 min read
Isabela school fundraising questioned by parents; SPTA says ticket buying is voluntary
RAMON, Isabela — The distribution of fundraising tickets to elementary pupils for a school stage repair has drawn questions from some parents over its legality, while school representatives maintain that the activity was reportedly approved by the Schools Division Office (SDO) and that purchasing tickets is voluntary. A parent identified only as “Boy” raised the concern on October 21, 2026, saying he supported improving school facilities but wanted to ensure that the fundrais
Grace Soriano
23 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga cooperative assets hit ₱8.04B, 3rd highest in Cordillera
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga’s cooperative assets climbed to ₱8.04 billion as of September 2026, ranking the province third in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), behind Baguio City and Benguet. The province’s combined cooperative assets increased by approximately ₱454.33 million from ₱7.59 billion in 2025, according to data presented by Senior Cooperative Development Specialist Dr. Lotes Lab-oyan during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago2 min read
Can Tabuk become the Philippines’ Cooperative Capital with nearly ₱8B in assets?
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Growth is often measured in numbers, but in Tabuk City, it can also be seen in the collective strength of people who pool their resources, build shared enterprises, and turn cooperation into economic opportunity. With nearly ₱8 billion in assets held by its cooperatives, Tabuk is emerging as the powerhouse of Kalinga’s cooperative movement, strengthening its bid for recognition as the “Cooperative City of the Philippines.” Data presented by the C
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago3 min read
118 road crashes in 3 months: Atty. Comafay seeks legislative inquiry on possible installation of speed bumps, rumble strips in Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — With Tabuk City accounting for 118 of the 125 vehicular incidents responded to by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Kalinga from July to September 2026, Councilor Errol Comafay Jr. is seeking a legislative inquiry into the possible installation of speed bumps and rumble strips to help prevent road crashes. Comafay filed a resolution before the Sangguniang Panlungsod on October 21, seeking an inquiry in aid of legislation to determine whether these pave
Leonora Lo-oy
24 hours ago2 min read
“Pumigsa pay koma ti spirit of cooperativism”: Gov. Edduba pushes wider financing access to boost rural progress in Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba has called for stronger cooperatives and wider access to financing for farmers and other rural residents, saying these can help stimulate local economies and improve livelihoods. Edduba made the call during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar at the Kalinga Sports Center on October 21, emphasizing the importance of keeping money circulating within rural communities to generate economic opportunities. “
Mark Moises Calayan
24 hours ago2 min read
4 women arrested in Baguio ‘sanla-tira’scam; Police say complainants could increase after 15 possible victims surface
BAGUIO CITY — Around 15 individuals have approached police to verify whether they were also victimized in an alleged “sanla-tira” scam in Baguio City following the arrest of four women in an entrapment operation on October 20. Police Major Ariel Langaoan, chief of Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Police Station 4, said the number of complainants could increase as authorities coordinate with other police stations, including those outside Baguio, to identify additional possible
Grace Soriano
24 hours ago2 min read
Tanudan ranks 2nd in Kalinga with ₱47.94M cooperative assets
TANUDAN, Kalinga — Tanudan ranked second among Kalinga's municipalities in total cooperative assets, recording ₱47.94 million from five registered cooperatives as of September 2026. Data presented by Senior Cooperative Development Specialist Dr. Lotes Lab-oyan during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar on Wednesday, October 21, showed that Tanudan's cooperatives had combined assets of ₱47,943,486 during the first nine months of 2026. Tabuk City, Ka
Mark Moises Calayan
24 hours ago1 min read
20 people, some alleged CPLA members from Kalinga, occupy disputed property in Baguio amid ownership row
BAGUIO CITY — Around 20 people entered and occupied a contested property along Asin Road on Tuesday, October 20, prompting police intervention amid a long-standing ownership dispute already being heard in court. Baguio City Police Station 9 reported that the group arrived at around 9:30 a.m. at Purok 2, Kilometer 3, Asin Road, despite objections from the property's caretaker, Benedict Valenciano, who called 911 for assistance. Valenciano said some members of the group identif
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
Miss Mallig fires back at bashers: ‘Your disrespect fuels my burning heart’ in Queen Isabela 2027 race
ISABELA, Philippines — Instead of letting online criticism bring her down, Miss Mallig Jennie Rose Cacas is turning hurtful remarks into motivation as she pursues the Queen Isabela 2027 crown. “Thank you for every bit of disrespect, criticism, judgment, and bullying. Know that it only fuels my burning heart. With that, may God bless you always po,” Cacas wrote in a Facebook statement on October 18, 2026. Her message came amid negative comments about her chances in the provinc
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Who took the sacred chalice in Sayangan? Atok parish seeks its return
ATOK, Benguet — A sacred chalice donated in memory of the father of Mayor Franklin Smith has gone missing from the Conversion of St. Paul Parish in Sayangan, prompting the parish priest to appeal to the public for its safe return. Rev. Fr. Nelson T. Domerez, parish priest, made the appeal on October 19, 2026, saying the chalice had been missing since the previous week. The chalice, he said, was last used on Sunday, October 11, and discovered missing on Thursday afternoon, Oct
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
Being regional director for a day: At 15, iSagada scout discovers the real weight of leadership
FEATURE LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — She arrived at the Department of Education–Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) with questions in her mind and a quiet fear of not knowing what to do. By the end of the day, 15-year-old Ameerah B. Nidoy had learned a lesson no title could fully teach her: being a leader means carrying the responsibility of serving others. For a day on October 12, the Grade 10 student of La Trinidad National High School and proud iSagada stepped into the
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago5 min read
Hope for ceasefire: Can a ‘SIPAT’ be done between Kalinga’s Butbut and Tulgao tribes?
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga police are proposing a traditional sipat between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan as a possible first step toward a ceasefire and renewed dialogue to end their continuing conflict. A sipat is a traditional peace initiative that can serve as a gesture of goodwill between conflicting parties and help reopen communication toward reconciliation. Depending on the customary practices agreed upon by the communities, it may involve sending respe
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
“Awan kuma ti madangran nga sibilyan”: PNP PCol. Ngabit prioritizes safety amid Butbut-Tulgao conflict, orders measures to prevent spillover in Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga police will prioritize checkpoints, patrols and preventive security measures over potentially dangerous direct confrontations as tensions continue between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan, aiming to prevent further casualties. Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) Director PCol. Peter D. Ngabit Jr. said during the emergency Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting on October 19 that police operations must consider the risk
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
48 Kalinga students vie for 26 BFAR fisheries scholarship slots in Cordillera
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Forty-eight students from Kalinga are competing for government scholarships that will cover part of their college education, following the qualifying examination for the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) on October 10. The applicants took the examination at the Provincial Fisheries Office in Bulanao, Tabuk City, hoping to qualify for financial assistance to pursue a four-year Bachelor of Science in Fishe
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
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