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AGTATAKAW TI LPG: Three men arrested as police recover missing gas cylinders in Isabela
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Three men were arrested after police uncovered the alleged illegal diversion of company-owned Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders during an operation in Cauayan City, Isabela, on July 2, leading to the recovery of missing gas tanks and the possible resolution of a series of reported losses. The suspects were identified by police only through their aliases: "Cholo," 41; "Art," 24; and "Vin," 30. According to the Cauayan Component City Police Station
Mark Moises Calayan
47 minutes ago2 min read
“Awan lang ngaruden helmet da... Ag-overtake da pay iti haan mabalin pag-overtakean”: Students among top traffic violators in Tabuk, says PSSg. Goyagoy
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Students were among the top traffic violators in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, with police expressing concern over the growing number of young motorcycle riders who are being caught without helmets and committing other traffic violations despite the rising number of road accidents in the city. "Awan lang ngaruden helmet da... Ag-overtake da pay iti haan mabalin pag-overtakean. Basic road safety ket saan da ammo," said PSSg. Phenalyn B. Goyagoy of
Grace Soriano
5 hours ago3 min read
MOST WANTED illegal recruiter in Kalinga with 8 arrest warrants captured in Pinukpuk manhunt operation
PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A woman accused of deceiving job seekers and facing multiple criminal cases across the country was arrested in Pinukpuk, Kalinga after police operatives served eight outstanding warrants of arrest against her. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), in a press release it issued on July 3, identified the suspect only by the alias "Kara." She was apprehended during a manhunt operation at around 3:00 p.m. on June 25 in Barangay Junction, Pinukp
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
BOY'S OR GIRL'S UNIFORM? Proposed Baguio ordinance on LGBTQIA+ students being allowed to choose regardless of sex/gender sparks heated debate
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A proposed ordinance that would allow LGBTQIA+ students in Baguio City to choose from school-approved uniform options regardless of sex or gender has sparked widespread discussion online, with supporters calling it a step toward inclusion while critics questioned whether it could affect long-standing school traditions and existing uniform policies. Authored by City Councilor Edison R. Bilog, the proposed "Gender-Inclusive School Uniform Ordinance of
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago4 min read
‘10 of 11 suicide deaths were men’: OPHO cites stigma as possible factor behind higher male suicide cases in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Men accounted for the overwhelming majority of suicide deaths recorded in Kalinga during the first half of 2026, with 10 of the province's 11 recorded deaths by suicide involving males, according to data from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO). The OPHO recorded 19 suicide cases from January to June 2026. Of these, 14 involved males while five involved females. The data also showed that of the 11 deaths by suicide, 10 were male and only o
Mark Jordan Bomogao
7 hours ago3 min read
112 road crashed in just 3 months: No helmet, drunk driving, minors blamed for surge in Kalinga accidents
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A total of 112 vehicular traffic accidents were recorded across Kalinga from April to June 2026, an 18-percent increase from the 95 cases logged during the same period last year, according to data from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga Provincial Headquarters. FO1 Leizl Graile B. Bali of the BFP-Kalinga Public Information Unit (PIU), in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on July 2, 2026, said the rising number of road crashes has alarmed a
Grace Soriano
8 hours ago2 min read
40-year-old woman in Cagayan rescued from Magapit Suspension Bridge after trying to jump
LAL-LO, Cagayan – A 40-year-old woman was rescued after she allegedly attempted to jump from the Magapit Suspension Bridge in Lal-lo, Cagayan, on July 2, prompting a swift response from authorities. Police said the woman is suspected to have been experiencing psychological distress. The Magapit Suspension Bridge, a 257-meter structure spanning the Cagayan River, connects the eastern and western sides of Lal-lo and serves as one of the municipality's major transportation links
Lorraine Bacullo
8 hours ago2 min read
1,779 traffic violations in 6 months logged in Tabuk; Students among top offenders
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A total of 1,779 traffic violations from were recorded in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, according to data from the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga, as authorities intensified the enforcement of traffic laws following a rise in motorcycle-related accidents, some of which proved fatal. Police said many of those apprehended were students, prompting authorities to strengthen road safety campaigns in schools and communities while urging young moto
Grace Soriano
8 hours ago3 min read
Malalakas na tomador: Tinglayan tops Kalinga in binge drinking rate at 31.92%; Health officials warn of health risks
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The municipality of Tinglayan recorded the highest proportion of binge drinkers among all municipalities and the lone city in Kalinga, with 31.92 percent of individuals assessed under the Department of Health's (DOH) Philippine Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease (PhilPEN) Protocol identified as binge drinkers. The figures were presented by the Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO)-Kalinga during the Provincial Roll-out Orientation on P
Brent Martinez
24 hours ago2 min read
19 suicide cases recorded in first 6 months: OPHO-Kalinga calls for early intervention to save lives
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) - Kalinga has recorded 19 suicide cases in the province during the first half of 2026, underscoring the importance of early mental health intervention and encouraging individuals experiencing emotional distress to seek help before a crisis worsens. The figures were presented in the latest provincial situational report during the Mental Health Technical Working Group Meeting held on June 30, 2026, at Davi
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
38 fires in just 3 months: Kalinga blazes jump 137.5%
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Fire incidents in Kalinga surged by 137.5 percent during the second quarter of 2026, with the province recording 38 fire incidents from April to June—more than double the 16 incidents logged during the same period in 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga Provincial Headquarters. The sharp increase has alarmed fire authorities, as the spike poses serious threats to lives, properties, and the livelihoods of residents livi
Grace Soriano
2 days ago3 min read
‘Kalinga Stands Firm!’ – Gov. Edduba rallies Cordillerans behind regional autonomy as Marcos declares July 15 a holiday
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba reaffirmed Kalinga's unwavering support for the pursuit of Cordillera regional autonomy during the kickoff of the 39th Cordillera Month Celebration on July 1 at the Benguet Sports Complex in La Trinidad, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared July 15 a Special Non-Working Day across the region. In a video message presented during the regionwide celebration, Edduba emphasized that Kalinga stands united with the rest of the
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
9 Kalinga centenarians receive P495K; Gov. Edduba adds personal cash gift
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nine centenarians from across Kalinga received a total of P495,000 in financial incentives from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), with Governor James Edduba personally adding a cash gift to each beneficiary as a gesture of gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the province. On Wednesday, July 1, the PLGU, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), honored the province's oldest residents by awarding each cen
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Mother-daughter “laslas-bag duo” arrested at Isabela Mall
Cauayan City, Isabela – Two women shopping inside a mall in Cauayan City, Isabela, on July 1, 2026, became victims of what is called "laslas-bag" scheme after suspects quietly targeted their belongings. Fortunately, before the suspects could escape with the stolen money, the vigilance of a security guard led to their arrest. Police identified the suspects as alias "Zen," 80, and her 44-year-old daughter, alias "Jen," both residents of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. According to
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
₱17M up in flames: Massive fire razes poultry farm in Solana, Cagayan
Solana, Cagayan – What began as an ordinary morning at a poultry farm in Barangay Nangalisan, Solana, quickly turned into a devastating fire on the morning of July 2, leaving an estimated ₱17 million worth of property destroyed. According to the Cagayan Provincial Information Office, the affected facility was Maristle Poultry Farm, owned by Dr. Mario Genovesa, an internal medicine specialist based in Tuguegarao City and one of the founding incorporators of the Divine Mercy We
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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