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BGHMC is Top 13 in the Philippines for 2026 World’s Best Hospitals List
Baguio City, Philippines – The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) has been ranked 13th in the Philippines on the World’s Best Hospitals (WBH) 2026 list, released on February 25, 2026, by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. It is the only hospital from the Cordillera Administrative Region included in this internationally recognized ranking. The WBH is an annual global hospital ranking, launched in 2019, that identifies top-performing hospitals worldwide base
Lorraine Bacullo
21 minutes ago1 min read
A Son of Kalinga Ascends: Rev. Father Sean Meija welcomed as new Bishop of Tabuk’s Apostolic Vicariate
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Residents and Catholic faithful in Kalinga welcomed the appointment of Reverend Father Sean Buslig Meija as the new bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, following his designation by Pope Leo XVI on March 3, 2026. The Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk covers not only Kalinga but also Apayao. It is a territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, functioning similarly to a diocese but established in areas that are not yet fully
Lorraine Bacullo
37 minutes ago2 min read
FOUR hospitals in Cordillera receive P1.2M - P2.2M Hemodialysis Machine each to boost kidney care
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Four hospitals in the Cordillera region now offer improved services for patients living with kidney disease after the Cordillera Golfers Foundation, Incorporated (CGFI) donated hemodialysis machines. Hemodialysis machines filter waste, toxins, and excess fluids from the blood of patients with kidney failure. Each unit typically costs between P1.2 million and over P2.2 million, depending on its specifications. The machines were purchased using funds raise
Mark Moises Calayan
37 minutes ago1 min read
Tinglayan town adopts BJMP Cordillera director, confers native name ‘Katangka’
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan has formally adopted Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Cordillera Regional Director JCSupt. Delvic Oreiro as its son, bestowing upon him the protection and recognition accorded to a native iTinglayan. The adoption ceremony was held on March 3 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, where residents and visitors witnessed the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU), headed by Mayor Charles Abay and Vice Mayor Alexan
Leonora Lo-oy
47 minutes ago1 min read
Unexpected Find: rare ‘Rafflesia lagascae’ discovered in Barangay Eva, Calanasan during validation of reported deforestation
Calanasan, Apayao – A rare species of Rafflesia flower, which can only be found in the Philippines, was discovered by forest guards while conducting validation of reported deforestation activities in Calanasan, Apayao recently. On Tuesday, March 3, during the observance of World Wildlife Day 2026, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Calanasan confirmed the presence of Rafflesia lagascae in Barangay Eva. The office reported that Green Guards first
Mark Moises Calayan
48 minutes ago1 min read
Tinglayan town backs BJMP mandate, donates land for new jail facility
Tinglayan, Kalinga – A jail facility will soon rise in the Municipality of Tinglayan following the donation of a parcel of land by the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The LGU, headed by Mayor Charles Abay and Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi, formally turned over the donated lot to the BJMP, represented by BJMP Cordillera Regional Director JCSupt. Delvic Oreiro, on March 4, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion.
Leonora Lo-oy
48 minutes ago1 min read
Agawan sa Pwesto: TWO tourists engage in catfight during Panagbenga 2026 Parade
Baguio City, Philippines – Two women local tourists got into a physical fight over a viewing spot during the Grand Floral Float Parade of the 2026 Panagbenga Festival on March 1. For this year’s Panagbenga, the Baguio City Police estimated a crowd of around 143,000 spectators during the Grand Floral Float Parade on Sunday alone. The spectators gathered along the streets of Baguio City to watch the elaborate display of 30 colorful and creatively designed floats that paraded al
Leonora Lo-oy
49 minutes ago1 min read
Oil prices surge as war escalates in Middle East; Cong. Yap pushes fuel tax suspension
La Trinidad, Benguet – Amid rising petroleum prices in the country triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Benguet Representative Eric Go Yap is seeking the temporary suspension of excise taxes on fuel to ease the burden on Filipinos. Tensions in the Middle East escalated following military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, disrupting oil supply routes in the region. Reports said the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow but critical passage between I
Mark Moises Calayan
50 minutes ago2 min read
‘41 animals test positive of Rabies in 2025, 7 were cats. Isu nga pati pusa ket maipabakuna’ - Kalinga OPVET
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 41 rabies samples from Kalinga tested positive in 2025, with the majority of cases coming from Tabuk City, according to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVET) . Dr. Karl Oyando of the OPVET revealed the figures on March 2, as the province observes National Rabies Awareness Month this March. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of rabies, a disease that accounts for 200 to 300 deaths annually, according to the P
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Year after collapse, Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge reopens with strict THREE-Ton Limit for light vehicles
Isabela, Philippines – A year after the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge collapsed, the multi-billion-peso structure was reopened to light vehicles on March 2, 2026. The 990-meter bridge, constructed with a P1.2-billion budget, was closed in February 2025 after a portion of the structure gave way when a dump truck carrying boulders from Tabuk City crossed it. The collapse forced residents of Sta. Maria and Cabagan to cross the Cagayan River by boat whenever the overflow bridge benea
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Fugitive for 12 Years: Balbalan Police finally capture CTG-linked murder suspect
Balbalan, Kalinga – A murder suspect who had evaded arrest for more than a decade will finally face the charges filed against him in 2014, following his capture for a separate offense earlier this year. The Balbalan police identified the suspect as a resident of Balbalan with alleged ties to a Communist Terrorist Group. Authorities withheld further personal details, citing the Data Privacy Act and the constitutional rights of the accused. The suspect has an outstanding arrest
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
“We will no longer pretend partnership exists under the present leadership” – Cordillera PNP Press Corps dissolves after being repeatedly excluded from key Police events
Baguio City, Philippines – The Cordillera Philippine National Police Press Corps (CPNPC) has formally announced the dissolution of its current officers, citing deliberate exclusion from official events and declaring that it can no longer maintain a partnership that, they claim, no longer exists. The CPNPC is composed of journalists who specialize in covering police activities. Unlike general reporters, its members focus exclusively on police events and often attend official b
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga ramps up massive Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive amid alarming case surge
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid the alarming number of rabies cases recorded in the province, the Office of the Provincial Veterinary (PVET) has scheduled massive anti-rabies vaccination drives across Kalinga for the entire month of March. The initiative forms part of the province’s observance of National Rabies Awareness Month, aimed at strengthening public awareness about the dangers of the rabies virus—one of the deadliest diseases known, as it is nearly 100 percent fatal once
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
‘Japanese, Korean experts to be hired for major Kennon Road overhaul’ - DPWH Sec. Dizon
Baguio City, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through Secretary Vince Dizon, plans to seek assistance from foreign experts to implement a P270-million rehabilitation program for Kennon Road. The move follows a site inspection conducted on March 1, with the goal of completing critical repairs and protective measures before the 2026 Holy Week travel rush. According to Dizon, as reported by local media, the agency intends to hire Japanese and Kor
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
FEATURE: ALAPUAP: The app built by KSU students that could redefine tourism in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An application developed by students of Kalinga State University (KSU) may soon become the province’s official digital tourism guide. On March 3, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology–Kalinga (DOST-Kalinga), led by Provincial Director Jasmin Donaal, presented to the Provincial Government, headed by Governor James Edduba, a proposal to adopt “ALAPUAP,” a chatbot-driven tourism website and mobile application. During the meeting, DOST-Kalinga conve
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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