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“Sexual violence has no place in our training facilities” - Mayor Magalong condemns alleged rape of police trainee in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has strongly condemned the alleged rape of a 23-year-old female police trainee by her instructor inside a training facility in Baguio City. It can be recalled that the victim reported the incident to authorities on April 11. According to her, the 41-year-old suspect, a native of Pangasinan, raped her twice earlier this year. She alleged that the first incident occurred on January 20 and the second on February 8, both inside
Mark Moises Calayan
48 minutes ago1 min read
35-yr.-old farmer in Quezon, Isabela arrested for rape and three counts of sexual assault of minor
Quezon, Isabela – A 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a minor was arrested in Quezon, Isabela on Monday, April 14, police reported. The suspect, identified by the alias “Miko,” is a farmer and a resident of Barangay Turod, Quezon. Although police did not disclose when the incidents occurred, the suspect is facing multiple charges, including two counts of qualified rape of a minor and three counts of sexual assault. Under Republic Act No. 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law
Mark Moises Calayan
50 minutes ago1 min read
1,864 tricycle drivers in Ifugao receive P9.3M fuel aid; P5,000 disbursed to each beneficiary
Lagawe, Ifugao – Cash assistance totaling P9,320,000 has been distributed to more than a thousand qualified tricycle drivers in the province of Ifugao as part of the government’s efforts to ease the impact of the fuel crisis on the transport sector. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Cordillera, a total of 1,864 drivers from various municipalities in the province each received P5,000 through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation
Mark Moises Calayan
54 minutes ago1 min read
‘Marami parin kabataang involved sa droga… mas maganda mag training kaysa mag bisyo… para din umangat ang sport natin dito’ - Coach Dalwidao during conduct of Fight Kalinga Season 4
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Emphasizing the role of sports in steering youth away from illegal drugs, Kalinga Fist Boxing Gym (KFBG) head coach and owner Jeofrey Dalwidao highlighted the significance of the recently concluded Fight Kalinga Season 4 (FKS4) on April 12 at the KFBG in Sagpat, Bulanao—promoting discipline and helping elevate the local combat sports scene. Dalwidao said in an interview that beyond competition, the event serves as a platform to engage the youth in produ
Lorraine Bacullo
57 minutes ago2 min read
ART on the BUS: Baguio City launches FIRST moving art gallery designed by students with autism
FEATURE Baguio City, Philippines – The City of Pines has officially launched its first-ever moving art gallery inside a fully operational bus on April 15, designed by students on the autism spectrum and marking a groundbreaking fusion of public transportation and community-based art in the city. Usually seen only in galleries and museums, art in Baguio City is now taking to the streets through its first mobile gallery. The project, led by Lexswitch Economy Inc.—a Philippin
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
Tinglayan implements organizational structure and staffing pattern; Mayor Abay underscores framework’s importance on clear roles and accountability
Tinglayan, Kalinga – In its commitment to responsive, efficient, and accountable governance, the Municipal Government of Tinglayan has implemented its Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP), with Mayor Charles Abay assuring that every position is designed to deliver quality services and drive the municipality’s continued progress. The OSSP is a formal framework that defines an LGU’s functional setup, hierarchical reporting, and authorized personnel positions. I
Tinglayan LGU
1 hour ago1 min read
TAKE YOUR SHOT AT IT’S SHOWTIME: ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ brings audition to Tabuk City on April 21
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalingas no longer need to travel to Quezon City for a chance to shine on It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan” (TNT), as the popular show is bringing its auditions to Tabuk City. TNT is a prestigious and iconic amateur singing competition segment of the multi-awarded Philippine noontime variety show It’s Showtime . The segment has produced several successful singers and recording artists, including Janine Berdin, Lyka Estrella, Carmelle Collado, and M
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago1 min read
Tanudan LGU strengthens anti-kaingin efforts through proposed ordinance; violators to face fines, perform community service
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a bid to protect forest resources and its watershed, residents of Tanudan found practicing slash-and-burn farming or “kaingin” may soon face fines and mandatory community service under a proposed environmental ordinance. Kaingin is a traditional farming method that involves clearing forest land by cutting and burning vegetation to create temporary farmland. Under national law, the practice is regulated by Presidential Decree No. 705, which prohibits
Mark Jordan Bomogao
7 hours ago2 min read
Fetus found at parking lot in Baguio City; ‘There are signs it was initially intended to be buried’- Fairview Brgy. Kagawad Abance
Baguio City, Philippines – Residents of Santan Alley in Central Fairview were disturbed by a foul odor on Wednesday afternoon, which was later traced to a dead fetus abandoned in a parking lot in the area. According to police, the foul smell was first noticed by a taxi driver, but he did not check its source. The odor lingered until a man repairing his vehicle traced where it was coming from and discovered a white T-shirt containing the dead fetus. In an interview with the m
Leonora Lo-oy
8 hours ago1 min read
Body of hit-and-run victim in Abut, Quezon remains unclaimed
“Sa sinumang nakakakilala sa biktima, kami po ay nakikiusap na ipagbigay-alam sa kanyang mga kapamilya o makipag-ugnayan sa aming himpilan.” – Quezon MPS Quezon, Isabela – The body of an elderly hit-and-run victim found in Abut, Quezon remains at a funeral parlor, as no kin has come forward to claim it, according to police. On April 15, the Quezon Municipal Police Station informed the public that a senior citizen, believed to be a victim of a hit-and-run incident, was found
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago1 min read
Private tricycles in Tabuk City soon to be required to display “NOT FOR HIRE” markings
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Privately owned tricycles in Tabuk City will soon be required to display “NOT FOR HIRE” markings after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, approved a city ordinance on Tuesday, April 14. During its session on the said date at the Legislative Building in Bulanao, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan deliberated on proposed City Ordinance No. 001, series of 2026, of the City of Tabuk. Entitled “An Ordinance Requ
Mark Moises Calayan
13 hours ago2 min read
Tanudan moves forward to more progress after Municipal Dev’t Council approves comprehensive and institutional reform plan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Setting the direction for the continued progress of Tanudan, members of the Municipal Development Council (MDC) approved the municipality’s Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for 2026–2031 and Institutional Reform Plan (IRP) for 2026–2028. The CDP and IRP are key planning documents used by local government units to guide growth and improve governance. The CDP outlines the municipality’s vision, goals, and strategies for development over the next five
Leonora Lo-oy
13 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga SP unanimously approves Lubuagan’s solo parents ordinance
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An ordinance institutionalizing support programs for solo parents in the municipality of Lubuagan has been unanimously approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga. During its 26th regular session on April 14, the Provincial Board deliberated on Ordinance No. 11, series of 2025, which seeks to formalize and fund programs intended for solo parents and their children in Lubuagan. The measure, titled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Programs, Se
Mark Moises Calayan
13 hours ago2 min read
Balbalan native delicacies available at ‘Mangan Taku’ Fest in Baguio City on April 23 - 27
Led by Mayor Almar Malannag, the town will once again offer its signature flavors, including the famous finungol , tinolang native chicken, kinumos , inabalan , nilishes , kupi , finaklay , kinalubkob , pinantalok , laet , inatata , pal-umon cake , and Balbalan-brewed coffee. Balbalan, Kalinga – The savory and mouthwatering cuisine of Balbalan is set to take center stage once again as it returns to the 7th “Mangan Taku” Festival in Baguio City this coming April 23–27 at B
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
“Wala po kami naisalba, kahit ballpen wala po. Ang estimate po namin, more or less P100M (cost of damage) - owner of auto shop razed by fire in Tuguegarao
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Around P100 million worth of damage was reported after an auto parts shop along Balzain Highway in Tuguegarao City was engulfed by fire on Tuesday night, April 14. According to the Cagayan Public Information Office (CPIO), an initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) indicated that the fire started at around 7:30 p.m. and escalated to a third alarm, prompting a response from at least 16 fire trucks. Flammable materials inside the establish
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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