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‘Haanen nga para lang ti out-of-school youth ti TVET. TESDA 2024 data shows that 43% or 143 of the clients are college graduates, workers’ - ROMO Executive Director Bungallon on upskilling
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Challenging the long-standing perception that the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is only for out-of-school youth or those who did not finish formal education, Regional Operations Management Office Executive Director David Bugallon emphasized that the agency has evolved into a key driver of workforce development in today’s technology-driven economy. Speaking during the inauguration of the new TESDA–Kalinga gymnasium on April
Lorraine Bacullo
2 minutes ago2 min read
Trainee raped twice at Teachers Camp, Baguio; Suspect a police instructor
Baguio City, Philippines – A 41-year-old police training instructor is now being pursued by authorities after being accused of raping a female trainee inside a training facility in Baguio City. According to a police report obtained by local media outlets, the alleged sexual assault occurred twice earlier this year and was reported by the victim in April. The first incident reportedly took place between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on January 20 inside the training facility at Tea
Mark Moises Calayan
12 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga legislators mull over declaring the province under energy emergency
“Ipaayab tayo ni PDRRMC Head Christian Luyaben tapno mas mailawlawag pay ti epekto daytoy executive order ditoy Kalinga once i-adopt tayo daytoy ken dagiti aksyon nga masapol ken mabalin tayo ipatungpal.” Vice Governor Odiem Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga legislator Atty. Christopher Donaal and members of the Committee on Rules and Ethics are set to review the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to adopt the declaration of a
Mark Moises Calayan
13 hours ago2 min read
Blast in Magsaysay, Baguio occurred inside ‘gambling den’ - Mayor Magalong confirms, orders closure
Baguio City, Philippines – Contrary to earlier reports, the blast that injured 14 individuals in Lower Magsaysay at around 3:15 a.m. on Monday occurred in an illegal gambling den, not a snack house, as confirmed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Preliminary findings from the police indicate that the incident stemmed from an altercation involving an intoxicated miner who allegedly harassed a snack shop caretaker in the area. Bystanders came to the defense of the female caretaker an
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
13 hours ago2 min read
Board Members Donaal and Dangani back approval of MOA Hiring Medical Specialists for Kalinga Hospitals
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To strengthen the delivery of specialized healthcare services in the province, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) seeking to engage medical specialists for provincial and district hospitals was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga. Prior to the approval, a copy of the MOA was earlier submitted by the Office of Governor James Edduba to the Committee on Rules and Ethics, chaired by Board Member Christopher Donaal, and the Committee on Health a
Mark Moises Calayan
15 hours ago2 min read
Six cases of suicide documented in the province since January 2026; “(If you have problems) di ka nag-iisa, talk to your friends… family, especially” - Kalinga PHO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With six documented suicide cases since January 2026, the Provincial Health Office is urging the public not to be afraid to seek help and reminding individuals struggling with life’s difficulties that they are not alone in their fight. According to data from the PHO, the six cases were recorded from January to April 10, 2026. Of these, six individuals died by suicide, while two other cases involved attempts to take their own lives within the same period
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago2 min read
“Number of people with mental health concerns is increasing, we need psychiatrists’ - Kalinga PHO II Dr. Tandingan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Recognizing the need for a mental health specialist, the Provincial Government of Kalinga is eyeing the hiring of a psychiatrist who would be based in the province to address the mental health conditions and concerns of iKalingas. The plan has been one of the key discussion points of the Provincial Health Board in the first semester of 2026, as it works to provide quality healthcare services, including access to specialists within the province. In an in
Leonora Lo-oy
16 hours ago2 min read
ONE dead, another injured in Banaue, Ifugao motorcycle accident
Banaue, Ifugao – Two motorists were the subject of a search and rescue operation along Sitio Awan Igid, Viewpoint in Banaue on Monday evening after a tragic accident. The rescuers found one of the victims down the ravine. At around 9:45 p.m. on April 13, the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 15, 1501st Maneuver Company urgently dispatched its Search and Rescue (SAR) team after being alerted by a concerned citizen about a motorcycle accident in Sitio Awan Igid. Upon
Leonora Lo-oy
22 hours ago1 min read
AGTATAKAW TI BUWA: 37-yr.-old man arrested after stealing betel nut in Baguio City
Baguio City, Philippines – A 37-year-old vendor was arrested by police authorities after he was caught stealing betel nut, locally known as “buwa,” from a stall in Baguio City last week. The incident took place on April 9, 2026, at Block 4, Kayang-Hilltop, Baguio City. According to police investigation, as cited by local media outlets, a police officer who was roaming around the area spotted the man while he was cutting the nylon rope securing a closed stall. Moments later,
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago1 min read
Not your Ordinary Garden: 56-yr.-old man in Benguet caught watering Marijuana
Benguet, Philippines – A 56-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly caught in the act of watering and drying marijuana plants in Benguet on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The suspect, whose identity was withheld by the police, was tagged as a High-Value Individual (HVI) drug personality. According to the Police Regional Office–Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO–CAR), joint operatives from the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conduc
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
‘Only 12 in CAR and just 440 in the country are still alive among World War 2 soldiers - VPH National Pres. Mendoza calls on stronger policies and social welfare for veterans
Baguio City, Philippines – As the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week concluded, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker and Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) National President Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza renewed his call for concrete measures to assist the country’s remaining World War II (WWII) veterans, including 12 in the Cordillera region. As reported by the Philippine Information Agency–CAR, Mendoza made the statement during
Lorraine Bacullo
23 hours ago2 min read
144 fire incidents from Jan. to Apr. Logged in Region CAR; over 600 hectares affected
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Bureau of Fire Protection–Cordillera Administrative Region (BFP–CAR) has reported a total of 144 fire incidents across the region from January to April 10, 2026, affecting 644 hectares of forests and grasslands. As the dry and summer season sets in, forests and grasslands become increasingly vulnerable to fires that may spread rapidly due to dry vegetation, strong winds, and prolonged lack of rainfall. According to BFP–CAR, through local media, the
Lorraine Bacullo
24 hours ago2 min read
TURNING THRASH INTO POWER: Isabela PLGU eyes establishment of plant to convert waste into electricity
FEATURE Cauayan City, Isabela – A waste-to-energy project that aims to convert garbage into electricity is being planned in Isabela amid the fuel crisis. According to the Isabela Public Information Office, the project was recently discussed in a meeting attended by Governor Rodito T. Albano, Vice Governor Kiko Dy, Ryo Hagiwara—Director of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism—and a representative from Index Strategy, Inc., a Japanese project mana
Mark Moises Calayan
24 hours ago2 min read
Baguio blast hurts 14 after drunk miner throws improvised explosive device near sink hole in Magsaysay Avenue
Baguio City, Philippines – A 32-year-old miner from Ucab, Itogon, Benguet is now in custody after an improvised explosive device was thrown near the sinkhole area along Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City at dawn on Monday, injuring 14 individuals. Prior to the blast, the suspect—who was reportedly intoxicated—allegedly harassed a woman, a caretaker of a snack shop. The incident prompted bystanders to intervene, leading to the suspect being mauled. He initially left the area but l
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
24 hours ago1 min read
“Susunod mga public utility jeepney drivers… (mabigyan ng ayuda) sa April 21-24’ - DSWD CAR OIC, RD Gascon on assistance roll-out
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Public utility jeepney drivers in the Cordillera region are set to be the next recipients of government assistance, as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–CAR Regional Director Enrique Gascon announced a tentative payout schedule from April 21 to 24. The regional director confirmed the upcoming distribution of cash aid during the payout for tricycle drivers in Tabuk City on April 8 at the city gymnasium. The announcement comes amid the o
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
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