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No road, no problem: Barlig heroes carry injured farmer 6 kilometers through mountains to safety
FEATURE BARLIG, Mountain Province — What was supposed to be a day of planting trees in the remote village of Lias became a dramatic race to save a life, as local authorities and villagers abandoned their environmental mission to rescue an injured farmer and carry him for six grueling kilometers across rugged mountain trails. On July 31, the Barlig Municipal Police Station recounted how personnel from the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
Discover Kalinga's hidden paradise: Why Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village in Balbalan should be your next adventure
FEATURE BALBALAN, Kalinga — If you're looking for your next unforgettable outdoor adventure, the pristine Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village in Balbalan now offers an experience that lets visitors explore one of Kalinga's best-kept secrets in a single day. With the launch of the Tawang Discovery Day Tour Package, tourists can now enjoy an all-inclusive eco-adventure through caves, rivers, picnic grounds, and heritage sites—all in one itinerary. Recognized as one of the Cordiller
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
Game on, Kalinga: Tanudan to host Provincial Athletic Meet in 2027
SPORTS TANUDAN, Kalinga — Kalinga's sporting community has something exciting to look forward to as the Municipality of Tanudan prepares to host the 2027 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet, marking the first time the municipality will stage the province's biggest annual sporting event. Every year, the Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet brings together hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters from across the province as they compete for the chance to repres
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Nu madistorbo iti peace and order, apektaran na iti amin’: Tinglayan VM Malasi on why they work hard on restoring Butbut-Tulgao peace pact
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Retired police officer and Tinglayan Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi underscored the importance of preserving peace and order, saying any disruption affects not only security but also businesses, education, and the daily lives of the people. This, he said, is why the municipal government remains committed to helping restore the peace pact between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes. As part of the Tinglayan LGU's efforts to help the Butbut and Tulgao tribes rebuild
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
Fire leaves Peñablanca family homeless; 3 children lose school supplies, family cries for help
PEÑABLANCA, Cagayan — A family in Barangay Nannarian, Peñablanca is appealing for public assistance after a fire reduced their home to ashes, leaving them with nothing but hope that kind-hearted individuals can help them rebuild their lives. According to a Facebook post by Marisan Pagalilauan Tuppil, a relative of the family, the house of Mary Rose Agdamag Camarao and Benjamin Cabalza Daniel was destroyed by fire on July 28 after the blaze reportedly started in one of the bed
Lorraine Bacullo (Intern)
2 hours ago2 min read
Igorota fighter Islay Bomogao scores 13-second KO, lands US$100,000 ONE Championship deal
SPORTS BANGKOK, Thailand — Igorota Muay Thai star Islay Erika Bomogao reached a career-defining milestone after scoring a stunning 13-second knockout victory over Thailand's Klinphaka Por Thaisong to earn a US$100,000 ONE Championship contract at ONE Friday Fights 164 held at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 31, 2026. The emphatic victory officially secured the 25-year-old Baguio City native a spot in ONE Championship's atomweight Muay Thai division, joining the pro
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Inspire others to serve’: Kalinga PPDC Moldero ends regional leadership with powerful message
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — After years of championing collaboration among planners across the Cordillera, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (PPDC) EnP Flordeliza G. Moldero formally concluded her term as Regional League President of the League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines, Inc. (LLPDCI) CAR Chapter during the 39th Cordillera Month celebration and Governor's Night on July 29 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao. Addressing plann
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
Fairview lady killer convicted: Baguio RTC hands down over 17 years in prison
BAGUIO CITY – A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Baguio City has convicted the suspect in the murder of a 34-year-old man whose body was found inside a rented apartment in Barangay Fairview, sentencing the accused to an indeterminate prison term of 10 years and four months as the minimum to 17 years and four months as the maximum during the promulgation of judgment on July 31, 2026. The accused, identified only by the alias "Carla," 27, a resident of Pasig City, was found guilty
Grace Soriano
2 hours ago2 min read
After year-long wait, Comafay to take oath at COMELEC Manila as Tabuk's No. 1 councilor
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than a year after emerging as the top vote-getter in the Tabuk City council race, anti-corruption advocate Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. is finally set to be proclaimed and take his oath of office as Tabuk City's number one councilor, ending a lengthy legal battle over his candidacy. The development came after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued a Writ of Execution on July 31, directing the creation of a Special City Board of Canvassers (SCBOC) f
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga leaders unite behind Butbut-Tulgao peace agreement: “Sapay kuma ta bigbiggen ken respetuen tayo nu anya iti nakasurat idiay peace covenant”
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Uniformed authorities and key stakeholders welcomed the three-month ceasefire agreement between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes, describing it as a significant step toward restoring lasting peace in Kalinga. After hours of dialogue on July 30, representatives of the two tribes signed a peace covenant formalizing a three-month truce. The agreement was met with optimism by government officials, law enforcement agencies, and civil society groups, who expressed
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga moves to slam brakes on illegal drag racing with province-wide ordinance
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A province-wide ordinance banning illegal drag racing is being pushed in Kalinga as authorities seek to curb the growing number of unauthorized street races that endanger motorists, pedestrians, and other road users. Illegal drag racing has reportedly become increasingly common on public roads and highways across the province, posing serious risks to public safety. In Tabuk City alone, groups of young people—many of them reportedly students—have allegedl
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
'Kurang pay dayta ₱5' — Tabuk tricycle drivers say fare hike can't keep up with rising costs
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Some tricycle drivers in Tabuk City said the ₱5 provisional fare increase recently approved by the city government is still not enough to offset the rising costs of fuel, spare parts, and vehicle maintenance. On July 29, Executive Order No. 39, Series of 2026 was signed and released through the Tabuk City Information Office which approved provisionally the increase in tricycle fares by ₱5 across all authorized routes within the city's territorial jurisdi
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
“Early harvest saved our fish farmers from El Niño losses,” says BFAR-Kalinga OIC Fernandez as they ramp up monitoring
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fish cage operators in Kalinga were spared from major losses caused by the prolonged dry spell after harvesting their fish before water conditions deteriorated, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Kalinga. While fish farmers in neighboring provinces incurred millions of pesos in losses following the recent fish kill at the Magat Reservoir, BFAR-Kalinga Officer-in-Charge Clifford Fernandez said only minimal losses were record
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Wrong school, wrong province: Viral bomb threat that sparked panic not in Sta. Maria, Isabela but Bulacan
STA. MARIA, Isabela — Sta. Maria High School (SMHS) in Sta. Maria, Isabela has debunked a viral social media post linking the school to an alleged bomb threat, clarifying that the incident did not occur on its campus but at Sta. Maria National High School in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. Confusion spread after a screenshot referring to "Sta. Maria National High School" circulated on social media earlier this month, prompting concern among students, parents, teachers, and residents. Th
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“Maglilingkod ako ng tapat. Lalabanan ko ang katiwalian' — Atty. Comafay vows anti-corruption fight after proclamation order as Tabuk City Councilor
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Attorney Errol Comafay Jr. renewed his commitment to honest public service and his campaign against corruption after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ordered the convening of a Special City Board of Canvassers to proclaim him as a duly elected member of the Tabuk City Council. "Ipinapangako ko na maglilingkod ako nang tapat at lalabanan ko ang katiwalian sa gobyerno," Comafay told Guru Press Cordillera following the issuance of the Writ of Execution
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
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