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At 59, Ifugao's 'Iron Lady' outruns age to conquer the Nueva Ecija Marathon
FEATURE IFUGAO, Philippines – While many people her age are slowing down and embracing a quieter lifestyle, 59-year-old Irene Buyuccan was charging through the finish line of a grueling 42-kilometer marathon—proving that determination can outrun age. The Ifugao native recently emerged as the Women's Champion in the 42-kilometer category of the Nueva Ecija Marathon 2026, turning heads not only because of her victory, but because she achieved it at an age when most competitive
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Get ready to fall ‘Lost in Love': Air Supply brings timeless hits to Ilagan City this October
FEATURE ISABELA, Philippines – If you've ever fallen in love to the sound of "All Out of Love," whispered the lyrics of "Lost in Love," or felt every emotion in "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," this October offers the perfect chance to relive those unforgettable moments. Legendary soft rock duo Air Supply is returning to the Philippines, and for the first time, fans in Northern Luzon will get the rare opportunity to experience the band's timeless music live as they perfor
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago3 min read
Too fast and too reckless: Drivers of viral jeepney drag race in Isabela hit with 90-day suspension
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A pair of passenger jeepneys that appeared to be engaged in a drag race along a national highway in Naguilian, Isabela, have been pulled off the road after transport authorities suspended both the drivers and the units, following a viral video that showed students and other commuters caught in the dangerous ride. The incident took place on July 14, 2026, but drew nationwide attention two days later after a video recorded by another motorist rapidly sprea
Grace Soriano
2 days ago2 min read
Mangili Night honors PBGen. Bannawagan; BM Amla says his legacy should inspire the next generation of iKalinga public servants
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The greatest measure of pride is not in titles or ranks, but in the honor with which a person serves the nation, Kalinga Board Member Julius B. Amla said as he called on the youth to draw inspiration from the life and career of Police Brigadier General Villaflor S. Bannawagan. Amla made the statement as the Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James S. Edduba and Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem, honored Bannawagan during the Mangili Night held a
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
Former barangay captain in Isabela shot dead in own farm; police hunt riding-in-tandem killers
Echague, Isabela – A former barangay captain who continued serving his community as a barangay councilor was shot dead by still-unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen inside his farm in Barangay Malibago, Echague, Isabela, on Friday morning, July 17. The victim was identified by police as Lito Publico, 66, a resident and barangay councilor of Barangay Malibago. According to police, the incident was reported at around 8:00 a.m. after a concerned citizen called the hotline of th
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Which is the real Cordillera Day—April 24 or July 15? PIGSA explains its stand, urges public to remember resistance
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As communities across the Cordillera celebrated the region's special day on July 15, an indigenous youth organization renewed its call to recognize April 24—not July 15—as the true Cordillera Day, urging young Cordillerans to remain vigilant against what it described as attempts to revise the history of the region's mass movement. The statement came after the observance of the 39th anniversary of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on July 15, fol
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
Warning or mere prediction? Psychic Rudy Baldwin says Tuguegarao will face deadly calamities, accidents, including deaths of four politicians
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Could Tuguegarao City face a series of deadly tragedies in the coming months? This was the question raised after Psychic Rudy Baldwin shared on social media on Friday, July 17, her latest "visions" involving the city, including the alleged deaths of four politicians, fatal accidents, natural disasters, food poisoning incidents, and other crimes. Baldwin, who is known for her controversial predictions involving deaths, disasters, accidents, and myste
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Tabuk's Finest: Two iKalinga women capture Top 5 and Top 7 honors in Philippine Navy Class 2026
Tabuk City, Kalinga - While many women dream of wearing the Philippine Navy uniform, only a few finish their training among the best in their class. Among them are young iKalingas from Tabuk City, Kalinga who further proved that with determination and discipline, a woman can do just as well whatever a man can do. After months of physically and mentally demanding military training, ASN Jane O. Angngad and ASN Nathalia L. Aya-os topped the Philippine Navy's Sailor Basic
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago3 min read
Tanudan moves to ban gunfire at civilian burials to protect lives and keep the peace
Tanudan, Kalinga – Barangay officials in Tanudan shared their recommendations and insights during a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that seeks to prohibit the discharge of firearms during the funeral and burial ceremonies of non-uniformed personnel, a measure aimed at strengthening public safety and preserving peace and order. The public hearing was held following the Kapehan led by Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag on July 13, where several proposed local ordinances were p
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
2022 fares back, but fuel keeps rising: Tabuk City trike drivers squeezed
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Tabuk City government has reminded tricycle drivers to revert to the fare rates prescribed under Ordinance No. 004, Series of 2022, even as fuel prices continued to rise by as much as ₱7 per liter this month, raising concerns among transport operators over whether the old fare matrix remains sustainable. During the first fuel pricing cycle of July (July 1–6), diesel was sold at around ₱73.30 to ₱79.20 per liter, while gasoline (RON95) ranged from ₱78
Grace Soriano
3 days ago2 min read
415 TB cases recorded in Kalinga; health officials urge early testing and completion of treatment
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO), headed by Dr. Edward Tandingan, recorded 415 tuberculosis (TB) cases across Kalinga from January to May 2026, prompting health officials to urge residents to seek early diagnosis and complete their treatment to prevent the disease from spreading. Based on the OPHO's consolidated report, 176 cases were bacteriologically confirmed through laboratory testing, while 239 cases were clinically diagnosed based
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
'It's personal' — Tuguegarao councilor resigns after one year in office
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Tuguegarao City Councilor Mariel Ayna Ting-Calimag has stepped down from her post after serving for a year, saying her decision was driven by personal circumstances and not by pressure. In a social media post addressing speculation surrounding her resignation on July 14, Calimag said she spent considerable time "praying, reflecting, and talking with the people closest to me" before making her decision. "To be honest, pressure is something that comes
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
History for Tinoc: 25-year-old Ifugao woman becomes town's first Shari'ah Bar passer
FEATURE Tinoc, Ifugao – A 25-year-old woman from the remote municipality of Tinoc, Ifugao, has made history after becoming the first known resident of the town to pass the 2026 Shari'ah Special Bar Examination, a milestone that has brought pride not only to her family but also to her hometown. For Jessie Nikita Uybaan, leaving her hometown at a young age to pursue her education became the first step in a journey that would eventually lead her to one of the country's most spec
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago3 min read
Two SLU graduates bring home Top 6 and Top 7 honors in Master Plumber Board Exam
Baguio City, Philippines – Two graduates of Saint Louis University (SLU) brought pride to the university after placing among the country's top performers in the July 2026 Master Plumber Licensure Examination (MPLE). Continuing SLU's tradition of producing board exam topnotchers, Josen Kian Rint Sinag and Nemuel Aarron Aswigue Nipolo secured the Top 6 and Top 7 spots, respectively. Sinag earned a rating of 89.60%, while Nipolo followed closely with 89.40%. The two were among t
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
52-MW mini-hydro to bring ₱15M annual CSR benefits to Tabuk communities, says Gov. Edduba
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A proposed 52-megawatt run-of-river hydropower project in Barangay Lucog, Tabuk City, is expected to bring a major renewable energy investment to Kalinga, along with about ₱15 million in annual CSR worth of benefits for its host communities. Governor James S. Edduba announced the development during the Provincial Government of Kalinga's flag-raising ceremony on Monday, July 13, where he shared that the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) was
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
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