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Kalinga weavers earn national recognition; Ngao-i urges public to patronize local crafts
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Provincial Tourism Officer Lorraine Ngao-i has called on the public to support local weavers by patronizing Kalinga-made products after the province secured second place in the nationwide Amazing Weaves Distinction Awards (AWDA). Kalinga placed second among 46 local government unit entries in the competition held during the ASEAN Trade Expo at Okada Manila in Parañaque City as part of the Way of the Weaves initiative. The Mabilong Young Workers and Weave
Lorraine Bacullo
4 minutes ago2 min read
Balbalan tops Kalinga child protection assessment, ranks second in anti-trafficking, VAWC
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Balbalan emerged as the top-performing municipality in Kalinga in child protection, while ranking second in anti-trafficking and violence against women and children (VAWC) initiatives during the 2026 functionality assessments. The municipality received the recognitions during the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Alaga at Wastong Implementasyon para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Awards held at the Kalinga Sports Center on November 9, 2026. The UWAWI Awards were establ
Leonora Lo-oy
10 minutes ago2 min read
2 Kalinga young warriors target semis, medals in Muaythai world championships
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Two young iKalinga fighters are one victory away from securing medals as they battle their way into the semifinals of the 2026 International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Youth World Championships in Olympia, Greece. Salco Velic and Dick Saking Jr. are set to face their respective opponents in the quarterfinals tonight, Philippine time, in the world’s largest youth Muaythai tournament, which runs from November 6 to 16. Velic will take on Rus
Leonora Lo-oy
21 hours ago2 min read
‘Less checking, more teaching’: Kalinga Grade 2 teacher cites benefits of DOST e-TURO learning system in class
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A Grade 2 teacher at Bulanao Central School has credited the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) AI-powered e-TURO learning system for making classroom lessons more interactive and checking and recording pupils’ activities easier. Rochelle Ann Laño, whose class is among the three recipients of the e-TURO (Enhancing Teachers Unimpeded Rational Objectives) Digital Learning System at the school, said she has observed improved classroom engagement
Leonora Lo-oy
22 hours ago2 min read
Sakay na, turista! Tuguegarao to train 50 tricycle drivers as tourism ambassadors under Cagayan’s “i-TODA mo na ’to” project
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – From ferrying passengers to introducing tourist spots, 50 tricycle drivers in Tuguegarao City are being eyed for training as tourism ambassadors under the provincial government’s proposed “i-TODA mo na ’to” project. Tricycle Regulatory Unit OIC Dr. Rey Ferrer said the initiative aims to select 50 drivers who will be trained to serve as tour guides and help transport visitors during major activities in the city, according to a November 10 post by Cag
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘File formal complaints’: KPH urges patients to report concerns; BM Dangani offers SP assistance
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Patients and their families with complaints about services at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) are urged to formally report their concerns to hospital management or the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) so these can be investigated and appropriate corrective action taken. Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani, chairman of the SP Committee on Health and Sanitation, encouraged patients and their families to approach him or the provincial board to ensure their c
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘Fishermen’s livelihood, food supply, local market’: 5ID chief explains why West Philippine Sea matters to Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The West Philippine Sea dispute also affects inland communities such as Kalinga through its impact on fishermen’s livelihood and the supply of fish reaching local markets, Major General Gulliver L. Señires, commander of the Philippine Army’s 5th Infantry (STAR) Division, said. “What we're talking about, we're talking about for those Filipinos who are dependent on the West Philippine Sea for their livelihoods, especially those who live in the western coas
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
PBB fever hits Isabela as reported visit of Jeo Ong’s family in the province circulates
ENTERTAINMENT ISABELA, Philippines – Isabela netizens are buzzing over the reported visit of the popular Ong Fam, with many taking interest in the family’s possible whereabouts amid the growing popularity of 18-year-old Jeo Ong, a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Collab 3.0. Social media posts about the family’s reported presence in the province began circulating on November 8, drawing attention from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the popular vloggers. One post claimed
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Man swept by river in Isabela found face down, rope tied to foot, days after son survives tragedy
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – The body of a 37-year-old father who went missing after the boat he and his seven-year-old son were riding capsized while fishing in a river was recovered four days later in Ilagan City, Isabela, on November 11. The victim, identified as Ryan “Reylan” Ngayan, was found lifeless by fishermen in Barangay Cadu at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, after days of search operations. Ngayan and his son went fishing in a river near their residence in Barangay Ballacon
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Pupils get competitive, teachers' workload eased through AI-powered e-TURO, DOST observes in 2 Tabuk pilot schools
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Pupils have become more enthusiastic and competitive in classroom activities after gaining access to an AI-powered learning system that allows them to see their scores immediately after completing exercises, while teachers benefit from reduced administrative workloads. These were among the initial observations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the pilot implementation of its e-TURO Digital Learning System at Bulanao Central School
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Trailer truck carrying 840 sacks of rice overturns in Bagabag; Driver hurt, bridge lane blocked, motorists rerouted
BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya – Motorists were forced to use a parallel bridge after a trailer truck loaded with 840 sacks of rice overturned and blocked a lane near the San Lorenzo Ruiz Bridge in Barangay Baretbet, Bagabag, on Tuesday night, November 10. The driver sustained minor injuries in the accident and was treated by responding personnel of the Bagabag Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). According to the initial report of the Bagabag Police Stat
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Lupon member shot dead by riding-in-tandem in Tuao, Cagayan
TUAO, Cagayan – A member of a barangay peacekeeping body was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding assailants in broad daylight in Poblacion II, Tuao, Cagayan, on November 11. The victim was identified as Edmundo Darisan, a former barangay kagawad and current member of the Lupong Tagapamayapa of Barangay Bulagao, Tuao. Darisan was inside his kolong-kolong parked along the roadside when the unidentified gunmen shot him at around 10 a.m. Wednesday. He sustained multiple gunshot wo
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
8,000 marijuana seedlings torched in Kapangan, Benguet; Haul valued at P320K
KAPANGAN, Benguet – Police uprooted and destroyed 8,000 marijuana seedlings worth P320,000 in a communal forest in Kapangan, Benguet, on November 11, as authorities continue to target illegal marijuana plantations in the province's remote areas. The plantation, covering approximately 1,000 square meters, was discovered in Sitio Lod-on, Barangay Gadang, during an eradication operation led by the Kapangan Municipal Police Station (MPS). Authorities documented the seedlings befo
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
AI-powered learning system's implementation in Tabuk schools assessed; ‘If positive results, nationwide adoption next,’ says DOST-NCRP
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) monitored the pilot implementation of its AI-powered learning system in two schools in Tabuk City on November 11, 2026, to assess how the technology is being used in classroom instruction. The monitoring was conducted by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), together with DOST-Kalinga, led by Provincial Director Dr. Jasmin Lee Donaal, at Bulanao Central School and Laya West Elementar
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Atty. Comafay joins FPIC Watch to protect Tabuk IP rights amid development pressures
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Tabuk City Councilor Atty. Errol Comafay has joined a nationwide Indigenous Peoples' rights watchdog network, bringing the concerns of Tabuk, a city largely composed of Indigenous communities, into efforts to ensure that development projects respect ancestral land rights and the right of communities to give or withhold consent. Comafay represented the Cordillera Legal Assistance Society, Inc. (CLAS) during the formal launching of FPIC Watch–Philippi
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
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