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‘Kalinga crime rate drops by 21.5% in first quarter of 2026; province relatively peaceful’ - KPPO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Crime incidents in the province of Kalinga significantly dropped in the first three months of 2026 and were attributed by the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) to the continued cooperation between the police and the community. The crime statistics were presented by the KPPO during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on March 30 at the Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Figures presented by Police Major
Mark Moises Calayan
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‘Namintallo timmirik diay bangka, but we managed to finish strong’ - PDRRMO Luyaben on performance of Kalinga LUMIN-AWA Rescue Team in FIRST Northern Luzon Rescuelympics
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Despite repeated boat malfunctions, the Lumin-awa Rescue Team of Kalinga was recognized for its strong performance at the 1st Northern Luzon Rescuelympics during the inter-agency flag-raising ceremony held at the Kalinga Sports Complex, Capitol Hills, Bulanao on April 6, 2026. Held at the Apayao River in Pudtol, Apayao from March 18 to 19, 2026, the 1st Northern Luzon Rescuelympics gathered around 3,000 rescue personnel from 15 provinces across Regions I
Mark Jordan Bomogao
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‘Bawat beneficiary may P5,000’: SWAD Team Leader Lumioan says 1,185 Tabuk City tricycle drivers will benefit from fuel aid
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help ease the burden of rising fuel prices, more than one thousand tricycle drivers in Tabuk City will receive cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This was announced by Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Leader Lorna C. Lumioan during the Kapehan meeting of the Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James S. Edduba, on Monday, April 6, at the Provincial Capitol New Conference Hall. According
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Maitabon ni Capt. Oyando nu Heroes Day… kadagiyay haan pay napan ket inkayo bumisita tapnu mabang-aran uray bassit ti pamilya’ – Gov. Edduba to Kalinga PLGU employees
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province mourns and honors the fall of its son, Captain Dean Oyando, Provincial Governor James S. Edduba is calling on fellow iKalingas to pay their respects to the late Captain ahead of his interment on April 9, 2026. In an emotional appeal, the governor encouraged government officials and residents alike to visit the young Scout Ranger officer and extend support to his grieving family. The invitation was made during the Inter-Agency Flag Raising
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago1 min read
Over 4,280 traffic violations recorded, P2.3M in fines collected in just 3 months – Kalinga PPO report during 1st Quarter PPOC Meeting
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026. In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO s
Mark Moises Calayan
4 days ago1 min read
Majority of Kalinga inmates are from Tabuk; 118 undergoing trial – BJMP Data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 160 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are currently detained in various jail facilities in Kalinga, with the majority coming from Tabuk City. This is based on data from the Provincial Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), presented during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga on March 30 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. According to the report, a total of 165 Kalinga PDLs are detained in loca
Mark Moises Calayan
4 days ago2 min read
‘In a world where everything moves fast…there is one thing that never goes out of style, it is character’ – BMI President to graduates of TCNHS
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Bangko Montanosa, Inc. President Christine Wangdali reminded graduates that character determines success, emphasizing that the quality of one’s output always reflects one’s character during the graduation ceremony of Tabuk City National High School (TCNHS) on March 31, 2026, at the Tabuk People’s Gym in Tabuk City, Kalinga. Wangdali is known as one of the local figures in the banking and business industry in Kalinga, leading the growth and change of Ru
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 days ago2 min read
More care within reach: 81 facilities delivering free medicines across Cordillera now accredited
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 81 medical facilities across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now accredited under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) GAMOT program, significantly expanding access to free and subsidized medicines for members and strengthening the implementation of the government’s primary care initiative in the region. The Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program helps members access
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago1 min read
“Kung mapupuyat, magkape –huwag droga. Ang gumagamit ay papangit, mababaliw, at makukulong”: Atty. Comafay urges youth to choose better paths
Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a recent talk on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (CDDA) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act held on March 30 at Barangay Suyang, Tabuk City’s number 1 Councilor and Attorney Errol Comafay urged the youth to stay away from illegal drugs, emphasizing the physical, mental, and legal consequences of drug use. The CDDA, or Republic Act 9165, seeks to prevent and combat illegal drug use, manufacture, and trafficking. It imposes strict penal
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago2 min read
Race against time: Authorities in Kalinga save life of drowning victim
Tanudan, Kalinga – Tanudan police along with health and rescue frontliners, in their exercise of duty, saved a drowning victim at Tawang Falls in Pangol, Tanudan on Maundy Thursday, April 2. According to the Tanudan Police, the uniformed personnel along with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Health Office (MHO), and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), who were stationed at the area, quickly came to the aid of the victim who was
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago1 min read
Tinglayan LGU holds District Career Expo 2026 to help students plan their future
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan, in a bid to help students prepare for their career paths, empowered learners to make informed decisions about their future through the District Career Expo 2026 held on March 25. The District Career Expo is a localized event conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with local government units (LGUs) to provide career guidance, job matching, and training opportunities to students, particularly those i
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago2 min read
Body of Capt. Oyando arrives in Tabuk City; arrival honors accorded
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake in Bulanao Norte is now being held for Kalinga’s slain hero Captain Dean Oyando after his remains arrived in Tabuk City on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Oyando, 25, a newly graduated Scout Ranger from Kalinga, was killed in a 20-minute armed clash with members of the New People’s Army. He was bravely leading troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion during a pursuit operation when they encountered rebels on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Min
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago1 min read
‘277 police personnel deployed across Kalinga for Holy Week security’ – KPPO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) reported that a total of 277 personnel have been deployed across the province to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of Holy Week, focusing on key areas such as churches, transport terminals, public markets, and tourist destinations. Speaking before various stakeholders, KPPO Provincial Operations Management Unit officer Police Major George Acob shared details of the deployment in identified are
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago2 min read
Brake failure tragedy in Lubuagan: 65-year-old dies after passenger jeep fell in 30-meter-deep ravine
Lubuagan, Kalinga – A 65-year-old man died after a public utility vehicle (PUV) lost its brakes and fell into a 30-meter-deep ravine on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, in Dangoy, Lubuagan. The Lubuagan Information Office reported that the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. along the Poway-Ag-agama Upper Uma Access Road in Dangoy, where the driver lost control of the passenger jeep after its brakes failed while traversing a steep portion of the road. The vehicle reportedly roll
Leonora Lo-oy
5 days ago1 min read
Capt. Oyando honored with Gold Cross Medal; Body to be brought home to Tabuk
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Slain iKalinga soldier Captain Dean Oyando was honored with the Gold Cross Medal, one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ most prestigious citations for gallantry in combat, during a vigil held for him at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on March 31, 2026. Scout Ranger Oyando was killed while leading the 68th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation against members of the New People’s Army on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The ope
Leonora Lo-oy
5 days ago1 min read
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