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Run along the Mighty Chico: Experience Kalinga’s scenic river trail at the Lumin-Awa 10.3 Challenge
FEATURE For runners seeking more than just a finish line, the upcoming Lumin-Awa 10.3 Road-to-Trail Challenge 2026 offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Kalinga’s most breathtaking natural treasures—the majestic Chico River. Set on June 27, 2026, the adventure run invites participants to leave behind the ordinary and embrace a course where every stride comes with sweeping views of riverbanks, rugged trails, and the picturesque landscapes that have long defined the pr
Reny Boy Doyog
8 hours ago3 min read
₱25-M road grant in Sablan, Mt. Province to open new link; Faster travel, bigger opportunities seen
SABLAN, Benguet – A ₱25-million road project is expected to bring faster travel, lower transportation costs, and new economic opportunities to residents of Sablan after the municipal government allocated the bulk of its ₱30-million Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) grant to the opening of the Banengbeng–Camog Road. Mayor Alfredo Dacumos Jr. confirmed that ₱25 million of the grant will fund the construction of the 1.5-kilometer road, while the remaining ₱5 million was used
Nathaniel Trigo
8 hours ago2 min read
Baguio dancesport athletes win multiple medals at 15th Benguet Open Dancesport and PDSFI Grand Slam Luzon Leg 2026, earn city honors
SPORTS Baguio City – The City Government of Baguio recognized a group of young dancesport athletes from Baguio Central School and the University of the Cordilleras during the Flag Raising and Awarding Ceremony held at Baguio City Hall on June 8, 2026. Through Resolution No. 418, Series of 2026, the city honored the athletes for their medal-winning performances at the 15th Benguet Open Dancesport and PDSFI Grand Slam Luzon Leg 2026 held in La Trinidad, Benguet. The athletes br
Jia Balinggao
8 hours ago1 min read
AFP slams misuse of Gen. Brawner image in political campaigns and protest calls
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has clarified that social media posts using the image of AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. to promote political activities and mass protests are unauthorized and do not reflect the military's official position. In a statement released through AFP Public Affairs Office Chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad, the military emphasized its commitment to political neutrality, stressing that it does not endorse, support, or partic
Grace Soriano
8 hours ago2 min read
‘Dialysis, chemotherapy patients need more support’ – Mayor Dagadag, VM Basungit back additional ₱3,000 cash aid in Tanudan
Banagao, Tanudan – Residents undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy treatments in Tanudan may soon receive additional financial assistance as Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag and Vice Mayor Antonio Basungit Jr. announced a proposed support program aimed at easing the burden of medical expenses for patients battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The proposal seeks to provide cash assistance to dialysis and chemotherapy patients, reflecting the municipal government's contin
Lorraine Bacullo
20 hours ago2 min read
‘Young farmers, this is your chance!’: DA opens YFC Season 6 with grants of up to ₱500,000
Baguio City, Philippines – Youth aged 18 to 30 are being encouraged to join the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Season 6 for a chance to receive grants of up to ₱500,000 and transform their innovative agri-fishery ideas into sustainable ventures. The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of DA-Cordillera recently announced the opening of applications for the sixth season of the program. The initiative provides young farmers and a
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
20 hours ago2 min read
TWO DAR USECs to personally visit Kalinga coffee communities, assess sector needs, and explore ways to boost industry
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) undersecretaries are set to visit Kalinga later this month, with coffee farmers and local coffee organizations expected to be among the key groups they will personally meet as part of efforts to strengthen support for the province’s growing coffee industry. During the Special Management Committee (MANCOM) meeting on June 9 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Ade
Lorraine Bacullo
20 hours ago2 min read
‘Rights of all parties must be protected’ - BM Donaal proposes rules for complaints, appeals in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal is pushing for an ordinance that seeks to establish uniform rules for handling complaints, appeals, and other cases brought before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and other provincial government bodies. The proposed measure, titled “Adopting the Rules of Procedure Governing the Exercise of Quasi-Judicial Functions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Other Provincial Bodies of the Province of Kalinga,” aims to provide a
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago2 min read
No Spouse, No Problem: BM Lammawin pushes ₱5,000 aid for indigent Kalinga bachelors and old maids aged 51-59 lacking family support system
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A proposed provincial ordinance seeking to provide financial assistance to Kalinga residents who have never married has passed second reading before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Authored by Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin Jr., popularly known in Kalinga as "CTL," the measure seeks to institutionalize the Self-Cared Individual Program under the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO). Under the proposed ordinance, qualifi
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago3 min read
LGU driver fined ₱100,000 for beating dog to death in Mt. Province
Mt. Province, Philippines – The local government unit (LGU) driver who brutally beat a dog to death in Sadanga, Mountain Province, last year has been found guilty of animal cruelty and ordered to pay a ₱100,000 fine. The case stemmed from a December 4, 2025 incident in Barangay Saclit, Sadanga, where an American Bully named Axle was beaten to death. In a video that later went viral on social media, the man was seen repeatedly striking the dog with a wooden stick in the presen
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
20 hours ago2 min read
No Tax Clearance, No Candidacy: Balbalan ordinance under Kalinga SP review
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbalan, headed by Vice Mayor Regina Munda Cruz, that would require aspiring candidates for local elective positions to comply with their tax obligations before seeking public office is now under review by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga. During its regular session on June 9, the Provincial Board deliberated on Municipal Ordinance No. 320, which was endorsed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbala
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago1 min read
Tanudan eyes Anti-Topless Ordinance; Cultural practices, use of traditional attire exempted
‘We have to emphasize nga diay intention of being topless or half-naked ti kitan tayo— ta uray man naka-topless nu awan met intention na to show any indecency…’ – Tanudan Vice Mayor Antonio Basungit Jr. Banagao, Tanudan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tanudan is set to regulate toplessness, half-naked appearance, and indecent exposure in public places through a proposed ordinance aimed at promoting public decency while recognizing and respecting indigenous customs and cultural
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘They stayed active even without an office. Now they have one’: Mayor Dagadag opens permanent building for Tanudan seniors
Banagao, Tanudan, Kalinga – Senior citizens in Tanudan now have a permanent office of their own following the inauguration of the municipality’s new Senior Citizens’ Building on June 8, a development described by local officials as a long-awaited step toward improving accessibility and support services for the elderly sector. For years, senior citizens in Tanudan conducted meetings, programs, and transactions without a permanent office, often relying on borrowed spaces or tem
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga OFW who died in Poland finally returns home
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The remains of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Kalinga who passed away while working in Poland have finally been brought home following a successful repatriation effort facilitated by government agencies assisting migrant workers. In a report posted on its Facebook page on Monday, June 8, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration–Cordillera (OWWA-CAR) said the OFW's remains arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last week.
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
‘Thank you for shining a light on achievements like this’: Top 4 Dentist Morados credits Kalinga for her success
FEATURE Tabuk City, Kalinga – For many board topnotchers, public recognition is an opportunity to talk about hard work, sacrifices, and the long journey toward success. But when Dr. Elen Kiana Tandingan Morados, who placed Top 4 nationwide in the May 2026 Dentists Licensure Examination, stood before provincial government employees during a recognition ceremony on June 8, she chose to speak about something else—gratitude. Fresh from earning one of the highest rankings in the c
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
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