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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
42 minutes 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
1 hour ago1 min read
“Iba-iba silang grupo, pero magkakakilala sila” – KPPO Director Fati-ig updates on individuals linked to the killing of Irene Gayamos
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With two additional persons of interest, a total of seven individuals are now being investigated by the police in connection with the killing of Irene Gayamos. This was reported by Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on Monday, March 30, at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. To recall, the 30-year-old Gayamos was killed on the afternoon of No
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
TRAGIC DROWNING in Ilagan, Isabela: TWO girls survived to tell the tale; TWO others did not make it
Ilagan, Isabela – Two 10-year-old girls died, while their companions were rescued after they drowned while swimming along the Cagayan River in Barangay Santa Isabel, Ilagan, Isabela, on Saturday, March 28. According to an initial police report obtained by XFM-Santiago, the four children, all residents of the barangay, went to the river that afternoon to bathe. While at the river, the water current reportedly changed, suddenly becoming strong. The girls were pulled then toward
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago1 min read
"Insurgency no longer a threat in Kalinga" - 103rd Infantry Battalion
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Insurgency in Kalinga is “no longer considered a viable threat” after the several number of arrests and surrenders of rebels who once operated in the province, according to Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias. Obias, Commanding Officer of the 103rd Infantry Battalion, said the accomplishments that led to wiping out the threats were made possible through sustained cooperation among the military, police, communities, families, concerned agencies, and local governmen
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
No Kalinga culture of firing guns during wakes, burials: Governor Edduba to endorse anti-indiscriminate firing ordinance to SP
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga, chaired by Governor James S. Edduba, will endorse to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan a proposal to craft an ordinance preventing indiscriminate firing in the province. The prevention of indiscriminate firing in Kalinga was among the matters discussed during the joint meeting of the PPOC, Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC), Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Be your own boss… start a small business then grow big. DTI is here to help’ – DTI KALINGA PD Ramos
Tabuk City, Kalinga – DTI-Kalinga Provincial Director Renie Ramos encouraged aspiring iKalinga entrepreneurs on the importance of starting a small business, emphasizing that it can lead to bigger opportunities. He highlighted that this is one of the advocacies of the agency during the launching program of the SSCP on March 27, 2026, in Barangay Balawag, Tabuk City, Kalinga. The Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) is a flagship initiative of the Department of Scie
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Progress is not abandoning who we are, but keeping our identity’: Vice Governor Odiem calls on iBalbalans to preserve heritage amid modernization
Balbalan, Kalinga – Amid modernization and ongoing developments in a progressing municipality like Balbalan, Vice Governor Dave Odiem reminded iBalbalans to remain passionate in preserving their vibrant heritage during the iBalbalan Day on March 25, 2026. Speaking before townsfolk and visitors at the Balbalan Central School, Odiem defined heritage as the connection that binds the ancestors who paved the way for what Balbalan is today and the present generation working to furt
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Late night karaoke leads to hacking of two siblings in Cauayan City
Isabela, Philippines – An overnight karaoke session in Cauayan City sparked a neighborhood commotion, resulting in the hacking of two siblings on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Initial investigation by the Cauayan City Police, as cited by local media, revealed that the incident stemmed from a karaoke session involving the two victims and their kin in Barangay District 3. The singing and drinking extended through the night, at a time when residents in the area were already resting. A
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘Women are not punching bags, we should love, cherish, and protect them’ – Mayor Dagadag during Tanudan’s women’s month celebration
Tanudan, Kalinga – “Ayaten tayo dagiti kababaihan tayo, haan tayo da isuda kab-kabilen wennu sak-saktan,” Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag urged the public, stressing that women should be cherished and not treated as punching bags. Dagadag made the statement as the country celebrates Women’s Month this March, honoring the contributions, hard work, and nurturing spirit of women. According to him, women play a significant role in building happy homes, nurturing children—the future
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Innovation for the community: DOST launches SSCP in Balawag, Tabuk; locally made products showcased
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) of the Department of Science and Technology was launched on March 25, 2026, in Barangay Balawag, highlighting local innovation and sustainable community development with a range of locally developed products showcased. The SSCP is a flagship initiative of the , designed to transform Philippine local government units (LGUs) into resilient, technologically advanced, and inclusive communities. It focuses on d
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
iKalinga scout ranger officer killed in Occidental Mindoro clash with NPA
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The life of a young and newly-graduated scout ranger from Kalinga was cut short after he was killed in an armed clash with suspected members of the New People’s Army in Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, March 29. According to the 2 nd Infantry Division, iKalinga soldier, Capt. Dean Oyando, was leading the troops of the 68 th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation in Sitio Salafay in Barangay Monteclaro, San Jose when they encountered at least 15 NPA m
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘Our country is not hopeless… kaya dapat bumoto ng husto, huwag kayong boboto ng kurakot at huwag ibenta ang mga boto,’ – Atty. Comafay to youth during Anti-Corruption Forum
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Anti-corruption advocate and Tabuk City Councilor No. 1, Atty. Errol Comafay Jr., recently attended an Anti-Corruption Forum on March 21, 2026, where he shared his insights on politics and corruption and urged everyone, particularly the youth, to take an active role in shaping the country’s future. According to Atty. Comafay, the forum was organized by the International Action for Transformation Philippines, a non-profit organization focused on community
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
UC is Cordillera’s FIRST PRIVATE HEI Center for Human Rights Education
Baguio City, Philippines – The University of the Cordilleras (UC) has officially become the first private higher education institution in the region to be designated as a Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), marking a significant step in strengthening rights-based education in Northern Luzon. To formalize the designation, a memorandum of agreement was signed on March 26, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen awareness and appreci
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
“Ay sayang yung event dahil sa crisis sa langis”: Large scale celebrations for 19th Lang-ay Festival in April CANCELED
Bontoc, Mountain Province – All major activities of the much-anticipated 19th Lang-ay Festival of Mountain Province have been officially canceled following the declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency (SNEE). The SNEE was declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 24 to address threats to the country’s energy supply amid rising global instability, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Scheduled to take place from April 6 to 12, 2026,
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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