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Drunk man in Abra guns gown graduating student
Bangued, Abra – A student who was about to reap the fruits of his hard work was shot dead by a man reportedly under the influence of alcohol in Bangued, Abra, earlier this week. The victim was identified by police as Larry Bautista Jr., a native of Pangasinan and a graduating student of the University of Abra. He was shot outside his boarding house in Zone 7, Bangued, on Monday afternoon, November 10. Bautista sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to a hospital
Mark Moises Calayan
20 hours ago2 min read
Isabela Governor explains Germany Trip and ‘Chill’ remark; Palace says ‘Hindi puwedeng chill-chill lang, trabaho dapat’
Isabela, Philippines – As Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) loomed, Isabela Governor Rodolfo Albano III drew criticism after telling residents to “chill” before leaving for Hannover, Germany on Sunday — a remark later rebuked by Malacañang. Before Uwan made landfall on Sunday evening, the state weather bureau warned that the typhoon could hit Isabela, which was placed under Signal No. 4. As the typhoon approached, Albano, in a radio interview, said duties had been delegated and
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
20 hours ago2 min read
Super Typhoon Uwan leaves 184 classrooms damaged in Cordillera; Abra most affected
Baguio City, Philippines – The Department of Education–Cordillera (DepEd–CAR) reported significant damage to classrooms, affecting learning continuity in several areas of the region following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong). An initial report from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) of DepEd–CAR showed that 123 classrooms in the region sustained minor damage, 45 classrooms suffered major damage, and 16 were totally destroyed. Of the 123 c
Menchie Kinao
20 hours ago1 min read
Santa Marcela among qualified LGUs to receive Performance -Based Bonus (PBB) - DILG
Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santa Marcela has qualified to receive the Fiscal Year 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced last week. Being entitled to the PBB means that eligible officials and employees of the LGU of Santa Marcela will receive a bonus equivalent to 65% of their Monthly Basic Salary (MBS) as of December 2023. The LGU earned this distinction after successfully meeti
Krizza Castillo
20 hours ago1 min read
“Nu KAELCO lang mangub-ubra dita, kaanu ngay nga agkasilaw,’ KAELCO seeks help from LGUs for faster restoration of electricity in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga - The Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) has sought help from the provincial and local government units, and other concerned agencies to help fast track power restoration in areas affected by recent Super Typhoon Uwan by helping in road-clearing operations as it is crucial to resolving right-of-way issues along power lines. The electric cooperative made this request during the meeting of the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Counc
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Cop shoots fellow policeman to death in Bangued, Abra; Motive still unknown
Abra, Philippines – A policeman died after being shot by his colleague at their station on Monday evening, November 10, in Bangued, Abra. A report from the Bangued Municipal Police Station stated that the shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. at the Provincial EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) and Canine Unit (PECU) Office in Casamata Hill, Zone 5, Bangued. Based on the initial investigation, PSSg (Police Staff Sergeant) O’Neal Ryan Calica had just arrived at their office when t
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago1 min read
FIVE barangays in Upper Tanudan, Kalinga remain isolated after Super Typhoon Uwan exits
Tanudan, Kalinga – Five barangays in Upper Tanudan, Kalinga remain isolated following the destructive onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, which triggered landslides, flooded rice fields, damaged bridges, and swept away classrooms in the municipality. According to Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag, in an interview, the three barangays of Lubo—Upper, Lower, and Babbanoy—experienced massive flooding that destroyed buildings and forced residents to take shelter in t
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Tuguegarao Buntun Bridge to close once water level hits 12 meters
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City will be temporarily closed to motorists once the water level of the Cagayan River reaches 12 meters, according to the Cagayan Third Engineering District. In an interview with local media outlet, Engineer Esmeralda De Guzman, Distrtict Head of said Engineering Office, said monitoring teams are already stationed in Enrile, Solana, and even in Santiago, Isabela to alert motorists ahead of time if the bridge becomes
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
THREE DEAD, two still missing in Kalinga due to Super Typhoon Uwan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a meeting of the Kalinga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), Governor James Edduba reported that the number of confirmed casualties from Super Typhoon Uwan has risen to three, with two others still missing and feared dead. Two of the confirmed casualties were among a group buried by a landslide in Western Uma, Lubuagan, on November 10, 2025. Reports said that several individuals were attempting to retrieve their bel
Brent Martinez
2 days ago2 min read
65-year-old woman buried alive in Kabayan, Benguet landslide
Kabayan, Benguet – While sound asleep, an elderly woman was tragically buried alive by a landslide in the early hours of Monday, November 10, 2025, in Kabayan, Benguet. According to a report from the Kabayan Municipal Information Office, the landslide struck the victim’s house in Sitio Tinaleb, Barangay Ballay, at around 3:00 a.m. that day, while she was sleeping amid the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan. The report stated that a concerned resident notified authorities at around 3:1
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
74-year-old widow in Buscalan, Tinglayan drowns; body recovered
Buscalan, Tinglayan - An elderly woman from Barangay Buscalan, Tingalayan was finally found at around 4:30 on November 10 – following a drowning incident at Sitio Mangapi at said barangay. According to Kalinga PPO Spokesperson, PCapt. Ruff B. Manganip in an interview, the drowning incident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. on November 9. Based on the narrative of Imelda Lam-ao, she and he mother -Lam-ao Baot - were on their way to Buscalan when a sudden gust of wind caused the eld
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
‘3,948 individuals in Kalinga affected by Super Typhoon Uwan’ – according to PDRRMO Report (as of 5 PM, Nov. 10)
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 3,948 individuals across Kalinga Province have been affected by the wrath of Super Typhoon Uwan, which brought flooding, landslides, and road closures in several municipalities—prompting preemptive evacuations and relief operations by local authorities. According to the initial consolidated reports from local disaster response teams submitted to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as of 5:00 p.m. on November 1
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago1 min read
Cordillerans send aid to Cebu Typhoon Tino victims through “Binnadang”
Baguio City, Philippines – Distance did not matter for Cordillerans in extending much-needed help to Cebu residents still reeling from the devastation left by Typhoon Tino. Through Binnadang (bayanihan)—the age-old Cordilleran practice of helping those in need without expecting anything in return—police units, volunteers, and community groups across the region worked together to send relief assistance to affected families in Cebu. Under the leadership of Police Brigadier Gene
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
57-year-old man dead after landslide buries house in Barlig, Mt. Province
Mountain Province, Philippines – A 57-year-old man died in Barlig, Mountain Province, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong), authorities said on Monday, November 10, 2025. After making landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora, at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, Typhoon Uwan passed through Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, La Union, and other parts of Northern Luzon. By 2 a.m. the following day, Mountain Province, located near La Union, was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Sig
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 days ago1 min read
Two confirmed dead, two others missing in Lubuagan landslide after attempting to save belongings
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two individuals in Lubuagan, Kalinga, were confirmed dead following a landslide in the area on Monday, November 10. The landslide was triggered by the continuous rains brought by Typhoon Uwan, which has been affecting the Cordillera region since the weekend. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Lubuagan Municipal Administrator Atty. James B. Tagaotao shared that, based on initial information forwarded to his office, the victims and their companion
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
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