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“Zuma” the rescue dog and his owner answer the call in Baguio landslide
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Amid the mud, rain, and heartbreak brought by a deadly landslide in Guisad Surong, rescuers and volunteers found an unexpected helping hand in Zuma, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever, and his owner, Brett Mitchell, who joined the search for people buried under the debris on Sunday evening, August 9, 2026. Zuma and Mitchell braved the inclement weather as the search teams worked through the debris in an effort to locate 13 individuals trapped aft
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago2 min read
Balbalan LGU brings SPES pay to students: 144 youth rewarded for public service
BALBALAN, Kalinga — To ensure that student-beneficiaries receive their wages without missing classes, the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Balbalan brought the compensation of students studying in Tabuk City directly to the Balbalan Dormitory in Bulanao on August 7, 2026. The initiative is part of the municipality's implementation of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), a government program that provides temporary employment to deserving students, h
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago2 min read
Bringing justice closer: Prosecutor Cortes reaches out to Kalinga, vows open-door prosecution service
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Regional Prosecutor Joy Marie Frances C. Cortes of the Department of Justice (DOJ) visited Kalinga on August 11 as part of her effort to personally connect with prosecution offices across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and make the regional office more accessible to prosecutors on the ground. Cortes, who said she assumed her post as CAR Regional Prosecutor in April 2026, said she plans to visit all prosecution offices in the region to strengt
Grace Soriano
3 hours ago2 min read
PESO warning to Kalinga jobseekers: Check recruiters before chasing overseas jobs
323 overseas jobs draw strong interest from iKalingas TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The strong interest of iKalingas in overseas employment has prompted the Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO)-Kalinga to remind jobseekers to prioritize safety and verify recruitment agencies before accepting overseas job offers. At least 323 overseas vacancies in Malaysia, Singapore, Slovakia, and Hong Kong were offered during a two-day special recruitment activity (SRA) held on August 11–12,
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago4 min read
Mutya ng Cauayan 2023, boyfriend killed in tragic Isabela crash
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — A former beauty queen and her boyfriend were killed in a tragic road accident after the car they were riding in crashed into a parked truck along the national highway in Barangay Minante 2, Cauayan City, Isabela, on August 9, 2026. The fatalities were identified by police as Alexis Ann, crowned Mutya ng Cauayan 2023, and her boyfriend, James, both 25 years old. Their companion, 30-year-old Brylle Heis, was injured in the crash but survived. According t
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
BM Donaal’s anti-gambling ordinance moves to implementation; violators to face fines, permit loss
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — An ordinance authored by Board Member Atty. Christopher D. Donaal seeking to ban gambling in amusement parks or “peryahan” and protect young people from gambling-related harm is now moving toward implementation in Kalinga. Provincial Ordinance No. 2026-002, titled “Institutionalizing Safeguards Against Gambling and Youth Exploitation in Peryahan Operations in the Province of Kalinga,” was enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga, headed by
Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago4 min read
5AM sky show! Phenomenal Perseids to light up Cordillera before dawn
Two more celestial spectacles await skywatchers TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Set your alarm for 5 a.m. on August 12. Skywatchers across the Cordillera could be treated to a spectacular pre-dawn display as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, with the event occurring under a New Moon that will leave the sky exceptionally dark for meteor watching. For those willing to wake up early, the 5 a.m. hour could offer one of the best opportunities this year to catch shooting sta
Lorraine Bacullo
16 hours ago3 min read
‘Body of 16-year-old inside Pinukpuk well retrieved at 5:05 p.m.; Power cut stopped blower’s air supply’ - Police initial investigation finds
PINUKPUK, Kalinga — The body of a 16-year-old boy who became trapped inside a 17-meter-deep well was retrieved by authorities at around 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Taga, Pinukpuk, Kalinga. Initial police investigation showed that the victim, identified as Alias Pullat, male, unmarried, and a resident of Junction, Pinukpuk, was finishing his work inside the well when a power interruption occurred, causing the blower supplying air into the well to stop. The sudden
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago1 min read
16-year-old boy trapped, feared dead inside 17-meter well in Pinukpuk
PINUKPUK, Kalinga — A 16-year-old boy is feared dead after he failed to emerge from a deep well where he and a companion were working in Taga, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Initial information from the Pinukpuk police showed that the incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m., but was reported to authorities only at around 1:30 p.m. The victim was identified as alias Pullat, male, unmarried and a resident of Barangay Junction, Pinukpuk. According to the victim's
Leonora Lo-oy
20 hours ago1 min read
10 dead, 3 rescued as Habagat-triggered landslide buries homes in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Ten people died while three others survived after a landslide triggered by heavy and continuous rains buried two houses in Purok 2, Guisad Surong, Baguio City, on Sunday night, August 9. After more than a day of racing against time and relentlessly digging through debris, Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced early Tuesday morning that all 13 individuals reported trapped in the landslide had been accounted for, with three survivors rescued. The search a
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Aug. 10 vaccination drive: Dr. Tandingan urges Kalinga parents to bring kids for MR-SIA
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Provincial Health Officer Dr. Edward B. Tandingan urged parents, caregivers, grandparents, and other family members in Kalinga to bring eligible children to vaccination sites as the Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) implements the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA). The MR-SIA, which started on August 10 and will run until August 28, 2026, targets children aged six months to 59 months as part of the
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Blue Alert stays in Kalinga as rains persist and hazards loom
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Province of Kalinga remains under Blue Alert status as persistent rains, an enhanced southwest monsoon, and succeeding weather disturbances continue to pose risks of flooding, landslides, and ground movement in vulnerable areas. In an interview, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Operations Officer and LDRRM Officer II Jeswinder Basiwal said the province has maintained the heightened alert level as a precaution, partic
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Drowning tragedy strikes Enrile, Cagayan: two teen friends dead
ENRILE, Cagayan — The search for two teen friends turned heartbreaking after their bodies were recovered from the Cagayan River following a drowning incident in Barangay Maddarulug Norte here on August 10. The victims were identified as Jhony Baquiran, a resident of Barangay Maddarulug Sur, and Gian Agpalasin of Barangay San Roque, both 13 years old. According to Don Erickson Orje, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (MDRRMO) of Enrile, the agency receive
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Zero casualties: Kalinga stays safe amid typhoons, heavy rains
“As of August 10, no recorded casualties across Kalinga” — LDRRM II PDRRMC Operations Officer Jeswinder Basiwal TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Despite successive typhoons, heavy rains, flooding, and other weather disturbances affecting parts of the province, Kalinga has recorded zero casualties as of August 10, 2026, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). LDRRM Officer II and PDRRMC Operations Officer Jeswinder Basiwal said the province co
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Missing barangay tanod found dead inside septic tank in Roxas, Isabela
ROXAS, Isabela — The disappearance of a 40-year-old barangay watchman ended in a shocking discovery after his body was found inside a septic tank in a farmland area in Barangay San Placido, Roxas, Isabela. The victim, identified by police as Alfonso Pigao, a resident of the barangay who served as a barangay tanod, had reportedly been missing before residents discovered his lifeless body inside the septic tank. Residents reported the discovery to personnel of the Roxas Municip
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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