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Study Now, Serve Later: Baguio eyes medical aid program to produce more doctors
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Medical students in Baguio City may soon receive financial assistance to pursue their studies under a proposed "Study Now, Pay Later" program that seeks to ease the burden of medical school expenses while helping address the city's shortage of healthcare professionals. The proposed program aims to make medical education more accessible by providing financial support to qualified students. In return, beneficiaries will be required to render service i
Lorraine Bacullo
4 hours ago2 min read
Gov. Edduba brings home global strategies to boost Kalinga's disaster readiness
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga is poised to strengthen its climate resilience and disaster preparedness initiatives as Governor James S. Edduba participated in the Bridging Leadership on Climate and Disaster Resilience (BL-CDR): Executive Session for Governors on June 5 in Pasay City and is currently engaging with international climate and disaster-risk experts in Canada. The executive session brought together provincial leaders from across the country to discuss strategies fo
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago2 min read
Tanudan moves to institutionalize P15,000 Burial Aid Ordinance for families in need - now under review by Kalinga SP
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, has taken up for review a proposed ordinance from the Municipality of Tanudan seeking to institutionalize a burial assistance program for its indigent residents. The measure, titled "An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Burial Assistance Program for Indigent Residents of the Municipality of Tanudan, Kalinga, Providing Funds Thereof, and for Other Purposes," was deliberated u
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
P421-M Farm-to-Market Road Project in Tinoc, Ifugao set to transform remote communities
Tinoc, Ifugao – The construction of what is currently the most expensive farm-to-market road (FMR) project approved under the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up in the Cordillera region is set to begin in Tinoc, Ifugao. The 11.65-kilometer Gumhang-Binablayan-Wangwang Farm-to-Market Road, which includes a bridge component, recently received the green light following the issuance of a No Objection Letter (NOL) by the DA-PRDP. The a
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
Brgy. Lacnog Child Development Workers earn provincial recognition for shaping young minds
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three Child Development Workers (CDWs) from Barangay Lacnog, Tabuk City, were recognized by the Provincial Government of Kalinga for their dedication to delivering quality early childhood care and development services. The recognition was conferred by the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), during the 3rd Provincial Child Development Workers Week held at the Kalinga Sports Complex
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
11 years on the run: Uncle accused of raping minor niece in Mt. Province finally arrested
Tabuk City, Kalinga - More than ten years after a young girl in Mt. Province allegedly suffered sexual abuse from the hands of her uncle, the perpetrator was finally arrested earlier this week. According to the report of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) through its Facebook page, police operatives conducted a manhunt operation on June 8, 2026, in General Nakar, Quezon Province, that resulted in the capture of the suspect identified as alias "Tino."
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Three fault lines beneath Isabela could trigger powerful 7.2 Quake, says Phivolcs
ISABELA, Philippines – Isabela and nearby areas could experience an earthquake as strong as magnitude 7.2 if any of the province's three active fault lines move, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Cagayan Valley. The warning comes amid heightened public awareness of earthquakes following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, the opening day of classes. The quake affected Sarangani and neighboring prov
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Ifugao mom crosses road to shelter baby from rain, hit by bus
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – What was supposed to be a brief shelter from a heavy downpour ended in tragedy for a mother from Ifugao after she was struck by a passenger bus while carrying her one-year-old baby on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The incident occurred along the Santiago City–Tuguegarao Road in Barangay Rizal, particularly in front of SMC Hospital. In an interview with XFM Santiago, PMaj. Melchor Aggabao Jr., Chief of the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Santiago City Polic
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
The great Coffee Misconception: Kalinga coffee is not really ‘Barako’
FEATURE For generations, many iKalingas have casually referred to their strong local brew as "Barako," and the term has become so common that it is often used as a catch-all name for native coffee served in homes, gatherings, and local eateries across the province. However, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Kalinga Coffee Focal Person Jeffrey Pasikan, the popular label may not be entirely accurate. Speaking during the Special Management Committee meeting hel
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
One step at a time: How Baguio is building a City best explored on foot
FEATURE For decades, visitors have laughed, sighed, and occasionally groaned at the phrase, “walking distance,” a term Baguio residents casually use to describe destinations that may seem much farther than expected. Yet behind the running joke lies a defining characteristic of the Summer Capital—its enduring culture of walking. Today, Baguio City is turning that identity into a long-term urban vision. The city government is investing P250 million in a major sidewalk developme
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Chronic Kidney Disease now Baguio's top leading cause of death
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Around 300 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients remain on the waiting list for dialysis treatment at the public hemodialysis unit of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) as CKD has emerged as the leading cause of death in the city. Data from the City Health Services Office show that chronic kidney disease has become Baguio City's top killer, with 17 CKD-related deaths recorded from January to May 2026 alone. The figure has already sur
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
BM Amla urges continued unity among iKalingas as province joins nation in celebrating Independence Day
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province joins the nation in commemorating the 128th Independence Day on June 12, Kalinga Board Member Julius “Glenn” Amla called on fellow iKalingas to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the country's heroes and continue working together to promote unity, peace, and progress. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, Amla paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity of Filipinos who fought for the country's freedom, many of w
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Passenger dies after truck’s brake fails and slams into barrier in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – One of the occupants of a truck that crashed into a concrete barrier along Km. 3 Asin Road in Baguio City on June 10 died several hours after being rushed to the hospital. Police confirmed the fatality to the Bombo Radyo Baguio News Team, saying the victim was pronounced dead at around 9:14 a.m., approximately two hours after the accident occurred at about 6:55 a.m. The victim was among the three individuals on board a wing van truck carrying approx
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
More than 2,000 blood units collected in the province, boosting life-saving healthcare efforts - Kalinga Prov’l Health Board
Tabuk City, Kalinga — More than 2,000 units of blood were collected across Kalinga from January to May 2026 through the combined efforts of local government units, private hospitals, the Philippine Red Cross, and voluntary blood donors, according to reports presented during the Provincial Blood Council’s first-semester meeting on June 10 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. Among the reported collections, Tabuk City recorded the highest number with 1,025 blood units, followed by the
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
One click to Kalinga: Province adopts student-built tourism app ‘ALAPUAP’
Tabuk City, Kalinga – What started as a student innovation has now become Kalinga’s official digital tourism guide, marking a significant step toward making the province’s tourism information more accessible, organized, and technology-driven. More than three months after it was first presented to the Provincial Government of Kalinga, the student-developed tourism application “ALAPUAP” has officially been adopted by the province following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreeme
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
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