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Cagayan beauty from Ballesteros town bags Miss Philippines Earth 2026 crown
Ballesteros, Cagayan – A proud daughter of Ballesteros, Cagayan, brought honor to her hometown after Rina Andrea Delos Santos was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant's grand coronation held at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Bukidnon on June 27. Miss Philippines Earth is one of the country's premier beauty pageants, promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and climate action. The 26th edition carried the theme of transforming "love in action" into
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 hours ago2 min read
Apayao wildlife survey reveals rich amphibian, reptile diversity; underscores need for protection
Luna, Apayao – A recent wildlife survey in Apayao has underscored the need to protect the province's often-overlooked amphibians and reptiles after documenting a diverse range of species that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Amphibians and reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that contribute significantly to ecological balance. They serve as both predators and prey, help control insect and rodent populations, contribute to nutrient cycling, and act as imp
Mark Jordan Bomogao
5 hours ago1 min read
Fish kill in Aguinaldo, Ifugao: Dry spell wipes out thousands of Tilapia; Farmers plead for assistance
Hingyon, Ifugao – Just days after thousands of market-ready tilapia died in fish cages at Magat Dam in Isabela due to prolonged hot weather, low water levels, and depleted dissolved oxygen, a similar incident has now struck Aguinaldo, Ifugao. Aguinaldo is known for its thriving freshwater fish cage industry, which provides livelihood to many local residents and contributes significantly to the municipality's aquaculture production. The incident has dealt a heavy blow to local
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
Balatoc mining issue: PMDC denies approving partnership with FCF Minerals, cites 2006 JOA with BKTI
"Ngayon naiintindihan ko po na ayaw niyo ng large scale mining dahil nakakahati siya. Linawin ko lang na what was presented was not an agreement of partneship--wala po kaming in-approve na partnership... yung Joint Operating Agreement-- naiintindihan ko po na ang mga IPs ay may right to represenation…” -Atty. Nico Solon Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – Amid the ongoing controversy over the proposed Batong Buhay mining project, the Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) den
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago3 min read
‘Provision ket mayat. Ngem iyamak mi… nu agka-utang manen ti FCF… Ti kwa (collateral) da manen ket dagan ti Balatoc’: Balatoc resident opposes Batong Buhay mining proposal, fears history will repeat i
Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – For nearly a century, the Batong Buhay mining project has remained one of the Cordillera's longest-running and most controversial mining disputes, leaving a lasting mark on the Indigenous community of Barangay Balatoc. What began with the discovery of rich copper and gold deposits in 1934 has evolved into decades of conflict over ancestral land rights, government ownership, environmental concerns, and Indigenous representation—issues that continue to
Lorraine Bacullo
17 hours ago3 min read
‘Sino garud ti us-usto?’: NCIP-CAR asks who can legally represent iBalatocs after claims proposed mining deal was not consulted with the wider community
Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera (NCIP-CAR) has raised questions over who legally represents the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) of Barangay Balatoc after residents learned of an alleged mining agreement between the Balatoc Kalinga Tribal Incorporation (BKTI) and FCF Minerals Corporation, claiming that the wider community had neither been informed nor consulted. Guru Press Cordillera asked for a copy of said agreement but
Lorraine Bacullo
17 hours ago4 min read
"There is no bad coffee, only bad processing": PH Coffee Guild Chair Brenda Claver urges Tanudan to unlock world-class coffee potential
Tanudan, Kalinga – Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Coffee Guild Marietta "Brenda" Claver believes Tanudan possesses the potential to produce world-class coffee, stressing that the quality of its beans is already there—the challenge lies in improving post-harvest processing. Speaking during the 11th Kapi Festival on June 25, Claver, who also served as the head judge of Tanudan's 2nd Coffee Quality Competition, emphasized that every coffee bean is inherently good and th
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago2 min read
"Even if it's only one day, we must give it importance": Mayor Dagadag underscores significance of Tanudan's 63rd Founding Anniversary to townspeople
Tanudan, Kalinga – Although this year's Tanudan Day and Kapi Festival was reduced to a one-day celebration, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag said the occasion remained meaningful as it served as a time for the municipality to give thanks for the many blessings, progress, and peace that Tanudan continues to enjoy. The local government, led by Dagadag, was compelled to simplify the activities for the municipality's 63rd Founding Anniversary and 11th Kapi Festival in compliance with
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago2 min read
"You earned it. Guard it with pride. Your land is your family’s security": Kalinga Vice-Governor Odiem reminds Cordilleran farmers awarded of land titles
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem underscored the importance of land ownership as a reward for years of sacrifice and hard work, urging Cordilleran farmers to cherish the lands awarded to them through the government's agrarian reform program. Speaking during the Regional Distribution of Electronic Land Titles (E-Titles), Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoMs), and the turnover of Farm Machin
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
Raising the bar: Tanudan brews brighter future for local coffee farmers through global-standard quality contest
Tanudan, Kalinga – Strengthening its bid to revive the municipality's once-thriving coffee industry, the Municipality of Tanudan successfully staged its 2nd Quality Coffee Competition, with entries evaluated using internationally recognized coffee grading and cupping standards. Coffee has long been part of Tanudan's heritage, serving as the primary source of livelihood for many families. For generations, coffee farming enabled parents to send their children to school, making
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago2 min read
Dead infant discovered under Isabela bridge; Police probe possible foul play
Burgos, Isabela – A lifeless infant believed to be about five to six months old was found beneath a bridge in Barangay Bacnor, Burgos, Isabela, on June 28, prompting authorities to investigate whether foul play was involved. In a video posted on Facebook by Dhen Lopez Pacia, the infant was seen lying face down on rocks beneath the Bacnor Bridge. According to Pacia, the child was discovered by individuals passing through the area, who immediately reported the incident to autho
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
Mother of abandoned 2-hour-old baby in Bontoc comes forward; LGU urges compassion, warns against speculation
Bontoc, Mountain Province – The mother of the two-hour-old baby who was found abandoned in Bontoc on Thursday, June 25, has come forward and coordinated with the local government unit. The infant, believed to have been only about two hours old when he was discovered, was found by passersby on the evening of June 25, 2026, in Pawek, Sitio Khefa, Barangay Samoki. He was immediately rescued and placed under the care and protection of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Brgy. Captain, 3 Kagawad face complaint over P10,000 honorarium deduction; Insist move was majority-approved
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – A barangay captain and three of his barangay kagawad in Santiago City are facing an administrative complaint after fellow elected officials questioned the legality of a P10,000 deduction from their monthly honoraria, a move the respondents insist was approved by the majority of the barangay council. The respondents include the Punong Barangay and three kagawad of Barangay Rizal, Santiago City. The complaint stemmed from the alleged deduction of P10,00
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
“When we work together, no challenge is beyond us” – Mayor Dasayon to the people of Pinukpuk during 63rd Founding Anniv
PINUKPUK, Kalinga – Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon called on the people of Pinukpuk to remain united as the municipality continues its journey toward progress, emphasizing that every milestone achieved over the past 63 years has been made possible through collective effort. Delivering his message during Pinukpuk's 63rd Founding Anniversary celebration at the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Taga on June 25, Dasayon said the municipality's greatest strength has always been the unity of
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
2-hour-old baby found abandoned: Bontoc LGU urges parents to cooperate with MSWDO and public to exercise compassion
BONTOC, Mountain Province – A newborn believed to be only two hours old when he was found abandoned in Bontoc is now under the care of authorities, as the local government appeals to the child's parents to come forward and assures them that their identities will be kept confidential. According to the Bontoc Municipal Government, passersby discovered the infant at around 7:20 p.m. on June 25 in Pawek, Sitio Khefa, Barangay Samoki, prompting an immediate response from local off
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
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