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‘Victory is not measured only by who finishes first, but by how one rides with discipline, integrity, and respect’ - Gov. Edduba reminds bikers during Kalinga’s Lumin-awa Bike Fest
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Governor James Edduba delivered his send-off speech at the start of the Lumin-Awa Bike Fest on February 15, 2026, at Capitol Hills, Bulanao, Tabuk City, emphasizing that victory is never measured by who finishes first, but by discipline and respect. Cycling enthusiasts from Kalinga and neighboring provinces—including Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, and Quirino—converged for the Lumin-Awa Bike Fest, navigating the Bulanao-to-Bulo stretch in the m
Mark Jordan Bomogao
45 minutes ago2 min read
iKalinga Trio win P150K grant each, set to represent Cordillera in 2026 National Young Farmers Challenge
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three young farmers from Kalinga are now preparing to compete at the national Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) after excelling at the regional level of the program’s Start-Up component. Overview of the Young Farmers Challenge Launched in 2021, YFC is a competitive financial grant program by the Department of Agriculture that aims to empower and inspire young farmers to create and implement agri-fishery enterprises, boosting agricultural productivity. Partic
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
46 minutes ago2 min read
7,000 Strong: Benguet ready to welcome delegates for 2026 CARAA Meet
Baguio City, Philippines – Benguet is set to welcome over 7,000 delegates as the Cordillera region gears up for one of its biggest sporting events this year, the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. Branded as the 2026 CARAA Meet, the event carries the theme “Sustaining a United and Healthier Cordillera through Sports” and will serve as a qualifying phase for Palarong Pambansa 2026. Having successfully hosted the event last year, Benguet is agai
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
47 minutes ago2 min read
Dead man found at “Sayote” Plantation in Ambiong, La Trinidad; Cause of death under probe
La Trinidad, Benguet — A man who was last seen the night before was found dead on Monday, February 16, in a remote chayote (sayote) plantation in Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet. Police reports obtained by several local media outlets indicated that the body was discovered by the plantation owner. The victim’s name was withheld by authorities to protect the family’s privacy. The owner later notified the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, which requested assistance from the to
Mark Moises Calayan
49 minutes ago1 min read
Manhunt Escalates: ₱150K reward offered for capture of Isabela Beauty Queen’s killer
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total reward of ₱150,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the suspect behind the brutal murder of a former beauty queen and teacher in Isabela. It can be recalled that Lullete Jane Ramilo-De Guzman, runner-up in the Miss Philippines Earth 2013 pageant, was shot to death by a still-unidentified assailant in front of her residence in Barangay Cabaritan, San Manuel, Isabela, on February 13, 2026. According to
Mark Moises Calayan
52 minutes ago1 min read
BODONG FEST 2026: Tinglayan, Lubuagan, and Tabuk recognized for Best Performance in Diddiga Cultural Showdown
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Demonstrating excellence and authenticity in representing Kalinga’s rich cultural heritage, the Municipalities of Tinglayan and Lubuagan, along with the City of Tabuk, were recognized for the Best Diddiga Performance this year. The seven municipalities and one city, together with three major ethnolinguistic groups, showcased various cultural traditions during the 2026 Diddiga Cultural Parade and Showdown held on February 12 at the Kalinga Sports Center.
Leonora Lo-oy
53 minutes ago2 min read
Tinglayan showcases Next-Gen Mambabatok at Bodong Festival Agro-Tourism Booth
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Young tattoo artists were given a platform to showcase Tinglayan’s artistry during the 7th Bodong Festival held from February 11–14, 2026. The municipality, led by Mayor Charles Abay, brought its rich tattoo heritage to Tabuk City by featuring five new-generation tattoo artists from Buscalan at the town’s agro-tourism booth at the Capitol Grounds in Bulanao. The featured artists were Aiza Ayangao, Rhea Paclay, Mia Faith Lagui-ao, Jolleen Ba-od, and Penny
Leonora Lo-oy
57 minutes ago1 min read
CAFGU gunman slays three comrades, wounds two in Pinukpuk Shooting, faces multiple murder and frustrated murder charges
Pinukpuk, Kalinga – The suspect behind the recent shooting in Pinukpuk is set to face multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder cases, according to Kalinga police. The accused, a member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary of the Allangigan Patrol Base in Apatan, is currently in police custody after opening fire on his comrades on Tuesday, February 17. Citing the initial investigation, Kalinga Police Spokesperson PCapt. Ruff Manganip
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago1 min read
3 dead, 2 wounded in Allangigan Patrol Base shooting in Pinukpuk, Kalinga
Pinukpuk, Kalinga – Three individuals died while two were injured in a shooting incident at the Allangigan Patrol Base in Apatan, Pinukpuk on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026. The incident happened around 7:47 p.m. with the suspect being identified as a member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxilliary of the Allangigan Patrol Base. The shooting incident resulted into the death of 3 CAFGU members and injuries of two others, as per initial infor
Leonora Lo-oy
4 hours ago1 min read
FEATURE: Back-to-Back Gold Glory: 7-year-old Tuguegarao talent excels in International Math Olympiad
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Hailing from Tuguegarao City, Haliya Catarina Flores Guzman was once simply a child who loved solving numbers at home and in school, guided by her supportive grandmother and teachers, before becoming an international math competition gold medalist. Haliya secured the Gold Award in the recently concluded Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO), a challenging problem-solving competition that gathers young math prodigies from various countr
Mark Moises Calayan
21 hours ago2 min read
₱1.1 Billion Boost: DA Usec Navarro assures stronger support for Kalinga farmers and fisherfolk
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Engr. Roger V. Navarro not only joined the celebration of Kalinga’s 31st Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival on February 13, 2026, but also assured continued support for the province’s farmers and fisherfolk. On that day, agricultural cooperatives and associations from across Kalinga gathered at the CARAA Grounds in Bulanao, Tabuk City, along with provincial officials and guests, to welcome Undersecr
Mark Moises Calayan
21 hours ago2 min read
‘Your peace and security is our mission without disrupting your rich culture and way of life’- AFP Lt. Gen. Gonzalez to iKalingas
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Lieutenant General Aristotle Danan Gonzales of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the people of Kalinga that security operations would not disrupt their culture and way of life. The statement of Gonzales was made on February 14, 2026, during his visit to Kalinga Province, serving as Guest of Honor on the foundation day of the province’s 31st Founding Anniversary celebration. In his message, Gonzales conveyed to the iKalingas that the AFP r
Mark Moises Calayan
21 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga’s Living Treasure Apo Whang-od turns 109
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With Legendary and Kalinga’s very own, Apo Whang-od marking her 109th birthday today, February 17, the Municipality of Tinglayan underscored her contribution in the province goes beyond art. Born on February 17, 1917 in Buscalan, Apo Whang-od had since mastered the art of traditional hand-tapping tattoos or ‘batok’. She began practicing the traditional art since she was a teenager until her art and name broke out not just in the Philippines but across th
Leonora Lo-oy
22 hours ago1 min read
Benguet pride is THIRD RUNNER-UP at 9th Mister Tourism World Pageant
Baguio City, Philippines — A proud son of Benguet brought honor to the Philippines as Granville Michael Louie Raymundo won the third runner-up title at the 9th Mister Tourism World pageant held in Thailand on February 12, 2026. The Mister Tourism World pageant brings together men from around the globe to promote tourism, cultural understanding, and international goodwill. It champions responsible travel, cultural preservation, and youth engagement in tourism, with the event
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga embraces Lt. Gen. Gonzales as adopted son, confers warrior name “Gasingga”
Tabuk City, Kalinga — The Province of Kalinga formally adopted Lt. Gen. Aristotle Danan Gonzales as one of its own during the 31st Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival, bestowing upon him the honorary name “Gasingga” at the Kalinga Sports Complex on February 14, 2026. During the formal program, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, through a resolution presented by Board Member Emilio Kitongan, officially conferred the tribal honor in recognition of Gonzales’ ded
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago1 min read
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