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‘From having nothing to helping others’ — BFAR RD Fermin on Cordillera fisherfolk’s progress during first Regional SAAD Summit
Tabuk City, Kalinga — From having almost nothing to now becoming contributors to their own communities, the livelihood of fisherfolk groups in the Cordillera region has significantly progressed over the years through the support of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2, BFAR-CAR Regional Director Lois June Fermin underscored during the first-ever SAAD Regional Summit held from November 20–21 at the MHotel in Appas, Tabuk City. Fermin highlighted
Mark Moises Calayan
17 minutes ago2 min read
20 IP farmers in Sumadel, Tinglayan given 20 carabaos as aid – DA-4K Project Development Officer Claridad Kiat-ong
Sumadel, Tinglayan – Twenty Indigenous Peoples (IP) farmers in Sumadel, Tinglayan received 20 carabaos from the Department of Agriculture (DA) through its Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4K) Program, a livelihood initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and supporting Indigenous Peoples within ancestral domain areas by providing farm animals to boost farming activities and improve household income. Ferried to Sumadel on November 20, 2025, the
Lorraine Bacullo
22 minutes ago2 min read
For the Spirit of CHRISTMAS: Kalinga Provincial Hospital to launch Gift-Giving Program for patients and the underprivileged
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Instead of holding a big, fancy celebration, the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) will mark the Christmas season by bringing smiles to patients and underprivileged individuals through a gift-giving activity this December 2025. The initiative is part of a proposed program dubbed “Pinaglumaan Man, Pero sa Kapwa’y May Maihahatid na Kasiyahan,” which will be launched in December. According to OIC–Chief of Hospital Dr. Rey Aranca, the program aims to distrib
Leonora Lo-oy
29 minutes ago1 min read
“About 80% of aquaculture ditoy probinsiya, washout… totally” – BFAR- Kalinga Prov’l Director Docyugen
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Kalinga, under Provincial Director Joyce Docyugen, reported that the Province of Kalinga incurred more than P9 million worth of damage to aquaculture, with 355 individuals affected as of November 19, 2025. “Nu kitan tayo diay extent ti damage ket about 80 per cent of aquaculture ditoy probinsiya, washout. Ado dagiti totally damaged. Mano laeng dagiti nakapagharvest kadagiti fisherfolks tayo,” said Do
Mark Jordan Bomogao
31 minutes ago2 min read
23-yr.-old suspected pusher, selling illegal drugs to students in Balbalan arrested
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A young man accused of supplying illegal drugs in Balbalan fell into the hands of the police after a search at his residence in Purok 6, Bulanao on Wednesday, November 19. According to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office, the suspect whose name was not revealed has been supplying students in Balbalan with illegal drugs. The police, armed with a search warrant from the Regional Trial Court Branch 25, proceeded to the suspect’s house to search for contr
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Igorot fireman to compete in final round of Singapore–Global Firefighter and Paramedics Challenge 2025 at 11AM TODAY
Mt. Province, Philippines – An Igorot firefighter from Besao, Mt. Province is vying for an international championship after advancing to the final round of the Singapore–Global Firefighter and Paramedics Challenge (SGFPC) 2025. Fire Officer 1 Jan Ray P. Gawidan is the sole delegate from the Cordillera chosen for this year’s SGFPC, a competition that challenges firefighters, rescuers, and paramedics from around the globe through intense scenario-based challenges. Gawidan earli
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
Butbut–Betwagan ceasefire set to expire on November 27 – KBCE Chairman Maymaya reminds, urging both tribes to extend truce
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the Butbut–Betwagan ceasefire set to expire on November 27, 2025, the Chairman of the Kalinga Bodong Council of Elders, Johnny Maymaya Sr., called on both tribes to show compassion and Christmas goodwill by extending the truce to prevent renewed conflict. After years of violence and property loss, the Butbut tribe of Tinglayan and the Betwagan tribe of Sadanga returned to the negotiating table in the third quarter this year, taking their first major
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘Oplan Sita’ Ordinance seeking to empower barangays to enforce law in Tabuk approved on 3rd reading – City Councilor Bon-as
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The “Oplan Sita” Ordinance, which seeks to empower barangays to enforce the law and help uphold peace and order in Tabuk City, was approved on its third reading during the Sangguniang Panlungsod session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The ordinance, authored by City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as, is entitled: “An Ordinance Institutionalizing ‘Oplan Sita’ in the City of Tabuk and Providing Guidelines for its Implementation.” The local law aims to support the
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
BODONG FESTIVAL 2026 in Kalinga: Major shift to be expected
Tabuk City, Kalinga — The Planning Committee of the 2026 Kalinga Founding Anniversary, chaired by Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay, announced a major shift in next year’s Bodong Festival and Founding Anniversary celebration. The announcement was made during the 4th Quarter Management Committee Meeting on November 17, 2025, where the group unveiled a diversified plan that will distribute key events across multiple municipalities to boost cultural promotion, tourism, and l
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘We will continue to rebuild, recover, and protect our province…’ – Gov. Edduba after Super Typhoon Uwan ravaged Kalinga with P8 billion estimated damages‘We will continue to rebuild, recover, and pro
Tabuk City, Kalinga — While several communities remain without electricity and others isolated due to road cuts caused by landslides and soil erosion from Super Typhoon Uwan, Governor James S. Edduba said the provincial government is committed to sustained rebuilding, recovery, and protection until the province returns to normal. Edduba, through a video message posted on the Province of Kalinga page, expressed his gratitude to everyone involved, including members of the PDRRM
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
TWO dead, one still missing in Kabugao, Apayao landslide
Kabugao, Apayao – Two individuals were confirmed dead, while one remains missing after a landslide struck an upland area along Purag Creek in Barangay Badduat, Kabugao, Apayao on Thursday morning, November 20. According to a report from the Kabugao Municipal Information Office, the fatalities were identified as Ezra Paul Olsim, 24, from Baguio City, and alias “Nestor,” 27, from Itogon, Benguet. The report stated that the bodies were retrieved at around 11:37 a.m. following se
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Dengue cases in Cagayan climb to over 4,000; Baggao logs highest number
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — Cagayan is facing an escalating public health concern as dengue cases climb to more than 4,000, with health officials warning communities to brace for continued spikes in the coming weeks. Data from the Cagayan Provincial Health Office (CPHO) show that the province recorded 4,324 dengue cases from January to November this year. The Municipality of Baggao logged the highest number of cases with 609, followed by Solana with 465, Tuguegarao City with 3
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
Kalinga now has access to cheaper rice from NFA after MOA approval
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Relief efforts in Kalinga, especially for those affected by Super Typhoon Uwan, received a further boost after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Provincial Government and the National Food Authority (NFA), allowing the PLGU to procure cheaper rice stocks from the agency during calamities. Upon receiving the transmittal from the Office of the Governor, the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Boa
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Several men feared trapped by landslide in Kabugao, Apayao; Mayor Ligwang tells residents to avoid danger zones
Kabugao, Apayao - A landslide occurred in an upland site along Purag Creek in Barangay Badduat, Kabugao, Apayao, earlier this Thursday, November 20, 2025, according to the Apayao Public Information Office. Initial details from Barangay Captain Benji Amid said that a number of yet-to-be-identified individuals may have been trapped after parts of the slopes in the area collapsed. The barangay captain said most of those in the area are men. As cited, personnel from the 98th I
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Road clearing operations continue in Tinglayan, Kalinga despite rains - Mayor Abay
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Amid the rainy weather being experienced in the province, authorities and volunteers in Tinglayan continue to work hand in hand to clear roads which are covered by landslides and debris following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan second week of November 2025. Mayor Charles Abay said they have to keep working to speed up the opening of road networks to deliver relief operations, provide government services, and allow motorists and transports to pass thro
Tinglayan LGU
2 days ago1 min read
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