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Returning OFWs get permanent teaching posts, local applicants waiting for years ask DepEd: “Where’s Our Chance?”
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A government program offering permanent teaching positions to returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) teachers has sparked mixed reactions online, with some Philippine-based applicants questioning why special teaching items are being allocated to former migrant educators while many local teachers continue to wait for permanent appointments. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are implementing the “Sa Pinas, Ik
Lorraine Bacullo
7 minutes ago2 min read
‘Momma’ tradition under fire: Benguet moves to break youth addiction before it starts
FEATURE For generations, chewing momma has been as much a part of Cordilleran life as the mountains themselves. Often offered to guests as a gesture of hospitality and shared among elders during conversations and community gatherings, momma is more than a habit. It is a tradition deeply woven into the cultural identity of many indigenous communities in the Cordillera. But as health experts raise alarm over the dangers linked to the practice, a difficult question now confronts
Mark Moises Calayan
21 minutes ago3 min read
Four Apayao public schools secure land ownership,ensuring permanent homes for learning and development
Luna, Apayao – The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Apayao (SDA) has formally turned over land titles to four public elementary schools as of June 2026, strengthening legal ownership of school sites and ensuring the long-term protection of educational properties in the province. The turnover was conducted through two separate ceremonies held on June 2 and June 4, 2026. Karagawan Elementary School in Kabugao received its land title on June 2, while Puguin El
Lorraine Bacullo
30 minutes ago1 min read
₱800K worth of bills and rising: Family seeks help for Isabela Rider struck by car in Delfin Albano
Delfin Albano, Isabela — A 32-year-old resident of Purok 4, Barangay San Nicolas, Delfin Albano, Isabela, is set to undergo three surgical procedures after sustaining severe leg injuries in a road accident. His family is now appealing for financial assistance as medical expenses are expected to reach nearly ₱800,000. Lloyd Allapitan-Pascua Jr. is currently confined at The Premier Medical Center in Manila. According to a clinical abstract obtained from his live-in partner, S
Lorraine Bacullo
35 minutes ago2 min read
‘Abra solon is Cordillera’s most trusted and highest-rated congressman’- says RPMD Foundation Inc. "Boses ng Bayan" Governance Assessment Survey
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Abra Lone District Representative Joseph "JB" Bernos topped the latest RPMD Foundation Inc. "Boses ng Bayan" Governance Assessment Survey, earning the highest trust and performance rating among congressional representatives in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The RPMD Foundation Inc. survey is an independent, non-commissioned public opinion and performance assessment that measures public trust, leadership effectiveness, and citizen satisfactio
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
NO EMPTY PROMISES: Balbalan LGU rewards student achievers with cash incentives
BALBALAN, Kalinga – Staying true to its commitment to support and recognize young achievers, the Municipal Local Government Unit (LGU) of Balbalan, led by Mayor Almar Malannag, has released cash incentives to students who excelled in academic and skills competitions during the previous school year. Recognizing that students possess diverse talents and abilities, the LGU extends incentives not only to athletes but also to learners who bring honor to the municipality through ac
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Pres.Marcos appoints former NCIP-Kalinga Chief as Regional Director
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Former National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Kalinga Provincial Director Atty. Catherine Gayagay-Apaling has officially assumed a bigger role in advancing and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) after being sworn in as Regional Director of NCIP Region 2. Apaling was recently appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as NCIP Regional Director (Director IV) for the Cagayan Valley Region. With her new designation, she will lead NC
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Healer or Dealer? CVMC Nurse arrested in buy-bust operation; Hospital reaffirms zero-tolerance policy
ABULUG, Cagayan – A 32-year-old nurse employed at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was arrested during a drug buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 2 on June 17, prompting hospital management to reaffirm its strict zero-tolerance policy against any involvement in illegal drugs. Despite belonging to a profession dedicated to promoting health and saving lives, the registered nurse from Barangay Libertad, Abulug, Cagayan now
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
CORDILLERA’S FIRST: BSU gets CHED nod to open medical school
According to CHED, BSU is among five state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide that were granted approval to offer a Doctor of Medicine program after meeting evaluation and compliance requirements. The initiative is part of the government's efforts to address the country's physician shortage and expand access to medical education beyond major urban centers. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Aspiring physicians in the Cordillera may soon be able to pursue their medical educatio
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
LTFRB suspends 24 North Genesis buses, orders drug testing of all drivers after fatal Baguio crash
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended 24 units of the bus company involved in the fatal road crash along Marcos Highway in Baguio City earlier this week. The accident claimed the life of a bus conductor and left at least six other individuals injured. In a press release issued on June 17, 2026, LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II said the agency had issued a summons to ensure a fair and impartial investigation
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Half of Cordilleran adults now OBESE: Region CAR posts 2nd highest obesity rate in PH
Survey results showed that 50.6 percent of adults in CAR are obese, placing the region behind only the National Capital Region (NCR), which recorded the highest obesity rate at 52.7 percent. Central Luzon ranked third with 49.6 percent. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – More than half of adults in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now classified as obese, making the region the second-highest in the country in terms of adult obesity prevalence, according to the 2025 Upda
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
NATIONAL ARTIST RETURNS MEDALLION: Kidlat Tahimik protests CHED Curriculum over ‘Colonial Education’ concerns
"I am surrendering my prestigious medallion of the Order of National Artists... my personal gesture in good faith to spotlight that somehow our country’s ‘walang-paki’ DNA might be traceable to the 3-‘R’s-only pedagogy of our colonizers." — National Artist Kidlat Tahimik BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik has surrendered his prestigious Order of National Artists medallion in protest against the proposed changes to the Commission on Higher Educa
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
“Gangsa” beats echo in Times Square as New York-based Cordillerans celebrate 128th Philippine Independence
FEATURE NEW YORK CITY, USA — More than a century after Filipinos fought for independence, the spirit of freedom that runs deep in the mountains of the Cordillera found its way to one of the world's most iconic stages—Times Square. As the Philippines commemorated its 128th Independence Day on June 12, Cordillerans living thousands of miles away from home proudly carried their heritage to the heart of Manhattan, proving that while distance may separate people from their homelan
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago3 min read
“Every peso belongs to the People”: Mayor Abay hails Tinglayan’s Good Financial Housekeeping Award
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Tinglayan Mayor Charles Abay said responsible stewardship of public funds remains at the heart of the municipality's governance after Tinglayan was recognized as one of the recipients of the 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Citation. The Good Financial Housekeeping award is among the prestigious recognitions conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to local government units that demonstrate exemplary compliance with ac
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
Waitress in Baguio accused of striking customer’s head with beer bottle and hitting him again with chair
Baguio City, Philippines – A 31-year-old waitress is facing a complaint for slight physical injuries after allegedly striking a customer with a bottle of beer and a plastic chair during an altercation at a bar in Baguio City. According to police reports cited by DZWT 540 AM, the incident occurred on March 23, 2026, at a bar along Magsaysay Avenue but was only reported to authorities on June 15. The 27-year-old complainant told police that he and his brother were drinking at t
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
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