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From Benguet to Thailand: Cordilleran Bet joins Mister Tourism World 2026
Baguio City, Philippines – A proud son of Benguet is set to represent the country on the international stage as Granville Michael Louie Raymundo competes in the upcoming Mister Tourism World pageant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from February 5 to 12, 2026. Mister Tourism World is an international male pageant that promotes global tourism, cultural exchange, and goodwill among nations. It advocates responsible tourism, cultural preservation, and youth involvement in tourism develo
Mark Jordan Bomogao
48 minutes ago2 min read
Hard Work Pays Off: More Than 1,000 Ifugao teachers and school heads earn promotions
Lagawe, Ifugao – The hard work and sacrifices of more than a thousand teaching personnel in Ifugao province have paid off as they were recently promoted through the Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS) of the Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara. Promotion under the ECPS, according to the DepEd, allows public school teachers to advance based on merit, performance, and competencies—not solely on seniority. The system opens new ra
Mark Moises Calayan
49 minutes ago2 min read
Benguet steps up again as host of 2026 Regional Athletic Meet
Benguet, Philippines – After the successful hosting of the 2025 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Sports Meet, the province of Benguet is once again gearing up to host the regional games this year. The development was announced by Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas on Monday, January 12. Abra initially expressed interest in hosting the event but later withdrew its bid, citing the need to upgrade its sports complex. This will be the third time Benguet
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
51 minutes ago2 min read
Craving smoked meat? Sagada’s Etag Festival is back this Jan. 30 to Feb. 2
Sagada, Mountain Province – Visitors and locals alike can once again savor the distinct smoky flavor of Sagada’s famed smoked meat while immersing themselves in a series of cultural activities starting January 30, 2026, as the town kicks off its annual Etag Festival. Sagada is renowned for its etag, a cured and smoked pork delicacy that plays an essential role in local culture. More than just a food tradition, etag represents the town’s rich history and customs and is commonl
Mark Moises Calayan
53 minutes ago2 min read
From Mascovado to Organic Gardens: Kalinga PLGU grants P.5M aid to TWO associations in a bid to strengthen Kalinga Livelihood Projects
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With additional capital from the provincial government under Governor James Edduba, two community-based associations in Kalinga are set to expand their livelihoods and create more employment opportunities for their beneficiaries. The associations, the Kabugao Mascovado PWD Association and the Tabuk Indigenous Women and Livelihood Association (TIWALA), received a total of P500,000 during the PLGU’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2026. During
Mark Moises Calayan
54 minutes ago1 min read
“It’s great to see us all united in roots and strength… hopefully, ag-round ti panag-host iti Prov’l Sports Meet tapnu ti kasta ket ag-level up ti paka-held-an,” BM Kitongan during the Solidarity Meet
Taga, Pinukpuk – Calling for unity and continuous improvement in hosting major sporting events, Education Committee Chairperson and Board Member Emilio Kitongan underscored the importance of rotating the annual Provincial Sports Meet among municipalities during the Solidarity Meeting held at Pinukpuk Vocational School in Taga on January 13, 2026. The Kalinga Provincial Meet 2026 has gathered more than 3,000 delegates from the province’s seven municipalities—Balbalan, Lubuag
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Daytoy ket saan laeng nga competition but also a celebration of unity, discipline, resilience, and our shared identity as one Kalinga…’ - Gov. Edduba on Kalinga Prov’l Meet 2026 opening
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the opening of the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet on January 14, Governor James S. Edduba emphasized that the Kalinga Sports Festival is being conducted not only to test strength and speed but also to remind every iKalinga of who they are and what binds them together as one people. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Edduba explained that the annual provincial sportfest is a symbol of unity and shared identity, where discipline, resilience,
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
Pride of Kalinga: Mangliwan to carry Philippine’s Flag at 2026 ASEAN Paralympic Games
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Proud son of Kalinga, Jerrold Pete Mangliwan, a three-time Paralympian and one of the Philippines’ most celebrated para-athletes, has been named flag bearer of Team Philippines for the upcoming 2026 ASEAN Para Games, scheduled from January 20 to 26 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The ASEAN Para Games is a biennial regional multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Timor-Leste
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Car hits ‘kolong-kolong’ in Ballesteros, Cagayan: TWO dead, ONE hurt
Ballesteros, Cagayan – The early morning of Sunday, January 11, 2026, turned tragic for three individuals after the kolong-kolong they were riding was hit by a car while traversing a road in Ballesteros, Cagayan, killing two and injuring one. The casualties were identified by local police as Jasmin John Oandasan and Fernando Manoyo, both of legal age, while the injured individual is a minor. According to Ballesteros Police Station Chief PCAPT Jim Palattao, as reported by Bomb
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Benguet driver hauling fertilizer stabbed to death in Tarlac town; cash missing
Benguet, Philippines – A driver from Benguet was fatally stabbed while buying chicken dung in the town of Gerona, Tarlac. The victim was identified as Wilfred A. Bejara, 50, a resident of Tublay, Benguet. Initial investigation revealed that a resident of La Trinidad, who personally knew the victim, was also in Barangay Magaspac, Gerona, on Friday morning, January 9, 2026. He noticed Bejara’s truck parked along the roadside. Upon opening the vehicle’s front door, he discovered
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Apayao singer breaks into mainstream TV with role in ‘My Husband Is a Mafia Boss’
Conner, Apayao – A singer from Caglayan, Conner, Apayao has made history after landing a role in a mainstream television series, becoming the first from the province to do so, as he joins the cast of the live-action adaptation of the popular Wattpad story My Husband Is a Mafia Boss. The story is one of the bestselling novels on the online reading platform Wattpad—a sensation published in 2012 that has amassed over 218 million reads. It was written by the late author Diana Mar
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
185 Hingyon, Ifugao workers to receive nearly P1M in TUPAD assistance
Hingyon, Ifugao – More than 180 displaced and disadvantaged workers in Hingyon, Ifugao are set to receive nearly P1 million in TUPAD assistance, providing them with temporary employment and income support as they continue to look for permanent job opportunities. According to a report from the municipality’s information office, a total of 185 beneficiaries of the program will render 10 days of community-based work. The activities include the maintenance of various tourism site
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Barely Opened: P2B Camalaniugan–Aparri Bridge vandalized within 24 hours
Cagayan, Philippines – Barely a day after its inauguration on January 8, 2026, the P2-billion Camalaniugan–Aparri Bridge has already been vandalized, with unidentified individuals leaving graffiti on the newly opened structure, particularly on the railings. The incident has sparked public outrage over the defacement of a landmark project meant to boost regional connectivity. The vandalism has raised concerns among residents and netizens over the lack of discipline among some
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘Perfect Place for Sports’: PSC Chair Backs Baguio as Cordillera Training Hub
Baguio City, Philippines – During his recent visit to Baguio, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick Gregorio described the city as an ideal hub for a regional training center, citing its forward-thinking and professional local government unit and its “fantastic base in terms of universities." Gregorio, together with PSC Commissioners Edward Hayco and Walter Torres, conducted an inspection of the ongoing ₱85-million rehabilitation of the Baguio Athletic Bowl
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
No wrongdoing found: Benguet police director back on post in Cabral case
Benguet, Philippines – The Benguet police chief, who was administratively relieved over alleged lapses in the death investigation of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, has been reinstated. Police Colonel Lambert Suerte, director of the Benguet Provincial Police Office (BPPO), has been cleared by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of any command responsibility following a regional review, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf T
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
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