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RDC-CAR endorses Kalinga Provincial Hospital for transfer to national management
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Cordillera Regional Development Council (RDC) has endorsed the transfer of Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) and four other provincial hospitals to the Department of Health (DOH) following its approval of a resolution proposing the renationalization of these facilities. The approval was made during the 4th Quarter Regional Social Development Committee meeting on November 18, 2025, at the RDC-CAR Chairperson's Office in Baguio City. Various stakeholde
Lorraine Bacullo
12 hours ago2 min read
Man who brutally beat dog ‘Axle’ to death identified as Sadanga LGU driver; the dog killer now faces charges for violating RA 8485
Sadanga, Mt. Province – The call for justice for the brutal killing of Axle, an American Bully dog, is moving forward after the Sadanga police successfully filed a case against the man caught beating the canine to death. Earlier this month, a video showing a man in Sadanga, Mountain Province, mercilessly beating a dog with what appeared to be a wooden stick sparked widespread outrage. The footage also captured Axle whimpering and trying to escape his attacker, who chased him
Leonora Lo-oy
12 hours ago2 min read
Mayor Malannag urges two new iBalbalan commissioned army officers to serve with ‘honesty and integrity’
Balbalan, Kalinga – After becoming full-fledged commissioned military officers, two sons of Balbalan paid homage to their roots, where Mayor Almar Malannag encouraged them to serve with honesty and integrity. The newly commissioned officers are 2LT Kendrick L. Sannadan and 2LT Christian Jay T. Ignacio. Upon their return to Balbalan, they paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Malannag at his office in the Municipal Hall on December 9, 2025. Sannadan is a member of the Philippine Air
Balbalan LGU
12 hours ago2 min read
1,163 BHWs in Kalinga hold Barangay Health Workers Congress; Commitment and passion for work underscored
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In celebration of their dedication and service, barangay health workers (BHWs) from across the province gathered at the Kalinga Sports Complex on December 12 for the Barangay Health Workers Congress. The event was an initiative of the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) of the Kalinga Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), aimed at honoring the hard work and commitment of local health workers. Designated Provincial BHW Coordinator Alona Bagt
Mark Jordan Bomogao
12 hours ago2 min read
Baguio City Tourism Officer Mapalo apologizes following petition for his resignation over removal of Ibagiw 2020 mural
Baguio City, Philippines – Known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, Baguio City recently faced backlash from local artists after a petition titled “Petition for Accountability” was launched calling for the resignation and public apology of City Tourism Officer Engr. Alec Mapalo. Launched on November 26, the petition had already gathered 353 signatures as of December 1, 2025. The controversy stemmed from the removal of creative artist Angelo Aurelio’s “Ibagiw 2020” mural
Lorraine Bacullo
12 hours ago2 min read
NIGHT MARKET IN LAGAWE, IFUGAO: Over ₱1M in gross sales recorded during first week of operation
Lagawe, Ifugao – Under the leadership of Mayor Leslie Roy L. Nayahangan, the night market in Lagawe, Ifugao has generated more than ₱1,000,000 in gross sales during its first week of operation, according to Municipal Executive Assistant Jonathan Biwit. The night market is part of the local government’s efforts to provide a venue for families to enjoy the Christmas season while helping local businesses earn additional income by giving them a space to sell their products. Locat
Mark Moises Calayan
12 hours ago2 min read
38-yr.-old man with mental disorder found dead along Apayao River
Calanasan, Apayao – A 38-year-old man, reportedly suffering from a mental disorder and living alone, was found dead along the Apayao River in Calanasan on December 14, 2025. Apayao police identified the victim as Leo Gaddayo, a resident of Barangay Naguilian, Calanasan. Based on a report from the Calanasan Municipal Police Station, a concerned citizen notified authorities at around 4:30 p.m. that day through a phone call, reporting the discovery of Gaddayo’s lifeless body
Mark Moises Calayan
12 hours ago2 min read
Tinglayan LGU calls on town beauties to join the municipality’s screening for Miss Kalinga 2026
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipal Local Government of Tinglayan is inviting eligible women to represent the municipality in the Search for Miss Kalinga 2026. An initial screening will be held on December 19, 2025, at the Municipal Hall. Two months ahead of Kalinga's biggest beauty pageant, the Tinglayan LGU will conduct its initial screening this coming Friday at the Office of Mayor Charles Abay. The event, as stated by the LGU, aims to select a representative who embodies
Leonora Lo-oy
12 hours ago1 min read
Igorota fighter takes down title-holder opponents, snatches 2025 SEA Games gold medal
Mt. Province, Philippines – “Sino ba naman po ako para mapili,” Igorota fighter Zyra Bon-as said, still in disbelief after winning a gold medal and defeating her title-holder opponents at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) on December 16. Bon-as, who hails from Mountain Province and is a third-year college student taking a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science at Benguet State University, competed in the Women's Low Kick – 48 kg category and defeated Thailand
Leonora Lo-oy
13 hours ago1 min read
‘Dagijay gumatgatang ti natakaw ket mabalin da nga makasuhan ti Anti-Fencing Law’ – HPG-Kalinga Chief Bongat warns buyers of stolen vehicles
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Accountability in carnapping does not fall solely on thieves but also on individuals who buy stolen vehicles, according to Police Captain Jordan Bongat, Chief of the Highway Patrol Group–Kalinga (HPG-Kalinga). Bongat made the statement during an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on December 15, 2025, following the successful arrest of the Top 2 and Top 3 Most Wanted Persons in Kalinga earlier this month for motorcycle theft. The suspects, known by the
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘…parang ’di ko mailabas ang buong potensyal ko sa pagtakbo kapag hindi ako nakapaa’ – 30-yr.-old ‘Barefoot Runner’ from Isabela finishes 100 miles Ultramarathon
Baguio City, Philippines – Defying safety norms that often require runners to wear shoes, a 30-year-old man dubbed the “Barefoot Runner” stunned the endurance sports community after completing the grueling 100-mile Baguio–Sagada Ultramarathon completely barefoot. Held from December 5 to 7, the event was organized by Slowfoot Runner Events Management (SREM). The race started at the Rizal Monument in Burnham Park, Baguio City, at midnight on December 6 and ended in Sagada, Moun
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
54 iKalinga cops among over 10,000 police officers promoted this December
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Fifty-four police officers from Kalinga were among more than 10,000 personnel nationwide who were promoted during the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) simultaneous oath-taking, rank-donning, and pinning ceremony held during the flag ceremony conducted by the Special Action Force at the HSAF Gymnasium, Fort Sto. Domingo, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, on December 15, 2025. According to the PNP, a total of 10,297 personnel were promoted, including 474 police co
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
35-yr.-old man shot dead in Abra; killer still at large
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An unidentified gunman killed one man after indiscriminately firing at a group of men having a drinking session in front of a barber shop in Pidigan, Abra, on Saturday night, December 13, 2025. The fatality was identified by Abra police as Sam Bachiller, a resident of Barangay Dalimag, San Isidro, Abra. CCTV footage showed the group drinking that evening when shots were fired at around 9:00 p.m. Police reports, cited by local media, indicated that the gu
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Butbut and Betwagan tribes extend ceasefire for two months
Tinglayan, Kalinga — With no final agreement yet on the sipat, the Butbut and Betwagan tribes have agreed to extend their ceasefire for another two months, committing to refrain from any hostilities or armed conflict during the period. The Butbut tribe of Tinglayan, Kalinga, and the Betwagan tribe of Sadanga, Mountain Province first signed a ceasefire agreement during a gathering of the two tribes hosted by the Tongrayan community in Poblacion on September 27, 2025. The agree
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
iKalinga Fighter Jean Claude Saclag wins bronze in 2025 SEA Games, dedicates medal to country, family, and sick daughter
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalinga fighter Jean Claude Saclag is no stranger to the Southeast Asian Games, but his participation in this year’s event marked a special moment in his sporting career. He was not only fighting for the Philippine flag; he was also throwing kicks and punches in the ring for his daughter, who was confined in the hospital. Saclag, a three-time SEA Games gold medalist, is one of the 1,500 Philippine delegates in the 33rd SEA Games currently being held i
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
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