.png)
Golden Splash at CARAA 2026: Elementary swimmer from Rizal delivers FIVE gold medals for Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – This year’s Kalinga delegation to the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet came back stronger, surpassing the province’s performance from last year, with one young athlete delivering five gold medals in swimming. It can be recalled that Kalinga ranked at the bottom in the 2025 CARAA Meet, finishing with 73 total medals – 4 gold, 25 silver, and 44 bronze. However, this year, the province showed significant progress and
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
Boost to Cordillera’s ‘Salad Bowl’: ₱49M irrigation projects benefit over 400 Benguet farmers
Benguet, Philippines – A total of 456 farmers in Benguet are now benefiting from an improved water supply for their farms following the turnover of seven irrigation projects worth P49 million. The turnover took place during the Benguet Federation of Irrigators’ Associations Farmers’ Congress on February 20, 2026, at the Provincial Engineering Office in Wangal, La Trinidad. Farming remains a major economic backbone of Benguet, particularly in its highland municipalities such a
Lorraine Bacullo
4 hours ago2 min read
Six-year-old boy in Isabela struck by SUV on the night he learned to ride his bike
Luna, Isabela – A six-year-old boy who had just learned how to ride a bicycle died after being hit by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Luna, Isabela, on Wednesday night, February 25. The victim, identified only by the alias “Angelo,” was a resident of the area. Information obtained by a local media outlet from the Luna Police Station indicated that the tragic accident occurred at around 9:00 p.m. The child was riding his bicycle along a road in Barangay Mambabanga when an SUV
Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago1 min read
Progress or Pricey Gamble?: Baguio City’s ₱600M Parking Project sparks intense community debate
Baguio City, Philippines – Plans to construct a P600-million multi-level mechanized parking facility in the Ganza area have sparked widespread discussion among residents, with opinions divided over its potential impact on traffic, urban space, and city finances. The Ganza public parking area is located near Burnham Park and The Ganza Restaurant along Harrison Road and Lake Drive in the city’s central business district. The proposed facility and the discussion Acting Assistant
Lorraine Bacullo
4 hours ago2 min read
Gov. Edduba's Phone Hacked: Public warned against fake solicitations using his name and number
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba warns the public against individuals allegedly using his mobile number and social media accounts to solicit money and material assistance. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 25, Edduba clarified that he is not asking for any form of cash or in-kind support from the public through Facebook, Messenger, Viber, or any of his accounts. The governor has urged the people to ignore and refrain from entertaining such messag
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
“When we invest in cooperatives, we invest in people” — Gov. Edduba vows support at PEOPMC’s Groundbreaking of new facility
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Engineering Office Personnel Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PEOPMC) broke ground on its new facility in San Juan, Tabuk City, Kalinga on February 25, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening financial growth, fostering unity, and creating more opportunities for its members and their families. The new facility is expected to enhance operational efficiency and create additional income-generating opportunities for the cooperative and
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
FEATURE: Built from the Heart of an Intern: MPSU student transforms Bontoc Library with homegrown Digital System
Bontoc, Mt. Province – A student intern in Mt. Province has transformed a simple internship requirement into a functional innovation that now enhances the operations of the Bontoc Municipal Library. Aladin Ekid, a student of Mt. Province State University (MPSU), developed a digital log-in system designed to replace the manual logbook for walk-in users. The innovation allows the library to automatically record, store, and generate visitors’ data. The system was not built overn
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘Sa aming mga Igorot, kailangan laging may kapidpidwa (kasama), hindi pwedeng isa lang’ - Igorot Stone Kingdom founder Velasco on buying another Discaya luxury vehicle
Baguio City, Philippines – Exactly two weeks after acquiring a high-profile Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth more than P29 million, Igorot Stone Kingdom founder Pio Velasco has purchased another luxury vehicle formerly owned by the Discaya couple. Velasco secured a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV for P6.6 million during the Bureau of Customs’ public auction on February 25, 2026. He was the lone bidder. In a media interview, Velasco explained that he did not buy the vehicle to show off w
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Magalong on Sara Duterte Tandem Rumors: ‘Hindi national post ang focus ko kundi Good Governance at laban sa kurapsiyon’
Baguio City, Philippines – Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, on Wednesday, February 25, addressed talks linking his name to a possible tandem with Sara Duterte, saying he has no intention of running for a national post. It can be recalled that Sara Duterte announced on February 18 that she will run for president in the 2028 elections. Since then, several names have surfaced as her potential running mates. While she claimed to have already “recruited” a partner as early as
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
BM Kitongan rallies Kalinga Bulls in Final Stretch of CARAA 2026: “Kaya tayo dayta. Awan ti imposible nu agkararag tayo”
La Trinidad, Benguet – As the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) 2026 continues, Board Member and Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Emilio Kitongan, encouraged the young iKalinga athletes—the Kalinga Bulls—to remain focused, motivated, and prayerful as they aim for more victories in the final days of the competition. Speaking during the fellowship night organized by the Kalinga delegation on February 24 at Buyagan Elementary School, Kitonga
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga’s THIRD billionaire cooperative, PEOPMC, breaks ground on FOUR-Storey Landmark Building
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Engineering Office Personnel Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PEOPMC), recently recognized as the third cooperative in the province to surpass ₱1 billion in total assets, formally launched the construction of its multi-storey building on February 25 in San Juan, Tabuk City, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative’s continued growth and long-term development. The four-storey building, according to Board of Directors (BOD) member Direct
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
FEATURE: A Long Time Dream: Balbalan Mayor Malannag grateful for realization of P85M Poswoy Bridge
Balbalan, Kalinga – For decades, the people of Poswoy crossed rivers with caution and endured long, difficult travel just to reach the main road. What was once a daily challenge is now a story of hope fulfilled. On February 23, the long-awaited ₱85-million Poswoy Bridge was officially inaugurated and turned over to the community — marking what Mayor Almar Malannag described as the realization of a long-time dream of the iBalbalans, especially residents of Poswoy, Ab-abaan, an
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Tragedy in Mankayan Tunnel: Three young miners in Benguet die after inhaling suspected toxic fumes
Benguet, Philippines – Three young small-scale miners died after allegedly inhaling noxious gases while working inside a tunnel in Sitio Nayak, Barangay Sapid, Mankayan, Benguet, police confirmed on Tuesday. The miners, whose names were withheld for privacy reasons, were aged 22 and 24. One was a resident of Palatong, Tabio, Mankayan, while the other two were from Upper Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central, Baguio City. A report from the local police stated that the three were last
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Two men injured in motorcycle-kuliglig collision in Rizal, Kalinga
Rizal, Kalinga – Two men were injured in a motorcycle-kuliglig collision along the Rizal – Solana Road in Macutay late night of Tuesday, February 24. Report from the responding unit, Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), stated that the accident happened past 11:00 p.m. The collision involved a 25-year-old resident of Babalag West and a 26-year-old resident of Bulbul. The 25-year-old was described to have sustained wounds, deformity in hi
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Brgy. Captain and companion gunned down; three others wounded in Abra bridge ambush
Abra, Philippines – A punong barangay and his companion were killed after their vehicle was riddled with bullets while they were traversing the Calaba Bridge in Bangued, Abra on Tuesday, February 24. The fatalities were identified by the police as Collago, Lagayan Punong Barangay Ezequiel Castañeda Parado, 35, and Arlene Dorias who is a resident of the same place. The three other injured victims in the shooting incident are Ailyn S. Parado, a Sangguniang Bayan member in Lag
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Comments