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Flower truck crashes after reported brake failure in Benguet; driver injured
TUBA, Benguet – A truck loaded with assorted flowers crashed into a roadside riprap along Marcos Highway in Barangay Badiwan, Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, on Wednesday morning, July 29, after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, injuring the driver while his three helpers escaped unharmed. The accident occurred at around 9:40 a.m. and involved an Isuzu aluminum wing van carrying boxes of assorted flowers. The truck was traveling along Marcos Highway when it reportedly experience
Grace Soriano
1 minute ago2 min read
“I will resign”: SK chairman in Isabela admits using fellow officials' honoraria, faces possible administrative charges
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – An Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Barangay San Francisco, Cauayan City may face an administrative case after admitting that he used the three months' worth of honoraria intended for fellow SK officials to pay for his personal medical expenses. The admission was made during a committee hearing conducted by the Cauayan City Sangguniang Panlungsod, which tackled a complaint over the alleged non-release of the honoraria of SK officials for June, Jul
Grace Soriano
5 minutes ago2 min read
PhilMech to Kalinga farmers: “Kung kulang pa, maaari pa tayong magdagdag… kung di napapakinabangan maari din naming bawiin”
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) has assured farmers' cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Kalinga that more agricultural machinery can still be provided under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program—provided that the equipment already distributed is being fully utilized. PhilMech Director III Joel V. Dator made the assurance during the second day of
Mark Moises Calayan
14 minutes ago3 min read
PH Navy formally launches investigation on Ifugao pilot death; initial result points to heat stroke
Kiangan, Ifugao – As Aldwayne Dulnuan’s family holds wake for him in Kiangan, Ifugao, the Philippine Navy has launched a formal investigation on his passing, saying that the probe is being done ‘thoroughly, transparently, and impartially.’ Dulnuan, a licensed private pilot who dreams to become an officer of the Philippine Navy, was having his training in San Antonio, Zambales for the Philippine Navy's Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC) when his family received the news o
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
₱30B farm mechanization program delivers up to ₱60B return, says PhilMech chief
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The government's Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program has generated an estimated ₱40 billion to ₱60 billion in economic returns from a ₱30-billion investment over the past six years, according to Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) Director IV Dionisio G. Alvindia. Alvindia disclosed the figures during a press conference at the Kalinga Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, July 28, after being
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Baguio artist freed after reported SONA protest arrest; group seeks release of remaining detainees
BAGUIO CITY — A Baguio City-based artist has been released after he was reportedly arrested during protests held in connection with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), while fellow artists continue to call for the release of the remaining protesters still in police custody. Artista ti Kordilyera para iti Wayawaya (ARKIW), an artists' collective under the Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera (DKK), identified the artist as Jose Mari Obra, al
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga hosts Cordillera's first Mechanization Roadshow, advancing smart farming across the region
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga took center stage in the advancement of modern agriculture in the Cordillera as it hosted the region's first-ever Mechanization Roadshow on July 28 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, bringing smart farming technologies and modern agricultural machinery closer to hundreds of farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The two-day event gathered farmers, government officials, agricultural stakeholders, and exhibitors from Kalinga, Apayao, and neig
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Baguio's Burnham Lake reopens after massive ₱400M makeover; attraction ready to welcome visitors again
BAGUIO CITY — One of Baguio City's most iconic tourist attractions is set to welcome visitors once again. After nearly a year behind construction barriers, Burnham Lake will reopen to the public in time for the city's Charter Day celebration on September 1, marking the completion of the first phase of its more than ₱400-million rehabilitation project. Residents and tourists can once again enjoy boating, sightseeing, and leisurely walks around the lake following extensive impr
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
PSWDO Chief Oyawon leads Bahay Pag-asa family therapy, urges stronger parent-child bonds
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Rose Maritez Oyawon encouraged children under the care of Bahay Pag-asa and their parents to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships during the Family Therapy and Group Treatment Activity conducted by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Kalinga on July 28 at the PSWD Conference Hall in Tabuk City. The activity brought together children under the ca
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Mayor Abay urges parents: Get children vaccinated to keep measles and rubella out of Tinglayan
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Mayor Charles Abay has called on parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated against measles and rubella, stressing that immunization is the most effective way to protect children's health and secure the future of Tinglayan. With the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) set to roll out this August, Abay urged the community to support the campaign by ensuring that every eligible child receives the life-saving vaccine. In
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
"Okay lang nga agmaymaysa nak nga lalaki... isu gamin ti hilig ko" — Dulatre stitches his dream as the only man in PSWDO-Kalinga sewing training
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — As sewing machines hummed in unison and pieces of cloth slowly took shape into finished creations, one trainee quietly challenged a stereotype that has existed for generations. He was the only man in the room. Surrounded by five women during the 15-day Basic Sewing Training conducted by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Kalinga, Esmeraldo G. Dulatre never saw himself as different. He simply saw himself as someone pursui
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba: Farm mechanization no longer optional, it is key to securing Kalinga's agricultural future
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba has underscored that agricultural mechanization is no longer an option but a necessity if Kalinga is to sustain its role as the "Rice Granary of the Cordillera" and ensure long-term food security amid growing challenges faced by farmers. The governor's message, delivered by Provincial Legal Officer John Paul Baguiwan, highlighted the importance of equipping Kalinga's farmers with modern agricultural technologies during the openin
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
San Beda Law captures 3rd Cordillera Law Debate Cup title as future lawyers tackle pressing issues
BAGUIO CITY — The 3rd Cordillera Law Debate Cup concluded on July 25 at Saint Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City, with San Beda University emerging as champion after outperforming 14 other law schools from across the country. The competition was organized by the Saint Louis University Law Debate and Mooting Society. Preliminary rounds were conducted online from July 18 to 19, before the top-performing teams advanced to the face-to-face grand finals in Baguio City. Particip
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago3 min read
11 years of manhunt: Suspect in SAF 44 massacre, resulting in death of 14 Cordilleran troopers, arrested
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A suspect in the 2015 Mamasapano clash that claimed the lives of 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) troopers, including 14 police officers from the Cordillera, has been arrested after more than a decade on the run. The suspect, identified by authorities only as alias "Muslimin," was arrested on July 22, 2026, during a joint counterterrorism operation in Barangay Duguengen, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur. According
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
She Refused to Quit: Tanudan's Jinky Sallaya becomes Cordillera's lone female PMMA graduate
FEATURE TANUDAN, Kalinga — From the quiet mountain village of Mangali in Tanudan to the demanding halls of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), Probationary Ensign Jinky Balonggay Sallaya has charted a course that few have dared to take. When she marched with the PMMA Salighirang Class of 2026, Sallaya was more than a graduate. She became the only female graduate from the Cordillera Administrative Region in her class—a distinction earned through years of sacrifice,
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago4 min read
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