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Empowered and unstoppable: Tinglayan women dazzle in grand Women’s Month celebration
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Women’s talents and creativity shone during the municipality-wide Women’s Month celebration in Tinglayan on March 20, 2026, held at the Tribal Peace Hall in the Municipal Compound in Poblacion. Anchored on the themes “WE Gender Equality, Inclusive Society” and “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas,” women from the 20 barangays of Tinglayan gathered to celebrate empowerment and recognize the contributions of women who have served and transformed the lives of
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
Greenhouse to cultivate Marijuana?: 90 fully-grown plants discovered in Tublay, Benguet
Benguet, Philippines – Marijuana is not only being cultivated in the mountains; it is now being grown inside a greenhouse, say authorities who found the plant being grown in Benguet. In the Cordillera region, authorities usually destroy marijuana plantation sites located in mountainous areas. In fact, just this March 25, anti-narcotics operatives eradicated marijuana plants worth a total of P9,594,000 in Kalinga and Benguet. On March 24, however, operatives launched an anti-i
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
‘More projects expected to come to Balbalan including classrooms and Farm to Market Roads’ – Governor Edduba
Balbalan, Kalinga – More development projects, including classrooms and farm-to-market roads, are expected to be implemented in Balbalan through the continuing initiatives and relentless efforts of the provincial government of Kalinga and the municipal government of Balbalan. This was announced by Governor James Edduba during the Palanus Night of the Manchachatong Festival on March 23, as he took the opportunity to inform iBalbalans about upcoming projects expected to benefit
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
FEATURE: ‘We witnessed gun-battles, went through NPA and military checkpoints when travelling’ – Engr. Ngao-i describes life in Tabuk and Kalinga during height of insurgency
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Before the peace that the Province of Kalinga is experiencing today, with Tabuk City recently declared insurgency-free, there was a time when armed conflict in the province was highly prevalent. The public witnessed clashes between authorities and rebels in broad daylight, and civilians had to pass through several checkpoints set up by both groups when traveling. Looking back on how the province, including its capital Tabuk City, has come a long way in i
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
Gunmen strike again: Barangay tanod in Lagangilang, Abra shot while working
Abra, Philippines – Another shooting incident was recorded in the Province of Abra, this time involving a barangay tanod who was tending his rice field in Lagangilang town. The victim, identified as Flor Baro, a barangay tanod in Taping, was in his rice field when two unidentified gunmen arrived and opened fire. Initial police investigation, as cited by the Mountain Beacon on March 26, revealed that Baro attempted to save himself by diving into a nearby creek. However, his at
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
FEATURE: ‘Dating humihingi ng sampung piso noon. Ngayon nagbibigay na ng libo-libo sa magulang’: Isabela vlogger celebrates birthday by giving back to parents
Delfin Albano, Isabela – An Isabela-based vlogger celebrated his birthday in an exceptional and heartfelt way—by giving back to his parents. Mark Fillord Gumaru, popularly known as Mark Vlog, 26, reflected on how he has gone from “the one always asking” to being able to provide for his family—a moment he described as a testament to gratitude, perseverance, and faith. Mark, from Delfin Albano, Isabela, is known for content featuring him and his parents, particularly his mother
Lorraine Bacullo
24 hours ago2 min read
Benguet coffee farms to go high-tech: Farmers to adopt Korean drone technology to improve efficiency and productivity
Benguet, Philippines – Coffee farmers in Benguet are set to benefit from advanced drone technology through a partnership between the Korea Coffee Association (KCA) and Sky Enterprise Philippines, aimed at improving productivity and efficiency in the region’s highland coffee industry. KCA, a South Korea-based organization promoting the coffee industry and culture, focuses on training and certifying coffee professionals, including baristas, roasters, and coffee instructors. It
Lorraine Bacullo
24 hours ago2 min read
BFAR-Kalinga trains students and MSMEs in fish processing and packaging to boost income
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A two-day post-harvest training conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Kalinga provided learners and small entrepreneurs in the province with the skills to earn more from fish that is often sold simply as fresh. The initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Kalinga), was held last week as part of BFAR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots livelihoods through skills development. In an inter
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
‘Kadagiti scholars, ag-renew kayo dagus, avoid delays’: Kalinga LYDO urges PLGU scholars to submit requirements to get allowance on time
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) of Kalinga recently issued a reminder to provincial government scholars to renew their scholarships on time and submit complete requirements to avoid delays in receiving their allowances, which are essential for processing their stipends. The reminder, released on March 25, comes as the second semester of the current school year draws to a close, when students are expected to complete their requirements, includin
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
PEACE AT LAST: Tabuk City officially declared insurgency free, 5 decades since massive NPA recruitment in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The City of Tabuk has officially attained its “State of Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SSIPS) status after more than five decades since the massive recruitment of the New People’s Army in the province in the 1970s. Being declared under SSIPS signifies that insurgency no longer poses a threat to an area, as it has been cleared of communist groups and is now relatively peaceful. Having met these standards, Tabuk City was formally declared under SSIPS
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
AGTATAKAW TI CARROTS: Farmer in Bugias, Benguet loses 400 Kilos of carrots to thieves
Benguet, Philippines – Amid the ongoing struggles of farmers to sell their produce and finance their farming needs, a farmer in Benguet faced an additional burden after losing his crops to thieves on March 22. The theft is believed to have occurred between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday in Buguias, Benguet, where the suspects targeted the farmer’s garden and harvested around 400 kilograms of carrots. According to a relative of the victim, as cited by local media, the farm
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘We’ve proven that greatness is not only reserved for big cities…it lives in us’ – Balbalan Mayor Malannag to residents during 2026 Manchatchatong Fest
Balbalan, Kalinga – Looking back at the milestones Balbalan has achieved in recent years, Mayor Almar Malannag asserted that progress is not limited to big cities, rather it lies in people who are united in working toward championing public needs and creating a better town for the next generation. Addressing his constituents during the second day of the Manchachatong Festival on March 24, Mayor Malannag said that the town’s cultural heritage—rooted in the stories and experien
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
2026 MANCHATCHATONG FEST: Balbalan brings indigenous music, talents, and local products to life
Balbalan, Kalinga – Balbalan’s indigenous music, dances, local products, and talents once again took center stage during the 18th Manchachatong Festival, giving visitors and spectators a glimpse of the town’s vibrant and enduring cultural heritage that transcends generations. Led by Mayor Almar Malannag and Vice Mayor Regina Munda Cruz, the iBalbalans gathered from March 23 to 25 to celebrate the festival through an array of activities prepared by the Municipal Local Govern
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
FEATURE: “Seeing the situation of my mother on the farm, I was always inspired to double my efforts”: Ifugao’s son ranks 5th in PNPA "Silang Paglaom” class of 2026
Hingyon, Ifugao – Before wearing the uniform of a police cadet, Daryl Calingayan Lunag of Ifugao was once a young boy helping his mother on the farm just to make ends meet. Born the fifth child of farmer-parents David Lunag Sr. and Corazon Calingayan, Daryl grew up witnessing firsthand the hardships of life in the fields. Under the heat of the sun and amid uncertain harvests, he learned early what it meant to struggle—and to persevere. Those early experiences would later shap
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
BM Donaal’s landmark ordinance protecting Kalinga farmers from unfair trading signed into law
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Rice and corn farmers in Kalinga now have stronger protection against unfair trading practices following the official enactment of an ordinance pushed by Board Member Christopher Donaal. Entitled the “Kalinga Fair Trade for Farmers Ordinance of 2025,” Provincial Ordinance No. 2025-029 was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, after a series of deliberations. It was later reviewed and signed into law by Governor Jam
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
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