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BM Donaal, Rules and Ethics Committee back digital registration of births, deaths, and marriages at KPH
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Rules and Ethics has endorsed for final approval a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will allow the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) to digitally register births, deaths, marriages, and other vital events through a partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Led by Chairperson Board Member Christopher Donaal, the committee carefully reviewed the authority request of Governor James Edduba to ente
Mark Moises Calayan
16 minutes ago2 min read
SLU dominates 2026 MedTech boards: Over 300 examinees deliver perfect 100% passing rate
Baguio City, Philippines – No one was left behind among the 362 Saint Louis University (SLU) graduates who took the March 2026 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination (MTLE), as they delivered a 100 percent passing rate. The March 2026 MedTech board exam was administered on March 5–6 across testing centers in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. F
Leonora Lo-oy
17 minutes ago1 min read
UP Baguio bomb scare turns out to be hoax; officials condemn ‘senseless act’
Baguio City, Philippines – In the middle of regular campus hours at University of the Philippines Baguio on Wednesday, March 11, the university community was rattled by bomb threats that later turned out to be a hoax. At around 12:15 p.m., students, faculty members, and staff were evacuated to the Oblation Grounds after a student organization and several faculty members received emails threatening to bomb the university. UP Baguio immediately suspended afternoon classes the s
Leonora Lo-oy
18 minutes ago2 min read
Historic Win: Kalinga Schools Division bags overall title in Regional School Paper Contest
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalinga young journalists and their advisers brought the province a historic victory in the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) after securing the overall championship in this year’s School Paper Contest. From March 10 to 12, the Department of Education–Cordillera gathered school publications across the region for the RSPC held at Divine Word College of Bangued in Bangued, Abra. The annual event, which features various journalism activities, s
Leonora Lo-oy
18 minutes ago2 min read
P1.2-Million Marijuana seized in La Trinidad Buy-Bust; 28-year-old woman arrested
La Trinidad, Benguet – A buy-bust operation in La Trinidad earlier this week led to the arrest of a 28-year-old woman caught in possession of suspected marijuana worth over ₱1,000,000. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Cordillera (PDEA-CAR), as reported by a local media outlet, the operation was conducted on Tuesday, March 10, by the Regional Special Enforcement Team Alpha (RSET Alpha) in coordination with the Benguet Police Provincial Office–Provincial Drug
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
‘74% out of 83,335 Baguio structures have no permits’ - Baguio CBAO
Baguio City, Philippines – More than 60,000 structures in Baguio City remain without building permits due to various challenges faced by property owners, the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) reported. Through the city’s Information Office, the CBAO said that out of 83,335 documented structures in the Summer Capital, 61,645, or roughly 74%, have no permits, while only 21,690, or about 26%, have secured the required documents. The number of unpermitted buildings ma
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
FEATURE: From the Cordilleran Mountains to the Nation’s Elite: Atok’s son Paul Lucas now leads the PNP Special Action Force
Atok, Benguet – A son of the Cordilleras is now at the helm of the Philippine National Police’s elite Special Action Force. Police Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Tuhay Lucas formally assumed office on March 9, 2026, as the Acting Director of the SAF following a leadership reshuffle ordered by PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Lucas succeeds Police Major General Mark D. Pespes, who retired after more than 30 years of service. Hailing from Atok, Benguet, Lucas is a prou
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
24-year-old rising triathlete from Baguio, Joshua Ramos, dominates 5150 Triathlon Guimaras
Baguio City, Philippines – Rising triathlete Joshua Ramos of Baguio City emerged as the Elite Champion in the recently held 5150 Triathlon Guimaras, further cementing his family’s legacy in the world of multi-sport competition. The competition, which was held on March 8, 2026, in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, is an Olympic-distance race featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run, attracting some of the country’s top triathletes. This year marked
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
‘Baka tayo naman ang host for the next CARAA Meet,’ – LKD Engineer Uyam after groundbreaking of Kalinga Sports Complex
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Multi-Purpose Facility or Kalinga Sports Complex on March 10, the Provincial Government led by James S. Edduba marked the start of a major project that could position the province to host the next Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association Meet. During the event, Ruby Uyam, district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways Lower Kalinga District Engineering Office, presented an
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Cagayan businessman, 48, nabbed in Kalinga for 8 counts of rape by sexual assault
Rizal, Kalinga – As part of its intensified campaign against wanted individuals, the Rizal police arrested a 48-year-old businessman from Cagayan who is facing rape charges in Kalinga on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026. Personnel from the Rizal Municipal Police Station, joined by operatives from the police stations of Enrile, Cagayan and Quezon, Cagayan as well as other police units in Kalinga, proceeded to Purok 2, Liwan Norte in Enrile, Cagayan at around 9:00 p.m. to serve
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
34-year-old man found dead with hack wounds inside Baguio apartment; Killer still at large
Baguio City, Philippines – A 34-year-old tenant in Fairview, Baguio City raised concerns among his neighbors when he was not seen for two days, prompting his landlord and barangay officials to open his place where they found him dead with hack wounds on March 8. Kagawad Jeffrey Abance, in his interview with Regional News Group, shared that the neighbors became concerned about the victim when he was not seen for two days and the lights and sound system inside his place were ne
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
A Crown Awaits: 14 iBalbalan beauties set to vie for Miss Balbalan 2026 title
Balbalan, Kalinga – After proudly representing her town in Miss Kalinga 2026, reigning Miss Balbalan Shira Mae Alit Acosta is now preparing to pass on the crown as a new queen rises from a field of 14 dashing iBalbalan candidates set to compete on March 24. The Search for Miss Balbalan 2026 is among the main highlights of the town’s Manchachatong Festival, a celebration that brings together culture, community, and festivity in Balbalan. This year’s festival activities are s
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
10 NPA rebels operating in Kalinga and Abra captured; FIVE are high ranking officials
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Ten suspected members of the New People’s Army were cornered on Wednesday, March 11, after operatives served their arrest warrants in separate operations in Tarlac City and Quezon City. The 10 were tagged by the military and the police as members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), a communist terrorist group operating in Kalinga and Abra. Five of the 10 arrested individuals were said to be high-ranking officials and they were identif
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
FEATURE: Salinggogon Spectacle: Alcala, Cagayan roads transform into a Sea of Philippine Cherry Blossoms
Alcala, Cagayan – Spring seems to have come early in Alcala, Cagayan, as the town’s salinggogon trees (Cratoxylum formosum) burst into bloom, captivating residents and netizens alike. Photos shared on social media by Mayor Cristina “Tin” Antonio showcased the flowering trees lining Alcala’s streets, painting the town with shades of pink and white. According to Mayor Antonio, the salinggogon trees were planted by the municipal government as part of its environmental and refore
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
‘Daytoy ti bunga nu agmaymaysa tayo, aymaymaysa ti kapanunutan tayo’ - Gov. Edduba on construction and realization of Kalinga Sports Complex
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The realization of the Kalinga Sports Complex reflects what can be achieved when leaders share the same priorities and work hand in hand, according to Governor James Sagmayao Edduba. With over P148.4 million in funding, the Kalinga Sports Center Multi-Purpose Facilities (Sports Complex) Phase 1 officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, at the CARAA Grounds. The initial phase includes the construction of a playing fiel
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
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