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GIVING BACK: Sacpil, Conner among donors helping Tanudan’s recovery following ST Uwan
Tanudan, Kalinga – When a waterborne disease outbreak hit Sacpil, Conner in May 2025, Tanudan was among the first Local Government Units to step up and send aid. Six months later, it was Sacpil’s turn to give back after Tanudan was devastated by Super Typhoon Uwan. On May 20, 2025, the Tanudan Local Government Unit, led by Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag, sent hundreds of jugs of potable water and crackers to Barangay Sacpil after several individuals experienced diarrhea and o
Tanudan LGU
2 days ago1 min read
‘Not true na mga nagsurender ay napapabayaan… for 2026, I increased some of the budgets for the livelihood…’ – Gov. Edduba on assistance to rebels who surrender
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Following the series of armed encounters that caused anxiety among locals and those affected, Governor James S. Edduba reassured the public that the Philippine Army remains committed to supporting the province. He noted that the 2026 budget for livelihood assistance for rebels has been increased to ensure they are properly supported should they decide to surrender. The governor made this statement during the Kapehan on December 1, 2025 at the Conferenc
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
DTI-Kalinga launches new Shared Service Facilities to support local MSMEs in the province
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Trade and Industry–Kalinga launched one of its newest Shared Service Facilities (SSF), aimed at strengthening and supporting local MSMEs, on December 3, 2025 at the Pasalubong Center in Malalao, Tabuk City. The SSF is a flagship project of the DTI that aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing better access to technology. Through SSFs, beneficiaries are able to improve product q
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
27-yr.-old fake dentist arrested in Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — A 27-year-old woman posing as a fake dentist was arrested after she was caught illegally offering dental services during an entrapment operation in Cagayan recently. According to the Cagayan Public Information Office, the operation was led by Police Colonel (PCOL) Efren L. Fernandez II of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU 2) on December 3, 2025, after they received a report that the woman had been sending messages to potential clients online,
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Nearly 700 aspiring soldiers take AFP Service Aptitude Test at KSU
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James Edduba extended full support to a total of 694 army aspirants who participated in the four-day region-wide Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test held from November 30 to December 3 at Kalinga State University in Bulanao, providing accommodation and coordination assistance that ensured the smooth conduct of the exam. According to 2nd Lt. Reyna Jane D. Flores of the 103rd IB, in a video interview posted by the Province of Kal
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Benguet State University sole Cordilleran university to enter the Top Performing Schools in 2025 Agriculture Licensure Exam
La Trinidad, Benguet – Benguet State University (BSU) recently landed on the list of Top Performing Schools (TPS) in the country for the November 2025 Agriculture Licensure Exam, emerging as Top 7 and the only university in the region to make it to the list. The university earned its spot with 180 passers out of 224 examinees, recording an impressive 81.52% passing rate for first-time takers and an overall passing rate of 80.36%. With its reputation as the “Salad Bowl of
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Relief aid reaches Buscalan, Tinglayan through bamboo footbridge constructed after Makilo Bridge collapse
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Relief aid has finally reached Barangay Buscalan through the collective efforts of government personnel and volunteers who carried the goods and crossed the temporary bamboo footbridge installed in Bugnay following the collapse of the Makilo Bridge. Since Super Typhoon Uwan, the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) led by Mayor Charles Abay has been distributing relief assistance to all barangays in the municipality. However, the delivery of goods to Bu
Tinglayan LGU
3 days ago1 min read
GHOST PATIENTS IN Cordillera: “…wala talagang pasyente pero binigyan siya ng medical services… other names belong to dead people” – PhilHealth-CAR Officer
Baguio City, Philippines — While the country continues to grapple with “ghost projects,” where public funds are allocated to infrastructure that never existed, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation – Cordillera (PhilHealth-CAR) is now investigating a similar issue in the health sector involving so-called “ghost patients.” PhilHealth-CAR Legal Section Head Atty. Eric Mandiit revealed in the December 1, 2025 Kapihan sa Baguio forum that several names have been recorded as
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
Current and former congressmen in Cordillera got over P44B in allocable funds (2023–2025); Apayao, Abra, and Kalinga with highest shares – PCIJ report
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Billions in “allocables,” or funds given to lawmakers before any project is named or listed, were received by representatives of the different provinces in the Cordillera from fiscal years 2023 to 2025, according to a report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, a non-profit media organization specializing in investigative reporting, described allocable funds as budget allocation
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
21-year-old engineering student from Kalinga among Most Outstanding Engineering Students in the PH
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 21-year-old engineering student of Kalinga State University (KSU) has earned national recognition after being named one of the Most Outstanding Engineering Students in the Philippines, the awarding held at the SMX Convention Center Manila on November 24, 2025. The 24th National Student Convention organized by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. (IIEE) Council of Students Chapter is an awarding ceremony recognizing t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
Gov’t workers of Kalinga PLGU undergoing chemo, dialysis, diabetes and rheumatic heart disease treatment to receive P15,000 if BM Kitongan’s proposal gets SP approval
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Provincial government workers in Kalinga who are undergoing expensive and long-term medical treatments may soon be entitled to P15,000 in medical assistance under an ordinance proposed by Board Member Emilio T. Kitongan. Kitongan’s proposal seeks to amend the existing Provincial Ordinance No. 2018-019—“An ordinance granting medical assistance amounting to P15,000 to the employees and officials of the PLGU”—by expanding its coverage. Under the proposed am
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
‘…i-turn around tayo kuma daytoy pannaka-ammu ti tao ditoy probinsya tayo nga nu adda mapan ditoy ket haanen nga agsubli,’ – Gov. Edduba underscores
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With stories portraying Kalinga province and its people as violent and fearsome lingering through the years, Governor James S. Edduba addressed the issue during the Kapehan on December 1, 2025, at the Conference Hall in Bulanao. He emphasized plans to finally put an end to these longstanding misconceptions, underscoring that Kalinga has long changed. Once notorious as “the place of no return,” Kalinga carried a reputation that not only fueled discriminat
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago2 min read
48-year-old man dies after soil collapse in Tuba, Benguet mining site
Tuba, Benguet – A 48-year-old man working as a production department supervisor at a mining company in Tuba, Benguet, died after he was buried by a soil collapse at a mining site on December 1, 2025. The victim, whose name was not disclosed by police, was a native of Pangasinan but was residing in Philex Mines, Camp 3, Tuba. According to the report of the Tuba Municipal Police Station obtained by Bombo Radyo Baguio, the incident occurred past 6 p.m. at the 782-meter level, Pr
Mark Moises Calayan
4 days ago2 min read
Tourists visiting Buscalan Village advised to coordinate with organizers for transportation after Makilo Bridge collapse
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Tourists planning to visit Buscalan Village in Tinglayan are advised to coordinate with their travel organizers regarding transportation arrangements following the collapse of the Makilo Bridge along the Tabuk–Bontoc Road in Barangay Bugnay on December 1, 2025. With the bridge completely cut off, Tinglayan Municipal Administrator Atty. Mark Dave Bang-as announced that visitors heading to Buscalan to see Apo Whang-od—especially those traveling via Tabuk Ci
Tinglayan LGU
5 days ago1 min read
Ordinance banning gambling inside “peryahan” in Kalinga pushed; “Nu haan tayo aksyonan daytoy maperdi ti future dagitoy ubing…” – BM Donaal
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To protect young people in Kalinga from gambling and other unsafe activities inside amusement parks (peryahan), Board Member Christopher Donaal is pushing for an ordinance that seeks to establish strict rules for peryahan operations in the province. While peryahan is intended to be a place for fun, especially during events and Christmas celebrations, Donaal said reports from the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), barangay officials, and civil socie
Mark Moises Calayan
5 days ago2 min read
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