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‘Ito ay konting tulong… nauna ang mga drivers ng cities, pero susunod din ang mga from municipalities’ - DSWD CAR OIC, RD Gascon on TODA payout
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–CAR, led by Regional Director Enrique Gascon, has begun distributing cash assistance on April 8 at the City Gymnasium to registered tricycle drivers, prioritizing those in Tabuk City, with drivers from the municipalities set to receive aid in the coming days. The assistance is part of the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, which provides emergency financial aid to
Lorraine Bacullo
38 minutes ago2 min read
Justice Served: NPA commander behind killing of four soldiers in 2011 deadly Ifugao ambushes convicted by court
Ifugao, Philippines – An NPA commander was recently convicted of murder and frustrated murder in March 2026, a proof that justice will catch up against wrongdoers, according to 5 th ID Philippine Army. The report was released by the 5 th ID on April 4, recalling that in 2011, members of the New People’s Army (NPA) staged a series of ambushes in Ifugao that killed and injured several soldiers. Fifteen years after the deadly attacks, one of the commanders was convicted of mu
Leonora Lo-oy
42 minutes ago2 min read
“Incase na maubusan tayo dito (Kalinga) ng bigas, magso-source tayo sa nearby provinces” - NFA Branch Manager Regindin on rice supply
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid the ongoing crisis affecting not only fuel consumers but the general public, the National Food Authority (NFA) has assured residents of Kalinga of a steady rice supply, saying it is prepared to source stocks from nearby provinces in Cagayan, including the Isabela Branch Office, should local supplies run low. The assurance comes as the province struggles with the effects of the current crisis, which has impacted not only fuel consumers but also the
Lorraine Bacullo
49 minutes ago2 min read
“Dati, maka-P500–P700 nak iti maysa nga aldaw; tatta ket P300 laengen,” – 69-year-old tricycle driver in Tabuk shares plight amid rising fuel costs
Tabuk City, Kalinga – For a 69-year-old tricycle driver who has been plying the Bulanao Centro route for more than 20 years, the skyrocketing cost of fuel is now threatening both his livelihood and his family’s source of income, as most of his daily earnings go directly to fuel expenses. Charlie Ordoña is one of the 1,187 tricycle drivers eligible for the P5,000 cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). After receiving the aid at the Tabuk
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago2 min read
Kalinga State University implements energy-saving measures amid fuel crisis; turns to online learning and Google Meet sessions
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Energy-saving measures are being implemented by Kalinga State University (KSU) as part of province-wide efforts to cope with the ongoing fuel crisis in the country, according to the university’s Finance Director Danilo T. Buen during a meeting of the Provincial Energy Crisis Impact Task Force (PECITF) on Tuesday, April 7, at the Golden Berries Hotel. Buen, in his report, shared that KSU has shifted to alternative learning methods for some classes to re
Mark Moises Calayan
22 hours ago2 min read
‘May 120, 000 bags stock pa ang Kalinga para sa palay at bigas’ - NFA Branch Manager Regindin
Tabuk City, Kalinga – National Food Authority (NFA) Branch Manager Elimar Regindin reported that a total of 121,700 bags of palay (unmilled rice) and bigas (milled rice) are currently in stock in the province. The figures were announced during the Local Energy Crisis Task Force Meeting held on April 7 at the Golden Berries Hotel in San Juan, Tabuk City. During the meeting, Regindin said that the current inventory includes both palay and rice reserves intended to support the
Lorraine Bacullo
22 hours ago2 min read
“Nu madama ti surgery ket bigla maawan ti kuryente…that just shows how vulnerable we are”: Kalinga PHO Tandingan recommends supplemental budget for fuel to aid local gov’t hospitals
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Office of the Provincial Health Office (OPHO), headed by PHO II Dr. Edward Tandingan, raised concerns that local hospitals—particularly the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH)—are at risk due to power outages and fuel shortages. During the Local Energy Crisis Task Force meeting, Tandingan said the current situation exposes the vulnerability of the health sector, especially during ongoing surgeries and critical treatment services, which he described as
Lorraine Bacullo
22 hours ago2 min read
“No need to invite politicians during fuel aid distribution… bawal met lang under Anti-epal Law”- Gov. Edduba reminds DSWD-Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Following the announcement of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Kalinga that it will provide assistance to qualified tricycle drivers in the province, Governor James S. Edduba appealed to the agency to ensure that the distribution remains free from political influence. During the Kapehan meeting of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on Monday, April 6, Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Leader Lorna C. Lumioan disclosed t
Mark Moises Calayan
22 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga PLGU to finalize “Libreng Sakay” program, prioritizing vulnerable sectors amid rising fuel prices and fares
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help commuters cope with the impact of rising fuel prices, the Provincial Government of Kalinga is currently crafting strategies to implement a “Libreng Sakay” program in the province. Commuters—not only in Kalinga but across the country—are facing higher transportation fares due to the fuel crisis brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The “Libreng Sakay” initiative under the leadership of Governor James S. Edduba aims to help eas
Mark Moises Calayan
22 hours ago2 min read
‘Kalinga crime rate drops by 21.5% in first quarter of 2026; province relatively peaceful’ - KPPO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Crime incidents in the province of Kalinga significantly dropped in the first three months of 2026 and were attributed by the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) to the continued cooperation between the police and the community. The crime statistics were presented by the KPPO during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on March 30 at the Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Figures presented by Police Major
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
‘Namintallo timmirik diay bangka, but we managed to finish strong’ - PDRRMO Luyaben on performance of Kalinga LUMIN-AWA Rescue Team in FIRST Northern Luzon Rescuelympics
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Despite repeated boat malfunctions, the Lumin-awa Rescue Team of Kalinga was recognized for its strong performance at the 1st Northern Luzon Rescuelympics during the inter-agency flag-raising ceremony held at the Kalinga Sports Complex, Capitol Hills, Bulanao on April 6, 2026. Held at the Apayao River in Pudtol, Apayao from March 18 to 19, 2026, the 1st Northern Luzon Rescuelympics gathered around 3,000 rescue personnel from 15 provinces across Regions I
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
‘Bawat beneficiary may P5,000’: SWAD Team Leader Lumioan says 1,185 Tabuk City tricycle drivers will benefit from fuel aid
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help ease the burden of rising fuel prices, more than one thousand tricycle drivers in Tabuk City will receive cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This was announced by Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Leader Lorna C. Lumioan during the Kapehan meeting of the Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James S. Edduba, on Monday, April 6, at the Provincial Capitol New Conference Hall. According
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
‘Maitabon ni Capt. Oyando nu Heroes Day… kadagiyay haan pay napan ket inkayo bumisita tapnu mabang-aran uray bassit ti pamilya’ – Gov. Edduba to Kalinga PLGU employees
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province mourns and honors the fall of its son, Captain Dean Oyando, Provincial Governor James S. Edduba is calling on fellow iKalingas to pay their respects to the late Captain ahead of his interment on April 9, 2026. In an emotional appeal, the governor encouraged government officials and residents alike to visit the young Scout Ranger officer and extend support to his grieving family. The invitation was made during the Inter-Agency Flag Raising
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
Over 4,280 traffic violations recorded, P2.3M in fines collected in just 3 months – Kalinga PPO report during 1st Quarter PPOC Meeting
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026. In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO s
Mark Moises Calayan
6 days ago1 min read
Majority of Kalinga inmates are from Tabuk; 118 undergoing trial – BJMP Data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 160 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are currently detained in various jail facilities in Kalinga, with the majority coming from Tabuk City. This is based on data from the Provincial Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), presented during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga on March 30 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. According to the report, a total of 165 Kalinga PDLs are detained in loca
Mark Moises Calayan
6 days ago2 min read
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