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‘Bantayan ti youth recruitment (ti NPA)…bantayan tayo ti ili tayo’ — KPPO warns Tanudan residents despite insurgency-free Kalinga
Anggacan, Tanudan – Despite Kalinga recently being declared insurgency-free, Kalinga Police Provincial Office Deputy Provincial Director for Operations (KPPO-DPDO) Gilbert Fatiig urged residents to remain vigilant against possible recruitment efforts by communist rebel groups targeting the youth. Fatiig made the statement during the Community Consultation and Serbisyo Caravan cum Lumin-Awa Poverty Alleviation Program of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed C
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Westlife and Cup of Joe?: Possible collab sparks excitement among OPM and pop fans
FEATURE When asked about the possibility of collaborating with Cup of Joe, members Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne responded enthusiastically, instantly fueling excitement among fans online. Believe us, we’ll get in touch. We’ll make it happen—we promise,” Shane was quoted saying. Baguio City, Philippines – A dream collaboration may soon happen between one of the world’s most iconic pop groups and one of the Philippines’ fastest-rising bands after legendary Irish pop group West
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
P2.1M shabu seized; Tuguegarao drug personality in Centro 5 falls in police raid
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – An alleged drug personality in Tuguegarao City failed to hide more than P2 million worth of suspected shabu after authorities raided his residence in Centro 5 on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The suspect, identified by police only as “Juls,” 42, was the subject of a search warrant served by anti-narcotics operatives at his residence. During the operation, authorities reportedly recovered 312 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P2,12
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Nine iKalingas graduate from PMA ‘Talang Dangal’ Class of 2026, soon to serve in PH Army, Navy and Air Force
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nine sons and daughters of Kalinga are now part of the country’s newest commissioned military officers after graduating from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The nine iKalingas are among the 207 members of the PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 who successfully completed the academy’s rigorous four-year military training at the country’s premier military institution. The new military officers from Kalinga are Christian Bali
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘AI should not replace our voices’: Balbalan son represents Kalinga in Mr. Sphere Philippines 2026
FEATURE For many young men, joining a national pageant is about prestige, confidence, and personal dreams. But for Fritz Myer Baligod Beyag, stepping onto the stage of Mr. Sphere Philippines 2026 means carrying the identity, culture, and artistic soul of Kalinga before a national audience. The young iKalinga from Balbalan is set to compete in the prestigious national competition on June 3–7, 2026, in Baguio City, where candidates from across the country will showcase not only
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
112 residents in remote Tanudan villages benefit from gov’t serbisyo caravan, aid, and PTF-ELCAC programs
Anggacan, Tanudan – More than 100 residents, particularly from Barangay Anggacan and Sitio Pitang in Anggacan Sur, benefited from the Community Consultation and Serbisyo Caravan cum Lumin-Awa Poverty Alleviation Program conducted by the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) on May 13 in Mangali, Tanudan. The activity forms part of the government’s continuing implementation of the Whole-of-Nation Approach under Executive Order No. 70, which ai
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
‘Awan progreso nu awan ti kapya’ — Gov. Edduba warns against threats to peace and development in Kalinga
Anggacan, Tanudan – Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba urged residents to protect peace and unity in the province, stressing that Kalinga’s progress has long been delayed because of unstable peace and order conditions, as he warned against ideologies that may threaten local peace and development. The governor made the statement during the Community Consultation and Serbisyo Caravan cum Lumin-Awa Poverty Alleviation Program of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Arm
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
Five topnotchers in March LET 2026 are from Cagayan HEIs — CSU, UCV, SJC
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — Five graduates from three tertiary schools in Cagayan brought pride to the province after securing spots on the national list of topnotchers in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), highlighting the growing excellence of Cagayano educators on the national stage. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 63,377 out of 94,357 examinees passed the March 2026 LET, resulting in a national passing rate of 67.17 percent
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Working student from Baguio to represent Cordillera in Mister Tourism World Philippines 2026
FEATURE Baguio City, Philippines – By day, Miguel Jarel Dumalis Bas-ilen balances the demanding life of a working student and aspiring engineer at Newtown Plaza Hotel in Baguio City. But beyond the long shifts and academic responsibilities, he now carries a bigger mission—representing the Cordillera on the national stage. The proud son of Ifugao and Mountain Province is set to compete in the upcoming Mister Tourism World Philippines (MTWP) in September 2026 in Laguna, where
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Man in Mt. Province buried by rockslide while saving motorcycle, rescued in the nick of time
Sabangan, Mt. Province – Authorities in Mountain Province rushed to the aid of a motorist who was buried by a rockslide in Sabangan early Friday morning, May 15, 2026. According to the Provincial Information Office of Mt. Province, a rockslide occurred along the Sitio Dogo, Napua, Sabangan around 5:00 a.m. after a heavy rainfall in the area yesterday. During the incident, witnesses told the authorities that the victim attempted to save his motorcycle from getting buried i
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Solid CAR: All 7 Cordillera solons vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte
Tabuk City, Kalinga – All seven representatives from the Cordillera Administrative Region voted in favor of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. The seven lawmakers—Caroline Agyao of Kalinga, JB Bernos of Abra, Maximo Dalog of Mountain Province, Mauricio Domogan of Baguio City, Solomon Chungalao of Ifugao, Eleanor Bulut-Begtang of Apayao, and Eric Yap of Benguet—were among the 257 representatives who voted “yes” to impeach the country’s second-highest o
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
iKalinga rockstar Jan Jericho Odiem wins TNT daily round, advances to weekly finals
ENTERTAINMENT Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalinga rockstar Jan Jericho Odiem is heading to the next level of It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan” after winning the daily competition on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Odiem, who proudly represented Lubuagan, Kalinga, performed his rendition of Aerosmith’s “Dream On” on the prestigious singing stage of the multi-awarded Philippine noontime variety show. The 37-year-old government employee was praised for his relaxed and effortless singing
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Benguet farmers get P11.9M Japan-backed boost for silk farming expansion
La Trinidad, Benguet – Benguet farmers are set to benefit from a Japan-funded farming initiative offering alternative livelihood opportunities amid rising production costs and unstable vegetable prices. Silk farming, also known as sericulture, is the practice of raising silkworms to produce raw silk. The process involves growing mulberry trees, feeding silkworms, and harvesting cocoons for silk production. According to a regional news outlet in a report posted on May 11, Japa
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago1 min read
14-year-old student from Tanudan wins SongCon, heads to regional 4-H tilt with agri-inspired song
Banagao, Tanudan – A 14-year-old student from Darulog, Dupligan, Tanudan is set to represent the province of Kalinga in the regional 4-H competition on May 20 after winning the Song Competition (SongCon) category during the Provincial 4-H Youth Convention held on April 23, 2026, at the M Hotel in Appas, Tabuk City. The 4-H is an organization composed of in-school and out-of-school youth engaged in agriculture, fisheries, and other agriculture-related livelihood programs aimed
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
‘Diay saan nakabayad ti April bills lang’: KAELCO clarifies mass disconnection amid consumer backlash over power outages
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative Inc. (KAELCO) has released a clarification regarding its ongoing mass disconnection activities, explaining that only consumers with unpaid electric bills prior to May 2026 are affected. In the agency’s Facebook post on May 12, the management clarified that the mass disconnections are not contrary to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) consumer protection measures, which temporarily suspend disconnections for c
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
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