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Gov. Edduba reports funding bid for Chico River Project in Kalinga to protect watersheds and spur development
“We really need funding. Our recommendation is the CRIDS project. Our plan is that once portions of the Chico River from Barangay San Juan to Socbot are recovered, these areas can be developed into spaces for government and institutional use, subject to approval.” - Gov. Edduba Vancouver, Canada – Governor James S. Edduba announced that the Provincial Government of Kalinga is seeking financial support from the People's Survival Fund (PSF) for the proposed Chico River Integr
Lorraine Bacullo
6 hours ago2 min read
Barkada sa Utang at sa Negosyo: Pag-IBIG to launch Group Franchise Loan Program in Cordillera
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Friends and family members in the Cordillera region may soon have the opportunity to start their own businesses together as the Pag-IBIG Fund prepares to roll out its Barkada Franchising Financing (BFF) Program, a group-based loan initiative designed to promote entrepreneurship and financial stability. The program allows at least three Pag-IBIG members—whether friends, relatives, or family members—to combine their loan proceeds and invest in a franchise
Lorraine Bacullo
6 hours ago1 min read
Brgy. Lacnog wants it clean: Residents and passersby urged to stop littering and join clean-up efforts
BARANGAY NEWS Lacnog, Tabuk City – The Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Lacnog continues to strengthen its campaign for a cleaner and healthier community through its weekly clean-up drive, while urging residents and passersby to do their part by properly disposing of their waste and avoiding littering. Led by Punong Barangay Joel L. Alunday, the regular clean-up activities form part of the barangay's ongoing environmental program aimed at maintaining cleanliness, redu
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
‘Tatta awan iti barbaru nga drug personalities, itultuloy latta nga agtrabaho tapnu awan iti ag-gamit wenno aglako iti droga iti ili tayo’: Mayor Dagadag vows to keep Tanudan drug-free
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Tanudan recorded no new drug personalities during the second quarter of 2026, a development that local officials attributed to the municipality's sustained anti-illegal drug campaign. During the 2nd Quarter Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) meeting on June 16, PLt. Reynald Gallawon, Deputy Chief of Police of the Tanudan Municipal Police Station, reported that no new drug personalities had been identifi
Leonora Lo-oy
6 hours ago2 min read
New smile, new hope: Free cleft surgery mission offered at CVMC on June 18-19
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Infants, children, and adults born with cleft conditions will have the opportunity to receive free consultations and corrective surgeries through a two-day medical mission at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City on June 18 to 19, 2026. The activity, dubbed Cleft Mission 2026, is being conducted by the CVMC Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in partnership with the Philippine Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago1 min read
OTOP Store Tinglayan is now open; Best of iTinglayan crafts and local produce available
FEATURE For years, many of Tinglayan's finest products—from freshly harvested agricultural goods to handcrafted woven items and traditional souvenirs—were known mostly within the municipality. Today, they have found a new showcase and a wider market through the opening of the OTOP Store Tinglayan Pasalubong Center, giving local farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs a stronger platform to share their products with the world. Officially opened on June 15, 2026, at the Municipal
Leonora Lo-oy
6 hours ago2 min read
124 motorists caught in 3-day anti-noise operation as Baguio cracks down on loud mufflers
Baguio City, Philippines — Baguio City authorities flagged 124 motorists during a three-day operation as they intensified efforts to curb noise pollution caused by excessively loud mufflers and unauthorized exhaust modifications. According to the Baguio City Police Office, the operation conducted from June 12 to 14 resulted in the apprehension of 44 motorists for using loud mufflers and 80 others for unauthorized modified exhaust systems. A loud muffler is an aftermarket exha
Mark Jordan Bomogao
6 hours ago1 min read
Man survives roadside jump in Tuba, Benguet after tree saves his life
Tuba, Benguet – A tree helped save the life of a man who jumped from a roadside concrete parapet in Camp 3, Tuba, Benguet, on the evening of June 13. Instead of plunging directly to the ground, the man was caught by the branches of a tree below, giving rescuers enough time to reach and retrieve him alive. According to a report from the Tuba Municipal Police Station, as cited by local media outlets, the man's 23-year-old cousin received a call from a family member asking him t
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Super El Niño threat: Kalinga among 47 areas facing possible dry conditions in November
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga and the rest of the Cordillera provinces are among the areas forecast to experience dry conditions in November 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), raising concerns over the possible effects of the developing Super El Niño phenomenon. November typically brings cooler temperatures to Kalinga as the province transitions out of the rainy season. During this period, occasional s
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
A teacher’s legacy in a song: Tanudan Hymn nears official status as Dulagan’s 2017 composition awaits final approval
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A hymn composed nearly a decade ago by a former teacher is now one step closer to becoming the official hymn of the Municipality of Tanudan after receiving the endorsement of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's Committee on Rules and Ethics for final approval. During a committee hearing on Tuesday, June 16, chaired by Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal, members deliberated on proposed Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-112 of Tanudan. Entitled “An Ordinance Adop
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Zero crime in Tanudan: Barangay cooperation, gun surrenders credited for peaceful first half of 2026
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tanudan has maintained a zero crime rate from January to June 2026, reflecting the success of strengthened peace and order initiatives and the active participation of communities in keeping the town safe and peaceful for every iTanudan. During the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) meeting on June 16, Police Lieutenant Reynald Gallawon, Deputy Chief of Police of the Tanudan Municipal
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
25 year-old top fugitive in Kalinga arrested, set to answer Statutory Rape charge
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 25-year-old man listed as one of Kalinga's most wanted individuals is now set to face a statutory rape charge following his arrest on June 15, 2026. According to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), joint law enforcement operatives conducted Coplan Renga on Monday to serve a warrant of arrest against the suspect, a resident of Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City. The accused, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was identified as the Top 5 Most
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
"SINIGANG NA MAY DAGA:" Baguio buffet restaurant under fire after viral rat-in-soup video
Baguio City, Philippines – A restaurant in Baguio City is facing intense social media backlash after a customer claimed to have discovered what appeared to be a rat in a bowl of sinigang served during lunch, raising concerns over food safety and sanitation practices and prompting calls for accountability. Sinigang is a traditional Filipino sour soup made with meat or seafood, vegetables, and a souring agent such as tamarind. It is considered one of the country's most iconic d
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Bus conductor killed, several injured after bus slams into parked truck along Marcos Highway
Baguio City, Philippines — A bus conductor was killed while several others were injured after a passenger bus crashed into a parked truck along Marcos Highway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16. The victim, a resident of Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, was serving as the conductor of the bus involved in the accident. Based on an initial police report cited by local media outlets, the bus was traveling uphill toward Baguio City when it collided with the rear portion of a six-wh
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
“Lesser Lamok, Lesser Infection”: Kalinga PHO Tandingan calls for community action against Dengue and rainy season diseases
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the rainy season sets in, Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Edward Tandingan has called on the public to take an active role in preventing mosquito-borne and water-borne diseases, stressing that reducing mosquito populations remains one of the most effective ways to avoid infection. Speaking during the regular flag-raising ceremony on June 15 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Tandingan warned that the onset of the wet season brings an increased
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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