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Orange & Lemons band features Miss World Ph, Valerie Pawid West in new single
Ifugao, Philippines – Miss World Philippines–Ifugao Valerie Pawid West made headlines anew as she stars in the iconic OPM band Orange & Lemons’ (ONL) new single, “Heart of Ifugao,” a piece that highlights authenticity, pride, and the enduring spirit of the Cordilleras, particularly Ifugao. Released on November 28, 2025, at The 70’s Bistro in Quezon City, Heart of Ifugao is an original composition by Valerie’s handler, Jeanette Bocobo. The single blends folk-inspired pop with
Lorraine Bacullo
57 minutes ago2 min read
‘I thought I'd missed the chance… but then I shouted for joy… if I could sell this feeling, I could pay for a library for my village,’ – Air Woman First Class Saga-oc
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An iKalinga uniformed writer has been making headlines for winning prestigious awards by writing stories inspired by her hometown. Most recently, she clinched First Prize in the 75th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature on November 26, 2025, in Makati City. According to national media, this year’s Palanca Awards received a total of 2,359 entries across various categories and genres. Out of these, 54 winners were honored for 58 winning works, inc
Lorraine Bacullo
59 minutes ago2 min read
OFW from Isabela one of those killed in Hong Kong fire; “Nakaragragsak koma ti Christmas mi, ngem kastoy met ti napasamak” – OFW’s father
Jones, Isabela – An expected joyful family reunion turned into grief for the family of Maryan Pascual Esteban, a 40-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Jones, Isabela, who died in a massive fire that hit a high-rise residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 26, 2025. According to her parents, Maryan was supposed to come home this December to celebrate Christmas with them and her 10-year-old son, had the tragic incident not happened. In an interview with a
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
Balbalan kicks off Yuletide Season with lighting of Christmas Village, bringing nostalgic joy and children’s laughter
Balbalan, Kalinga – The Yuletide season has officially begun in the Municipality of Balbalan with the lighting of its Christmas Village on December 1. Families and friends can now enjoy the colorful spectacle and lights at the Municipal Ground from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. throughout December 2025. The Christmas Village was opened during Padalang 2025, the annual Christmas lighting ceremony that the Municipal Local Government Unit has been hosting since 2022. Town folk and visitors
Balbalan LGU
5 hours ago1 min read
Santa Marcela receives 10 awards during the 2025 EKB Health Awards
Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Municipal Local Government Unit of Santa Marcela, under the leadership of Mayor Evelyn Martinez, together with the town’s barangays, received 10 awards from the Apayao Provincial Health Office during the EKB Health Awards 2025 held at the Apayao State College (ASC) Luna Campus on November 26. These recognitions were earned through the effective work and collaboration of the municipality and its barangays with various health partners and providers.
Arjay Baysa
5 hours ago2 min read
‘There are 7 remaining active rebels in Kalinga… konti na lang’ – 103rd Infantry Battalion’s Lt. Loreen Derama
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Lieutenant Loreen Derama of the 103rd Infantry Battalion reported that only seven active rebels remain in Kalinga, all of whom come from different municipalities in the province. Providing an update on the peace and order situation during the Kapehan meeting held at the New Kalinga Capitol Conference Hall on Monday, December 1, Derama said that before the series of encounters between government troops and rebels in Pinukpuk from November 21–27, 2025, the
Mark Moises Calayan
14 hours ago2 min read
‘Itataya ko po ang serbisyo ko kung may mangyari sa kanila…’ – BGEN Salvador assures nothing bad will happen if rebels in Kalinga surrender
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Speaking during the Kapehan meeting of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on Monday, December 1, 2025, 503rd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Rhenante Salvador renewed the Philippine Army’s call for the remaining rebels in the province to surrender peacefully. He assured them that they will not be harmed, contrary to what “fake news” circulating online seeks to instill in the minds of the public. Salvador made the statement in connection wi
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Santa Marcela, Apayao is three-time consecutive National Awardee of DILG’s Subaybayani Awards
Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Municipality of Santa Marcela is among the DILG’s 2025 Subaybayani Awardees nationwide for its exemplary infrastructure governance and community impact, making the town a recipient of the coveted award for the third consecutive time. “This is the third time that Santa Marcela got this award… daytoy ti ebidensiya ti nasinged ken dedicado nga panagtrabaho dagiti opisyales tayo ken government workers,” said Mayor Evelyn Martinez in an interview, addin
Arjay Baysa
1 day ago2 min read
DOST-CAR inks MOA with Kalinga LGUs to push for more sustainable farming through smarter and technology driven approaches
There is hope for increased agricultural production and improved farm management among farmers in Kalinga following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between DOST-CAR and its partner LGUs in the province on December 1, 2025, to advance the adoption of smarter and more effective farming methods. Kalinga is considered as the rice granary of Cordillera and the main supplier of coffee in the region, with a total of 130,783 hectares declared as agricultural lands which corr
Brent Martinez
1 day ago3 min read
Retirees of Kalinga PLGU serving 30 years can get P100,000 cash incentives once BM Kitongan’s ordinance is approved
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Retirees of the Provincial Government of Kalinga may soon receive higher cash incentives for their years of service as the Sangguniang Panlalawigan recently approved on second reading a proposed amendment to Provincial Ordinance No. 2018-018, which seeks to increase incentives for uninterrupted and satisfactory service. Authored by Board Member Emilio T. Kitongan, the proposed measure aims to update the long-standing policy on retirement rewards by adjus
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Balbalan, Kalinga invites public to witness “PADALANG” – lighting of Christmas village – on December 1
Balbalan, Kalinga – The Balbalan Municipal Compound in Poblacion is set to shine with dazzling lights and festive cheer on December 1, 2025, as the municipality holds its Padalang or Christmas Lighting Ceremony. “Padalang” is a local Kalinga term which means to light up and in Balbalan, it is used to refer to the ceremonial lighting of Christmas decorations or a Christmas village which has become a community tradition that marks the start of the holiday festivities. Spearhead
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Cordillera produces 11 topnotchers in Nov. 2025 Nursing Board Exam
Baguio City, Philippines – Eleven graduates from universities in the Cordillera region excelled in the November 2025 Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE), bringing pride and honor to their alma maters. These 11 are among the 40,692 passers of the PNLE held on November 4–5 across various testing centers nationwide. Their success did not end with passing the exam; they also secured spots in the Top 10 list of examinees with the highest ratings. The topnotchers fr
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Abrenian beauty finishes Miss International stint as 4th runner-up
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Abrenian beauty and Philippine bet to Miss International 2025, Myrna Esguerra, ended her journey in the prestigious pageant as 4th runner-up. The 63rd Miss International pageant crowned its new titleholder from among 80 dazzling candidates representing their respective countries on November 27 at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Carrying the Philippines with grace and charm, Myrna outshone many candidates and made her way to th
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Luna, Apayao is 2025 Freedom of Information National Awardee
ALABANG, Muntinlupa City — The Municipality of Luna, Apayao, under the administration of Mayor Januario S. Garde, was recently recognized as a 2025 Freedom of Information (FOI) National Awardee by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The recognition was conferred on November 28, 2025, at The Bellevue, Alabang, and was received by Municipal Vice Mayor Zaira Erika L. Caluya and Secretary to the Sanggunian Erven P. Wanasen, who represented the Municipal Mayor and the
Arjay Baysa
3 days ago1 min read
Rape cases in Tabuk City up by 20.83% this year; 18 arrests made - PNP-Tabuk data from Jan. to Nov. 2025
Tabuk City - While Tabuk City law enforcers and other agencies are working hard to keep peace and order and made progress in other areas, the cases relating to rape remains a challenge with an increase of 20.83% compared to the data last year. During the Consultative Meeting for Duty-Bearer Handling Special Cases (These include Child in Conflict with the Law, Children At Risk, Violence Against Women and their Children, and Child Abuse) on November 27, 2025 at the MHotel in Ap
Brent Martinez
4 days ago2 min read
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