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OFW’s home ransacked in Tabuk; Money meant for return trip to Dubai taken
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A family in Barangay Lacnog was shocked to find their home ransacked and a returning overseas Filipino worker’s savings for her trip back to Dubai missing on Thursday, October 22. The 36-year-old woman reportedly lost between 480 and 500 United Arab Emirates dirhams, which she had kept for expenses when she returns abroad after a one-month vacation in Kalinga. According to the victim’s sibling, the money was stored in a black backpack inside their home i
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
‘NAPAKARAMING LANGAW”: Residents in Roma Sur, Enrile alarmed as swarms of flies invade homes near poultry farm
ROMA SUR, Enrile, Cagayan – Swarms of flies reportedly gathering and landing inside homes have alarmed residents of Barangay Roma Sur, prompting barangay officials to seek an immediate investigation into a suspected infestation near a poultry farm. In a public appeal posted on the Barangay Roma Sur Updates Facebook page on October 21, barangay officials described the growing number of flies as a threat to household sanitation and the health of families in the community. “Naka
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
Bayle Baker withdraws product allegedly linked to suspected food poisoning, strengthens food safety measures to address concerns
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Bayle Baker Tabuk has withdrawn a bread product linked to reports of suspected food poisoning and is reviewing its food safety procedures to address concerns as authorities investigate the reported incident. In a public statement posted on its official Facebook page on October 22, the bakery apologized for the concern and inconvenience the reports may have caused customers and the public. It also said it was implementing measures to strengthen food safet
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
PESO-Kalinga shares employment practices with Mountain Province after national recognition
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Kalinga shared its employment programs and practices with officials from Mountain Province during a benchmarking visit at the Kalinga Provincial Capitol on October 22, following its recent national recognition. PESO-Kalinga Manager-designate Ermilinda P. Wandag presented the office’s programs and accomplishments, including its efforts to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities through regular job re
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
“Farmers’ cooperatives in Kalinga to benefit from Credit Surety Fund,” says CDA chief Raquepo, thanking Gov. Edduba for embracing initiative
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Farmers’ cooperatives in Kalinga could gain better access to bank loans through the Credit Surety Fund (CSF), which helps qualified borrowers secure financing despite lacking sufficient traditional collateral, Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Undersecretary Alexander Raquepo said. Raquepo made the statement during the CSF Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar at the Kalinga Sports Center in Tabuk City on October 21, expressing hope that more
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
No-sail policy imposed in Cagayan, Isabela, Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal brings 9-meter waves
CAGAYAN, Philippines — All vessels have been barred from sailing in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora as Super Typhoon Rosal generates rough to very rough seas, with waves reaching up to nine meters, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon imposed the no-sail policy on October 20 to protect passengers, crew members, and maritime personnel from dangerous sea conditions. The prohibition covers all types of vessels, including passenger b
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Isabela school fundraising questioned by parents; SPTA says ticket buying is voluntary
RAMON, Isabela — The distribution of fundraising tickets to elementary pupils for a school stage repair has drawn questions from some parents over its legality, while school representatives maintain that the activity was reportedly approved by the Schools Division Office (SDO) and that purchasing tickets is voluntary. A parent identified only as “Boy” raised the concern on October 21, 2026, saying he supported improving school facilities but wanted to ensure that the fundrais
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga cooperative assets hit ₱8.04B, 3rd highest in Cordillera
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga’s cooperative assets climbed to ₱8.04 billion as of September 2026, ranking the province third in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), behind Baguio City and Benguet. The province’s combined cooperative assets increased by approximately ₱454.33 million from ₱7.59 billion in 2025, according to data presented by Senior Cooperative Development Specialist Dr. Lotes Lab-oyan during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Can Tabuk become the Philippines’ Cooperative Capital with nearly ₱8B in assets?
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Growth is often measured in numbers, but in Tabuk City, it can also be seen in the collective strength of people who pool their resources, build shared enterprises, and turn cooperation into economic opportunity. With nearly ₱8 billion in assets held by its cooperatives, Tabuk is emerging as the powerhouse of Kalinga’s cooperative movement, strengthening its bid for recognition as the “Cooperative City of the Philippines.” Data presented by the C
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
118 road crashes in 3 months: Atty. Comafay seeks legislative inquiry on possible installation of speed bumps, rumble strips in Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — With Tabuk City accounting for 118 of the 125 vehicular incidents responded to by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Kalinga from July to September 2026, Councilor Errol Comafay Jr. is seeking a legislative inquiry into the possible installation of speed bumps and rumble strips to help prevent road crashes. Comafay filed a resolution before the Sangguniang Panlungsod on October 21, seeking an inquiry in aid of legislation to determine whether these pave
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
“Pumigsa pay koma ti spirit of cooperativism”: Gov. Edduba pushes wider financing access to boost rural progress in Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba has called for stronger cooperatives and wider access to financing for farmers and other rural residents, saying these can help stimulate local economies and improve livelihoods. Edduba made the call during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar at the Kalinga Sports Center on October 21, emphasizing the importance of keeping money circulating within rural communities to generate economic opportunities. “
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
4 women arrested in Baguio ‘sanla-tira’scam; Police say complainants could increase after 15 possible victims surface
BAGUIO CITY — Around 15 individuals have approached police to verify whether they were also victimized in an alleged “sanla-tira” scam in Baguio City following the arrest of four women in an entrapment operation on October 20. Police Major Ariel Langaoan, chief of Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) Police Station 4, said the number of complainants could increase as authorities coordinate with other police stations, including those outside Baguio, to identify additional possible
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Tanudan ranks 2nd in Kalinga with ₱47.94M cooperative assets
TANUDAN, Kalinga — Tanudan ranked second among Kalinga's municipalities in total cooperative assets, recording ₱47.94 million from five registered cooperatives as of September 2026. Data presented by Senior Cooperative Development Specialist Dr. Lotes Lab-oyan during the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Roadshow and Contributors’ Seminar on Wednesday, October 21, showed that Tanudan's cooperatives had combined assets of ₱47,943,486 during the first nine months of 2026. Tabuk City, Ka
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
20 people, some alleged CPLA members from Kalinga, occupy disputed property in Baguio amid ownership row
BAGUIO CITY — Around 20 people entered and occupied a contested property along Asin Road on Tuesday, October 20, prompting police intervention amid a long-standing ownership dispute already being heard in court. Baguio City Police Station 9 reported that the group arrived at around 9:30 a.m. at Purok 2, Kilometer 3, Asin Road, despite objections from the property's caretaker, Benedict Valenciano, who called 911 for assistance. Valenciano said some members of the group identif
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
Miss Mallig fires back at bashers: ‘Your disrespect fuels my burning heart’ in Queen Isabela 2027 race
ISABELA, Philippines — Instead of letting online criticism bring her down, Miss Mallig Jennie Rose Cacas is turning hurtful remarks into motivation as she pursues the Queen Isabela 2027 crown. “Thank you for every bit of disrespect, criticism, judgment, and bullying. Know that it only fuels my burning heart. With that, may God bless you always po,” Cacas wrote in a Facebook statement on October 18, 2026. Her message came amid negative comments about her chances in the provinc
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
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