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Regional IPED Conference 2025: Gov. Edduba commends dedication of fellow Cordillerans in preserving cultural heritage, underscores significance of indigenous knowledge
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a push to sustain the rich cultural heritage and identity of the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera, Governor James S. Edduba lauded the contributions of indigenous communities during the Regional Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) Conference 2025 held on October 21, 2025, at the Kalinga State University Gymnasium, Bulanao Campus. In his message, the governor praised the dedication of fellow Cordillerans in preserving the region’s cultural heritage
Lorraine Bacullo
17 hours ago2 min read
“Leadership is not measured by titles, but by commitment to serve” – Kalinga Vice Gov. Odiem reminds Sanggunian Secretaries in Cordillera
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Odiem, during the Seminar-Workshop of the Philippine League of Secretaries to the Sanggunian (PLEASES) Regional Chapter, reminded legislative secretaries from various local government units in the Cordillera region about the importance of commitment in leadership, saying, “Leadership is not measured by titles, but by commitment to serve.” Odiem made the statement in his welcome remarks during the event’s opening ceremony held at Davids
Mark Jordan Bomogao
17 hours ago2 min read
SAN MATEO, ISABELA KARAOKE TRAGEDY: Man shoots drinking buddy for snatching karaoke song
Isabela, Philippines – A karaoke night in San Mateo, Isabela ended in tragedy on Sunday night, October 19, 2025, after a man was shot dead over accusations of singing songs supposedly reserved for the shooter. According to San Mateo Police investigator PSSg. Clemente Caronan Jr., in an interview with XFM Santiago, the victim, Roberto Miguel, a 48-year-old construction worker, was drinking with his peers in Purok 2, San Marcos when the incident occurred. Based on the police in
Leonora Lo-oy
17 hours ago1 min read
Gov. Edduba eyes property rights for iKalinga garments and cultural practices
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Governor James Edduba is pushing for intellectual property rights for traditional iKalinga garments and cultural practices, aiming to protect indigenous heritage and ensure sustainable cultural preservation for future generations. In his recent statement during the Regional IPED Conference 2025 on October 21, 2025, at the Kalinga State University (KSU), Bulanao Campus, Edduba highlighted plans to work toward securing intellectual property rights
Lorraine Bacullo
17 hours ago2 min read
Santa Marcela LGU continues blood donation drives for sufficient supply; 35 bags collected from two barangays this October
Luna, Apayao – A total of 35 bags of blood were collected from Barangays Imelda and Emiliana, Santa Marcela, through the Community Mobile Blood Donation program conducted by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santa Marcela via its Rural Health Unit (RHU), in partnership with the Provincial Health Office (PHO) and the Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC). Said blood donation initiative seeks to to ensure greater readiness for medical emergencies in th
Krizza Castillo
2 days ago1 min read
FEATURE: BALBALAN BINUNGOL FESTIVAL: Longest ‘Pantal’ (traditional table) to be set up to serve native dishes to public
Balbalan, Kalinga – If you are into spicy and savory native dishes, a long table filled with them awaits you at the third Binungol Festival in Balbalan on October 29, 2025. The Binungol Festival, institutionalized through Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-24, celebrates the town’s culture, heritage, and indigenous cuisine—particularly the binungol/binungor/finungol—a delicacy that generations of Balbalan locals have long prepared for family and guests, even before it gained popula
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Kalinga Farmers invited to join Oct. 27 Forum at Kalinga Astrodome to share concerns on low palay prices and unfair trade
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Farmers across the Province of Kalinga are invited to take part in a forum set for October 27, 2025, at the Kalinga Astrodome to share their opinions, experiences, and inputs on possible actions and solutions to address farmers’ concerns. The activity is in connection with the proposed “Kalinga Trade Fair Ordinance” authored by Board Member Christopher Dona-al, which seeks to impose fair market practices in palay trading within the province. The forum wi
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
80 gray-colored taxis to hit roads in La Trinidad, Benguet this October
La Trinidad, Benguet – A local transport project in La Trinidad is finally set to hit the road, with 80 gray-colored taxis—Hyundai Stargazer models—approved under a phased rollout. The units are expected to begin servicing commuters in the municipality this October. These taxis are strictly prohibited from operating in Baguio City, highlighting the ongoing regulatory boundaries between the two localities. According to Sandy Sanoy, a member of the Board of Directors of a trans
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Fair Trade Ordinance… Daytoy ti mabalin nga makatulong ti farmers tayo ditoy Kalinga” – Board Member Donaal
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Board Member Christopher Dona-al is currently pushing for an ordinance that seeks to stop unfair trade practices among rice and corn traders, ensuring that farmers in the province get fair prices for their produce and have the right to choose where or to whom they can sell them. Dona-al said in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on October 17 that the “Fair Trade Ordinance ket isu ti kasapulan… daytoy ti mabalin nga makatulong ti farmers tay
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
‘Be active, attend meetings, follow up projects’ - Gov. Edduba Kalinga reminds gov’t workers for timely completion of work
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Speaking before the attendees of the provincial government’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, October 20, Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba reminded government employees that progress will only continue if everyone works together and stays proactive in their sworn duties. In his talk during the ceremony, Edduba emphasized the importance of teamwork and accountability, urging provincial offices to be more active in attending meetings and following up on p
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
Man jumps off bridge in Isabela to end miseries; two residents decide not yet his time
Santa Maria, Isabela - A man was saved from possible death after he tried to end his own life by jumping off a bridge in Barangay Mozzozzin Sur, Santa Maria, Isabela, over the weekend. According to the police report obtained by a local media outlet, it was around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025 when the man jumped into the river for unknown reasons. Fortunately, two concerned residents (Nolie Malalnao and Jovimar Alingod) saw what happened and immediately rushed to t
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
Over 100 Tinglayan households benefit from DSWD’s Project Lawa at Binhi waterworks system
Tinglayan, Kalinga – More than a hundred households in Dananao, Tinglayan are now benefiting from the waterworks system project recently implemented in the community through the ‘LAWA at BINHI’ Program of the government. The LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) at BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) is a water and food security program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development which used ‘nature-based’ solutions to addre
Tinglayan LGU
3 days ago1 min read
Kalinga produces 26 new doctors from the Oct. 2025 Physician Board Exam
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Twenty-six sons and daughters of Kalinga Province are set to provide quality medical care to people after passing the October 2025 Physician Licensure Examination. The Professional Regulation Commission, on October 16, announced that 77.46% or 4,570 of the 5,900 examinees who took the board exam passed. Twenty-six of this new batch of physicians are from Kalinga Province. They are Dr. Kimberly Dawey Rojo, Dr. Angelica Grail Alngag Chua, Dr. Edgardo G
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
BM Amla hopeful farmers’ woes on unfair trade in Kalinga, low buying prices of palay will soon be solved, invites farmers to join pubic forum on Oct. 27
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Board Member Julius Balitnang Amla, who chairs the Sannguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture, is hopeful that farmers’ woes on unfair trade and low buying prices of palay will soon be solved while expressing full support for the proposed Kalinga Fair Trade for Farmers Ordinance. The farmers in the province like in other parts of the country are crying foul over low buying prices of palay (unmilled rice), largely due to competition with imported r
Mark Moises Calayan
4 days ago2 min read
BASURA at Ambuklao Dam: Heavy trash accumulation found near spillway
Bokod, Benguet — Long admired for its serene surroundings and pristine waters, Ambuklao Dam is now facing a growing waste problem following a significant buildup of trash near its spillway on October 16, 2025. The situation has alarmed residents and prompted calls for immediate cleanup efforts and stricter waste management measures to preserve one of Benguet’s most scenic landmarks. One of the country’s oldest hydroelectric projects, the Ambuklao Dam has long served as both a
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago1 min read
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