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Man, 53, shot dead while sleeping at his hime in Abra; Gunmen still on the run
Peñarrubia, Abra – A 53-year-old man died after being shot by still-unidentified individuals while he was sleeping inside his room in Peñarrubia, Abra, on December 30, 2025. Police identified the victim as Daniel Fatorog Pog-ok , a native of Sadanga, Mountain Province, and a farm specialist at the Mt. Carmel Agri-tourism and Training Centre, an agricultural training facility operated by the Abra Diocesan Teachers and Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ADTEMPCO). A report fr
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
THREE hurt after kwitis struck firecracker stalls in Tabuk City on New Year’s Eve
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three minors were hurt after firecracker stalls in Bulanao were set on fire on New Year’s Eve, December 31, in Purok 4, Bulanao. The victims were a 5-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14-year-old residents of Magsaysay. Initial investigation of the Tabuk City police revealed that it was around 11:55 p.m. when a ‘kwitis’ set off from the other side of the road went straight to one of the firecracker stores in Purok 4, landing on a bundle of ‘kwitis’. This tr
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago1 min read
BFAR–Kalinga: the province achieves 100% aquaculture targets in 2025
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)–Kalinga reported the full completion of its aquaculture operations for 2025, successfully achieving all major targets in fishing gear distribution, fingerling procurement, trainings, technical assistance, and community-based fisheries projects. According to the data provided by the bureau, despite the impact of Typhoon Uwan on both agriculture and aquaculture, Kalinga’s fisheries program recorded not
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Benguet’s sea of clouds captivates viewers on national television
Kabayan, Benguet – A spectacular sea of clouds was recently witnessed in Benguet, particularly in Kabayan, and was featured on TV Patrol, captivating viewers with its wave-like blanket of clouds rolling over the mountains. While locals consider the phenomenon a familiar sight in the highlands, tourists and visitors continue to find the scene breathtaking and mesmerizing, often stopping to admire and capture the rare view. The episode aired on December 23 and was posted on
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Pinaka-mabili ngayon dito ay kwitis. Mura kasi at madaling paputukin,” says pyrotechnic seller in Tabuk City, Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, people in Kalinga are gearing up to welcome 2026 with cheer, positivity, gratitude, and hope. Part of the preparations for the celebration includes buying firecrackers. As of December 30, more than 20 stalls selling firecrackers have been set up near the Bulanao Public Market in Purok 4, Bulanao, while one stall is located in front of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) office in Dagupan. These are the stalls
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘Stop Hiding’: Tabuk Councilor Bon-as appeals to wife-slay suspect to surrender
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Tabuk City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as has urged the man who allegedly hacked his wife to death to take accountability for his actions and surrender to the authorities. According to reports, the suspect attacked his wife in Agbannawag on the evening of December 25. Police investigation revealed that the couple had an argument over jealousy, during which the husband hacked his wife. Their child reportedly witnessed the incident. The husband, who was be
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Christmas Day bloodshed in Kalinga leaves TWO dead
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Instead of celebrating Christmas Day, two families in Kalinga were left grieving after their loved ones were hacked and shot to death in separate incidents. In an interview with GURU Press Cordillera, Kalinga Police Spokesperson Police Captain Ruff Manganip said that most areas in the province remained peaceful on December 25, except for Tabuk City, the provincial capital, where two crime incidents were recorded. “All other municipalities were very p
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
ANDAP (frost) Season hits Atok, Benguet; vegetable farms at risk
Atok, Benguet — Several vegetable farms in Atok have been covered in frost as temperatures drop in the highlands, with ice already forming on crops, particularly during the early mornings—marking the start of the frost season in the province. In Facebook posts shared by locals, some fields can be seen already blanketed in frost, raising concerns over possible damage to crops. Locally known as “andap” in the high mountains of the Cordillera, this common seasonal phenomenon
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
Rescuers race to find 13- and 11-year-old boys who went missing in Reina Mercedes, Isabela River
Reina Mercedes, Isabela – Search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the bodies of two boys believed to have drowned while swimming in a river in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, last week. The missing minors were identified by Isabela police as Manuel Galabay Ramos, 13, and Xander Frogoso, 11. Based on a report from the Reina Mercedes Municipal Police Station obtained by local media, Manuel and Xander were reportedly bathing in a river in Barangay District 1, Laogenia, R
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Tragedy in Baguio nightlife: 44-year-old woman found dead at KTV Bar
Baguio City, Philippines – The body of a 44-year-old woman was found inside a karaoke television (KTV) and disco bar at KM 4, Marcos Highway, Barangay Bakakeng Central on December 26, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Aside from its tourist attractions, Baguio City is also known for its nightlife, with popular entertainment venues—particularly KTVs and disco bars—catering to both locals and tourists. These establi
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Breaking Stigma: Baguio author publishes HIV Book for children
Baguio City, Philippines – Amid rising Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the Cordillera region, an author residing in Baguio has published the region’s first child-friendly book on HIV awareness, aiming to protect young people from misinformation, reduce stigma, and address the growing risk the virus poses to youth, who remain among the most vulnerable. While no official records confirm the claim, Paul Brian Tulioc Baldoza, an award-winning film director, journali
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Youngest rape victim in Kalinga is 11 years old; oldest suspect is 71 – 2025 WCPD data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Tabuk City recorded the highest number of rape cases in Kalinga, accounting for 20 of the 25 total incidents, largely due to its larger population and higher reporting rates, according to data from the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD)–Kalinga. The data showed that most victims are minors, with 14 cases recorded in Tabuk alone, underscoring that children remain the primary targets of sexual predators. The city also logged the youngest victim, a
Brent Martinez
3 days ago2 min read
‘Kalinga tribe only protects fellow tribemates, and former BuCor Chief Bantag is not an iKalinga’ – PNP Kalinga on Gen. Catapang’s claim
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Amid claims that the Kalinga tribe is protecting former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Gerald Bantag, the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) clarified that Bantag does not belong to the Kalinga tribe, as he is of mixed Ifugao and Benguet heritage. Bantag was declared a fugitive in 2023 after being indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the killing of radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa in 2022 and the alleged middleman C
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
Rape incidents in Kalinga down by 16.6% in 2025 but remain a concern
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Rape incidents in Kalinga dropped by 16.6 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, based on data provided by the province’s Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD). The data showed that in 2025, WCPD-Kalinga recorded 25 reported cases, lower than the 30 cases logged from January to December 2024. Of the cases recorded in 2025, nine have been filed in court, five were dismissed due to lack of interest on the part of the complainant or lack of pr
Brent Martinez
3 days ago2 min read
Soldier in Abra accidentally kills colleague while cleaning his gun
Abra, Philippines – Private First Class Archie Calawit, who was deployed in Lacub, Abra, phoned his family on Christmas Eve to inform them that he would be coming home before the end of December. His words, however, were left unfulfilled after a tragic incident occurred at their camp just hours later. Police accounts revealed that Calawit, who was assigned to the 50th Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army in Lacub, was inside a hut serving as their kitchen at around 11:00
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
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