Kalinga logs 39% spike in traffic accidents, with Tabuk recording most road crashes
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vehicular traffic incidents in Kalinga increased by 39 percent during the first five months of 2026, according to data presented by the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO). During the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on June 22, Police Major George Acob reported that a total of 39 vehicular traffic incidents were recorded across the province from January to May 2026. The figure represents a 39-percent increase from the 28

Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago2 min read
DICT’s SimBayanihan connects 3,887 Kalinga students and teachers to free internet; More remote schools eyed
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nearly 4,000 students and teachers across Kalinga have benefited from the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) Bayanihan SIM Card Distribution Program (SimBayanihan), providing free internet access to support digital learning, with the agency now eyeing additional beneficiary schools in far-flung communities. The program, implemented in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and telecommunications providers, aims

Lorraine Bacullo
4 hours ago2 min read
Award-winning nurse from Cagayan charged in alleged P51-Billion U.S. Healthcare Scam
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Less than a year after being recognized among the world's most influential Filipinos, a nurse practitioner from Cagayan is now facing serious charges in the United States over her alleged involvement in a healthcare fraud scheme valued at more than P51 billion. Marizel Cambri Yukee, a native of Tuguegarao City and a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, was indicted in Texas after prosecutors accused her of leading a scheme that allegedly generated more th

Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago2 min read
DAR rolls out P2.19-M farm assistance for 506 Kalinga farmers; Productivity expected to increase
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 506 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Kalinga are set to receive farm machinery, agricultural tools, and production support worth P2.194 million from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in a move aimed at increasing farm productivity and improving farmers' livelihoods. The assistance will be distributed during a turnover ceremony on June 26 at the Kalinga Sports Complex, according to DAR-Kalinga Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Off

Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago2 min read
29-year-old rider dies after plunging into ravine on Kennon Road, hitting large rocks during fall
Tuba, Benguet – A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after reportedly falling into a ravine along Kennon Road in Sitio Maramal, Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet, on the morning of Tuesday, June 23. The victim, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was a resident of Camp 4, Tuba, and a native of Barangay Karao, Bokod, Benguet. Based on the initial police report, as cited by local media outlets, both the victim and his motorcycle were discovered by a worker at a nearby construction s

Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago1 min read
Will U-Turn slots save lives? Kalinga eyes road design change as traffic accidents rise in Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Will designated U-turn slots help reduce road accidents in Tabuk City? Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) proposed the establishment of designated U-turn slots along provincial roads in response to the increasing number of vehicular traffic incidents recorded in the city during the Kapehan Meeting on June 22. The proposal was raised by Police Major George Acob, who noted that many road crashes remain unreported and that additional traffic safety mea

Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago3 min read
Marijuana vapes reach Baguio schools; PDEA-CAR traces supply network to online sellers
Baguio City, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) is investigating the alleged sale of marijuana-laced vape products in schools in Baguio City after anti-drug operations uncovered a possible supply network involving online sellers and courier services. The investigation was launched following reports that students had gained access to vape devices containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound found in marijuana.

Mark Jordan Bomogao
5 hours ago2 min read
Could “Maaya-ayas Cave” become Balbalan’s next ecotourism gem? Assessment underway
FEATURE Balbalan, Kalinga – Hidden beneath the rugged landscape of Barangay Mabaca lies one of Balbalan's least explored natural wonders—the Maaya-ayas Cave. For years, the cave has remained largely untouched and unknown to many. Today, however, it is drawing the attention of experts who hope to uncover its ecological, geological, and tourism potential while ensuring its long-term protection. Recently, the Maaya-ayas Cave underwent assessment and classification by the Regiona

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
BFP-Tabuk calls for fire safety, urges public to secure homes before joining Matagoan Festival events
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Tabuk City is reminding residents to ensure their homes are safe from potential fire hazards before leaving to attend activities during the 19th Matagoan Festival celebration. The reminder came as the Matagoan Festival officially kicked off on Monday, June 22, with thousands of residents expected to leave their homes to participate in and witness various festival events. According to BFP Tabuk City spokesperson Fire

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read


Why more women in Baguio are suffering abuse at home—and why speaking up could save lives
FEATURE For many women, home is supposed to be the safest place to be. But for dozens of women in Baguio City, it has become the very place where fear, violence, and trauma occur. Data from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) revealed a troubling reality: of the 62 Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances (WEDC) assisted during the first quarter of 2026, 49 experienced abuse inside their own homes. The figure means that nearly eight out of every 10 repor

Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago3 min read
“Haan tayo kuma map-mapan idiay ta haan tayo kayat iti disgrasiya”: Balbalan Tourism reminds ‘Maaya-ayas Cave’ is not yet open to public
Balbalan, Kalinga – While the classification of the Maaya-ayas Cave in Barangay Mabaca is still pending, Municipal Tourism Officer Regine Faye Munda Cruz is urging the public to refrain from entering the site, emphasizing that it is not yet open for tourism activities. The cave, considered one of Balbalan's hidden natural attractions, was recently inspected by the Regional Cave Assessment Team to determine whether it should be classified for preservation and protection or ope

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read


“Dala ko ang puso at kultura ng Kalinga”: Tanudan native sets sights on global stage as Philippines’ bet to Caballero Universal 2026 Venezuela pageant
FEATURE For many young people from the remote municipality of Tanudan in Kalinga, dreams often begin in the mountains and communities that shaped them. For Garth Ezekiel Talusig of Lubo, Tanudan, that dream has now taken him far beyond the Cordillera and onto the international stage. After earning the title of Great Man Caballero Universal Filipinas 2026, Talusig is set to represent the Philippines in the Caballero Universal 2026 pageant in Venezuela. Yet for the young iKalin

Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read


‘Over 1,100 Kalinga farmers to secure land ownership, debt relief this June 26’ - DAR-Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 1,100 farmers in Kalinga are set to gain legal ownership of the land they have long cultivated and receive relief from millions of pesos in agrarian debt through a region-wide distribution program of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on June 26 at the Kalinga Sports Complex. The distribution was announced by DAR-Kalinga Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Adela S. Damaso during the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo held on Monday, June 22, a

Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read


Baguio hospital ordered to refund over P900K of excess charges to senior citizens after Court of Appeals ruling
Baguio City, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the rights of senior citizens to mandatory healthcare discounts and tax exemptions, ordering a Baguio-based hospital to refund more than P900,000 in excess charges collected from elderly patients. Under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 9994), senior citizens are entitled to a 20-percent discount and exemption from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on medical and healthcare services, i

Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read


‘Nearly half of traffic violators in Tabuk City are helmet-less riders (2,719 of 6,325 cases)’ - Police Major Acob, PNP- Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Of the more than 6,000 traffic violations recorded in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, riding without a helmet emerged as the most common offense. The mandatory use of helmets is not merely a traffic regulation but a critical safety measure proven to reduce the risk of serious head injuries and fatalities in road crashes. Despite repeated reminders and enforcement efforts by authorities, non-compliance with the helmet law remains widespread, accordi

Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read

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