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839 Ifugao workers receive P5.4M lifeline under TUPAD Program
Banaue, Ifugao – More than 800 displaced and seasonal workers in Ifugao province recently received over P5.4 million in wages under the government’s emergency employment program, providing temporary relief to families grappling with limited sources of income. The payout, facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Ifugao, was conducted on February 19 in Banaue and on February 20 in Hingyon, in partnership with the concerned local government units (LGUs). Acco
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago1 min read
54-year-old PMA Alumna collapses and dies during Cavaliers Golf Tournament in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – Ahead of the Grand Alumni Homecoming of the “Cavaliers,” a 54-year-old alumna of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) died on the morning of Saturday, February 21, after collapsing during the PMA Game of the Cavaliers Golf Tournament held at the Camp John Hay Golf Course in Baguio City. The annual golf tournament is a long-standing tradition among PMA graduates, serving as a prelude to the academy’s Grand Alumni Homecoming. The event aims to reconn
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago1 min read
Baseball bat torch at CARAA 2026 Opening sparks criticism from athletes, coaches
Benguet, Philippines – As the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet commenced, a ceremonial moment intended to symbolize unity and sportsmanship instead sparked widespread criticism from members of the local sports community and various spectators. For this year’s edition, Benguet once again hosted the region-wide event, scheduled from February 22 to 27. During the opening program, a baseball bat was used as a ceremonial torch, drawing mixed
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago2 min read
FEATURE: Once a ‘No Man’s Land,’ Marag Valley hosts historic Trail Run in Apayao
Apayao, Philippines – Once known as a stronghold of the New People’s Army (NPA), Marag Valley in Luna, Apayao has transformed into a thriving eco-tourism destination, showcasing its scenic rock formations, crystal-clear rivers, and pristine environment to more than 300 runners and adventurers during Apayao’s 31st Founding Anniversary celebration on February 21, 2026. Previously dubbed “No Man’s Land” for being an insurgency hub and NPA training center in Northern Luzon from t
Leonora Lo-oy
5 hours ago1 min read
5-Day Search Ends in Heartbreak: Body of 14-year-old drowning victim in Santo Niño, Cagayan found
Santo Niño, Cagayan – The body of a 14-year-old Grade 8 student who reportedly drowned while crossing a river in Santo Niño, Cagayan, last week was found after five days of intensive search and rescue operations. According to earlier police reports obtained by local media outlets, the victim was with three other teenagers when the drowning incident occurred along the Chico River on February 17, 2026. Reports stated that the group had no classes that day and had originally pla
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago1 min read
FEATURE: An iTanudan Teacher’s Tribute to Tradition: The story behind the 2026 Bodong Festival Logo
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Behind the vibrant and deeply symbolic logo of the 2026 Kalinga Bodong Festival is an iTanudan educator whose artistry brought the province’s heritage to life. Spike Pugao, a teacher at St. Tonis College Incorporated and a resident of Lay-asan, Tanudan, emerged as the winner of the first-ever Bodong Festival Logo Contest. His design stood out for its powerful depiction of Kalinga’s rich culture, highlighted by the incorporation of the lubay—a traditional
Leonora Lo-oy
5 hours ago2 min read
‘Pinadapa Kami’: Abra family questions police conduct, challenges police report in early-morning search operation
Bangued, Abra – A recent implementation of search warrants by police authorities in Abra on February 21, 2026 has drawn differing accounts from law enforcers and the family involved regarding the conduct of an operation in Barangay Dangdangla, Bangued. According to a press release from the Bangued Police, the search warrants were implemented at around 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., resulting in the recovery of a .45 caliber pistol with a magazine and one bullet in one residence, and a ha
Mark Jordan Bomogao
5 hours ago1 min read
Abandoned baby, still with umbilical cord, found at creek in Ramon, Isabela
Isabela, Philippines – Police authorities in Ramon, Isabela are now looking for the person responsible of abandoning a newborn at a creek on Monday, February 23. The infant, whose umbilical cord was still attached, was discovered by a concerned citizen who happened to pass by the Macaniao Creek in Barangay Ambatali this morning. The person described that his attention was caught by a basin placed on top of a barrier at the side of the creek. When he inspected it, he saw the
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
Top TB Fighter: DOH-Cagayan Valley ranks No. 1 in National Active Case Search
Cagayan Valley, Philippines – The Department of Health – Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (DOH-Cagayan Valley) has been recognized as the top-performing region in Tuberculosis Active Case Finding (TB-ACF) nationwide during the Rotary Club of Guiguinto Prime Foundation, Inc. awarding ceremony held on February 12, 2026, at the Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay in Parañaque City. According to the DOH, TB-ACF is a proactive public health strategy that involves systematically s
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
₱25M completed road projects in Besao, Mt. Province expected to boost agriculture sector in FIVE barangays
Besao, Mt. Province – Five infrastructure projects in Besao, Mt. Province, amounting to ₱25 million, were recently completed and inaugurated earlier this February 2026, boosting the town’s agricultural sector. According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)–Mt. Province, the monitoring agency, the projects include the improvement of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in the barangays of Agawa, Ambagiw, Gueday, Lacmaan, and Suquib. Each project received an all
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
“No Kalinga OFW Will Be Left Behind”: DMW Usec. Olalia assures free legal, medical, financial aid
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has vowed to strengthen the protection and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Kalinga through closer coordination with local officials. On February 19, 2026, local government units in the province, led by the Provincial Local Government Unit, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DMW and partner agencies to enhance support for iKalinga OFWs. The MOA signing was led by DMW Undersecretary Bern
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
FEATURE: Under the Cordillera Sky: Festival Camp Out Draws 185 to Balbalasang, Balbalan
Balbalan, Kalinga – The adventure of this year’s Bodong Festival extended beyond the Lumin-Awa Trek in Tinglayan, as iKalingas and visitors also enjoyed the cool breeze of Balbalan and immersed themselves in the heritage of the Cordillera’s Best Tourism Village. On February 18 and 19, at least 185 campers arrived in Ducligan, Balbalasang, for the Bodong Festival Camp Out – one of the activities lined up for the 7th Bodong Festival and the 31st Founding Anniversary of Kalinga.
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga, Mt. Province cops ranked 14th of 117 in 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Cordilleran police officers from Kalinga and Mountain Province elevated the country’s standing in the elite UAE SWAT Challenge after placing 14th in the competition’s 7th edition—a significant leap from their 25th-place finish last year. The UAE SWAT Challenge is an international tactical competition among the world’s top SWAT units, where teams compete in five challenge categories at Dubai’s SWAT Training Facility. The challenges test and showcase parti
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Man in Isabela accused of secretly video recording woman in shower arrested; Charges to be filed
Isabela, Philippines – A 44-year-old woman in Cauayan City sought police assistance to arrest a man who allegedly filmed her while she was taking a bath on February 13, 2026. The woman, who was staying at a boarding house in Barangay San Fermin, claimed she was taking a shower that evening when she noticed a strange object on top of a cabinet near the ceiling. Upon closer inspection, she discovered it was a cellphone pointed at her naked body. The complainant also noticed a h
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Born out of Lifesaving Cause: Gov. Edduba continues LUMIN-AWA legacy with 19th year of Blood Donation Drive
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Marking the 19th year of the Lumin-Awa Blood Donation Drive, Governor James S. Edduba led the annual initiative on February 20, 2026, at the Kalinga Sports Center, drawing more than one hundred iKalingas who rolled up their sleeves to take part in the event—reinforcing the province’s commitment to maintaining a stable and accessible blood supply for patients in need. The activity forms part of the month-long festivities and the continuing voluntary blood
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
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