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Admissions at JMDMDH in Rizal, Kalinga exceed bed capacity; ‘Pneumonia is leading cause of admission’ — Dr. Jun Beda Malecdan
RIZAL, Kalinga — While the Juan M. Duyan Memorial District Hospital (JMDMDH) is experiencing an influx of patients and operating well beyond its bed capacity, Chief of Hospital Dr. Jun Beda Malecdan said the facility has enough manpower to attend to patients and ensure that the quality of healthcare services is not compromised. Like the Kalinga Provincial Hospital, JMDMDH, an 18-bed infirmary operated by the Kalinga Provincial Government in Rizal, is also experiencing a surge
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
‘132 police, military personnel stay put in 7 areas to contain Butbut-Tulgao conflict’ - PCol. Fati-ig says ground presence remains as investigations, peace efforts continue
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 132 police and military personnel have been deployed across conflict-affected areas in Tinglayan, Kalinga, as authorities sustain their efforts to prevent possible escalation of hostilities between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes. Kalinga Police Provincial Director PCol. Gilbert Fati-ig said the security deployment is intended to maintain peace on the ground while authorities investigate recent incidents and continue efforts to keep the two tribe
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago3 min read
“Appreciate tayo met ti efforts da, nangruna iti peace and order ditoy Kalinga”: BM Kitongan proposes commendations for Pol. Col. Fati-ig and Lt. Col. Obias
The move seeks to recognize their contributions to Kalinga’s peace and security efforts. Fati-ig is preparing to retire from the police service, while Obias is set to transfer to another assignment. TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Board Member Emilio T. Kitongan has proposed resolutions of commendation for Police Colonel Gilbert Fati-ig and Lieutenant Colonel Jimrhic B. Obias in recognition of their contributions to peace and security efforts in Kalinga. Fati-ig is preparing to retire
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago4 min read
73-yr-old woman found dead nearly two weeks after going missing in Ilagan; Cause of death still unknown
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — A 73-year-old woman who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead in a farm in Barangay San Juan, Ilagan City, Isabela, on Monday, October 5, 2026. The deceased was identified by police as Zenaida Umengan, a resident of Barangay Bangag, Ilagan City. According to reports from local media outlets in Isabela, Police Lt. Col. Jeffrey Raposas, chief of the Ilagan Component City Police Station, said police were informed after residents discovered t
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Kalinga hospitals to receive ₱60-M MAIFIP fund’ - Governor Edduba announces DOH approved allocation for the province
Allocation to be distributed among six hospitals to help indigent and financially incapacitated patients TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga is set to receive ₱60 million in Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) funds, which will be distributed among six hospitals in the province. During the Kapehan meeting on October 5, Governor James S. Edduba reported that the Department of Health (DOH) had approved the ₱60-million MAIFIP allocation for
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 hours ago2 min read
University of Abra officially launched as first and only university in the province
UA marks new chapter after ASIST meets CHED standards for university status, becoming the fifth state university in Cordillera BANGUED, Abra — The Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) has officially transitioned from a state college to the University of Abra (UA) following the declaration of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis announced the institution’s conversion during the ceremonial launching held alongside the
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 hours ago3 min read
Marcos appoints THREE judges in Cordillera
Philip Cesar R. Castel named RTC judge in Benguet; Amy I. Alafag-Verzola in Apayao, Dominique Jose S. Puzon in Baguio City MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed three new judges to first- and second-level courts in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Malacañang, through the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), released the list of newly appointed judges on Tuesday, October 6. Philip Cesar R. Castel was appointed judge of Branch 9 of the
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 hours ago2 min read
“Support vets, support farmers” — BM Amla backs aid for regional veterinary convention
“Importante ti trabaho dagiti veterinary professionals ta adda kontribusyon da iti panangsalaknib iti animal health ken livestock production. No nasalun-at dagiti animal tayo, makatulong met dayta iti agriculture sector.” - Kalinga Board Member Julius Glenn Amla TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Supporting veterinary professionals means supporting farmers and strengthening Kalinga’s agriculture sector, according to Board Member Julius “Glenn” Amla, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawiga
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
‘2,840 farmers, 4,142 hectares hit by El Niño in Kalinga; figures may rise’ - Provincial Agriculturist Nancy Aowat
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 2,840 farmers in Kalinga have been affected by the ongoing El Niño, with an estimated 4,142.13 hectares of rice, corn and high-value crops projected to be damaged, according to the Provincial Agriculture Office. Provincial Agriculturist Nancy O. Aowat reported the figures during the Provincial Government of Kalinga’s Kapehan on October 5, warning that both the number of affected farmers and the extent of agricultural damage could still increas
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago2 min read
‘We will not plant’: Kalinga farmers weigh skipping planting as El Niño dries up water
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Some farmers in Kalinga are considering skipping their next planting cycle as worsening dry conditions and declining water availability raise fears of crop losses, the Provincial Agriculture Office said. Provincial Agriculturist Nancy O. Aowat said farmers, particularly those in rice-producing areas, are now assessing available water before deciding whether to proceed with planting. “We have now farmers that having decision that they will not be planting
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
“First talaga nga inluwalok ket daytoy peace and order tayo ditoy”: Gov. Edduba recounts emotional Vatican prayer during Italy trip
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Thousands of kilometers away from Kalinga, inside a place he had never visited before, Governor James S. Edduba found himself on his knees as he prayed for the province he had left behind. As tensions in Tinglayan weighed heavily on the province, Edduba said he felt compelled to make the journey from Turin to the Vatican—not as a governor attending an official engagement, but as a Kalinga leader seeking peace for his people. He recalled the deepl
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago4 min read
‘Safe even at night’: 100% of Tanudan residents feel secure walking alone — CBMS
TANUDAN, Kalinga – Tanudan recorded the highest perceived level of nighttime safety in Kalinga, with 100 percent of respondents saying they feel safe or very safe when walking alone at night, according to the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS). The figure was the highest among all local government units in the province, with Kalinga posting an overall 98.7-percent perception of safety, based on the CBMS data recently turned over by the Philippine Statistics Authori
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
“They were able to stop diay panagam-ambush da idiay…Ti dakes na gamin daytoy, dagidiay ubbing ket ma-trauma da’ — Gov. Edduba thanks PNP, Army for containing Tulgao-Butbut tribal conflict
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba thanked police and military personnel for containing renewed violence between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan, saying their efforts are not only protecting communities but also helping shield children from the trauma of witnessing armed clashes. Speaking during the Provincial Government of Kalinga’s Inter-Agency Flag-Raising Ceremony on October 5 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Edduba said the continued deploym
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
“No more decisions based on assumptions” — Vice-Gov. Odiem underscore’s importance of CBMS data for Kalinga’s development, policy thrusts
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Vice Governor Dave Odiem vowed to push for evidence-based decision-making in the Provincial Government of Kalinga, saying the latest Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) data will be used to guide government planning, budgeting and delivery of services. Odiem made the statement after the Provincial Local Government Unit formally received the 2024 CBMS dataset from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Kalinga on September 29, 2026. “For those of
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
CSC recognizes Kalinga PLGU for support to 126th Civil Service Anniversary
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga was recognized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for its support and contribution to the successful celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) in the province. CSC Kalinga Field Office Provincial Director II Ruthgail S. Balagso presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Provincial Government of Kalinga during its flag-raising ceremony on October 5 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulan
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
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