FEATURE: ‘Dugo ken Pawis Ko Daytoy’: Teacher family loses home to fire in Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – It was not just a house; it was a home built through sweat and personal labor. This was the sentiment of Roland Michael Asperin, a teacher at Bulanao Central School, who could not help but become emotional after their house in Purok 1, Calanan was completely destroyed by fire on January 20. In an interview, Roland recalled that his two younger children—aged 8 and 3—were left at home with their grandmother on the day of the incident. The 8-year-old stayed

Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago2 min read
Wings Over Bacut Lake: Over 2,000 Asian waterbirds flock to Santa Marcela
Santa Marcela, Apayao – Over 2,000 Asian waterbirds were recorded by the DENR-CAR at the Bacut Lake Tourism Complex and Nature Park in Santa Marcela during the two-day conduct of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) and National Zero Waste Month activities on January 14–15, 2026. The activity was conducted in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)–CENRO Calanasan, PENRO Apayao, and the Local Government Unit of Santa Marcela, led by Mayor Evely

Arjay Baysa
9 hours ago2 min read
‘More Than Steel and Concrete’: New HPG-Kalinga building signals renewed commitment to public safety — KPPO Director Fati-ig
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The new building of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG-Kalinga) has recently been inaugurated and was described by Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) Director, Police Colonel Gilbert Fati-ig, as a symbol of renewed commitment and greater responsibility in law enforcement. Fati-ig, during the inauguration of the building located at Camp Captain Juan M. Duyan in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on January 23, 2026, underscored the role of the facility in delivering be

Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
Trafficked and Maltreated Abroad: OFW finally returns home to Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – After enduring abuse abroad, a trafficked overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Tabuk City, Kalinga has finally returned home, bringing relief to her family, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)–Cordillera confirmed earlier this week. The victim, whose identity was withheld for security and privacy reasons, suffered maltreatment at the hands of her abusive employer, who later facilitated her illegal transport from Doha, Qatar to Egypt. The distressed OF

Menchie Kinao-Puerto
9 hours ago1 min read
‘Mediators are here to help parties settle disputes peacefully’ – Judge Angog on appointment of accredited mediators in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Underscoring the importance of the role of accredited mediators of the newly established Philippine Mediation Unit (PMU)-Kalinga, Presiding Judge Jerson Angog said they are expected to assist judges and lawyers in settling disputes. During a meeting held on January 22, 2026, at RTC Branch 25 in Kalinga, the four newly accredited PMU-Kalinga mediators were introduced to various lawyers and judges in the province to inform them of their roles and responsib
Mark Jordan Bomogao
9 hours ago1 min read
HPG-Kalinga cops bag Medalya ng Kagalingan after carnapping arrest in Tabuk
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Eight personnel of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga were awarded the Medalya ng Kagalingan for their successful arrest of a carnapping suspect listed as the Top 3 Most Wanted Person in the province. The Medalya ng Kagalingan is a commendation given to police personnel who demonstrate exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication in the effective enforcement of the law, particularly in operations that significantly contribute to public sa

Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga Treasures Fair Returns this Feb. 2026: indigenous arts, food, music, and dances to be showcased
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The rich culture, creativity, and enterprise of Kalinga will once again be showcased with the return of the Kalinga Treasures Fair on February 9-16, 2026. Held annually as part of Kalinga’s Founding Anniversary and Bodong Festival, the Treasures Fair brings together the province’s finest locally made products and creative works, including handwoven textiles and accessories, local food products, innovative crafts, furniture, and traditional music and danc

Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
Hope for remote communities: DOH-CAR hires 675 health professionals across Cordillera
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Health services in marginalized communities in the Cordillera will soon be strengthened and made more accessible following the recent hiring of more than 670 healthcare providers across the region by the Department of Health–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR). Under the leadership of Regional Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, DOH-CAR said the initiative is part of its Human Resources for Health (HRH) Deployment Program, which is designed to hire a

Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
Fire destroys generator facility in Baguio; estimated damages reached ₱10M
Baguio City, Philippines – A structure housing generator units in Baguio City was gutted by fire on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, resulting in an estimated ₱10 million in damage. According to the Baguio City Public Information Office (CPIO), the structural fire occurred along Maya Street, Dizon Subdivision, and was reported to the Smart City Command Center (911) at 12:02 p.m. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Baguio Fire Marshal FSupt. Mark Anthony Dangatan reported to the CPIO

Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
Baguio’s First PPP Project: ₱1.2-B Integrated Terminal to boost jobs and local economy
Baguio City, Philippines – In a move to boost the local economy and create more job opportunities, the City Government of Baguio is set to develop its first-ever Public–Private Partnership (PPP) project—the ₱1.2-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT). The contract signing for the project was held on January 21, 2026. The project will feature a state-of-the-art intermodal or integrated transport terminal to be built in Barangay Dontogan along Marcos Highway. It will ca
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
DOLE-Kalinga releases ₱2.4M livelihood aid to 75 beneficiaries - Senior Officer Barcellano
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To help them establish or strengthen their own sources of income, a total of seventy-five marginalized individuals in Kalinga will receive over ₱2.4 million in livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment – Kalinga (DOLE-Kalinga). In an interview with GURU Press Cordillera on January 22, 2026, DOLE-Kalinga Senior Officer Emmanuel Barcellano said the livelihood support is being provided through the agency’s Integrated Livelihood and E

Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read


Cup of Joe declines invitation: ‘Unfortunately, fully booked da idiay dates iti celebration tayo ti Kalinga Day,’ - Concert Committee Co-chair BM Donaal on Bodong Festival updates
Tabuk City, Kalinga – After several attempts, Organizing Committee Co-Chairman and Board Member Christopher Donaal confirmed that the anticipated Baguio-based band Cup of Joe has declined the invitation to perform at the upcoming Kalinga Day celebration, citing a fully booked schedule on the event dates. As the 31st Kalinga Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival draw near, the four-night concert to be held at the Capitol Park in Bulanao from February 11 to 14 is set to

Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago2 min read
MLGU Balbalan backs young champions with CASH incentives after 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet Success
Balbalan, Kalinga – Winning iBalbalan athletes in the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet are set to receive cash incentives from the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU), according to Mayor Almar Malannag. Balbalan hauled a total of 198 medals—58 gold, 76 silver, and 64 bronze—in the province-wide sports festival held in Taga, Pinukpuk from January 13 to 17, placing third overall in the medal tally. With youth empowerment as one of the key priorities of Mayor Malannag’s

Balbalan LGU
4 days ago1 min read


FEATURE: Double bar triumph: Isabela father and daughter story of passing the 2025 Bar Examinations
Cauayan, Isabela – When the results of the 2025 Bar Examinations were released, a wave of joy, relief, and pride swept through a family in Isabela as a father and his daughter discovered that they had both passed—marking a rare and inspiring shared achievement. The 2025 Bar Examinations, administered nationwide by the Supreme Court, drew thousands of law graduates aspiring to join the country’s legal profession. Out of 11,420 examinees who completed all three days of the exam
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 days ago2 min read


Modern training facilities rise at PMA to strengthen future military leaders
Baguio City, Philippines – Thousands of future military leaders are set to benefit from a partnership between SM Prime Holdings Inc. and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), aimed at boosting leadership development and physical training at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on January 16, 2026. Under the agreement, SM Prime will support the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall inside the academy. T
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 days ago2 min read

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