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P1.2-Million Marijuana seized in La Trinidad Buy-Bust; 28-year-old woman arrested
La Trinidad, Benguet – A buy-bust operation in La Trinidad earlier this week led to the arrest of a 28-year-old woman caught in possession of suspected marijuana worth over ₱1,000,000. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Cordillera (PDEA-CAR), as reported by a local media outlet, the operation was conducted on Tuesday, March 10, by the Regional Special Enforcement Team Alpha (RSET Alpha) in coordination with the Benguet Police Provincial Office–Provincial Drug
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago1 min read
‘74% out of 83,335 Baguio structures have no permits’ - Baguio CBAO
Baguio City, Philippines – More than 60,000 structures in Baguio City remain without building permits due to various challenges faced by property owners, the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) reported. Through the city’s Information Office, the CBAO said that out of 83,335 documented structures in the Summer Capital, 61,645, or roughly 74%, have no permits, while only 21,690, or about 26%, have secured the required documents. The number of unpermitted buildings ma
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago1 min read
FEATURE: From the Cordilleran Mountains to the Nation’s Elite: Atok’s son Paul Lucas now leads the PNP Special Action Force
Atok, Benguet – A son of the Cordilleras is now at the helm of the Philippine National Police’s elite Special Action Force. Police Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Tuhay Lucas formally assumed office on March 9, 2026, as the Acting Director of the SAF following a leadership reshuffle ordered by PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Lucas succeeds Police Major General Mark D. Pespes, who retired after more than 30 years of service. Hailing from Atok, Benguet, Lucas is a prou
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
24-year-old rising triathlete from Baguio, Joshua Ramos, dominates 5150 Triathlon Guimaras
Baguio City, Philippines – Rising triathlete Joshua Ramos of Baguio City emerged as the Elite Champion in the recently held 5150 Triathlon Guimaras, further cementing his family’s legacy in the world of multi-sport competition. The competition, which was held on March 8, 2026, in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, is an Olympic-distance race featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run, attracting some of the country’s top triathletes. This year marked
Mark Jordan Bomogao
17 hours ago2 min read
‘Baka tayo naman ang host for the next CARAA Meet,’ – LKD Engineer Uyam after groundbreaking of Kalinga Sports Complex
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Multi-Purpose Facility or Kalinga Sports Complex on March 10, the Provincial Government led by James S. Edduba marked the start of a major project that could position the province to host the next Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association Meet. During the event, Ruby Uyam, district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways Lower Kalinga District Engineering Office, presented an
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago2 min read
Cagayan businessman, 48, nabbed in Kalinga for 8 counts of rape by sexual assault
Rizal, Kalinga – As part of its intensified campaign against wanted individuals, the Rizal police arrested a 48-year-old businessman from Cagayan who is facing rape charges in Kalinga on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026. Personnel from the Rizal Municipal Police Station, joined by operatives from the police stations of Enrile, Cagayan and Quezon, Cagayan as well as other police units in Kalinga, proceeded to Purok 2, Liwan Norte in Enrile, Cagayan at around 9:00 p.m. to serve
Leonora Lo-oy
19 hours ago1 min read
34-year-old man found dead with hack wounds inside Baguio apartment; Killer still at large
Baguio City, Philippines – A 34-year-old tenant in Fairview, Baguio City raised concerns among his neighbors when he was not seen for two days, prompting his landlord and barangay officials to open his place where they found him dead with hack wounds on March 8. Kagawad Jeffrey Abance, in his interview with Regional News Group, shared that the neighbors became concerned about the victim when he was not seen for two days and the lights and sound system inside his place were ne
Leonora Lo-oy
19 hours ago1 min read
A Crown Awaits: 14 iBalbalan beauties set to vie for Miss Balbalan 2026 title
Balbalan, Kalinga – After proudly representing her town in Miss Kalinga 2026, reigning Miss Balbalan Shira Mae Alit Acosta is now preparing to pass on the crown as a new queen rises from a field of 14 dashing iBalbalan candidates set to compete on March 24. The Search for Miss Balbalan 2026 is among the main highlights of the town’s Manchachatong Festival, a celebration that brings together culture, community, and festivity in Balbalan. This year’s festival activities are s
Leonora Lo-oy
20 hours ago2 min read
10 NPA rebels operating in Kalinga and Abra captured; FIVE are high ranking officials
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Ten suspected members of the New People’s Army were cornered on Wednesday, March 11, after operatives served their arrest warrants in separate operations in Tarlac City and Quezon City. The 10 were tagged by the military and the police as members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), a communist terrorist group operating in Kalinga and Abra. Five of the 10 arrested individuals were said to be high-ranking officials and they were identif
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
FEATURE: Salinggogon Spectacle: Alcala, Cagayan roads transform into a Sea of Philippine Cherry Blossoms
Alcala, Cagayan – Spring seems to have come early in Alcala, Cagayan, as the town’s salinggogon trees (Cratoxylum formosum) burst into bloom, captivating residents and netizens alike. Photos shared on social media by Mayor Cristina “Tin” Antonio showcased the flowering trees lining Alcala’s streets, painting the town with shades of pink and white. According to Mayor Antonio, the salinggogon trees were planted by the municipal government as part of its environmental and refore
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
‘Daytoy ti bunga nu agmaymaysa tayo, aymaymaysa ti kapanunutan tayo’ - Gov. Edduba on construction and realization of Kalinga Sports Complex
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The realization of the Kalinga Sports Complex reflects what can be achieved when leaders share the same priorities and work hand in hand, according to Governor James Sagmayao Edduba. With over P148.4 million in funding, the Kalinga Sports Center Multi-Purpose Facilities (Sports Complex) Phase 1 officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, at the CARAA Grounds. The initial phase includes the construction of a playing fiel
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Outstanding Achievements: Balbalan conferred with numerous awards for community and youth programs
Balbalan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Balbalan has added to its growing list of distinctions after recently receiving numerous awards for initiatives in sustaining peace and order, protecting women and children, empowering youth, and nurturing families in the town. Among the accolades is the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Award, which recognized Balbalan for achieving Ideal Functionality in the 2025 Local Council for
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
“Together, we protect our children and women”: Mayor Abay lauds LGU and National Agencies’ collaboration in Tinglayan
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Behind the functioning councils that safeguard the wellbeing of children and women in Tinglayan are the collaborative efforts of the municipal local government offices and national line agencies, Mayor Charles Abay said following the municipality’s UWAWI citation. UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan Awards) is a provincial recognition that acknowledges the efforts of municipalities and cities in Kalinga t
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Tanudan conferred 2026 Prov’l UWAWI Award; Mayor Dagadag reiterates town’s commitment to safeguard women and children
Tanudan, Kalinga – Having established functioning committees that ensure the welfare of children and women in Tanudan, the municipality has expressed its commitment to further strengthen initiatives and programs aimed at protecting these vulnerable sectors. Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag made the commitment after the municipality received the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Award from the Provincial Committee on Anti-Traff
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘We are privileged to host the Papal Nuncio… Full support ti probisiya to welcome the ambassador of the Holy See’- Gov. Edduba on Kalinga’s preparation for diplomat’s historic visit
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the province prepares to welcome the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles John Brown, Governor James S. Edduba expressed pride and gratitude during the Management Committee meeting on March 9, 2026, held at the Conference Hall in Bulanao. A Papal Nuncio is the official ambassador of the Holy See (Vatican) to a particular country. He represents the Vatican in diplomatic matters and also serves as a key liaison between the Vatican and
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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