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Over 4,280 traffic violations recorded, P2.3M in fines collected in just 3 months – Kalinga PPO report during 1st Quarter PPOC Meeting
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026. In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO s
Mark Moises Calayan
2 minutes ago1 min read
Majority of Kalinga inmates are from Tabuk; 118 undergoing trial – BJMP Data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 160 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are currently detained in various jail facilities in Kalinga, with the majority coming from Tabuk City. This is based on data from the Provincial Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), presented during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga on March 30 at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao. According to the report, a total of 165 Kalinga PDLs are detained in loca
Mark Moises Calayan
3 minutes ago2 min read
‘In a world where everything moves fast…there is one thing that never goes out of style, it is character’ – BMI President to graduates of TCNHS
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Bangko Montanosa, Inc. President Christine Wangdali reminded graduates that character determines success, emphasizing that the quality of one’s output always reflects one’s character during the graduation ceremony of Tabuk City National High School (TCNHS) on March 31, 2026, at the Tabuk People’s Gym in Tabuk City, Kalinga. Wangdali is known as one of the local figures in the banking and business industry in Kalinga, leading the growth and change of Ru
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 minutes ago2 min read
More care within reach: 81 facilities delivering free medicines across Cordillera now accredited
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 81 medical facilities across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now accredited under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) GAMOT program, significantly expanding access to free and subsidized medicines for members and strengthening the implementation of the government’s primary care initiative in the region. The Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program helps members access
Lorraine Bacullo
5 minutes ago1 min read
“Kung mapupuyat, magkape –huwag droga. Ang gumagamit ay papangit, mababaliw, at makukulong”: Atty. Comafay urges youth to choose better paths
Tabuk City, Kalinga – During a recent talk on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (CDDA) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act held on March 30 at Barangay Suyang, Tabuk City’s number 1 Councilor and Attorney Errol Comafay urged the youth to stay away from illegal drugs, emphasizing the physical, mental, and legal consequences of drug use. The CDDA, or Republic Act 9165, seeks to prevent and combat illegal drug use, manufacture, and trafficking. It imposes strict penal
Lorraine Bacullo
7 minutes ago2 min read
Tanudan Drowning Incident: Authorities race against time to save 8-year-old boy
Tanudan, Kalinga – Authorities successfully revived an 8-year-old boy who reportedly drowned while swimming at Tawang Falls in Pangol, Tanudan on Maundy Thursday, April 2. According to the Tanudan Police, responding personnel at the area quickly came to the aid of the boy, who is from Purok 5, Bulanao and was believed to have drowned around 11:45 a.m. It was Police Staff Sergeant Denver Dumagdag of the Tanudan Municipal Police Station who performed cardiopulmonary resusci
Leonora Lo-oy
20 minutes ago1 min read
Tinglayan LGU holds District Career Expo 2026 to help students plan their future
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan, in a bid to help students prepare for their career paths, empowered learners to make informed decisions about their future through the District Career Expo 2026 held on March 25. The District Career Expo is a localized event conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with local government units (LGUs) to provide career guidance, job matching, and training opportunities to students, particularly those i
Leonora Lo-oy
22 minutes ago2 min read
Body of Capt. Oyando arrives in Tabuk City; arrival honors accorded
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake in Bulanao Norte is now being held for Kalinga’s slain hero Captain Dean Oyando after his remains arrived in Tabuk City on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Oyando, 25, a newly graduated Scout Ranger from Kalinga, was killed in a 20-minute armed clash with members of the New People’s Army. He was bravely leading troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion during a pursuit operation when they encountered rebels on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Min
Leonora Lo-oy
24 minutes ago1 min read
‘277 police personnel deployed across Kalinga for Holy Week security’ – KPPO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) reported that a total of 277 personnel have been deployed across the province to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of Holy Week, focusing on key areas such as churches, transport terminals, public markets, and tourist destinations. Speaking before various stakeholders, KPPO Provincial Operations Management Unit officer Police Major George Acob shared details of the deployment in identified are
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
Brake failure tragedy in Lubuagan: 65-year-old dies after passenger jeep fell in 30-meter-deep ravine
Lubuagan, Kalinga – A 65-year-old man died after a public utility vehicle (PUV) lost its brakes and fell into a 30-meter-deep ravine on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, in Dangoy, Lubuagan. The Lubuagan Information Office reported that the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. along the Poway-Ag-agama Upper Uma Access Road in Dangoy, where the driver lost control of the passenger jeep after its brakes failed while traversing a steep portion of the road. The vehicle reportedly roll
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Capt. Oyando honored with Gold Cross Medal; Body to be brought home to Tabuk
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Slain iKalinga soldier Captain Dean Oyando was honored with the Gold Cross Medal, one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ most prestigious citations for gallantry in combat, during a vigil held for him at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on March 31, 2026. Scout Ranger Oyando was killed while leading the 68th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation against members of the New People’s Army on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The ope
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
“Iba-iba silang grupo, pero magkakakilala sila” – KPPO Director Fati-ig updates on individuals linked to the killing of Irene Gayamos
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With two additional persons of interest, a total of seven individuals are now being investigated by the police in connection with the killing of Irene Gayamos. This was reported by Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on Monday, March 30, at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. To recall, the 30-year-old Gayamos was killed on the afternoon of No
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
TRAGIC DROWNING in Ilagan, Isabela: TWO girls survived to tell the tale; TWO others did not make it
Ilagan, Isabela – Two 10-year-old girls died, while their companions were rescued after they drowned while swimming along the Cagayan River in Barangay Santa Isabel, Ilagan, Isabela, on Saturday, March 28. According to an initial police report obtained by XFM-Santiago, the four children, all residents of the barangay, went to the river that afternoon to bathe. While at the river, the water current reportedly changed, suddenly becoming strong. The girls were pulled then toward
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
"Insurgency no longer a threat in Kalinga" - 103rd Infantry Battalion
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Insurgency in Kalinga is “no longer considered a viable threat” after the several number of arrests and surrenders of rebels who once operated in the province, according to Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias. Obias, Commanding Officer of the 103rd Infantry Battalion, said the accomplishments that led to wiping out the threats were made possible through sustained cooperation among the military, police, communities, families, concerned agencies, and local governmen
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
No Kalinga culture of firing guns during wakes, burials: Governor Edduba to endorse anti-indiscriminate firing ordinance to SP
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga, chaired by Governor James S. Edduba, will endorse to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan a proposal to craft an ordinance preventing indiscriminate firing in the province. The prevention of indiscriminate firing in Kalinga was among the matters discussed during the joint meeting of the PPOC, Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC), Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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