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Six students from Gattaran, Cagayan win Top Honors at International Creativity and Innovation Awards 2026 in Cambodia
Gattaran, Cagayan – Six young innovators from Gattaran, Cagayan brought pride to the province by showcasing their excellence in research and innovation at the International Creativity and Innovation Awards (ICIA) 2026, held in Cambodia from April 24 to 27. ICIA is an annual international platform for young innovators, educators, and start-ups worldwide, aimed at nurturing scientific knowledge and creativity while promoting global awareness through real-world applications of s
Mark Jordan Bomogao
18 hours ago2 min read
On the brink of giving up, a dream saved: Tabuk City gasoline girl asks loan from Tulfo, receives help
FEATURE For years, Shanniah Twain De Vera balanced the weight of her dreams with the realities of hardship—juggling school requirements by day and working as a gasoline attendant whenever she could. Now, just as she stands on the brink of graduation, a long-standing financial burden that once threatened to stop her has finally been lifted. The 22-year-old graduating student from Tabuk City recently received more than P100,000 in financial assistance from Senator Raffy Tulf
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga farmers to benefit from 10 solar irrigation projects of NIA-CAR
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The National Irrigation Administration–Cordillera Administrative Region (NIA-CAR) is set to implement ten Solar Pump Irrigation Projects (SPIPs) that will benefit farmers across the province, offering a cheaper and more reliable alternative to fuel-driven irrigation amid rising fuel costs and prolonged dry conditions affecting crop production. Unlike diesel-powered pumps that require continuous fuel expenses, these solar-powered systems operate at minima
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
20 international cycling teams to compete in STAGE 6 of Tour of Luzon 2026 in Cagayan
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Province of Cagayan is set to host the 6th stage of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) Tour of Luzon 2026 on May 4, showcasing its towns, communities, and cultural attractions to both local and international athletes. With this year’s theme, “Heritage in Motion,” the MPTC Tour of Luzon is one of the country’s most prestigious multi-stage cycling competitions, featuring 20 professional and international teams competing across 14 challenging
Mark Jordan Bomogao
18 hours ago2 min read
Tragic Accident in Baguio: 85-year-old woman dead, companion injured in motorcycle crash on Naguilian Road
Baguio City, Philippines – A road accident along Quirino Highway (Naguilian Road) earlier this week left a senior citizen dead and another injured. According to the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), as cited by local media outlets, the incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, March 28, when a motorcycle heading toward the city proper struck two elderly women who were crossing the highway. Due to the force of the impact, the victims sustained severe injuries to various par
Mark Moises Calayan
18 hours ago1 min read
“Ti good governance ket makita dapat inaldaw. Saan laeng a no asidegen ti validation santo aggaraw” - Brgy. Capt. Alunday during SGLB validation
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Good governance should not be performed only during evaluation periods but must be practiced daily and felt by the people through consistent and effective public service, according to Barangay Lacnog Captain Joel L. Alunday. Alunday made the statement following the barangay’s 2026 Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) validation conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday, April 28. As stated on the DI
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago2 min read
Aguinaldo is lone Ifugao LGU to receive 2026 National Excellence Award for clean financial records
Aguinaldo, Ifugao – The municipality of Aguinaldo, Ifugao, led by Mayor Clemente S. Talusig, has been named a 2026 National Excellence Awardee by the Philippine Association of Local Government Accountants, Inc. (PHALGA) after its financial records were found to be “clean” by the Commission on Audit (COA). According to the municipality’s Information Office, Aguinaldo was among the select recipients of the award after obtaining an Unmodified Opinion (UO) from COA on its financi
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago1 min read
Mom in santa Marcela, Apayao wakes up handcuffed by own child - police come to the rescue
Santa Marcela, Apayao – What began as innocent curiosity and child’s play turned into an unusual household incident after a young boy accidentally handcuffed his sleeping mother while playing with his father’s security equipment, prompting her to seek urgent assistance from authorities. In a post by the Santa Marcela Municipal Police Station (MPS), the mother—whose identity was withheld—arrived at the station on April 29 with her wrist still restrained by handcuffs. According
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago2 min read
PANAGYAMAN AWARDS 2026: PESO Kalinga gains DOLE Recognition for driving employment and economic growth
Baguio City, Philippines – The Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James Edduba, was recognized for its sustained implementation of livelihood and employment programs. During the Panagyaman Awards 2025 conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)–Cordillera on April 27 in Baguio City, a Certificate of Recognition was awarded to the Kalinga Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) for its continued collaboration with the agency in implementing the In
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Self-proclaimed aesthetic doctor busted in Isabela: PRC confirms absence of license
Isabela, Philippines – A self-proclaimed “doctor in aesthetics” operating a clinic in Cauayan City, Isabela has been exposed as unlicensed after the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) confirmed, upon the inquiry of GMA Public Affairs’ Resibo (GMA PAR), that she is not a registered physician. In an entrapment operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the GMA PAR team, the suspect was caught p
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
iKalinga runners dominate Sas-alliwa Trail Run 2026 in Natonin, Mt. Province
Natonin, Mt. Province – No one was left behind among the 10 runners of the Kalinga Running Club (KRC) who joined the Sas-alliwa Trail Run 2026 on April 25, showcasing strength, endurance, and teamwork. As part of efforts to promote eco-tourism, the Municipality of Natonin, Mt. Province through its Tourism Office, held the first Sas-alliwa Trail Run 2026, highlighting the area’s natural attractions, including expansive rice terraces, rivers, streams, waterfalls, and rugged mou
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
He was going to say goodbye, but never made it: Man dies in tragic accident on the way to wake in Tublay, Benguet
Tublay, Benguet – A van that fell into a ravine in Barangay Tuel, Tublay, Benguet, on April 28 was carrying a group of relatives heading to Sablan to attend a wake, police reported. According to initial reports from authorities, the Mitsubishi Delica van plunged into a 200-meter ravine along a downhill curve in Lower Salabao, Tuel. There were reportedly eight occupants in the vehicle, including the driver. Based on a report from the Barangay Local Government Unit posted on it
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Over 300 Cordillera truckers enjoy a month of toll fee waiver on major expressways to keep supply of vegetables available - DA-CAR
Benguet, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture – Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) has rolled out a temporary toll fee waiver for more than 300 DA-accredited truckers, particularly those transporting agri-fishery supplies across the region, providing much-needed relief amid the ongoing fuel crisis. The move comes as transport costs in the region continue to rise, with truckers previously paying an estimated P1,500 to P3,000 per trip in toll fees alone when trave
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
‘Kahit walang kayamanang naiwan ang nanay ko, ibinigay niya mga talento ko’ – Baguio-based artist Andrea Lourice on coping with mother’s death
FEATURE Baguio-based artist Andrea Lourice Rafael continues to honor her late mother not through material inheritance, but through the talents she says were left behind—abilities that now serve as both her livelihood and her source of healing. In a deeply personal reflection, Andrea shared in an interview on April 29 how her mother’s legacy of creativity and faith continues to guide her journey, transforming grief into purpose and art into a pathway toward a long-held dream.
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
Drunk retired soldier stabs young man in Baguio City
Baguio City, Philippines – A retired soldier ended up behind bars after allegedly attacking a young man with a knife in Gibraltar, Baguio City, on Saturday night, April 25, 2026. Police accounts, as cited by DZWT 540 AM, revealed that the incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. while the 24-year-old victim was walking along Rose Alley in Purok 3, Gibraltar, with two companions. At the time, the 68-year-old suspect—who was reportedly intoxicated—suddenly stabbed the victim, cau
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
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