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“Fair Trade Ordinance… Daytoy ti mabalin nga makatulong ti farmers tayo ditoy Kalinga” – Board Member Donaal
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Board Member Christopher Dona-al is currently pushing for an ordinance that seeks to stop unfair trade practices among rice and corn traders, ensuring that farmers in the province get fair prices for their produce and have the right to choose where or to whom they can sell them. Dona-al said in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on October 17 that the “Fair Trade Ordinance ket isu ti kasapulan… daytoy ti mabalin nga makatulong ti farmers tay
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
‘Be active, attend meetings, follow up projects’ - Gov. Edduba Kalinga reminds gov’t workers for timely completion of work
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Speaking before the attendees of the provincial government’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, October 20, Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba reminded government employees that progress will only continue if everyone works together and stays proactive in their sworn duties. In his talk during the ceremony, Edduba emphasized the importance of teamwork and accountability, urging provincial offices to be more active in attending meetings and following up on p
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago1 min read
Man jumps off bridge in Isabela to end miseries; two residents decide not yet his time
Santa Maria, Isabela - A man was saved from possible death after he tried to end his own life by jumping off a bridge in Barangay Mozzozzin Sur, Santa Maria, Isabela, over the weekend. According to the police report obtained by a local media outlet, it was around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025 when the man jumped into the river for unknown reasons. Fortunately, two concerned residents (Nolie Malalnao and Jovimar Alingod) saw what happened and immediately rushed to t
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago1 min read
Over 100 Tinglayan households benefit from DSWD’s Project Lawa at Binhi waterworks system
Tinglayan, Kalinga – More than a hundred households in Dananao, Tinglayan are now benefiting from the waterworks system project recently implemented in the community through the ‘LAWA at BINHI’ Program of the government. The LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) at BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) is a water and food security program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development which used ‘nature-based’ solutions to addre
Tinglayan LGU
6 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga produces 26 new doctors from the Oct. 2025 Physician Board Exam
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Twenty-six sons and daughters of Kalinga Province are set to provide quality medical care to people after passing the October 2025 Physician Licensure Examination. The Professional Regulation Commission, on October 16, announced that 77.46% or 4,570 of the 5,900 examinees who took the board exam passed. Twenty-six of this new batch of physicians are from Kalinga Province. They are Dr. Kimberly Dawey Rojo, Dr. Angelica Grail Alngag Chua, Dr. Edgardo G
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago2 min read
BM Amla hopeful farmers’ woes on unfair trade in Kalinga, low buying prices of palay will soon be solved, invites farmers to join pubic forum on Oct. 27
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Board Member Julius Balitnang Amla, who chairs the Sannguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture, is hopeful that farmers’ woes on unfair trade and low buying prices of palay will soon be solved while expressing full support for the proposed Kalinga Fair Trade for Farmers Ordinance. The farmers in the province like in other parts of the country are crying foul over low buying prices of palay (unmilled rice), largely due to competition with imported r
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
BASURA at Ambuklao Dam: Heavy trash accumulation found near spillway
Bokod, Benguet — Long admired for its serene surroundings and pristine waters, Ambuklao Dam is now facing a growing waste problem following a significant buildup of trash near its spillway on October 16, 2025. The situation has alarmed residents and prompted calls for immediate cleanup efforts and stricter waste management measures to preserve one of Benguet’s most scenic landmarks. One of the country’s oldest hydroelectric projects, the Ambuklao Dam has long served as both a
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
Abra Featured on Travel Documentary Show ‘Biyahe ni Drew’
Tineg, Abra — The scenic province of Abra took the spotlight this week as it was featured in the popular travel documentary show Biyahe ni Drew, hosted by Drew Arellano. The episode showcased the province’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and unique local delicacies to a national audience. The feature is part of Biyahe ni Drew’s ongoing campaign to promote off-the-beaten-path destinations across the Philippines while encouraging responsible and sustainable tourism. Air
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Lowering production costs and increasing palay prices are what farmers need – BM Lammawin on Fair Trade for iKalinga Farmers
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a push to stop unfair rice and corn trading among farmers, Kalinga Board Member (BM) Cammilo Lammawin expressed his support for BM Christopher Dona-al’s proposed ordinance, the “Kalinga Fair Trade for Farmers Ordinance of 2025,” which was discussed during the public consultation of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Agriculture on October 17, 2025. The proposed ordinance aims to promote fair trading conditions, prevent market control by on
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Buy-bust operation launched to arrest 13-Year-Old selling Shabu in Cauayan City, Isabela
Isabela, Philippines – Instead of studying or doing schoolwork at home, a 13-year-old boy was out selling suspected illegal drugs in Cauayan City, Isabela. According to local media reports, the teenager became the subject of a buy-bust operation conducted by anti-narcotics operatives on Thursday evening, October 16, in Barangay San Fermin. The 13-year-old was arrested after transacting with an undercover operative and selling a small sachet containing a substance believed
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Police killed in Isabela stabbing tragedy honored with Medalya ng Kadakilaan
Isabela, Philippines – In recognition of his act of ultimate sacrifice, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has awarded the Medalya ng Kadakilaan to a fallen Isabela police officer who died while pacifying a man running amok on October 17, 2025, in Cauayan City. Police Corporal Jay-ar Galabay had just finished providing covert security for the Miss Tourism Philippines 2025 Coronation Night and was on his way home past 1:00 a.m. when he encountered Jomark Molina, who was re
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Ifugao students WIN multiple awards in 16th National Food Showdown
Lagawe, Ifugao – The culinary talents of Ifugao students shone on the national stage as they brought home multiple medals and accolades at the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) 16th National Food Showdown, held from October 9 to 11, 2025, in Baguio City. The competition, which took place as part of the 18th Annual Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Month, brought together students and professionals from across the country to showcase their culinary skills and cr
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
Mankanyan, Benguet residents stand their ground against mining project
Mankayan, Benguet – Residents of Mankayan, Benguet are standing their ground against the planned mining operations of a “64% Australian-owned company” in their area, emphasizing that the project would destroy their farms, water sources, and ancestral lands. On October 13, 2025, around 400 residents of the town gathered for a community mass and program to bless their newly installed barricade — a symbol of their resistance. The event also marked the formal launch of the No M
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
“We should be proud to be an IP because we are the original Filipinos” - Kalinga Provincial IPMR Sugguiyao
Tabuk City, Kalinga - The Office of the Provincial Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) headed by Michael Karel Sugguiyao, is leading efforts to promote cultural pride and sustainable development through the annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Month this October. Suguiyao said that the province will mark the National Indigenous Peoples’ Month on October 29, under the theme “Weaving Culture and Reaching Future.” Various activities are planned throughout t
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
Man in Isabela who ran amok stabs Police Officer, gets shot in return
Cauayan City, Isabela – An attempt to pacify a man who went berserk ended in tragedy in Isabela, leaving two people dead—one of them a police officer assigned to the Cauayan City Police Station. At around 1:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, Police Corporal Jay-ar Galabay, a resident of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, had just finished providing covert security for the Miss Tourism Philippines 2025 Coronation Night. He was on his way home when he encountered Jomark Molina. According
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago1 min read
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