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“Masapol nga suruten mi ti legal procedures. Tapno maaksyunan mi dayta… umay kayon agfile formal complaint”- Vice Governor Odiem on issue of palay traders being blocked from entering Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Vice Governor Atty. Dave Odiem encouraged those complaining online about the alleged blocking of palay traders from outside the province to file formal complaints so that the matter can be properly acted upon, stressing that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan is bound by due process. Odiem made the statement after Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal disclosed during the Provincial Board session on Tuesday, May 5, that there were online claims allegin
Mark Moises Calayan
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59-yr.-old farmer drowns while crossing river in Manabo, Abra
Abra, Philippines – A 59-year-old farmer left his house to have his rice milled on Tuesday morning but was unable to return home after a tragic drowning incident. The victim, identified as Carlito Balla, 59, a resident of San Ramon East in Manabo, Abra, reportedly went out on May 5, 2026, to have his rice milled. While on his way, he attempted to cross a river in Sitio Manago. Witnesses told authorities that they saw the farmer struggling in the water, with his body briefly a
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
“Without presence of both resource persons and our own members, we compromise the quality of work and our service to the public” - BM Dangani calls for active participation in SP committee hearings
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Retired Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) and now Kalinga Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani called for stronger participation and accountability among concerned offices and individuals during Sangguniang Panlalawigan committee hearings to maintain the quality of legislative work. During his privilege speech at the Provincial Board session on May 5, Dangani underscored that committee hearings serve as venues to thoroughly discuss and review concerns before a
Mark Moises Calayan
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SIX far-flung Tanudan villages in Kalinga benefit from PTF-ELCAC gov’t caravan; Development and peace efforts pushed
Tanudan, Kalinga – Members of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) in Kalinga are conducting a series of consultations in six communities in Tanudan for the implementation of priority projects in the identified areas. The six identified communities include Lay-asan, Lower Mangali, Mangali Centro, Anggacan, Anggacan Sur, and Poblacion, Mangali. Through a whole-of-nation approach, the PTF-ELCAC, chaired by Governor James Edduba, provides c
Leonora Lo-oy
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7th Mangan Taku Festival: Balbalan’s ‘KINUPI’ wins first place in Community-Based Cookfest
Balbalan, Kalinga – Balbalan’s flavorful and appetizing “kinupi” dominated the Community-Based Cookfest of the 7th Mangan Taku Festival in Baguio City, securing first place among the local cuisines featured in the competition held from April 23 to 27, 2026. Kinupi is a traditional packed meal from Balbalan wrapped in banana leaves. During the competition, the town’s entry featured “tinapaan (inasasut)” or smoked meat from The Villager of Barangay Dao-angan; “unoy” rice; “binu
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
Ilagan, Isabela inaugurates first LGU-owned college, partners with Adamson University to expand access to higher education
Ilagan, Isabela – Students in Ilagan who once had to leave the city now have better access to higher education following the inauguration of the City of Ilagan College (CIC) in Barangay Lullutan on May 4, 2026. The inauguration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Adamson University. Under the agreement, the university will provide academic supervision, faculty training, and extension classes, allowing students to complete both undergraduate an
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago1 min read
WATER CRISIS IN BANAUE: Residents experience supply cut amid ownership dispute of water source
Banaue, Ifugao – A water shortage has hit Banaue after the local water district’s supply was cut off amid a dispute over the ownership of its water source, leaving residents without water for nearly a week. The interruption came after the Banaue Water District suspended rental payments for the use of its water source following the issuance of an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) by the Commission on Audit (COA), which required proof of ownership from the claimant. However, t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago1 min read
TESDA-Kalinga trainees win 2 gold, 1 silver medals in Regional Skills Olympics, set sights on National Skills Competition
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)–Kalinga recently won two gold medals at the 2026 WorldSkills Philippines – Cordillera Regional Skills Olympics (CRSO) held on April 23, highlighting the strong performance of its trainees. The winners are now being considered for the next level of competition in the National Skills Competition. The CRSO, organized by TESDA-CAR, gathers top trainees from different provinces across the region
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
BM Lammawin rallies support for Kalinga’s ‘ALAPUAP’ Tourism AI Project
“We really appreciate KSU, especially these developers—also the DOST… on our part sa tourism, information really needs to be added from time to time… to complete the information.” Board Member Lammawin Tabuk City, Kalinga – Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin underscored the importance of continuous data updates in the newly adopted tourism AI project, “ALAPUAP,” developed by Kalinga State University (KSU) students. The provincial legislator emphasize
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Hundreds of Kalinga farmers to receive Land Titles in DAR region-wide distribution on June 16
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Kalinga is set to facilitate a regionwide turnover of electronic titles (e-titles) and Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen land tenure security and support the agricultural sector in the province. The regionwide event is scheduled on June 16, 2026 and forms part of DAR’s ongoing land reform program aimed at recognizing
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘Discharging firearms during burial rites not part of Kalinga tradition… poses risks to public safety’ – Tabuk City Councilor Bon-as
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Debunking claims that discharging firearms during burial rites is part of Kalinga tradition, Tabuk City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as asserted that the unauthorized practice poses a serious danger to the public. “Not part of Kalinga tradition, saan tayo met kaugalian ti agpaputok ti paltog nu maitabon ti minatay tayo. Some only use the occasion to fire their guns. Definitely, it is not a tribal practice,” explained Bon-as as he relayed the need for the ordi
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
‘P87.2M Nambaran and Lacnog Bridges in Kalinga Set for Inauguration Next Week’ — DPWH-LKDEO District Engineer Uyam
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two newly constructed bridges along key roads in Kalinga province are set to be inaugurated next week, according to District Engineer Ruby A. Uyam of the Department of Public Works and Highways–Lower Kalinga District Engineering Office (DPWH-LKDEO). Uyam shared the update in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on Tuesday, May 4, confirming the completion of the infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and ensuring safer, more reliable road
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
One dead in Benguet road crash: Sudanese foreign student driver faces charges
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 25-year-old foreign student was subjected to inquest proceedings following a road crash that killed a 48-year-old woman in Benguet on May 1, 2026. According to police reports, the suspect, a Sudanese national temporarily residing in Baguio City, was driving a van bound for La Union with six student passengers when the incident occurred. Investigators, as cited by Mountain Beacon, said the driver attempted to overtake another vehicle along a curved sect
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Kalinga SP backs Barangay Bantay’s bid for ‘Fruit Basket Capital’ recognition
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, is set to craft a resolution declaring Barangay Bantay in Tabuk City as the “Fruit Basket Capital of the Province.” Barangay Bantay has long been known for its thriving fruit industry, producing crops such as rambutan, lanzones, and dragon fruit, making it one of the key agricultural areas in the province. In line with this, the barangay council submitted Resolution No. 1, serie
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Balbalan sets stricter limits on cigarettes and vapes in public areas; ordinance approved by Kalinga SP
Tabuk City, Kalinga - A proposed ordinance of the municipality of Balbalan aimed at implementing stricter rules on cigarettes and other tobacco products in the area has secured the support of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, allowing the local government unit to promote a healthier environment. During its regular session presided over by Vice Governor Dave Odiem on Tuesday, May 5, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the Municipal Ordinance No. 315 of Balbalan. T
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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