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Army strikes back: First rebel confirmed killed in continuing Abra operation
Tineg, Abra – The Philippine Army has confirmed the first reported rebel casualty in the continuing military operations against communist insurgents in the mountainous areas of Tineg, Abra, following days of intense pursuit operations. In an update, Major Ed Rarugal, spokesperson of the 5th Infantry Division, said the slain individual is believed to be a member of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), the regional command of the Communist Party of the Philippines-N
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Beware of bogus native land titles,’ NCIP warns; Public urged to think before buying
BAGUIO CITY – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera Administrative Region (NCIP-CAR) has warned the public against an unauthorized group allegedly issuing fake native land titles while falsely claiming authority under existing land registration and Indigenous Peoples' laws. In a public advisory issued on July 20, the NCIP-CAR identified the group operating under the name "Lumad Katutubo (Independent People) Free and Independent People (ICCs/IP)" and urged t
Grace Soriano
6 hours ago2 min read
"Your success is Kalinga's pride," Gov. Edduba tells 24 iKalinga PMMA graduates
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba has congratulated the 24 iKalinga graduates of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) "Salighirang" Class of 2026, describing their achievement as a source of pride not only for their families but for the entire Province of Kalinga. In an interview, Edduba said completing the rigorous academic and military training required at the country's premier maritime academy is no ordinary feat, noting that it demands discipline, pe
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
‘Cordillera's future must be shaped by its own people’ - Kalinga Vice-Governor Odiem
Tabuk City, Kalinga – "The Cordillera has realities that should be reflected in how we are governed and how development is planned for our people," underscored Kalinga Vice-Governor Odiem during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s regular session on July 20, 2026. With this message, Vice Governor Odiem renewed his call for Cordillerans to unite behind the long-standing pursuit of regional autonomy after leading the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga in adopting a resolution
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago4 min read
Magat Dam nears critical level; DA launches P2.76M cloud seeding to save irrigation supply
Cagayan Valley – With the water level at Magat Dam nearing its minimum operating level, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to launch ₱2.76 million worth of cloud seeding operations over the Magat Watershed in a bid to boost rainfall and secure irrigation water for thousands of farmers across the Cagayan Valley. The cloud seeding operations, to be conducted in coordination with the Philippine Air Force, are expected to begin this week and will continue until September,
Mark Jordan Bomogao
6 hours ago2 min read
From eye contact to uppercut: Strangers in Baguio locked eyes, then punches flew
Baguio City – What began as a simple exchange of eye contact between two strangers quickly erupted into a street fistfight along Lower Mabini Street, Baguio City, on July 20, leaving both men injured. According to initial police reports, the two men were walking in opposite directions when they locked eyes. What appeared to be an ordinary glance allegedly escalated into a heated verbal exchange before both men traded punches. Police identified one of those involved as a 46-ye
Grace Soriano
22 hours ago2 min read
Tragic trip ends in death: Two from Tabuk killed in Isabela crash
Roxas, Isabela – A trip to Isabela turned tragic after two residents of Tabuk City, Kalinga, were killed and three others were injured when the pickup truck they were riding crashed into a roadside barricade before plunging into a rice field in Roxas, Isabela, on Tuesday, July 21. According to the initial police report, as cited by local media outlets, five people were aboard an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck when the accident occurred. The occupants included three men, one woman,
Mark Moises Calayan
22 hours ago2 min read
Security guard found dead inside Baguio boarding house; cause of death under investigation
Baguio City, Philippines – A 57-year-old security guard was found dead inside his rented room in a boarding house along Kalapati Street Extension, Dizon-Manzanillo Subdivision, Baguio City, on July 21, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the cause of his death. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released by the police, was discovered after a neighbor noticed a foul odor coming from his room and alerted authorities. Initial investigation revealed tha
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
'We cannot issue mining permits without public participation' -DENR official underscores strict requirements on mining operations
Tabuk City, Kalinga – "We cannot simply issue a mining permit without the participation of the proper committee." This was the firm message of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Imelda B. Casiwan during the Symposium on Mining and Sustainable Development held on July 20, 2026, where government officials emphasized that responsible mining must be anchored on transparency, legal compliance, environm
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
Itogon becomes Benguet's dengue capital as cases top 1,000
Itogon, Benguet – The municipality of Itogon has emerged as Benguet's dengue hotspot after recording the highest number of cases in the province, even as overall infections declined by four percent compared with the same period last year. According to the latest report of the Benguet Provincial Health Office (PHO), as cited by regional media, the province recorded 1,055 dengue cases from January 4 to July 11, 2026, slightly lower than the 1,097 cases reported during the same
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Valley Bread gets pricier; consumers joke: "Time to bake our own!"
Baguio City, Philippines – Valley Bread Inc., one of the Cordillera's most recognized and trusted bakeries, has announced a price increase across its product line, drawing mixed reactions from consumers who say they understand the realities of rising production costs but are urging the company not to sacrifice the quality and quantity of its products. For many households across the Cordillera and other parts of the country, Valley Bread has long been a staple on the dining ta
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
"I'll recover. I'll return." - Thunder Kid Adiwang vows comeback after hand fracture sidelines title pursuit
SPORTS Tabuk City, Kalinga – Igorot mixed martial artist Lito "The Thunder Kid" Adiwang has vowed to return stronger after successfully undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand sustained during his bout against Brazil's Antonio "The Flash" Cesar at ONE Fight Night 45 on July 11 in Bangkok, Thailand. Doctors estimate that he will need at least six months of recovery before he can compete again. Adiwang is among the country's most accomplished Igorot mixed martial artists,
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
“Tumatanda na po ang ating mga farmers... awanen, bassiten ti mayat nga sumublat nga ubbing” - SAE Luces of Kalinga PLGU on need of mechanization for the province’s farming future
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga's farms have long fed communities and driven the province's economy, but a growing concern is casting uncertainty over the future of agriculture: the people who till the land are getting older, while fewer young people are choosing to become farmers. For Agricultural Engineering Division (AED) Supervising Agriculturist Engineer Denecia Luces of the province of Kalinga, this is one of the biggest challenges facing the agricultural sector today. "T
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Jealous husband hacks wife's alleged lover in bed; frustrated murder case filed
Ilagan City, Isabela – A 32-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of his wife's suspected lover and repeatedly attacking the victim with an axe while he was asleep, leaving him seriously injured. According to the Ilagan Component City Police Station, as reported by a national media outlet, the incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on July 19 after the suspect allegedly entered the victim's residence. The 44-year-old victim, whose identity was withhe
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Support or oppose mining? Save Kalinga, SUMKKADD urge iKalingas to know the facts first
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Whether they support or oppose mining in Kalinga, people should first understand both its benefits and risks before taking a position, organizers emphasized during a symposium on mining and sustainable development held on Monday, July 20, at Red Star in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Organized by SAVE Kalinga Inc. in partnership with SUMKKADD (Sumkad ti Umili Para iti Matagaoan, Karbengan, Aglawlaw, Daga ken Dayaw) and concerned government agencies, the symposium
Grace Soriano
2 days ago3 min read
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