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“Maging aware po tayo… dito kasi pag nahuli kayo at na-ticketan, hindi po valid yung reason na ‘Ay, turista po kami.’ ” - Baguio police to tourists coming for Panagbenga
Baguio City, Philippines – With preparations for the 30th edition of the Flower Festival underway, the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) reminds tourists planning to visit the country’s Summer Capital to act as if they are visiting another country—know the norms, rules, and regulations, and strictly abide by them. “A gentle appeal or reminder po sa ating mga tourists who will be coming to Baguio this Panagbenga: ‘yung attitude po sana na dadalhin natin is ‘yung behavior natin
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Nginmato ti crimes … maysa gapo ket daytoy sugal’ - BM Donaal on crafting ordinance banning gambling inside “peryahan” in Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Seeking to protect young people from the harmful effects of gambling that could lead them to unlawful activities, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga recently approved on third reading a proposed ordinance banning all gambling activities inside amusement parks (peryahan) in the province. Entitled “Institutionalizing Safeguards Against Gambling and Youth Exploitation in Peryahan Operations in the Province of Kalinga,” the ordinance was authored by Boa
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
Gov. Edduba proposes elementary school for Sitio Laytoc after seeing children walk kilometers to class
Pakawit, Pinukpuk – Sitio Laytoc in Barangay Pakawit, Pinukpuk is set to have its own elementary school following Governor James S. Edduba’s proposal to establish an extension classroom in the sitio, underscoring the provincial government’s commitment to bringing basic education closer to children in remote communities. The proposal was raised during the Provincial Sports Council meeting held at the Conference Hall in Capitol Hills, Bulanao on January 19, 2026, after the gove
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Strong values at home build champions in life and in service’ – Mayor Abay on victory of yTinglayan soldier at 33rd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The entire Municipality of Tinglayan takes pride in the international achievement of its son, Sergeant Joker So-ang, who emerged as the overall champion in the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Armies Rifle Meet held in Singapore. So-ang, who hails from Buscalan, Tinglayan, is a member of the Philippine Army Shooting Contingent (PASCON) that competed in the event from November 18 to 28, 2025. The ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet is an annual shoo
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago1 min read
WHAT’S NEXT?: After SC ruling, recanvass seen as final step before Tabuk City No. 1 Councilor Comafay takes office
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Anti-corruption crusader Atty. Errol Comafay can soon become the voice of the people in the City Council of Tabuk. Now that none other than the Supreme Court has reversed Comafay’s disqualification in the May 2025 elections, Tabukeños who gave him the majority of the votes and placed him number one are eagerly awaiting his assumption of office. On January 14, the Supreme Court overturned the decision of the Commission on Elections to cancel Comafay’s Cer
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
FEATURE: ‘Hindi ko Inasahan….’ – Vlogger from Isabela gets GMA spotlight
An Isabela-based vlogger who once questioned why a small content creator like him would ever be noticed among countless online personalities has found himself in the national spotlight after being featured on national television—particularly on One North Central Luzon produced by the GMA Regional TV Team, a milestone he admits he never expected to achieve. Mark Fillord Gumaru, popularly known as Mark Vlog, 25, from Delfin Albano, Isabela, began his vlogging journey during the
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago3 min read
SNATCHER IN TABUK CITY: Man pretending to Cash In for GCash snatched shop owner’s phone
Tabuk City, Kalinga – An unidentified man who was supposed to cash in on GCash snatched a shop owner’s cellphone on Sunday afternoon, January 18, in Purok 4, Bulanao. The man was wearing a cap and a facemask when he arrived at the shop located along the Villoria Street at 3:48 p.m. Based on CCTV footage, the man was talking to someone over the phone before he asked the woman minding the shop to cash in. “Ma’am, pwedeng magpa-QR?” the man asked, referring to transferring a GCa
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
Family brings home OFW who died in Baguio City Hotel fall
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake is being held in Tabuk City, Kalinga for the man who fell from a hotel in Baguio City on January 16. The 31-year-old victim, identified as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who was on vacation, sustained serious injuries after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel along Abanao Street. A witness said the man was seen climbing over the balcony and later hanging from the iron railing before allegedly losing his grip and falling. He landed on the re
Leonora Lo-oy
24 hours ago1 min read
Dream Cut Short: Tabuk Criminology Student dies in Bontoc Crash
Bontoc, Mountain Province – The dream of a young criminology student from Tabuk City to be one of the enforcers of the law was tragically cut short after he lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the early hours of January 18, 2026, along Barangay Alab Oriente in Bontoc, Mountain Province. Based on a report from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Bontoc (MDRRMO-Bontoc), the local police station identified the fatality as Janel Balac Palacio of D
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Tanudan steps forward to host Kalinga Provincial Meet 2027, seeks solution to billeting concerns
Tanudan, Kalinga – The biggest sporting event in Kalinga may soon be staged in the Municipality of Tanudan, as the local government unit has expressed its willingness to host the Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet in the future. Following the historic hosting of Pinukpuk for the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet held from January 13 to 17, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag, who accompanied the Tanudan athletes during the competition, said that their town is also eager to host th
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘Banat Balbalan’ in Action: Mayor Malannag credits town’s athletes for Provincial Meet medal haul
Balbalan, Kalinga – After landing third place in the recently-concluded Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet, Mayor Almar Malannag acknowledged the determination and grit displayed by the iBalabalan youngsters to fight for podium finishes and to represent their municipality. Balbalan collected an overall 58 gold medals, making them the third place in the province-wide sports festival. The municipality is 3 gold medals short from the 2nd place, Rizal, but they hauled the second la
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘...agtitinnulong tayo para ti probinsiya tayo nga Kalinga,’ – Gov. Edduba on preparation of Founding Anniv and Bodong Festival
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Emphasizing unity, cooperation, and careful planning for upcoming activities, Provincial Governor James S. Edduba urged all concerned stakeholders to work together as the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Kalinga intensifies preparations for the 31st Kalinga Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival, including the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Regional Meet, set to take place in the final week of February. The
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
ROBBERY IN TABUK: Woman helped man but came back taking her phone at knife point
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 20-year-old woman was minding her aunt’s store in Nasgueban, Appas when her phone was taken away at knife point by a man who came to the shop borrowing screw driver on Saturday, January 17. The store owner and aunt of the victim, in an interview with GURU Press Cordillera, said that her niece was at the store when an unidentified man came asking for a screw or a knife because his motorcycle broke down. Her niece lent the man a knife since she did
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
ADVENTURE Awaits: Lumin-awa Trek 2026 set in Tinglayan, Kalinga on February 4-6
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Lumin-awa Trek is going to explore the beauty and wonders of the Municipality of Tinglayan on its fourth edition in the upcoming 2026 Kalinga Bodong Festival this February. Launched in 2023, the Lumin-awa Trek is a yearly adventure which brings together hundreds of nature enthusiasts to explore the picturesque locale and immerse in the culture of the different municipalities in Kalinga. Since its launching, the event has so far explored Pasil, Tanud
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
31-yr.-old Man in 5th-Floor Hotel Fall in Baguio City dies in hospital
Baguio City, Philippines – The 31-year-old man who fell from the fifth-floor floor of a hotel in Baguio City on Friday succumbed to his injuries a day after the incident. The 31-year-old man, as reported by the Mountain Beacon, was pronounced dead by his attending physician at 3:04 p.m. on Saturday, January 17 due to the critical injuries he sustained from the fall. It was earlier reported that the man fell from the balcony of a hotel along Abanao Street around 5:40 p.m.
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
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