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iKalinga Fighter Jean Claude Saclag wins bronze in 2025 SEA Games, dedicates medal to country, family, and sick daughter
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalinga fighter Jean Claude Saclag is no stranger to the Southeast Asian Games, but his participation in this year’s event marked a special moment in his sporting career. He was not only fighting for the Philippine flag; he was also throwing kicks and punches in the ring for his daughter, who was confined in the hospital. Saclag, a three-time SEA Games gold medalist, is one of the 1,500 Philippine delegates in the 33rd SEA Games currently being held i
Leonora Lo-oy
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‘Mabalin makulong (ti Parents) nu diay ubing da na-involve ti aksidente wenno adda violations da’ – HPG PSSg Pelobello on liabilities of allowing minors to ride motorcycles
Tabuk City, Kalinga – For many students in Kalinga today, riding motorcycles has become the most convenient way to get to school, especially for those living in far-flung areas with limited transportation options. Police Staff Sergeant Omar A. Pelobello of the Provincial Highway Patrol Group (HPG-Kalinga) said this is the most common reason parents cite for allowing their children to ride motorcycles. Despite the good intention, HPG personnel expressed concern over the safety
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
Rare Cloud Rat ‘Boot’ reappears in Banao, Balbalan after 10 Years since last sighting
Banao, Balbalan – After a decade of absence in the treetops of northern Luzon, particularly in Barangay Banao, Balbalan, the rare cloud rat locally known as “boot” has been sighted once more in the forests of the Banao Protected Landscape (BPL), marking its first confirmed appearance in 10 years. The rare cloud rat was featured during the documentation of GMA Network’s wildlife program Born to Be Wild (BTBW), whose team traveled deep into the forests of Banao. The episode air
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
Top 2 Most Wanted in Kalinga arrested
Tabuk City – The Tabuk City Police Station (Tabuk CPS) arrested the top two most wanted persons in Kalinga Province on December 12, 2025, following the issuance of arrest warrants by the Regional Trial Court, Second Judicial Region, Branch 25, for carnapping, with no recommended bail. “Duwa da dagita nga naarest at the same date for carnapping. Diay maysa natiliw tayo idiay Nambaran. The other natiliw ti Tabuk City Police,” said HPG-Kalinga Chief PCPT Jordan Bongat in an inte
Brent Martinez
2 hours ago2 min read
‘...inserve tayo diay warrant of arrest ken diay suspect, ket natiliw mi diay Nambaran’ – HPG-Kalinga PCPT Bongat
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The 21-year-old carnapping suspect in Tabuk City, Kalinga, was apprehended by the Provincial Highway Patrol Group (HPG-Kalinga), led by Police Captain Jordan Bongat, earlier this December. The suspect, known under the alias “Bogs,” was listed as the Top 3 Most Wanted Person in Kalinga and was arrested during an anti-carnapping operation in Barangay Nambaran, Tabuk City, on December 12, 2025. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on December 15, Bong
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
TANUDAN RUN 2025: 250 runners, nature enthusiasts ready to witness launching of Tawang Falls
Tanudan, Kalinga – At least 250 runners and nature enthusiasts are all set to witness the official launching of the Tawang Falls in Pangol through the ‘Tanudan Run’ 2025 scheduled this coming Saturday, December 20. Tawang Falls is a natural waterfall in Tanudan, Kalinga, valued by local communities. It features cascading freshwater from upland forests, forming cool pools amid dense vegetation and rock formations. The serene site serves as a water source, heritage, and potenti
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago2 min read
Young Man from Tanudan, Kalinga among 330 graduates of Australian Defence Force Academy in 2025
Baguio City, Philippines – An iKalinga pride from Tanudan, Kalinga is among the graduates of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) under the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Class of 2025, who completed their studies on December 11, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. According to official information, 330 trainee officers graduated after completing their three-year military and academic programs. Among that cohort, 18 were international students from various countries, i
Mark Jordan Bomogao
18 hours ago2 min read
“We need to relocate Lubo Elementary School, and we need funding. Isunga napan tayo DepEd Central Office nagdawat tulong...” - Tanudan Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag
Tanudan, Kalinga – With Super Typhoon Uwan leaving Lubo Elementary School unsafe for learners, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag personally visited the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office to request the urgent allocation of funding for the construction and permanent relocation of the school. “We need to relocate Lubo Elementary School, and we need funding. Isunga napan ta DepEd Central Office nagdawat tulong,” Mayor Dagadag said in a phone interview with Guru Press Cord
Tanudan LGU
18 hours ago2 min read
ONLY 21 years old and up are allowed to buy/use firecrackers — BFP-Kalinga reminds public
Tabuk City, Kalinga — In accordance with Oplan Paalala: Iwas Paputok, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has reminded the public that only individuals 21 years old and above are allowed to use firecrackers. The agency also emphasized that purchases should be made exclusively from authorized selling areas, further intensifying its campaign to ensure the safe and responsible use of firecrackers during the holiday season. In a report by the BFP Central Office, the number of fir
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“…Instead nga paputok, why not beat the gong? (Agpapat-tong tayo lattan)” – PCAPT Manganip on Safer Holiday and New Year Celebrations
Tabuk City, Kalinga — As the Yuletide season is celebrated, authorities in Kalinga are urging the public to choose safer and culturally rooted ways of welcoming the holidays and the New Year. Residents are encouraged to use the gangsa, a traditional gong, instead of lighting firecrackers to prevent injuries and accidents. According to the Department of Health–Cordillera (DOH-CAR) firework-related injury report, Kalinga recorded 13 firecracker-related injury cases during the C
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
IFSU among those represented PH in the First-Ever 2025 World Indigenous Traditional Games
Ifugao, Philippines — Ifugao State University (IFSU) is one of the Philippine representatives in the recently concluded first-ever 2025 World Indigenous Traditional Games, which officially took place from December 10 to 12, 2025, at the Pingtung Laiyi Senior High School Athletics Field in Taiwan. The event brought together indigenous athletes and cultural delegates from around the world to celebrate traditional sports and heritage, showcasing Philippine indigenous culture on
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“My first reaction… Whoever in government said that is completely detached from the everyday reality of Filipino families” – Igorot Master Chef Royol on DTI’s P500 budget for Noche Buena
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the controversy over Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque’s claim that a P500 budget is enough for Noche Buena continues to draw criticism, iBarlig Master Chef Romulo Lamaton Royol Jr., famously known as Chef JR Royol, took to his personal social media account to express his views on the issue—saying that the government is far detached from the everyday struggles of Filipinos. Chef Royol, a well-known Igorot culinary figure
Lorraine Bacullo
4 days ago2 min read
Baguio athlete wins first gold for the Philippines in the 2025 SEA Games
Baguio City, Philippines – A 23-year-old athlete from Baguio City opened the Philippines’ medal tally at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, securing the country’s first gold with a standout performance in the men’s freestyle individual Poomsae event at the Fashion Island Mall in Bangkok, Thailand. The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) is a biennial multi-sport event involving athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations. It is typically held in May, June, or November, depending on t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 days ago2 min read
“May these lights guide us towards recovery, renewal, and peace… to rebuild stronger, to care for one another more deeply, and to keep faith…” — BM Donaal during “Pailaw sa Kapitolyo
Tabuk City, Kalinga – During the recently concluded Christmas lighting ceremony, Board Member Christopher Donaal highlighted the spirit of a true Kalinga at the Capitol Park in Bulanao on December 9, 2025, during the event dubbed “Pailaw sa Kapitolyo.” The activity was attended by hundreds of residents, visitors, families, and friends who gathered to witness the lighting of Christmas decorations, singing performances, and fun activities prepared by the provincial government.
Mark Jordan Bomogao
4 days ago2 min read
GUN FOR HIRE: Suspected killer of Brgy. Kagawad in Rizal, Cagayan arrested after 7 years of hiding
Rizal, Cagayan – An elderly man wanted for the killing of a barangay official in Rizal, Cagayan in 2018 was finally arrested by authorities during a manhunt operation in Tuguegarao City in early December. The arrest ended the seven years that the suspect, identified as alias “Simeon,” 62, had been evading authorities to avoid facing the charges against him. Simeon was listed as the Number 6 Regional Most Wanted Person in Region 2 and is known as a member of the “Labang Crime
Mark Moises Calayan
5 days ago2 min read
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