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30-year-old man dead on the spot after bus hits, runs over him in Isabela
TUMAUINI, Isabela – A 30-year-old man lost his life after he was struck and subsequently run over by a passenger bus along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Ugad, Tumauini, Isabela, in the early morning of June 23. Police withheld the identity of the victim and referred to him only as "Anton," a resident of the said barangay. According to the initial police report cited by local media outlets, the fatal incident occurred at around 5:10 a.m. Authorities said a Florida Hino pas
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
At 6, iKalinga wonder kid wins World Muaythai Medal
SPORTS TABUK CITY, Kalinga – At just six years old, Grade 1 pupil Wahkan River Tagure achieved what many athletes only dream of, winning a medal on the world stage and emerging as the youngest medalist at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) 1st School World Championships. The tournament, which attracted more than 1,000 participants from 114 countries, was held from June 16 to 20 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Representing the Philippines under the guidanc
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Relief in sight for farmers: Unsafe and aging Nambucayan, San Julian Bridges in Tabuk to be replaced under DAR’s P28.24-B DAR Program
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Two aging and dilapidated bridges in Tabuk City may soon be replaced, bringing hope for safer travel and improved access to markets and essential services for residents and farmers in nearby communities. The proposed 40-meter Nambucayan Bridge and the replacement of the existing 27-meter San Julian Bridge moved a step closer to reality after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Kalinga conducted a technical survey and site validation for their possibl
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Zero ASF cases for six months: Abra eyes disease-free status by year-end
ABRA, Philippines – After years of battling African Swine Fever (ASF), the province of Abra is moving closer to achieving ASF-free status by the end of 2026 after recording no cases during the first six months of the year. ASF is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs and wild boars. Although it poses no threat to human health, the disease can cause high mortality among swine populations and has severely impacted the livestock industry and the livelihoods of hog
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
‘4 Kalinga schools get approval to be upgraded; No more long trips for students living in remote areas’ - Dep-Ed Kalinga SDS Buya-ao
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – More iKalinga learners may soon have access to complete basic education closer to home after the Department of Education (DepEd)-Kalinga secured the approval of four school establishment and upgrading applications across the province. The approved applications are expected to expand educational opportunities, particularly for learners in remote communities who often have to travel long distances to continue their studies beyond the elementary level. The
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
iKalinga Warriors strike 2 Gold, 1 Silver Medals at World Muaythai Championships
SPORTS TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Rising from humble beginnings, three young fighters from Kalinga proudly represented the province and finished on the podium at one of the world's premier youth sporting events, the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) 1st Muaythai School World Championships. The IFMA, the global governing body for muaythai, staged the inaugural Muaythai School World Championships from June 16 to 20 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attracting more th
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Thousands listening, no consent given: AI-Generated Salidummay songs spark cultural rights, IP debate in the Cordillera
"We were really frustrated when we found out that AI Salidummay has been distributing generative AI versions of Salidummay’s songs on Spotify without consent. We already called them out last year when they uploaded these on Facebook, which is clearly for commercial purposes and not for the song’s original socio-political and cultural purposes." -DKK Secretariat Staff JasonVerzola. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The growing online distribution of AI-generated versions of songs a
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago3 min read
Kalinga logs 39% spike in traffic accidents, with Tabuk recording most road crashes
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vehicular traffic incidents in Kalinga increased by 39 percent during the first five months of 2026, according to data presented by the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO). During the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on June 22, Police Major George Acob reported that a total of 39 vehicular traffic incidents were recorded across the province from January to May 2026. The figure represents a 39-percent increase from the 28
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
DICT’s SimBayanihan connects 3,887 Kalinga students and teachers to free internet; More remote schools eyed
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Nearly 4,000 students and teachers across Kalinga have benefited from the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) Bayanihan SIM Card Distribution Program (SimBayanihan), providing free internet access to support digital learning, with the agency now eyeing additional beneficiary schools in far-flung communities. The program, implemented in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and telecommunications providers, aims
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago2 min read
Award-winning nurse from Cagayan charged in alleged P51-Billion U.S. Healthcare Scam
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Less than a year after being recognized among the world's most influential Filipinos, a nurse practitioner from Cagayan is now facing serious charges in the United States over her alleged involvement in a healthcare fraud scheme valued at more than P51 billion. Marizel Cambri Yukee, a native of Tuguegarao City and a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, was indicted in Texas after prosecutors accused her of leading a scheme that allegedly generated more th
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
DAR rolls out P2.19-M farm assistance for 506 Kalinga farmers; Productivity expected to increase
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 506 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Kalinga are set to receive farm machinery, agricultural tools, and production support worth P2.194 million from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in a move aimed at increasing farm productivity and improving farmers' livelihoods. The assistance will be distributed during a turnover ceremony on June 26 at the Kalinga Sports Complex, according to DAR-Kalinga Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Off
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
29-year-old rider dies after plunging into ravine on Kennon Road, hitting large rocks during fall
Tuba, Benguet – A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after reportedly falling into a ravine along Kennon Road in Sitio Maramal, Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet, on the morning of Tuesday, June 23. The victim, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was a resident of Camp 4, Tuba, and a native of Barangay Karao, Bokod, Benguet. Based on the initial police report, as cited by local media outlets, both the victim and his motorcycle were discovered by a worker at a nearby construction s
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago1 min read
Will U-Turn slots save lives? Kalinga eyes road design change as traffic accidents rise in Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Will designated U-turn slots help reduce road accidents in Tabuk City? Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) proposed the establishment of designated U-turn slots along provincial roads in response to the increasing number of vehicular traffic incidents recorded in the city during the Kapehan Meeting on June 22. The proposal was raised by Police Major George Acob, who noted that many road crashes remain unreported and that additional traffic safety mea
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago3 min read
Marijuana vapes reach Baguio schools; PDEA-CAR traces supply network to online sellers
Baguio City, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) is investigating the alleged sale of marijuana-laced vape products in schools in Baguio City after anti-drug operations uncovered a possible supply network involving online sellers and courier services. The investigation was launched following reports that students had gained access to vape devices containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound found in marijuana.
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
Could “Maaya-ayas Cave” become Balbalan’s next ecotourism gem? Assessment underway
FEATURE Balbalan, Kalinga – Hidden beneath the rugged landscape of Barangay Mabaca lies one of Balbalan's least explored natural wonders—the Maaya-ayas Cave. For years, the cave has remained largely untouched and unknown to many. Today, however, it is drawing the attention of experts who hope to uncover its ecological, geological, and tourism potential while ensuring its long-term protection. Recently, the Maaya-ayas Cave underwent assessment and classification by the Regiona
Leonora Lo-oy
4 days ago2 min read
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