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‘Your hard work, discipline, and determination brought honor to Tinglayan’ – Mayor Abay to Tinglayan athletes after CARAA 2026
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Following the culmination of the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, Mayor Charles Abay commended the iTinglayan athletes for their hard work, discipline, and determination in competing in the biggest sporting event in the Cordillera region. Tinglayan contributed three gold medals to the overall medal haul of Kalinga. These gold medalists include Jayden Bang-as (boxing), Jamie Grace Florence (high jump elementary), and
Leonora Lo-oy
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Digital access expands in Cordillera as DICT rolls out 13,768 Bayanihan SIMs
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Residents and students across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now enjoying improved digital connectivity as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) rolls out Bayanihan SIM cards through the nationwide Bayanihan SIM Project (BSP). The project provides 25 gigabytes of mobile data per month for twelve months. It targets enrolled students in public schools, school personnel, and verified beneficiaries of the Pantawid
Lorraine Bacullo
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Celebrating Success: Mayor Malannag celebrates with iBalbalan athletes after 2026 CARAA Meet
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Showing his appreciation to the young student-athletes from Balbalan who competed in the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, Mayor Almar Malannag took his athletes to dine and celebrate their success using his personal resources. Malannag, who has since been an advocate of youth empowerment, welcomed the delegates from Balbalan upon their arrival in Tabuk City on February 28 from their 5-day streak in Benguet, then th
Leonora Lo-oy
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Mother’s Concern Leads to Grim Discovery: 21-year-old student found dead in La Trinidad boarding house
La Trinidad, Benguet – If not for the persistent calls of a mother, the body of a 21-year-old student might not have been discovered for some time. According to a report from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, a student was found dead inside her boarding house in Barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet. The report did not specify the exact date of the discovery of the dead body but stated that the incident transpired earlier this week. Police said the victim’s mother had
Mark Moises Calayan
7h1 min read
“Ayaten, Saan a Saktan”: Vice-Gov. Odiem’s emotional call to honor and cherish women as partners in development
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the Provincial Government of Kalinga joins the month-long National Women’s Month celebration this March, Vice Governor Dave Odiem called on everyone to honor and support women, emphasizing their vital role in society and the importance of gender equality. National Women’s Month is being observed every March across the country to recognize the invaluable efforts and contributions of women in various fields. It is also a way to promote gender equality a
Mark Jordan Bomogao
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Keeping Indigenous Literature Alive: Benguet’s award-winning Igorot author honored on Ibaloy Day
Benguet, Philippines – An international award-winning Igorot author from Benguet was honored during the 17th Ibaloy Day celebration, as his work was formally recognized by an international publishing organization on February 24, 2026, at Hotel Supreme along Magsaysay Avenue in Baguio City—highlighting the growing presence of Cordilleran voices on the global literary stage. Lester Laoagan of Kabayan is the author of Kalanay: A Tale of the Mountains, a novel that narrates ancie
Lorraine Bacullo
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From FOUR to 22 GOLD MEDALS: DepEd Kalinga attributes improved performance at 2026 CARAA to collective efforts of PLGU and stakeholders
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Province of Kalinga finished as 5th runner-up in the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet held in Benguet from February 22–27, where its student-athletes demonstrated remarkable progress with a total haul of 22 gold medals. The delegation collected 111 medals overall—22 gold, 27 silver, and 62 bronze. This marks a significant improvement from the 4 gold, 25 silver, and 44 bronze medals the province earned in CARAA 2
Leonora Lo-oy
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Kalinga breaks ground on P171M landmark Theater and Museum, honoring cultural heritage
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a move to advance cultural preservation, the Provincial Government of Kalinga, in partnership with the Provincial Tourism Office and the Department of Public Works and Highways, broke ground for the construction of a Multi-Purpose Building (Theater) and the Kalinga Cultural Center and Museum on February 27, 2026, at Capitol Hills in Bulanao, Tabuk City. The combined cost amounts to P171 million. Of the total budget, P73 million is allocated to the Mul
Mark Jordan Bomogao
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‘Construction of KCCM and Theater shows that Kalinga honor past, celebrate present, and prepare for future’ - Gov. Edduba during groundbreaking ceremony
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Marking a major step in the province’s push to preserve its heritage while driving cultural and economic development, the Provincial Government of Kalinga, headed by Governor James S. Edduba, broke ground for the construction of the Kalinga Cultural Center and Museum (KCCM) and the new Multi-Purpose Building (Theater) at Capitol Hills in Bulanao on February 27. The two buildings will serve as platforms to preserve and promote the province’s rich cultural
Lorraine Bacullo
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‘Tayo lang ang may ganito sa buong Luzon’: PTO Ngao-i hails Kalinga Cultural Center and Museum milestone
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Province of Kalinga marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking of the Kalinga Cultural Center and Museum (KCCM) on February 27, 2026, at Capitol Hills in Bulanao, recognizing it as Luzon’s first provincially legislated cultural center and museum established through a special act of Congress. The establishment of the KCCM was formalized under Republic Act No. 11770, signed into law in 2022 by former President Rodrigo Duterte. The law provides
Lorraine Bacullo
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Buguias launches FIRST-ever Carrot Festival 2026
Buguias, Benguet – The Municipality of Buguias, widely known in the Philippines as a major producer of carrots, is set to celebrate its first-ever Carrot Festival from March 2 to 8, 2026. The festival will honor local farmers, cultural traditions, and the community’s rich agricultural heritage. With the theme “Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Sowing Innovations, Honoring Heritage,” the week-long celebration aims to highlight the vital role of agriculture in the town’s econom
Lorraine Bacullo
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“I Crossed the Line”: Country Singer Ogong issues apology over remarks at 17th Ibaloy Day in Baguio City
Baguio City, Philippines – A cultural celebration in Baguio City turned controversial this week. During the 17th Ibaloy Day at the Melvin Jones Grandstand on February 23, 2026, country singer Romeo Ogong from Sarangani Province—who had quickly gained attention among Cordillerans, known for their long embrace of country music— made crude jokes before a crowd of families, elders, and local officials. Ibaloy Day, organized by the Onjon ni Ivadoy Association Incorporated, is an a
Mark Moises Calayan
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Triple Gold Glory: Mayor Dagadag honors iTanudan young athlete’s inspiring CARAA 2026 feat
Tanudan, Kalinga – After Calleigh Duqueyne Paga, an elementary student from Mangali, hauled three gold medals in the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, the Municipality of Tanudan expressed pride and commended her for the outstanding performance she displayed in the region’s biggest sporting event. Paga, a pupil of Anggacan Elementary School, represented Kalinga in athletics, where she clinched gold medals in the 100m dash, triple jump, a
Leonora Lo-oy
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“Lost Opportunity for Our Rising Stars” — World No. 1 Islay Bomogao laments Muay Thai exclusion from 2026 CARAA
Baguio City, Philippines – Islay Erika Bomogao, a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist and the first Filipina to be ranked World No. 1 in the -45kg female elite division by the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), has expressed disappointment over the removal of Muay Thai from this year’s Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. She said the sport has brought international recognition and pride to the region through athletes lik
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
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Golden Splash at CARAA 2026: Elementary swimmer from Rizal delivers FIVE gold medals for Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – This year’s Kalinga delegation to the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet came back stronger, surpassing the province’s performance from last year, with one young athlete delivering five gold medals in swimming. It can be recalled that Kalinga ranked at the bottom in the 2025 CARAA Meet, finishing with 73 total medals – 4 gold, 25 silver, and 44 bronze. However, this year, the province showed significant progress and
Leonora Lo-oy
4d1 min read
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