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“I would like to give my instruction to TESDA–Kalinga….maglagay na lang tayo ng trainers na mismong galing dito” - Deputy Dir. Villanueva III during inauguration of P4.2M gymnasium
Tabuk City, Kalinga – TESDA Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Vidal Villanueva III urged the provincial office to establish a system for recognizing local trainers and to prioritize homegrown talent instead of bringing in trainers from outside. “I would like to give my instruction to the provincial office of TESDA–Kalinga to come up with recognition of trainers dito. Huwag na sana magbitbit ng trainers dito; maglagay na lang tayo ng trainers na mismong galing dito.
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
Municipal legislators in Tanudan hold public hearing on nine proposed local measures; Anti-kaingin and Community-based watershed reforestation among those discussed
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In a move to strengthen public participation in local governance, the Sangguniang Bayan of Tanudan conducted a public hearing on various proposed municipal ordinances on April 13, 2026, in Tanudan, Kalinga. The public hearing was attended by Sangguniang Bayan members, LGU officials, barangay representatives, and other stakeholders, and was held to solicit suggestions and comments on nine proposed ordinances in the municipality to further strengthen the
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 hours ago2 min read
Old man dies in tragic road crash in Banaue, Ifugao
Banaue, Ifugao – A senior citizen was declared dead following a road accident in Haguer, Bangaan, Banaue on Monday, April 13, 2026. The 2nd Ifugao Provincial Mobile Force Company (IPMFC) reported that the victim, identified by police as Leon Magangat, was on board a Mitsubishi Pajero when the accident occurred. Based on photos released by authorities, the victim was retrieved from a river below the road along with his totally wrecked vehicle. He was examined and declared dea
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago1 min read
‘Haanen nga para lang ti out-of-school youth ti TVET. TESDA 2024 data shows that 43% or 143 of the clients are college graduates, workers’ - ROMO Executive Director Bungallon on upskilling
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Challenging the long-standing perception that the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is only for out-of-school youth or those who did not finish formal education, Regional Operations Management Office Executive Director David Bugallon emphasized that the agency has evolved into a key driver of workforce development in today’s technology-driven economy. Speaking during the inauguration of the new TESDA–Kalinga gymnasium on April
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
Trainee raped twice at Teachers Camp, Baguio; Suspect a police instructor
Baguio City, Philippines – A 41-year-old police training instructor is now being pursued by authorities after being accused of raping a female trainee inside a training facility in Baguio City. According to a police report obtained by local media outlets, the alleged sexual assault occurred twice earlier this year and was reported by the victim in April. The first incident reportedly took place between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on January 20 inside the training facility at Tea
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga legislators mull over declaring the province under energy emergency
“Ipaayab tayo ni PDRRMC Head Christian Luyaben tapno mas mailawlawag pay ti epekto daytoy executive order ditoy Kalinga once i-adopt tayo daytoy ken dagiti aksyon nga masapol ken mabalin tayo ipatungpal.” Vice Governor Odiem Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga legislator Atty. Christopher Donaal and members of the Committee on Rules and Ethics are set to review the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to adopt the declaration of a
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago2 min read
Blast in Magsaysay, Baguio occurred inside ‘gambling den’ - Mayor Magalong confirms, orders closure
Baguio City, Philippines – Contrary to earlier reports, the blast that injured 14 individuals in Lower Magsaysay at around 3:15 a.m. on Monday occurred in an illegal gambling den, not a snack house, as confirmed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Preliminary findings from the police indicate that the incident stemmed from an altercation involving an intoxicated miner who allegedly harassed a snack shop caretaker in the area. Bystanders came to the defense of the female caretaker an
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
16 hours ago2 min read
Board Members Donaal and Dangani back approval of MOA Hiring Medical Specialists for Kalinga Hospitals
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To strengthen the delivery of specialized healthcare services in the province, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) seeking to engage medical specialists for provincial and district hospitals was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga. Prior to the approval, a copy of the MOA was earlier submitted by the Office of Governor James Edduba to the Committee on Rules and Ethics, chaired by Board Member Christopher Donaal, and the Committee on Health a
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago2 min read
Six cases of suicide documented in the province since January 2026; “(If you have problems) di ka nag-iisa, talk to your friends… family, especially” - Kalinga PHO
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With six documented suicide cases since January 2026, the Provincial Health Office is urging the public not to be afraid to seek help and reminding individuals struggling with life’s difficulties that they are not alone in their fight. According to data from the PHO, the six cases were recorded from January to April 10, 2026. Of these, six individuals died by suicide, while two other cases involved attempts to take their own lives within the same period
Leonora Lo-oy
19 hours ago2 min read
“Number of people with mental health concerns is increasing, we need psychiatrists’ - Kalinga PHO II Dr. Tandingan
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Recognizing the need for a mental health specialist, the Provincial Government of Kalinga is eyeing the hiring of a psychiatrist who would be based in the province to address the mental health conditions and concerns of iKalingas. The plan has been one of the key discussion points of the Provincial Health Board in the first semester of 2026, as it works to provide quality healthcare services, including access to specialists within the province. In an in
Leonora Lo-oy
19 hours ago2 min read
ONE dead, another injured in Banaue, Ifugao motorcycle accident
Banaue, Ifugao – Two motorists were the subject of a search and rescue operation along Sitio Awan Igid, Viewpoint in Banaue on Monday evening after a tragic accident. The rescuers found one of the victims down the ravine. At around 9:45 p.m. on April 13, the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 15, 1501st Maneuver Company urgently dispatched its Search and Rescue (SAR) team after being alerted by a concerned citizen about a motorcycle accident in Sitio Awan Igid. Upon
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
AGTATAKAW TI BUWA: 37-yr.-old man arrested after stealing betel nut in Baguio City
Baguio City, Philippines – A 37-year-old vendor was arrested by police authorities after he was caught stealing betel nut, locally known as “buwa,” from a stall in Baguio City last week. The incident took place on April 9, 2026, at Block 4, Kayang-Hilltop, Baguio City. According to police investigation, as cited by local media outlets, a police officer who was roaming around the area spotted the man while he was cutting the nylon rope securing a closed stall. Moments later,
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Not your Ordinary Garden: 56-yr.-old man in Benguet caught watering Marijuana
Benguet, Philippines – A 56-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly caught in the act of watering and drying marijuana plants in Benguet on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The suspect, whose identity was withheld by the police, was tagged as a High-Value Individual (HVI) drug personality. According to the Police Regional Office–Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO–CAR), joint operatives from the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conduc
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘Only 12 in CAR and just 440 in the country are still alive among World War 2 soldiers - VPH National Pres. Mendoza calls on stronger policies and social welfare for veterans
Baguio City, Philippines – As the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week concluded, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker and Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) National President Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza renewed his call for concrete measures to assist the country’s remaining World War II (WWII) veterans, including 12 in the Cordillera region. As reported by the Philippine Information Agency–CAR, Mendoza made the statement during
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
144 fire incidents from Jan. to Apr. Logged in Region CAR; over 600 hectares affected
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Bureau of Fire Protection–Cordillera Administrative Region (BFP–CAR) has reported a total of 144 fire incidents across the region from January to April 10, 2026, affecting 644 hectares of forests and grasslands. As the dry and summer season sets in, forests and grasslands become increasingly vulnerable to fires that may spread rapidly due to dry vegetation, strong winds, and prolonged lack of rainfall. According to BFP–CAR, through local media, the
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
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