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Family of rider killed in Quezon, Isabela multi-vehicle crash appeals for witnesses, CCTV footage, dashcam recordings
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The family of a motorcycle rider who died in a multi-vehicle collision in Quezon, Isabela is appealing to the public for witnesses, CCTV footage, or dashcam recordings that could help shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. According to the Bacayan family, the vehicular accident occurred at around 7:45 a.m. on May 23 along the National Highway in Barangay Arellano, Quezon, Isabela. The crash reportedly involved two cars and a mo
Leonora Lo-oy
11 hours ago1 min read
Toddler, 11-year-old among FIVE killed in Benguet truck overturn
KABAYAN, Benguet – Five individuals, including a 3-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy, died in a road accident involving a truck in Kabayan, Benguet, on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026. The accident occurred in Sitio Guay, Barangay Poblacion, where a six-wheeler truck carrying 39 passengers from Mountain Province to Nueva Vizcaya reportedly overturned due to an initially suspected mechanical failure. The Kabayan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDR
Leonora Lo-oy
16 hours ago1 min read
“NO IGAT FOR WOMEN”: Why Southern Pinukpuk forbid women from consuming eel
FEATURE Long before modern influences reached the remote villages of Southern Pinukpuk, elders carried stories and beliefs intended to guide younger generations on how to live, behave, and uphold the values of the family and community. Among the many traditions quietly passed down through generations was a warning that many children grew up hearing from their parents and grandparents: “Saan mabalin ti babbai nga mangan ti igat.”(Women should not eat eel.) Known locally as iga
Grace Soriano
16 hours ago3 min read
“I felt proud and thankful”: Young Agta shares experience as first in their community to earn degree in Human Kinetics at CSU
FEATURE For many students, earning a college diploma is a personal achievement. For 22-year-old Neslyne Corpuz Tumaliuan, it is a victory shared with her family, her Indigenous community, and the generations of Agta youth who will come after her. Hailing from Barangay Piña Este in Gattaran, Cagayan, Neslyne recently made history as the first member of her Agta community to graduate from the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) of Cagayan State University (CSU). Among the 163 gradu
Lorraine Bacullo
16 hours ago3 min read
‘Alcohol consumption and fear of being exposed seen as cause behind killing of toddler in Natonin, Mountain Province’ - MPPO initial investigation finds
NATONIN, Mountain Province – Authorities revealed that alcohol consumption and fear of being exposed allegedly led to the fatal attack on a 3-year-old girl in Natonin, Mountain Province, after two minors reportedly admitted involvement during the ongoing investigation. According to the Mountain Province Police Provincial Office (MPPO), as cited by local news outlets, the two boys, aged 12 and 8, who were initially identified by Lt. Col. Apdilon Chiday Galong, allegedly consum
Lorraine Bacullo
16 hours ago2 min read
“Every child deserves to grow and reach their fullest potential, regardless their condition at birth” - Gov. Edduba during launch of newborn screening clinic at KPH
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba reaffirmed the provincial government's firm commitment to ensuring that every child in Kalinga diagnosed through newborn screening receives continuous, comprehensive, and accessible medical care, regardless of their condition. Edduba made the statement during the launching of the Newborn Screening Satellite Continuity Clinic (NBSSC) at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on Tuesday, May 26. The clinic is
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
NO POLITICS, JUST PUNCHES! Pinukpuk Barangay Officials Box for ₱500K Worth of Projects
FEATURE PINUKPUK, Kalinga — Combat sports are usually reserved for trained athletes, but barangay officials in Pinukpuk stepped into the boxing ring this week in a unique exhibition match where every punch carried the promise of community development. Inside the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Taga, barangay officials traded punches not for personal glory but for ₱500,000 worth of projects pledged by the municipal government to the winning barangays. The special boxing exhibi
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
2 WINS, 1 TOUGH LOSS: Pinukpuk Vice Mayor turns heads in First Gimpong Fest Arm-Wrestling Exhibition
FEATURE Residents of Pinukpuk, Kalinga know Vice Mayor Shirlynne B. Dasayon-Alunday as a public servant who leads with dedication and compassion. But on May 28, at the Taga Gymnasium, she revealed another side of herself — one defined by determination, competitiveness, and surprising strength. What began as a friendly arm-wrestling exhibition quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the First Gimpong Festival as the vice mayor stepped up to the table and to
Reny Boy Doyog
17 hours ago2 min read
Over 30 passengers bound for wedding and graduation hurt after dump truck overturns in Benguet
Kabayan — More than 30 individuals on their way to attend a wedding and graduation celebration were rescued after figuring in a vehicular accident on Thursday morning, May 28, in Kabayan, Benguet. Initial police investigation, as cited by Mountain Beacon, showed that the victims, who are from Mountain Province, were onboard a dump truck traveling to Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya for the celebrations. However, at around 11:20 a.m., while traversing the descending portion of the r
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
19 young IAT scholars bring learning to remote Kalinga villages; over 100 children taught
Tabuk City — Nineteen scholars of the International Association for Transformation, Inc. (IAT) conducted an academic outreach program in remote communities across Kalinga through the organization’s annual Summer Literacy Program (SLP), teaching basic literacy and numeracy skills to more than 100 young learners from underserved barangays. The program, which ran from May 4 to 20, deployed scholars to far-flung areas across the province. For this year’s SLP, the volunteers we
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
Youngest IAT scholar from Tabuk to join SLP finds purpose in teaching children in remote Kalinga communities
FEATURE Tabuk City — At just 15 years old, Charlene Aggayaban is already proving that scholarship programs offer more than financial assistance after taking on the role of a volunteer student-teacher through the International Association for Transformation, Inc. (IAT) Summer Literacy Program (SLP) in remote communities across Kalinga. Charlene, an incoming Grade 11 student at Kalinga National High School and a resident of Naneng, Tabuk City, is the youngest scholar of Int
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
From school newsroom to national TV: iKalinga campus journalist set for Eat Bulaga feature
Tabuk City - Following her historic victory in a national press conference, iKalinga young journalist Marian Cuevo is set to appear on national television after receiving an invitation from the popular Philippine noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. It can be recalled that Cuevo was named the 2026 Most Outstanding Campus Journalist in the Philippines during the National Schools Press Conference 2026 held from April 13 to 17 in Ormoc City. She became the first from the provinc
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
Gas station robbery in Tuba, Benguet: Gunmen escape with P260K cash
Tuba — A hot pursuit operation is ongoing in Benguet for the arrest of two individuals who allegedly robbed a gasoline station in Barangay Camp 3, Tuba, on Sunday night, May 24. Based on the initial findings of authorities, as cited by national and local media outlets, employees of the establishment were about to secure the day’s earnings after finishing the counting of sales when the incident happened. While the money was laid on a table and about to be deposited inside a va
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Bringing healing closer to far-flung communities: DOH sends new wave of medical specialists to Cordillera hospitals
FEATURE A cough ignored in a distant barangay can worsen into pneumonia before a patient even reaches a hospital. A mother from a remote sitio may spend hours traveling along rough mountain roads just to consult a doctor. During heavy rains, seeking medical care becomes even more dangerous, forcing families to wait until the weather improves. These realities continue to affect many upland communities in the Cordillera Administrative Region, where access to healthcare is ofte
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Regional Manager goes berserk, stabs TWO employees in Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao City — Two employees sustained stab wounds after they were allegedly attacked by their regional manager inside their workplace on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2026, in Tuguegarao City. The incident happened at an appliance store along Balzain Highway. The suspect was identified as a 40-year-old resident of Centro 1, Tuguegarao City, while the victims were a 33-year-old collector and a 32-year-old cashier. Initial police investigation, as cited by local media, revealed
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
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