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Dog meat controversy sparks surprise raids; Baguio eatery freezers come up clean
Baguio City – Authorities in Baguio City conducted surprise inspections of eateries in areas previously associated with the illegal dog meat trade and found no prohibited meat products inside their freezers. The Baguio City Meat and Fish Task Force carried out the operation on June 25 as part of its continuing enforcement of food safety and animal welfare laws. According to the city's Public Order and Safety Division (POSD), the surprise inspection covered food establishments
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
28-year-old soldier nabbed after firing shots outside brother-in-law's home in Claveria, Cagayan
Claveria, Cagayan – A 28-year-old member of the Philippine Army, who is expected to uphold the law and protect communities, was arrested following an alleged shooting incident outside his brother-in-law's residence in Claveria, Cagayan. The suspect, identified only by the alias "Bugoy," was apprehended by personnel of the Claveria Municipal Police Station with the assistance of the Quick Reaction Team of the 2nd Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company, police said. According
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago2 min read
"Talaga daytoy panagbarikada ti ultimo remedyomin": Mankayan residents revive barricade to oppose renewed mining exploration
Mankayan, Benguet – The people of Bulalacao and Guinaoang in Mankayan, Benguet, have stood watch over a simple community barricade they established nearly a year ago to protect their ancestral domain from mining activities. The barricade is made not only of wood and rope but also of years of frustration, unanswered petitions, and the growing belief that if they do not protect their ancestral land themselves, no one else will. First established in October last year, the barric
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago3 min read
39th Cordillera Month: No double taxation under Cordillera autonomy, officials assure
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay said the proposed Cordillera Autonomous Region Bill, or House Bill No. 6981, includes safeguards to ensure that the regional government will not impose taxes already being collected by local government units. The clarification was made during the regular flag-raising ceremony on June 29 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, where Gullay shared key points discussed during the Multistakeholder Forum on the proposed
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago3 min read
Gibo heads to Kalinga; Provincial gov’t set to spotlight resilience and progress
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James S. Edduba, has begun preparations for the July 9 visit of Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., with provincial officials eyeing the alignment of several major July observances to maximize resources and highlight the province's disaster resilience and development initiatives. During the Management Committee meeting on June 29 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao,
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
First DECS-CAR Regional Director, WWII veteran from Ifugao dies at 100Lorraine Bacullo
Kiangan, Ifugao – After a century of devoted service to his community and the nation, Pedro Dinaon Indunan, Kiangan's last surviving World War II veteran and the first Regional Director of the former Department of Education, Culture and Sports–Cordillera Administrative Region (DECS-CAR), passed away at the age of 100. Only a month before what would have been his 101st birthday, Indunan's death marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to patriotism, education, and public
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
Cagayan beauty from Ballesteros town bags Miss Philippines Earth 2026 crown
Ballesteros, Cagayan – A proud daughter of Ballesteros, Cagayan, brought honor to her hometown after Rina Andrea Delos Santos was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant's grand coronation held at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Bukidnon on June 27. Miss Philippines Earth is one of the country's premier beauty pageants, promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and climate action. The 26th edition carried the theme of transforming "love in action" into
Mark Jordan Bomogao
22 hours ago2 min read
Apayao wildlife survey reveals rich amphibian, reptile diversity; underscores need for protection
Luna, Apayao – A recent wildlife survey in Apayao has underscored the need to protect the province's often-overlooked amphibians and reptiles after documenting a diverse range of species that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Amphibians and reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that contribute significantly to ecological balance. They serve as both predators and prey, help control insect and rodent populations, contribute to nutrient cycling, and act as imp
Mark Jordan Bomogao
22 hours ago1 min read
Fish kill in Aguinaldo, Ifugao: Dry spell wipes out thousands of Tilapia; Farmers plead for assistance
Hingyon, Ifugao – Just days after thousands of market-ready tilapia died in fish cages at Magat Dam in Isabela due to prolonged hot weather, low water levels, and depleted dissolved oxygen, a similar incident has now struck Aguinaldo, Ifugao. Aguinaldo is known for its thriving freshwater fish cage industry, which provides livelihood to many local residents and contributes significantly to the municipality's aquaculture production. The incident has dealt a heavy blow to local
Mark Moises Calayan
22 hours ago2 min read
Balatoc mining issue: PMDC denies approving partnership with FCF Minerals, cites 2006 JOA with BKTI
"Ngayon naiintindihan ko po na ayaw niyo ng large scale mining dahil nakakahati siya. Linawin ko lang na what was presented was not an agreement of partneship--wala po kaming in-approve na partnership... yung Joint Operating Agreement-- naiintindihan ko po na ang mga IPs ay may right to represenation…” -Atty. Nico Solon Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – Amid the ongoing controversy over the proposed Batong Buhay mining project, the Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) den
Lorraine Bacullo
22 hours ago3 min read
‘Provision ket mayat. Ngem iyamak mi… nu agka-utang manen ti FCF… Ti kwa (collateral) da manen ket dagan ti Balatoc’: Balatoc resident opposes Batong Buhay mining proposal, fears history will repeat i
Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – For nearly a century, the Batong Buhay mining project has remained one of the Cordillera's longest-running and most controversial mining disputes, leaving a lasting mark on the Indigenous community of Barangay Balatoc. What began with the discovery of rich copper and gold deposits in 1934 has evolved into decades of conflict over ancestral land rights, government ownership, environmental concerns, and Indigenous representation—issues that continue to
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
‘Sino garud ti us-usto?’: NCIP-CAR asks who can legally represent iBalatocs after claims proposed mining deal was not consulted with the wider community
Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera (NCIP-CAR) has raised questions over who legally represents the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) of Barangay Balatoc after residents learned of an alleged mining agreement between the Balatoc Kalinga Tribal Incorporation (BKTI) and FCF Minerals Corporation, claiming that the wider community had neither been informed nor consulted. Guru Press Cordillera asked for a copy of said agreement but
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago4 min read
"There is no bad coffee, only bad processing": PH Coffee Guild Chair Brenda Claver urges Tanudan to unlock world-class coffee potential
Tanudan, Kalinga – Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Coffee Guild Marietta "Brenda" Claver believes Tanudan possesses the potential to produce world-class coffee, stressing that the quality of its beans is already there—the challenge lies in improving post-harvest processing. Speaking during the 11th Kapi Festival on June 25, Claver, who also served as the head judge of Tanudan's 2nd Coffee Quality Competition, emphasized that every coffee bean is inherently good and th
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
"Even if it's only one day, we must give it importance": Mayor Dagadag underscores significance of Tanudan's 63rd Founding Anniversary to townspeople
Tanudan, Kalinga – Although this year's Tanudan Day and Kapi Festival was reduced to a one-day celebration, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag said the occasion remained meaningful as it served as a time for the municipality to give thanks for the many blessings, progress, and peace that Tanudan continues to enjoy. The local government, led by Dagadag, was compelled to simplify the activities for the municipality's 63rd Founding Anniversary and 11th Kapi Festival in compliance with
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
"You earned it. Guard it with pride. Your land is your family’s security": Kalinga Vice-Governor Odiem reminds Cordilleran farmers awarded of land titles
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem underscored the importance of land ownership as a reward for years of sacrifice and hard work, urging Cordilleran farmers to cherish the lands awarded to them through the government's agrarian reform program. Speaking during the Regional Distribution of Electronic Land Titles (E-Titles), Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoMs), and the turnover of Farm Machin
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
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