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‘Kalikad nan Puchon’in Barangay Lacnog: How the Masadiit and Butbut tribes keep kinship, culture, and history alive across generations
FEATURE LACNOG, Tabuk City — Members of the Masadiit tribe of Boliney, Abra, and the Butbut tribe of Tinglayan, Kalinga, have gathered in Barangay Lacnog, Tabuk City, for this year's “Kalikad nan Puchon,” a cultural reunion aimed at preserving traditions and strengthening the bond between the two tribes. The gathering, which runs from May 29 to June 1, 2026, features a series of cultural activities, fellowship events, and community gatherings designed to celebrate a relations
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Bound by blood, United by purpose: The story of Kalinga’s first and latest Miss Philippines Earth representatives
FEATURE “...seeing another representative from Kalinga, I felt really proud and happy for Natasha and for our beloved Kalinga.” — Glennifer Perido-Rinkinen, Miss Philippines Earth-Air 2012 Who would have thought that more than a decade after Kalinga first stepped onto the Miss Philippines Earth stage, its first and latest representatives would be revealed to share not only a passion for advocacy, but also family ties and the same profession in the medical field? Former Miss P
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Cordilleran Archer Colas fires double gold, shatters own Palarong Pambansa record
SPORTS NEWS Baguio City, Philippines – Cordilleran archer Chass Mhaiven Colas brought pride to the region after winning two gold medals and breaking his own Palarong Pambansa record in boys’ archery on May 27, 2026, in Agusan del Sur. The 66th Palarong Pambansa, regarded as the country’s premier grassroots sporting event for student-athletes, gathered 13,247 delegates, including 10,718 athletes from 18 regional athletic associations competing for national honors. The Cordille
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Father and son dead in motorcycle-dump truck collision in Tuguegarao City; Mother fights for life
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – A father and his teenage son were killed, while the mother sustained serious injuries, after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a dump truck along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Namabbalan Norte, Tuguegarao City, on Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2026. The victims were identified by police as a 66-year-old farmer, his 15-year-old son, a high school student, and the man's 40-year-old wife. The son was driving the motorcycle, with his pare
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
A New Kingdom Rises: Is Igorot Stone Kingdom 2 the next big tourist attraction in Benguet?
FEATURE TUBA, Benguet — Towering stone walls, castle-like structures, and breathtaking mountain views are once again capturing the imagination of travelers in the Cordillera as a new attraction rises along the Naguilian Road in Tuba, Benguet. Dubbed by locals and curious visitors as the “Igorot Stone Kingdom 2,” the developing site is expected to become the next major tourism destination in the province, building on the success of the original Igorot Stone Kingdom that has dr
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Balbalan's Ross Damian kicks his way to Palarong Pambansa Gold
SPORTS NEWS Balbalan, Kalinga – Ross Damian, a proud son of Balbalan, emerged as one of the Fearless Highlanders who captured a gold medal at the country’s biggest sporting event, the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, currently underway in Agusan del Sur. Damian, together with Ryan Nabejet and Johann Ventura, represented the Cordillera Administrative Region in the Secondary Boys' Team Poomsae event on May 27 at the Bayugan City Convention Center. Their outstanding display of precision,
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Tanudan triumphs in fight for peace; Insurgency-Free Status Marker conferred
Tanudan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tanudan continues to make strides not only in infrastructure and economic development but also in maintaining peace and security as it officially attained its State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SSIPS) status on May 25, 2026. Conferred by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the SSIPS status signifies that a municipality has successfully eliminated local insurgency influence, paving the way for sustained development and communit
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Bodong shields Tinglayan: ‘Our indigenous peace pact helped the town attain Insurgency-Free Status’ - Mayor Abay
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Through collective effort, unity, and steadfast adherence to the Bodong system, the Municipality of Tinglayan has officially attained insurgency-free status as of May 26, 2026. Led by Mayor Charles Abay, the municipality unveiled its State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SSIPS) marker on May 26, marking a significant milestone in its successful campaign to eliminate insurgency influence in the area. Mayor Abay attributed the achievement to the comm
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days ago2 min read
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