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Gov. Edduba's Phone Hacked: Public warned against fake solicitations using his name and number
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba warns the public against individuals allegedly using his mobile number and social media accounts to solicit money and material assistance. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 25, Edduba clarified that he is not asking for any form of cash or in-kind support from the public through Facebook, Messenger, Viber, or any of his accounts. The governor has urged the people to ignore and refrain from entertaining such messag
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago1 min read
“When we invest in cooperatives, we invest in people” — Gov. Edduba vows support at PEOPMC’s Groundbreaking of new facility
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Engineering Office Personnel Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PEOPMC) broke ground on its new facility in San Juan, Tabuk City, Kalinga on February 25, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening financial growth, fostering unity, and creating more opportunities for its members and their families. The new facility is expected to enhance operational efficiency and create additional income-generating opportunities for the cooperative and
Mark Jordan Bomogao
9 hours ago2 min read
FEATURE: Built from the Heart of an Intern: MPSU student transforms Bontoc Library with homegrown Digital System
Bontoc, Mt. Province – A student intern in Mt. Province has transformed a simple internship requirement into a functional innovation that now enhances the operations of the Bontoc Municipal Library. Aladin Ekid, a student of Mt. Province State University (MPSU), developed a digital log-in system designed to replace the manual logbook for walk-in users. The innovation allows the library to automatically record, store, and generate visitors’ data. The system was not built overn
Mark Moises Calayan
10 hours ago2 min read
‘Sa aming mga Igorot, kailangan laging may kapidpidwa (kasama), hindi pwedeng isa lang’ - Igorot Stone Kingdom founder Velasco on buying another Discaya luxury vehicle
Baguio City, Philippines – Exactly two weeks after acquiring a high-profile Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth more than P29 million, Igorot Stone Kingdom founder Pio Velasco has purchased another luxury vehicle formerly owned by the Discaya couple. Velasco secured a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV for P6.6 million during the Bureau of Customs’ public auction on February 25, 2026. He was the lone bidder. In a media interview, Velasco explained that he did not buy the vehicle to show off w
Mark Moises Calayan
10 hours ago1 min read
Magalong on Sara Duterte Tandem Rumors: ‘Hindi national post ang focus ko kundi Good Governance at laban sa kurapsiyon’
Baguio City, Philippines – Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, on Wednesday, February 25, addressed talks linking his name to a possible tandem with Sara Duterte, saying he has no intention of running for a national post. It can be recalled that Sara Duterte announced on February 18 that she will run for president in the 2028 elections. Since then, several names have surfaced as her potential running mates. While she claimed to have already “recruited” a partner as early as
Mark Moises Calayan
10 hours ago2 min read
BM Kitongan rallies Kalinga Bulls in Final Stretch of CARAA 2026: “Kaya tayo dayta. Awan ti imposible nu agkararag tayo”
La Trinidad, Benguet – As the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) 2026 continues, Board Member and Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Emilio Kitongan, encouraged the young iKalinga athletes—the Kalinga Bulls—to remain focused, motivated, and prayerful as they aim for more victories in the final days of the competition. Speaking during the fellowship night organized by the Kalinga delegation on February 24 at Buyagan Elementary School, Kitonga
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga’s THIRD billionaire cooperative, PEOPMC, breaks ground on FOUR-Storey Landmark Building
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Engineering Office Personnel Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PEOPMC), recently recognized as the third cooperative in the province to surpass ₱1 billion in total assets, formally launched the construction of its multi-storey building on February 25 in San Juan, Tabuk City, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative’s continued growth and long-term development. The four-storey building, according to Board of Directors (BOD) member Direct
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
FEATURE: A Long Time Dream: Balbalan Mayor Malannag grateful for realization of P85M Poswoy Bridge
Balbalan, Kalinga – For decades, the people of Poswoy crossed rivers with caution and endured long, difficult travel just to reach the main road. What was once a daily challenge is now a story of hope fulfilled. On February 23, the long-awaited ₱85-million Poswoy Bridge was officially inaugurated and turned over to the community — marking what Mayor Almar Malannag described as the realization of a long-time dream of the iBalbalans, especially residents of Poswoy, Ab-abaan, an
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago2 min read
Tragedy in Mankayan Tunnel: Three young miners in Benguet die after inhaling suspected toxic fumes
Benguet, Philippines – Three young small-scale miners died after allegedly inhaling noxious gases while working inside a tunnel in Sitio Nayak, Barangay Sapid, Mankayan, Benguet, police confirmed on Tuesday. The miners, whose names were withheld for privacy reasons, were aged 22 and 24. One was a resident of Palatong, Tabio, Mankayan, while the other two were from Upper Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central, Baguio City. A report from the local police stated that the three were last
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago1 min read
Two men injured in motorcycle-kuliglig collision in Rizal, Kalinga
Rizal, Kalinga – Two men were injured in a motorcycle-kuliglig collision along the Rizal – Solana Road in Macutay late night of Tuesday, February 24. Report from the responding unit, Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), stated that the accident happened past 11:00 p.m. The collision involved a 25-year-old resident of Babalag West and a 26-year-old resident of Bulbul. The 25-year-old was described to have sustained wounds, deformity in hi
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Brgy. Captain and companion gunned down; three others wounded in Abra bridge ambush
Abra, Philippines – A punong barangay and his companion were killed after their vehicle was riddled with bullets while they were traversing the Calaba Bridge in Bangued, Abra on Tuesday, February 24. The fatalities were identified by the police as Collago, Lagayan Punong Barangay Ezequiel Castañeda Parado, 35, and Arlene Dorias who is a resident of the same place. The three other injured victims in the shooting incident are Ailyn S. Parado, a Sangguniang Bayan member in Lag
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Deadly Weekend in Baguio: Two riders die in separate road mishaps
Baguio City, Philippines – Two lives were cut short in separate road accidents involving motorcycles and passenger buses in Baguio City on Sunday, February 22, 2026. According to a report from the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) obtained by local media outlets, the first incident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. along Marcos Highway in Imelda Marcos Village. Police investigation revealed that a bus allegedly swerved back into its lane to avoid colliding with an oncoming truck af
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
Global Music Icon, Local Impact: Apl.de.Ap Foundation backs agri-development in Alcala, Cagayan; coconut farmers to benefit
Alcala, Cagayan – Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.Ap, known worldwide as a member of the Grammy-winning group Black Eyed Peas, has returned to the Philippines not only for music but also to support local farmers and environmental initiatives. Through his Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI), Apl.de.Ap — whose real name is Allan Pineda Lindo — continues to champion programs that benefit under-served communities. He founded the non-profit organization in 2011 to empower d
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Outrage erupts after social media influencer calls ancestral remains in Sagada as ‘Skulls of Pagans’
Sagada, Mt. Province – A social media influencer with 1.2 million followers is facing criticism after allegedly disrespecting a sacred burial site in Sagada on February 23, 2026. According to a social media video reported by Mountain Beacon, Crist Briand was seen holding a skull believed to be from a burial site and referring to it as the “skulls of pagans.” “Yo brothers and sisters, nandito tayo ngayon sa Sagada at hawak ko ngayon isa sa mga skulls ng mga pagans dito sa Hang
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Community in mourning as missing Bauko resident found dead after over a week search
Bauko, Mt. Province – After nearly two weeks of tireless search efforts, a 40-year-old resident of Bauko, particularly from Pactil, Monamon Sur, was found deceased on February 23 in the Lukib area. Initially reported missing on the afternoon of February 9, the victim, identified as Kevin Lacbongan Libang, left his home and failed to return, prompting coordinated search operations by his family, community volunteers, and local disaster response teams. According to a Facebook p
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
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