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Authorities revive 8-year-old drowned boy in Tanudan
Tanudan, Kalinga – Authorities revived an 8-year-old boy who reportedly drowned while swimming at the Tawang Falls in Pangol, Tanudan on Maundy Thursday, April 2. According to the Tanudan police, authorities deployed at the area quickly came to the aid of the boy who is from Purok 5, Bulanao who was believed to have drowned around 11:45 a.m. It was PSSg. Denver Dumagdag of Tanudan Municipal Police Station who performed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the boy with the ass
Leonora Lo-oy
4 minutes ago1 min read
Tinglayan LGU holds District Career Expo 2026 to help students plan their future
Tinglayan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tinglayan, in a bid to help students prepare for their career paths, empowered learners to make informed decisions about their future through the District Career Expo 2026 held on March 25. The District Career Expo is a localized event conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with local government units (LGUs) to provide career guidance, job matching, and training opportunities to students, particularly those i
Leonora Lo-oy
7 minutes ago2 min read
Body of Capt. Oyando arrives in Tabuk City; arrival honors accorded
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A wake in Bulanao Norte is now being held for Kalinga’s slain hero Captain Dean Oyando after his remains arrived in Tabuk City on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Oyando, 25, a newly graduated Scout Ranger from Kalinga, was killed in a 20-minute armed clash with members of the New People’s Army. He was bravely leading troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion during a pursuit operation when they encountered rebels on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Min
Leonora Lo-oy
9 minutes ago1 min read
KPPO deploys 277 personnel across Kalinga for Holy Week
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) has deployed a total of 277 personnel across the province to ensure public safety and security this Holy Week, focusing on strategic areas such as churches, transport terminals, public markets and tourist destinations. Speaking before various stakeholders, KPPO's Provincial Operations Management Unit, Police Major George Acob shared about details of deployment in identified areas, during the Summer Vacation (
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
Brake failure tragedy in Lubuagan: 65-year-old dies after passenger jeep fell in 30-meter-deep ravine
Lubuagan, Kalinga – A 65-year-old man died after a public utility vehicle (PUV) lost its brakes and fell into a 30-meter-deep ravine on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, in Dangoy, Lubuagan. The Lubuagan Information Office reported that the accident happened around 4:00 p.m. along the Poway-Ag-agama Upper Uma Access Road in Dangoy, where the driver lost control of the passenger jeep after its brakes failed while traversing a steep portion of the road. The vehicle reportedly roll
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Capt. Oyando honored with Gold Cross Medal; Body to be brought home to Tabuk
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Slain iKalinga soldier Captain Dean Oyando was honored with the Gold Cross Medal, one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ most prestigious citations for gallantry in combat, during a vigil held for him at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on March 31, 2026. Scout Ranger Oyando was killed while leading the 68th Infantry Battalion in a pursuit operation against members of the New People’s Army on March 29 in Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The ope
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
“Iba-iba silang grupo, pero magkakakilala sila” – KPPO Director Fati-ig updates on individuals linked to the killing of Irene Gayamos
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With two additional persons of interest, a total of seven individuals are now being investigated by the police in connection with the killing of Irene Gayamos. This was reported by Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig during a joint meeting led by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) on Monday, March 30, at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. To recall, the 30-year-old Gayamos was killed on the afternoon of No
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
TRAGIC DROWNING in Ilagan, Isabela: TWO girls survived to tell the tale; TWO others did not make it
Ilagan, Isabela – Two 10-year-old girls died, while their companions were rescued after they drowned while swimming along the Cagayan River in Barangay Santa Isabel, Ilagan, Isabela, on Saturday, March 28. According to an initial police report obtained by XFM-Santiago, the four children, all residents of the barangay, went to the river that afternoon to bathe. While at the river, the water current reportedly changed, suddenly becoming strong. The girls were pulled then toward
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
"Insurgency no longer a threat in Kalinga" - 103rd Infantry Battalion
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Insurgency in Kalinga is “no longer considered a viable threat” after the several number of arrests and surrenders of rebels who once operated in the province, according to Lt. Col. Jimrhic B. Obias. Obias, Commanding Officer of the 103rd Infantry Battalion, said the accomplishments that led to wiping out the threats were made possible through sustained cooperation among the military, police, communities, families, concerned agencies, and local governmen
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
No Kalinga culture of firing guns during wakes, burials: Governor Edduba to endorse anti-indiscriminate firing ordinance to SP
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Kalinga, chaired by Governor James S. Edduba, will endorse to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan a proposal to craft an ordinance preventing indiscriminate firing in the province. The prevention of indiscriminate firing in Kalinga was among the matters discussed during the joint meeting of the PPOC, Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC), Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘Be your own boss… start a small business then grow big. DTI is here to help’ – DTI KALINGA PD Ramos
Tabuk City, Kalinga – DTI-Kalinga Provincial Director Renie Ramos encouraged aspiring iKalinga entrepreneurs on the importance of starting a small business, emphasizing that it can lead to bigger opportunities. He highlighted that this is one of the advocacies of the agency during the launching program of the SSCP on March 27, 2026, in Barangay Balawag, Tabuk City, Kalinga. The Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) is a flagship initiative of the Department of Scie
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘Progress is not abandoning who we are, but keeping our identity’: Vice Governor Odiem calls on iBalbalans to preserve heritage amid modernization
Balbalan, Kalinga – Amid modernization and ongoing developments in a progressing municipality like Balbalan, Vice Governor Dave Odiem reminded iBalbalans to remain passionate in preserving their vibrant heritage during the iBalbalan Day on March 25, 2026. Speaking before townsfolk and visitors at the Balbalan Central School, Odiem defined heritage as the connection that binds the ancestors who paved the way for what Balbalan is today and the present generation working to furt
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Late night karaoke leads to hacking of two siblings in Cauayan City
Isabela, Philippines – An overnight karaoke session in Cauayan City sparked a neighborhood commotion, resulting in the hacking of two siblings on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Initial investigation by the Cauayan City Police, as cited by local media, revealed that the incident stemmed from a karaoke session involving the two victims and their kin in Barangay District 3. The singing and drinking extended through the night, at a time when residents in the area were already resting. A
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘Women are not punching bags, we should love, cherish, and protect them’ – Mayor Dagadag during Tanudan’s women’s month celebration
Tanudan, Kalinga – “Ayaten tayo dagiti kababaihan tayo, haan tayo da isuda kab-kabilen wennu sak-saktan,” Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag urged the public, stressing that women should be cherished and not treated as punching bags. Dagadag made the statement as the country celebrates Women’s Month this March, honoring the contributions, hard work, and nurturing spirit of women. According to him, women play a significant role in building happy homes, nurturing children—the future
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Innovation for the community: DOST launches SSCP in Balawag, Tabuk; locally made products showcased
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) of the Department of Science and Technology was launched on March 25, 2026, in Barangay Balawag, highlighting local innovation and sustainable community development with a range of locally developed products showcased. The SSCP is a flagship initiative of the , designed to transform Philippine local government units (LGUs) into resilient, technologically advanced, and inclusive communities. It focuses on d
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
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