“Your presence proves Kalinga is a peaceful province.” — Gov. Edduba honors BFP-CAR at Mangili Night

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Highlighting the province’s growing peace and security as part of ongoing efforts to support local development and emergency response, Governor James S. Edduba welcomed and honored personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection – Cordillera Administrative Region (BFP-CAR) during the Mangili Night held at Davidson’s Hotel in Bulanao on January 27, 2026.

Speaking before BFP personnel from various provinces and the lone city in the region, along with provincial officials, Edduba welcomed the visitors and expressed pride in showcasing Kalinga—a province once considered risky to travel to, but now peaceful and accessible.

“Timely nga inmay kayo tatta, ket napintas launay ta adda dagitoy dadduma nga probinsya ket makita yo met ti probinsya mi. Siguro ti ammo yo ti Kalinga gamin ket nu umay ka ditoy ket haan kan maka-awid—ngem saan. It’s nice nga umay kayo—isunga daytoy pannaka-umay yo ditoy ket dakkel nga banag kanyami. Because it proves nga dioty Kalinga ket peaceful metten haan nga kasla idi,” he said.

In connection with the province’s peace and order situation, the governor emphasized Kalinga’s progress despite being one of the younger provinces in the Cordillera region. He noted that while previous decades were marked by challenges, the province has steadily worked to strengthen peace and order while preserving its cultural heritage.

“Although dakami ti kabaruwan nga probinsya together with Apayao province—we were just divided in 1995, so February will be our 31st Founding Anniversary. But kadagiti leaders nga immuna ditoy Kalinga, they did their job ket isu met ti sursuruten mi nga sapay kuma ket aramiden mi met ti kabaelan mi tapnu mai-preserba mi—especially ti kultura mi ken anya man nga nadanunan mi nga inrugurgi ket naynayunan mi kuma,” he said.

The governor also encouraged local leaders to continue collaborating with BFP-CAR, expressing gratitude to the uniformed personnel for their role as first responders during emergencies and disaster situations.

He further urged sustained cooperation between local government units and national agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of the Kalinga community.

Meanwhile, the Mangili Night was personally graced by BFP-CAR Regional Director FCSUPT Leonida Gumanab Rosales, DSC, along with Kalinga provincial officials including Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem, Board Member Christopher Dona-al, and Tanudan Mayor Hon. Jaedick Ross Dagadag, among others. The event reaffirmed Kalinga’s commitment to peace, development, and public safety.