Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) convened on December 10 for their 4th Quarter MPOC–MADAC Joint Council Meeting to provide important updates focused on the welfare of the townspeople. “Daytoy nga joint meeting ket kasapulan nga maaraid, not only because it is mandated for LGUs, but because we need it to ensure that our town remains peaceful and in order. Isunga dakkel ti batang iti amin nga

Benguet, Philippines – Tuba Chief of Police Police Major Peter Camsol has been relieved from his post over alleged lapses in the investigation into the case of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. Cabral was found unconscious and unresponsive near the Bued River, approximately 20 to 30 meters below the highway along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, at around 8:00 p.m. on December 18. This came after her driver was unable to

Ifugao, Philippines – A back-to-back marathon champion from Ifugao turned a race setback into a remarkable feat of endurance after successfully summiting Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak, following the cancellation of the Race to Lake Holon (RTLH) 2025 scheduled on December 6–7 in Barangay Salacafe, T’boli, South Cotabato. Mt. Apo, which stands at 2,954 meters (9,692 feet), is the highest mountain in the Philippines and is considered a potentially active volcano. It spans

Abra, Philippines – A soldier from the 77th Infantry Battalion was wounded in an armed clash between government troops and the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on Friday morning, December 19, in Bucay, Abra. The gunfight broke out at around 7:00 a.m. when troops of the 501st Infantry (Valiant) Brigade discovered a New People’s Army (NPA) hideout and encountered members of the Regional Guerrilla Unit (RGU) under the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) at Sitio Tacdangan

San Mateo, Isabela – A 69-year-old woman on her way to church with her family to attend Simbang Gabi died after being hit by a kolong-kolong along a road in San Mateo, Isabela earlier this week. The victim, identified by the alias “Perly,” was aboard a tricycle with her 73-year-old husband, alias “Rogel,” and her 53-year-old sister-in-law, alias “Marie,” when the incident occurred on December 18, 2025. Simbang Gabi is a traditional series of dawn masses celebrated by the Roma

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Honoring workers whose often unseen labor continues to strengthen the foundation of communities across the province, Vice Governor Dave Odiem paid tribute to Kalinga’s silent builders during the province’s first inter-agency Christmas program and lantern parade on December 19 at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bulanao. Odiem underscored that the sacrifices of government workers often go unnoticed or unrecognized. Nevertheless, he urged them to continue doi

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three sons of Kalinga did not only endure the rigorous training and education at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); they also rose above every challenge at the Regional Training Center in Aurora Province and graduated among the top of their class on December 9, 2025.   The three belong to PCG Class 113 “NASIGLAT-SALAKNIB”: ASN Richmond E. Fernando, who finished Top 4; ASN James Vandame M. Daus, Top 5; and ASN Melvin Neil B. Banggolay, Top 9. All three are

Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santa Marcela, Apayao received a Certificate of Commendation during the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Apayao’s (DILG-Apayao) showcase of documented innovative and best practices on December 18, for its exceptional work in documenting governance initiatives that prioritize effectiveness and transparency.   The recognition ceremony was held at the EKB Gymnasium in San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao.   “Dayto

Santa Marcela, Apayao – The Municipality of Santa Marcela was among the local government units (LGUs) in the region recognized by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council–Cordillera Administrative Region (RDRRMC-CAR) on December 16 for its exemplary efforts in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and community service.   The award was received by Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (LDRRMO) Rodel Ballinan during the GAWIS Kordilyer

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) is conducting gift-giving activities this December and has already accumulated more than ₱60,000 worth of donations from generous iKalingas in support of the initiative. This reflects strong community solidarity and a shared commitment to bringing joy and assistance to patients, especially during the Christmas season.   This was evident in a series of posts by KPH Chief of Hospital Dr. Reynaldo A. Aranca on his personal

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Emphasizing inclusivity and recognition, the Provincial Government of Kalinga will hold it’s first-ever Lantern Parade for government employees—an interagency initiative that honors the province’s often overlooked workers as the ‘Unsung Heroes’, highlighting their vital contributions to community service and provincial development. With the theme ‘Lumin-Awa Cares: A Christmas tribute to Kalinga’s Unsung builders,’ the event underscores the spirit of comm

Benguet, Philippines – Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was declared dead on December 19 following an alleged fall along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet. Police, as cited by the media, said Cabral, 63, was traveling with her driver toward La Union at around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday when she instructed the driver to drop her off at Maramal, Camp 5. The driver proceeded to a gasoline station and returned to the area at around