Rizal, Kalinga – An 83-year-old woman from Barangay Liwan West, Rizal, who is suffering from severe memory loss, has been reported missing, prompting her family to appeal to the public for assistance in locating her. Patricia Adam Abidal, fondly known as Lola Patricia or Lola Pauline, hails from Besao, Mountain Province, and had been living in Baguio City. She was only brought to Liwan West last year when her memory condition began to worsen. In an interview with Guru Press C

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Province of Kalinga is set to receive P17,000,000 from the National Government through the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program to support the province’s rice production and food security initiatives. Governor James Edduba announced this during a meeting of the Kalinga Management Committee (MANCOM) on Monday, March 23, at the Kalinga Capitol New Conference Hall. The funding, which falls under the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assi

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Regional Trial Court Branch 25 Presiding Judge Jerson Angog reminded the new lawyers of the province to remain humble inside the courtroom, emphasizing that arrogance will not help win cases—rather, it is a thorough knowledge of the facts and evidence that matters—during the testimonial dinner held at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao on March 21, 2026. The 45 newly minted iKalinga lawyers who conquered the 2025 Bar Examinations were celebrated in a memorable te

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Northern Luzon Chapter Governor Atty. Voltaire Garcia reminded newly admitted iKalinga lawyers of their duties, emphasizing their commitment to fairness, respect, and devotion to the truth during a testimonial dinner held at Kiela Hall, Davidson Hotel in Bulanao on March 21, 2026. The testimonial dinner was more than a celebration—it marked a meaningful beginning, welcoming a new generation of legal professionals r

La Trinidad, Benguet – The Cordillera music scene was shaken by the sudden death of well-loved Igorot musician Ivan Rufino after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck along the road in Km. 6, La Trinidad, on Sunday evening, March 23. According to an initial report from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, the collision occurred when an Isuzu truck attempted to overtake a Toyota Hilux pickup. In the process, the truck struck the oncoming Yamaha motorcycle rid

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Fourteen iKalingas from different towns of the province are now ready to serve the country after completing their basic military training with the Philippine Navy. The group, graduates of the Sailor Basic Course (SBC) MASINLAYAG Class 75, paid a courtesy call to Governor James S. Edduba on Monday, March 23, where they were recognized by the provincial chief executive for their achievement. The new iKalinga sailors include Joshua B. Ontawe, Genesis B. Fa

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of forty-five iKalingas are now set to enter the legal profession after passing the Bar Examinations held on September 7, 10, and 14, 2025—one of the most difficult and lengthy licensure exams in the Philippines. After three months of waiting, the Supreme Court of the Philippines released the names of the new lawyers on January 7, with a total of 5,594 passers out of 11,420 examinees. In recognition of their achievement, the Integrated Bar of the

Sagada, Mountain Province – The once free-of-charge cultural site in Central Sagada, specifically the Paytokan Hanging Coffins, now requires a ₱20 cultural fee following a controversy that erupted after a social media influencer referred to the skulls at the burial site as “skulls of pagans.” To safeguard the cultural heritage site, Sagada Mayor Felicito Dula, as reported by local media, issued an executive order mandating visitors to pay the fee, which will be collected at t

Bontoc, Mountain Province – An Igorot son from Bontoc has brought pride not only to his family and the Cordillera but also to the entire nation after becoming the sole Filipino in his batch to successfully complete the prestigious U.S. Army Ranger Course (USARC) on March 6, 2026, at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore), Georgia, USA. The USARC, commonly known as Ranger School, is one of the most demanding military leadership training programs in the world, conducted by the United St

Benguet, Philippines – Benguet State University (BSU) has secured ₱250 million in funding from Senator Erwin Tulfo for the construction of new facilities for its College of Medicine and College of Nursing. The announcement was shared by Congressman Eric Yap during the Strawberry Festival held on March 18 at the La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium. According to local media reports, Yap said the senator plans to provide annual funding for Benguet’s infrastructure projects, prioriti

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board–Cordillera Administrative Region (LTFRB–CAR) has announced that it will continue accepting applications for the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) for public utility jeepney (PUJ) and taxi operators and drivers. The FSP under AICS is a government assistance initiative designed to help qualified public transport drivers and operators of public

Baguio City, Philippines – A 26-year-old man in Baguio City is facing criminal charges after allegedly stabbing his wife during a heated argument over a mobile phone on Thursday afternoon, March 19. According to police reports, the incident occurred at around 4:55 p.m., shortly after the suspect arrived home under the influence of alcohol. The confrontation reportedly escalated when the husband, allegedly driven by suspicion, demanded to read his wife’s messages on her cellph