La Trinidad, Benguet – A buy-bust operation in La Trinidad earlier this week led to the arrest of a 28-year-old woman caught in possession of suspected marijuana worth over ₱1,000,000. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Cordillera (PDEA-CAR), as reported by a local media outlet, the operation was conducted on Tuesday, March 10, by the Regional Special Enforcement Team Alpha (RSET Alpha) in coordination with the Benguet Police Provincial Office–Provincial Drug

Baguio City, Philippines – More than 60,000 structures in Baguio City remain without building permits due to various challenges faced by property owners, the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) reported. Through the city’s Information Office, the CBAO said that out of 83,335 documented structures in the Summer Capital, 61,645, or roughly 74%, have no permits, while only 21,690, or about 26%, have secured the required documents. The number of unpermitted buildings ma

Atok, Benguet – A son of the Cordilleras is now at the helm of the Philippine National Police’s elite Special Action Force. Police Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Tuhay Lucas formally assumed office on March 9, 2026, as the Acting Director of the SAF following a leadership reshuffle ordered by PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Lucas succeeds Police Major General Mark D. Pespes, who retired after more than 30 years of service. Hailing from Atok, Benguet, Lucas is a prou

Baguio City, Philippines – Rising triathlete Joshua Ramos of Baguio City emerged as the Elite Champion in the recently held 5150 Triathlon Guimaras, further cementing his family’s legacy in the world of multi-sport competition. The competition, which was held on March 8, 2026, in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, is an Olympic-distance race featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run, attracting some of the country’s top triathletes. This year marked

Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Multi-Purpose Facility or Kalinga Sports Complex on March 10, the Provincial Government led by James S. Edduba marked the start of a major project that could position the province to host the next Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association Meet. During the event, Ruby Uyam, district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways Lower Kalinga District Engineering Office, presented an

Rizal, Kalinga – As part of its intensified campaign against wanted individuals, the Rizal police arrested a 48-year-old businessman from Cagayan who is facing rape charges in Kalinga on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026. Personnel from the Rizal Municipal Police Station, joined by operatives from the police stations of Enrile, Cagayan and Quezon, Cagayan as well as other police units in Kalinga, proceeded to Purok 2, Liwan Norte in Enrile, Cagayan at around 9:00 p.m. to serve

Baguio City, Philippines – A 34-year-old tenant in Fairview, Baguio City raised concerns among his neighbors when he was not seen for two days, prompting his landlord and barangay officials to open his place where they found him dead with hack wounds on March 8. Kagawad Jeffrey Abance, in his interview with Regional News Group, shared that the neighbors became concerned about the victim when he was not seen for two days and the lights and sound system inside his place were ne

Balbalan, Kalinga – After proudly representing her town in Miss Kalinga 2026, reigning Miss Balbalan Shira Mae Alit Acosta is now preparing to pass on the crown as a new queen rises from a field of 14 dashing iBalbalan candidates set to compete on March 24.   The Search for Miss Balbalan 2026 is among the main highlights of the town’s Manchachatong Festival, a celebration that brings together culture, community, and festivity in Balbalan. This year’s festival activities are s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Ten suspected members of the New People’s Army were cornered on Wednesday, March 11, after operatives served their arrest warrants in separate operations in Tarlac City and Quezon City.   The 10 were tagged by the military and the police as members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), a communist terrorist group operating in Kalinga and Abra.   Five of the 10 arrested individuals were said to be high-ranking officials and they were identif

Alcala, Cagayan – Spring seems to have come early in Alcala, Cagayan, as the town’s salinggogon trees (Cratoxylum formosum) burst into bloom, captivating residents and netizens alike. Photos shared on social media by Mayor Cristina “Tin” Antonio showcased the flowering trees lining Alcala’s streets, painting the town with shades of pink and white. According to Mayor Antonio, the salinggogon trees were planted by the municipal government as part of its environmental and refore

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The realization of the Kalinga Sports Complex reflects what can be achieved when leaders share the same priorities and work hand in hand, according to Governor James Sagmayao Edduba. With over P148.4 million in funding, the Kalinga Sports Center Multi-Purpose Facilities (Sports Complex) Phase 1 officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, at the CARAA Grounds. The initial phase includes the construction of a playing fiel

Balbalan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Balbalan has added to its growing list of distinctions after recently receiving numerous awards for initiatives in sustaining peace and order, protecting women and children, empowering youth, and nurturing families in the town. Among the accolades is the UWAWI (Unawa, Wagas na Aalaga at Wastong Implementasyon Para sa mga Bata at Kababaihan) Award, which recognized Balbalan for achieving Ideal Functionality in the 2025 Local Council for