FEATURE Balbalan, Kalinga – In the quiet mountain municipality of Balbalan, success is measured not only by achievements but by the determination to overcome challenges and pursue dreams. This year, the municipality has another reason to celebrate as 10 sons and daughters of Balbalan graduated from college with Latin honors, proving that perseverance, discipline, and hard work can open doors to a brighter future. For the Local Government Unit of Balbalan, the achievement is m

Bangued, Abra – Residents of Abra may continue to enjoy free access to Casamata Hill National Park under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) proposed entrance fee policy, following strong public sentiment expressed during a public hearing held on July 7 at the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST)-Bangued Campus. The proposed exemption came after residents voiced mixed reactions during the public consultation and in online discussions

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The lingering effects of El Niño continue to disrupt fisheries in Kalinga, forcing the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Kalinga to postpone the distribution of thousands of tilapia fingerlings after prolonged dry conditions left many fishponds and irrigation systems without enough water. Despite the onset of the rainy season and Kalinga being placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 during Typhoon Bavi, many fishponds across the pr

BAGUIO CITY — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted Baguio City and nearby provinces on Thursday afternoon, July 9, briefly sending residents, office workers, students, and shoppers rushing out of buildings as the sudden tremor sparked concern across the region. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the tectonic earthquake struck at 2:33 p.m. Its epicenter was located about 9 kilometers south-southwest of Tuba, Benguet, at a depth of 10 k

SPORTS Baguio City, Philippines – Two young athletes from the Cordillera are set to make history after earning spots on Team Philippines, which will compete in the country's first-ever participation in the 47th World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) World Armwrestling Championships and the 28th World Para Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India, from October 26 to November 7. Organized by the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF), the championships are considered the highes

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Education Chair Board Member Emilio Kitongan has thrown his full support behind a resolution recognizing Kalinga athletes and their coach, saying the province should honor those who have brought pride and recognition to Kalinga through their achievements in international and continental sports competitions. The proposed measure was among the resolutions deliberated upon and approved during the Provincial Board's 30th

Cordon, Isabela – A family in Ifugao is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old boy who was found dead in a creek beside a road in Barangay Laurel, Cordon, Isabela, on Monday morning, July 6. The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed by police, was reportedly on his way to visit a relative in Diffun, Quirino, when the accident is believed to have occurred. According to the Cordon Municipal Police Station, residents discovered the victim's body at around 6:40 a.m. lying o

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial People's Council (KPPC) has finalized its three-year roadmap aimed at strengthening the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in local governance, reaffirming its role as the official voice of the people's organizations in provincial decision-making. The council completed its Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, and Priority Programs for 2026–2028 during a post-seminar workshop held on July 9, 2026, providing a strateg

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga has once again demonstrated its commitment to protecting the welfare of children after becoming one of the top-performing local government units in the Cordillera, earning a perfect 100-percent passing rate in both the 2026 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) and the Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. According to Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera (DILG-CAR) Division C

FEATURE For years, Dr. Casey Magne Dumlao has transformed lives one smile at a time. Inside her dental clinic in Bangued, Abra, she has dedicated her profession to restoring confidence through oral healthcare. At home, she has embraced the challenges and joys of raising a child as a single mother. Today, those same values of compassion, perseverance, and service have taken her beyond the walls of her clinic and onto the national stage. The proud daughter of Abra has been crow

FEATURE Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Every beauty queen dreams of wearing a crown. For Thea Samantha Lacanlalay, however, the next chapter of her journey is about carrying something even greater—the pride of Tuguegarao City and the hopes of the entire province of Cagayan onto the international stage. This August, the reigning Miss Elite Global Philippines 2026 will represent the country at the Miss Elite Global pageant in Jakarta, Indonesia, where delegates from more than 30 co

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Edward B. Tandingan emphasized that the Protect BATA Kalinga Ordinance is not just a legal measure, describing it as a commitment to ensuring that adolescents have access to safe, quality, and age-appropriate reproductive health services. Tandingan made the statement during the inaugural meeting of the Protect BATA Kalinga Council, also known as the Provincial Adolescent Health Development Council, and its Technical Worki