FEATURE For runners seeking more than just a finish line, the upcoming Lumin-Awa 10.3 Road-to-Trail Challenge 2026 offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Kalinga’s most breathtaking natural treasures—the majestic Chico River. Set on June 27, 2026, the adventure run invites participants to leave behind the ordinary and embrace a course where every stride comes with sweeping views of riverbanks, rugged trails, and the picturesque landscapes that have long defined the pr

SABLAN, Benguet – A ₱25-million road project is expected to bring faster travel, lower transportation costs, and new economic opportunities to residents of Sablan after the municipal government allocated the bulk of its ₱30-million Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) grant to the opening of the Banengbeng–Camog Road. Mayor Alfredo Dacumos Jr. confirmed that ₱25 million of the grant will fund the construction of the 1.5-kilometer road, while the remaining ₱5 million was used

SPORTS Baguio City – The City Government of Baguio recognized a group of young dancesport athletes from Baguio Central School and the University of the Cordilleras during the Flag Raising and Awarding Ceremony held at Baguio City Hall on June 8, 2026. Through Resolution No. 418, Series of 2026, the city honored the athletes for their medal-winning performances at the 15th Benguet Open Dancesport and PDSFI Grand Slam Luzon Leg 2026 held in La Trinidad, Benguet. The athletes br

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has clarified that social media posts using the image of AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. to promote political activities and mass protests are unauthorized and do not reflect the military's official position. In a statement released through AFP Public Affairs Office Chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad, the military emphasized its commitment to political neutrality, stressing that it does not endorse, support, or partic

Banagao, Tanudan – Residents undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy treatments in Tanudan may soon receive additional financial assistance as Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag and Vice Mayor Antonio Basungit Jr. announced a proposed support program aimed at easing the burden of medical expenses for patients battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The proposal seeks to provide cash assistance to dialysis and chemotherapy patients, reflecting the municipal government's contin

Baguio City, Philippines – Youth aged 18 to 30 are being encouraged to join the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Season 6 for a chance to receive grants of up to ₱500,000 and transform their innovative agri-fishery ideas into sustainable ventures. The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of DA-Cordillera recently announced the opening of applications for the sixth season of the program. The initiative provides young farmers and a

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) undersecretaries are set to visit Kalinga later this month, with coffee farmers and local coffee organizations expected to be among the key groups they will personally meet as part of efforts to strengthen support for the province’s growing coffee industry. During the Special Management Committee (MANCOM) meeting on June 9 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Ade

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal is pushing for an ordinance that seeks to establish uniform rules for handling complaints, appeals, and other cases brought before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and other provincial government bodies. The proposed measure, titled “Adopting the Rules of Procedure Governing the Exercise of Quasi-Judicial Functions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Other Provincial Bodies of the Province of Kalinga,” aims to provide a

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A proposed provincial ordinance seeking to provide financial assistance to Kalinga residents who have never married has passed second reading before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Authored by Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin Jr., popularly known in Kalinga as "CTL," the measure seeks to institutionalize the Self-Cared Individual Program under the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO). Under the proposed ordinance, qualifi

Mt. Province, Philippines – The local government unit (LGU) driver who brutally beat a dog to death in Sadanga, Mountain Province, last year has been found guilty of animal cruelty and ordered to pay a ₱100,000 fine. The case stemmed from a December 4, 2025 incident in Barangay Saclit, Sadanga, where an American Bully named Axle was beaten to death. In a video that later went viral on social media, the man was seen repeatedly striking the dog with a wooden stick in the presen

Tabuk City, Kalinga – An ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbalan, headed by Vice Mayor Regina Munda Cruz, that would require aspiring candidates for local elective positions to comply with their tax obligations before seeking public office is now under review by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga. During its regular session on June 9, the Provincial Board deliberated on Municipal Ordinance No. 320, which was endorsed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Balbala

‘We have to emphasize nga diay intention of being topless or half-naked ti kitan tayo— ta uray man naka-topless nu awan met intention na to show any indecency…’ – Tanudan Vice Mayor Antonio Basungit Jr. Banagao, Tanudan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tanudan is set to regulate toplessness, half-naked appearance, and indecent exposure in public places through a proposed ordinance aimed at promoting public decency while recognizing and respecting indigenous customs and cultural