Baguio City – Authorities in Baguio City conducted surprise inspections of eateries in areas previously associated with the illegal dog meat trade and found no prohibited meat products inside their freezers. The Baguio City Meat and Fish Task Force carried out the operation on June 25 as part of its continuing enforcement of food safety and animal welfare laws. According to the city's Public Order and Safety Division (POSD), the surprise inspection covered food establishments

Claveria, Cagayan – A 28-year-old member of the Philippine Army, who is expected to uphold the law and protect communities, was arrested following an alleged shooting incident outside his brother-in-law's residence in Claveria, Cagayan. The suspect, identified only by the alias "Bugoy," was apprehended by personnel of the Claveria Municipal Police Station with the assistance of the Quick Reaction Team of the 2nd Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company, police said. According

Mankayan, Benguet – The people of Bulalacao and Guinaoang in Mankayan, Benguet, have stood watch over a simple community barricade they established nearly a year ago to protect their ancestral domain from mining activities. The barricade is made not only of wood and rope but also of years of frustration, unanswered petitions, and the growing belief that if they do not protect their ancestral land themselves, no one else will. First established in October last year, the barric

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay said the proposed Cordillera Autonomous Region Bill, or House Bill No. 6981, includes safeguards to ensure that the regional government will not impose taxes already being collected by local government units. The clarification was made during the regular flag-raising ceremony on June 29 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, where Gullay shared key points discussed during the Multistakeholder Forum on the proposed

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga, led by Governor James S. Edduba, has begun preparations for the July 9 visit of Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., with provincial officials eyeing the alignment of several major July observances to maximize resources and highlight the province's disaster resilience and development initiatives. During the Management Committee meeting on June 29 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao,

Kiangan, Ifugao – After a century of devoted service to his community and the nation, Pedro Dinaon Indunan, Kiangan's last surviving World War II veteran and the first Regional Director of the former Department of Education, Culture and Sports–Cordillera Administrative Region (DECS-CAR), passed away at the age of 100. Only a month before what would have been his 101st birthday, Indunan's death marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to patriotism, education, and public

Ballesteros, Cagayan – A proud daughter of Ballesteros, Cagayan, brought honor to her hometown after Rina Andrea Delos Santos was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant's grand coronation held at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Bukidnon on June 27. Miss Philippines Earth is one of the country's premier beauty pageants, promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and climate action. The 26th edition carried the theme of transforming "love in action" into

Luna, Apayao – A recent wildlife survey in Apayao has underscored the need to protect the province's often-overlooked amphibians and reptiles after documenting a diverse range of species that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Amphibians and reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that contribute significantly to ecological balance. They serve as both predators and prey, help control insect and rodent populations, contribute to nutrient cycling, and act as imp

Hingyon, Ifugao – Just days after thousands of market-ready tilapia died in fish cages at Magat Dam in Isabela due to prolonged hot weather, low water levels, and depleted dissolved oxygen, a similar incident has now struck Aguinaldo, Ifugao. Aguinaldo is known for its thriving freshwater fish cage industry, which provides livelihood to many local residents and contributes significantly to the municipality's aquaculture production. The incident has dealt a heavy blow to local

"Ngayon naiintindihan ko po na ayaw niyo ng large scale mining dahil nakakahati siya. Linawin ko lang na what was presented was not an agreement of partneship--wala po kaming in-approve na partnership... yung Joint Operating Agreement-- naiintindihan ko po na ang mga IPs ay may right to represenation…” -Atty. Nico Solon Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – Amid the ongoing controversy over the proposed Batong Buhay mining project, the Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) den

Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – For nearly a century, the Batong Buhay mining project has remained one of the Cordillera's longest-running and most controversial mining disputes, leaving a lasting mark on the Indigenous community of Barangay Balatoc. What began with the discovery of rich copper and gold deposits in 1934 has evolved into decades of conflict over ancestral land rights, government ownership, environmental concerns, and Indigenous representation—issues that continue to

Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera (NCIP-CAR) has raised questions over who legally represents the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) of Barangay Balatoc after residents learned of an alleged mining agreement between the Balatoc Kalinga Tribal Incorporation (BKTI) and FCF Minerals Corporation, claiming that the wider community had neither been informed nor consulted. Guru Press Cordillera asked for a copy of said agreement but