Tabuk City – Recognizing the farmers as the “backbone of the economy,” Vice-Governor Dave Odiem honored the hard work, sacrifices, and dedication of Kalinga farmers during the visit of Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday, May 22. Speaking during the formal program at the Kalinga Sports Complex, Odiem emphasized the crucial role of farmers in sustaining the province’s economy and ensuring food security for every family in Kalinga. According t

Tabuk City – Board Member Julius Amla, chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture of Kalinga PLGU, lauded the Department of Agriculture (DA) for its continued support to Kalinga farmers during the visit of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to the province on Friday, May 22. Secretary Laurel led a series of agriculture-related activities aimed at strengthening government support for Kalinga’s farming sector. The DA chief first visited the

Balbalan – The Municipal Local Government Unit of Balbalan credited its child-centered programs and best practices for achieving a perfect 100% rating in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. Behind the municipality’s “ideal functionality” rating are various initiatives aimed at protecting children’s rights and welfare while shielding them from violence, neglect, and exploitation. Aside from complying with the major indicators

Tinglayan – Hundreds of residents in Tinglayan benefited from a two-day free medical mission held at the Municipal Tribal Gym in Poblacion on May 15–16, bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities in the municipality. The outreach activity provided a wide range of free services, including medical consultations, dental care, and circumcision, through the efforts of volunteer doctors, dentists, and healthcare workers. Among the medical professionals who rendere

Tabuk City – More than ₱4.6 million worth of agricultural assistance was distributed to farmers’ groups in Kalinga during the visit of Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aiming to boost farm production and reduce farming expenses in the province. The assistance was distributed on Friday, May 22, at the Kalinga Sports Complex during the conduct of the Agri-Serbisyo Caravan, Kadiwa ng Pangulo, and the rollout of the Benteng Bigas Meron Na program, whi

Lubuagan – Former Lubuagan Mayor Charisma Anne Dickpus continues to advocate for peace, integrity, and responsible leadership in Kalinga through her involvement in traditional conflict resolution initiatives and community dialogue. During the May 19 to 21 Tanglag and Lubuagan Bodong peace pact gathering, with the Pagta deliberations conducted on May 20 in Liglig, Tanglag, Lubuagan, Dickpus proposed that vote-buying and vote-selling be included among the punishable acts under

Benguet – Honoring their commitment and service to the nation, the two military pilots who died in the plane crash in Benguet were posthumously awarded the Silver Wing Medal by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Silver Wing Medal is awarded by the military in recognition of the outstanding duty, bravery, and specialized skills demonstrated by PAF airmen, crew members, and supporting security or rescue personnel during military and humanitarian ope

Tabuk City – The municipalities of Balbalan and Tanudan achieved perfect scores in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment in the Cordillera Administrative Region, highlighting their strong commitment to child-friendly governance and child welfare programs. The LCPC is a council established in local government units, including provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays, tasked with promoting and protecting children’s rights.

Baguio City – An ordinance seeking to raise the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years old is now being pushed in Baguio City as local officials move to strengthen liquor policies and protect public health, particularly among the youth. During the May 18 session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as cited by DZWT 540 AM – News and Information, Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection Chairperson Elmer Datuin presented the proposed ordinanc

Tanudan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Kalinga has extended its technical expertise on fishpond establishment and rehabilitation to beneficiaries of the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Tanudan. Based on a letter sent by the DSWD to the Office of the Provincial Governor, the initiative aims to strengthen disaster resiliency and climate change adaptation awareness among familie

Tinglayan – Residents from seven barangays in Tinglayan underwent training on fishpond establishment, rehabilitation, and community gardening through the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The beneficiaries came from the barangays of Belong-Manubal, Sumadel 1, Sumadel 2, Tulgao East, Tulgao West, Dananao, and Ngibat. They participated in a three-day Cash-for-Training activity aimed at equipping communities

Tabuk City – More than ₱1.26 billion in benefit claims was released to members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation across the Cordillera Administrative Region from March 31 to April 28, 2026, highlighting the continued distribution of healthcare reimbursements for hospitalization and other medical services in the region. According to PhilHealth-Cordillera, a total of ₱1,260,178,703.02 in benefit claims was paid during the period. These claims cover approved medical