TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Abra Lone District Representative Joseph "JB" Bernos topped the latest RPMD Foundation Inc. "Boses ng Bayan" Governance Assessment Survey, earning the highest trust and performance rating among congressional representatives in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The RPMD Foundation Inc. survey is an independent, non-commissioned public opinion and performance assessment that measures public trust, leadership effectiveness, and citizen satisfactio

BALBALAN, Kalinga – Staying true to its commitment to support and recognize young achievers, the Municipal Local Government Unit (LGU) of Balbalan, led by Mayor Almar Malannag, has released cash incentives to students who excelled in academic and skills competitions during the previous school year. Recognizing that students possess diverse talents and abilities, the LGU extends incentives not only to athletes but also to learners who bring honor to the municipality through ac

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Former National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Kalinga Provincial Director Atty. Catherine Gayagay-Apaling has officially assumed a bigger role in advancing and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) after being sworn in as Regional Director of NCIP Region 2. Apaling was recently appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as NCIP Regional Director (Director IV) for the Cagayan Valley Region. With her new designation, she will lead NC

ABULUG, Cagayan – A 32-year-old nurse employed at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was arrested during a drug buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 2 on June 17, prompting hospital management to reaffirm its strict zero-tolerance policy against any involvement in illegal drugs. Despite belonging to a profession dedicated to promoting health and saving lives, the registered nurse from Barangay Libertad, Abulug, Cagayan now

According to CHED, BSU is among five state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide that were granted approval to offer a Doctor of Medicine program after meeting evaluation and compliance requirements. The initiative is part of the government's efforts to address the country's physician shortage and expand access to medical education beyond major urban centers. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Aspiring physicians in the Cordillera may soon be able to pursue their medical educatio

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended 24 units of the bus company involved in the fatal road crash along Marcos Highway in Baguio City earlier this week. The accident claimed the life of a bus conductor and left at least six other individuals injured. In a press release issued on June 17, 2026, LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II said the agency had issued a summons to ensure a fair and impartial investigation

Survey results showed that 50.6 percent of adults in CAR are obese, placing the region behind only the National Capital Region (NCR), which recorded the highest obesity rate at 52.7 percent. Central Luzon ranked third with 49.6 percent. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – More than half of adults in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now classified as obese, making the region the second-highest in the country in terms of adult obesity prevalence, according to the 2025 Upda

"I am surrendering my prestigious medallion of the Order of National Artists... my personal gesture in good faith to spotlight that somehow our country’s ‘walang-paki’ DNA might be traceable to the 3-‘R’s-only pedagogy of our colonizers." — National Artist Kidlat Tahimik BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik has surrendered his prestigious Order of National Artists medallion in protest against the proposed changes to the Commission on Higher Educa

FEATURE NEW YORK CITY, USA — More than a century after Filipinos fought for independence, the spirit of freedom that runs deep in the mountains of the Cordillera found its way to one of the world's most iconic stages—Times Square. As the Philippines commemorated its 128th Independence Day on June 12, Cordillerans living thousands of miles away from home proudly carried their heritage to the heart of Manhattan, proving that while distance may separate people from their homelan

Tinglayan, Kalinga – Tinglayan Mayor Charles Abay said responsible stewardship of public funds remains at the heart of the municipality's governance after Tinglayan was recognized as one of the recipients of the 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Citation. The Good Financial Housekeeping award is among the prestigious recognitions conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to local government units that demonstrate exemplary compliance with ac

Baguio City, Philippines – A 31-year-old waitress is facing a complaint for slight physical injuries after allegedly striking a customer with a bottle of beer and a plastic chair during an altercation at a bar in Baguio City. According to police reports cited by DZWT 540 AM, the incident occurred on March 23, 2026, at a bar along Magsaysay Avenue but was only reported to authorities on June 15. The 27-year-old complainant told police that he and his brother were drinking at t

Balbalan, Kalinga – The Municipality of Balbalan has once again been recognized for its sound financial management after earning the 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Passer Citation, marking its fifth consecutive year of receiving the prestigious recognition. The Good Financial Housekeeping award is one of the highest recognitions given to local government units that demonstrate compliance with government accounting and auditing standards, as well as transparency and ac