FEATURE BARLIG, Mountain Province — What was supposed to be a day of planting trees in the remote village of Lias became a dramatic race to save a life, as local authorities and villagers abandoned their environmental mission to rescue an injured farmer and carry him for six grueling kilometers across rugged mountain trails. On July 31, the Barlig Municipal Police Station recounted how personnel from the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the

FEATURE BALBALAN, Kalinga — If you're looking for your next unforgettable outdoor adventure, the pristine Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village in Balbalan now offers an experience that lets visitors explore one of Kalinga's best-kept secrets in a single day. With the launch of the Tawang Discovery Day Tour Package, tourists can now enjoy an all-inclusive eco-adventure through caves, rivers, picnic grounds, and heritage sites—all in one itinerary. Recognized as one of the Cordiller

SPORTS TANUDAN, Kalinga — Kalinga's sporting community has something exciting to look forward to as the Municipality of Tanudan prepares to host the 2027 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet, marking the first time the municipality will stage the province's biggest annual sporting event. Every year, the Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet brings together hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters from across the province as they compete for the chance to repres

TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Retired police officer and Tinglayan Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi underscored the importance of preserving peace and order, saying any disruption affects not only security but also businesses, education, and the daily lives of the people. This, he said, is why the municipal government remains committed to helping restore the peace pact between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes. As part of the Tinglayan LGU's efforts to help the Butbut and Tulgao tribes rebuild

PEÑABLANCA, Cagayan — A family in Barangay Nannarian, Peñablanca is appealing for public assistance after a fire reduced their home to ashes, leaving them with nothing but hope that kind-hearted individuals can help them rebuild their lives. According to a Facebook post by Marisan Pagalilauan Tuppil, a relative of the family, the house of Mary Rose Agdamag Camarao and Benjamin Cabalza Daniel was destroyed by fire on July 28 after the blaze reportedly started in one of the bed

SPORTS BANGKOK, Thailand — Igorota Muay Thai star Islay Erika Bomogao reached a career-defining milestone after scoring a stunning 13-second knockout victory over Thailand's Klinphaka Por Thaisong to earn a US$100,000 ONE Championship contract at ONE Friday Fights 164 held at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 31, 2026. The emphatic victory officially secured the 25-year-old Baguio City native a spot in ONE Championship's atomweight Muay Thai division, joining the pro

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — After years of championing collaboration among planners across the Cordillera, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (PPDC) EnP Flordeliza G. Moldero formally concluded her term as Regional League President of the League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines, Inc. (LLPDCI) CAR Chapter during the 39th Cordillera Month celebration and Governor's Night on July 29 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao. Addressing plann

BAGUIO CITY – A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Baguio City has convicted the suspect in the murder of a 34-year-old man whose body was found inside a rented apartment in Barangay Fairview, sentencing the accused to an indeterminate prison term of 10 years and four months as the minimum to 17 years and four months as the maximum during the promulgation of judgment on July 31, 2026. The accused, identified only by the alias "Carla," 27, a resident of Pasig City, was found guilty

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than a year after emerging as the top vote-getter in the Tabuk City council race, anti-corruption advocate Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. is finally set to be proclaimed and take his oath of office as Tabuk City's number one councilor, ending a lengthy legal battle over his candidacy. The development came after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued a Writ of Execution on July 31, directing the creation of a Special City Board of Canvassers (SCBOC) f

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Uniformed authorities and key stakeholders welcomed the three-month ceasefire agreement between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes, describing it as a significant step toward restoring lasting peace in Kalinga. After hours of dialogue on July 30, representatives of the two tribes signed a peace covenant formalizing a three-month truce. The agreement was met with optimism by government officials, law enforcement agencies, and civil society groups, who expressed

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A province-wide ordinance banning illegal drag racing is being pushed in Kalinga as authorities seek to curb the growing number of unauthorized street races that endanger motorists, pedestrians, and other road users. Illegal drag racing has reportedly become increasingly common on public roads and highways across the province, posing serious risks to public safety. In Tabuk City alone, groups of young people—many of them reportedly students—have allegedl

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Some tricycle drivers in Tabuk City said the ₱5 provisional fare increase recently approved by the city government is still not enough to offset the rising costs of fuel, spare parts, and vehicle maintenance. On July 29, Executive Order No. 39, Series of 2026 was signed and released through the Tabuk City Information Office which approved provisionally the increase in tricycle fares by ₱5 across all authorized routes within the city's territorial jurisdi