Tabuk City, Kalinga – Despite the limited preparation, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Education Chair Emilio Kitongan expressed confidence that Kalinga athletes are ready to compete in the regional competition. Kitongan, a board member for District 1 of Kalinga known for his youth support initiatives, made the statement during the send-off ceremony for the province’s delegation before their departure to Benguet to compete in the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region At

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James Edduba delivered a speech during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on February 19, 2026, at the Las Vegas Hotel and Restaurant in Dagupan Weste, Tabuk City, emphasizing the importance of awareness, protection, and inter-agency coordination in safeguarding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). According to 2025 data from the Department of Migrant Workers, a record 2.7 million Filipinos are working abroad, with 299 illegal recruitment ca

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Authentic Kalinga local products are being showcased and sold to the public by local businesses at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City through this year’s National Trade Fair organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Running until February 22, the 2026 National Trade Fair aims to promote Filipino products and expand market access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The fair offers a curated selection of eco-friendly, design-drive

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Following the successful staging of the 2026 Lumin-Awa Bike Fest on February 15, Board Member Julius Glen Amla assured participants and organizers that future editions of the event will be even more organized and enjoyable. With this year’s bike fest yielding positive results and gaining strong support from partner agencies, including cyclists from different provinces, the board member, along with the organizers, is already looking ahead to enhance the o

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 68-year-old cyclist from Dagupan, Tabuk City, is the oldest participant in the recent Lumin-Awa Bike Fest (LBF), demonstrating that age is no barrier to embracing an active lifestyle and inspiring fellow riders to prioritize health and fitness. The LBF, held on February 15, 2026, gathered over 150 cyclists from across Northern Luzon—one of whom was Armando Batalla, whose dedication to cycling stood out not only because of his age but also because of hi

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A major step was taken on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to ensure that hopes of Overseas Filipino Workers in Kalinga are reinforced with stronger government support. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) carry not only passports and plane tickets but also the hopes of their families, who rely on remittances to pay for school fees, medicines, and daily needs. Local Government Units (LGUs) in the province, led by the

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A regional top most wanted person facing rape charges was arrested in Tabuk City on Tuesday, February 17, after eluding authorities for more than four years.   The suspect, who is from Balbalan, was apprehended in Purok 6, Bulanao, after police served a warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 25, in Bulanao, Tabuk City.   He was listed as the Top 8 Most Wanted Person in the Cordillera region for the first quarter of 2026. The suspect

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 30-year-old traveler reported carrying marijuana ended up in police custody after a suspected contraband fell from his unzipped bag while rushing to cross the road in Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City on February 16, 2026.   The suspect (name withheld by the police) was identified as a 30-year-old resident of Casiguran, Aurora Province. According to Kalinga Police Spokesperson, PCapt. Ruff Manganip, the suspect arrived in Tabuk City onboard a passenger jeep

Vince Christen Mauvry Awing-Lasam Mabalot might have had plenty of reasons not to do well in the 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination, but he still chose to overcome obstacles and top the board exam to honor his mother.   Vince, a 24-year-old from Taga, Pinukpuk, was named Top 8 in the February 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination.   In an interview with GURU Press Cordillera, Vince admitted that he aimed to top the board exam, fueled by the high expec

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A total of 165 cyclists from across Northern Luzon—ranging from young riders to adults and even elders—came together for the Lumin-Awa Bike Fest on February 15, 2026, celebrating fitness, camaraderie, and the breathtaking landscapes of Kalinga. With the theme “Active Transport: Promoting Active Mobility para iwas NCD,” Board Member Julius Glenn Amla spearheaded the event, highlighting the province’s scenic routes while promoting active mobility. The part

Lamut, Ifugao – Residents of Ifugao living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) no longer need to travel long hours to Baguio or other provinces for care, following the recent opening of the HIV Treatment Hub in the town of Lamut. Named Balen di Pamhod (“House of Love”), the hub is located at Panopdopan District Hospital (PDH) and has been certified to provide comprehensive HIV treatment and related services. The certification was granted by the Department of Health–Cordil

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Defending champion Agbannawag National High School (ANHS) once again won another title in the Secondary Drum and Lyre Competition held on February 13 at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bulanao—successfully retaining the crown it snatched in last year’s contest. The field performance competition has long been one of the main highlights of the month-long festivities in the province, transforming musical pieces into vibrant showcases of rhythm, choreography,