Baguio City, Philippines –  Mayor Benjamin Magalong has strongly condemned the alleged rape of a 23-year-old female police trainee by her instructor inside a training facility in Baguio City. It can be recalled that the victim reported the incident to authorities on April 11. According to her, the 41-year-old suspect, a native of Pangasinan, raped her twice earlier this year. She alleged that the first incident occurred on January 20 and the second on February 8, both inside

Quezon, Isabela –  A 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a minor was arrested in Quezon, Isabela on Monday, April 14, police reported. The suspect, identified by the alias “Miko,” is a farmer and a resident of Barangay Turod, Quezon. Although police did not disclose when the incidents occurred, the suspect is facing multiple charges, including two counts of qualified rape of a minor and three counts of sexual assault. Under Republic Act No. 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law

Lagawe, Ifugao –  Cash assistance totaling P9,320,000 has been distributed to more than a thousand qualified tricycle drivers in the province of Ifugao as part of the government’s efforts to ease the impact of the fuel crisis on the transport sector. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Cordillera, a total of 1,864 drivers from various municipalities in the province each received P5,000 through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  Emphasizing the role of sports in steering youth away from illegal drugs, Kalinga Fist Boxing Gym (KFBG) head coach and owner Jeofrey Dalwidao highlighted the significance of the recently concluded Fight Kalinga Season 4 (FKS4) on April 12 at the KFBG in Sagpat, Bulanao—promoting discipline and helping elevate the local combat sports scene. Dalwidao said in an interview that beyond competition, the event serves as a platform to engage the youth in produ

Baguio City, Philippines –  The City of Pines has officially launched its first-ever moving art gallery inside a fully operational bus on April 15, designed by students on the autism spectrum and marking a groundbreaking fusion of public transportation and community-based art in the city. Usually seen only in galleries and museums, art in Baguio City is now taking to the streets through its first mobile gallery. The project, led by Lexswitch Economy Inc.—a Philippine-based co

Tinglayan, Kalinga –  In its commitment to responsive, efficient, and accountable governance, the Municipal Government of Tinglayan is set to implement its Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP), with Mayor Charles Abay assuring that every position is designed to deliver quality services and drive the municipality’s continued progress. The OSSP is a formal framework that defines an LGU’s functional setup, hierarchical reporting, and authorized personnel position

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  iKalingas no longer need to travel to Quezon City for a chance to shine on It’s Showtime’s  “Tawag ng Tanghalan” (TNT), as the popular show is bringing its auditions to Tabuk City. TNT is a prestigious and iconic amateur singing competition segment of the multi-awarded Philippine noontime variety show It’s Showtime . The segment has produced several successful singers and recording artists, including Janine Berdin, Lyka Estrella, Carmelle Collado, and M

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  In a bid to protect forest resources and its watershed, residents of Tanudan found practicing slash-and-burn farming or “kaingin” may soon face fines and mandatory community service under a proposed environmental ordinance. Kaingin is a traditional farming method that involves clearing forest land by cutting and burning vegetation to create temporary farmland. Under national law, the practice is regulated by Presidential Decree No. 705, which prohibits

Baguio City, Philippines –  Residents of Santan Alley in Central Fairview were disturbed by a foul odor on Wednesday afternoon, which was later traced to a dead fetus abandoned in a parking lot in the area. According to police, the foul smell was first noticed by a taxi driver, but he did not check its source. The odor lingered until a man repairing his vehicle traced where it was coming from and discovered a white T-shirt containing the dead fetus. In an interview with the m

“Sa sinumang nakakakilala sa biktima, kami po ay nakikiusap na ipagbigay-alam sa kanyang mga kapamilya o makipag-ugnayan sa aming himpilan.” – Quezon MPS Quezon, Isabela –  The body of an elderly hit-and-run victim found in Abut, Quezon remains at a funeral parlor, as no kin has come forward to claim it, according to police. On April 15, the Quezon Municipal Police Station informed the public that a senior citizen, believed to be a victim of a hit-and-run incident, was found

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  Privately owned tricycles in Tabuk City will soon be required to display “NOT FOR HIRE” markings after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, approved a city ordinance on Tuesday, April 14. During its session on the said date at the Legislative Building in Bulanao, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan deliberated on proposed City Ordinance No. 001, series of 2026, of the City of Tabuk. Entitled “An Ordinance Requ

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  Setting the direction for the continued progress of Tanudan, members of the Municipal Development Council (MDC) approved the municipality’s Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for 2026–2031 and Institutional Reform Plan (IRP) for 2026–2028. The CDP and IRP are key planning documents used by local government units to guide growth and improve governance. The CDP outlines the municipality’s vision, goals, and strategies for development over the next five