Baguio City, Philippines – Saying he does not want the proposal to become a source of division, Baguio City Councilor Edison R. Bilog announced that he will withdraw his proposed Gender-Inclusive School Uniform Ordinance after it sparked intense public debate and drew mixed reactions, with many expressing opposition to the measure. Bilog made the announcement through a Facebook post, saying he intends to personally file the withdrawal of the proposed ordinance on Monday, July

FEATURE Tanudan, Kalinga – Every minute mattered in the quiet mountain village of Upper Lubo, Tanudan, on Saturday morning as a pregnant woman went into labor, signaling that her baby was ready to enter the world. Far from major health facilities and with rugged roads standing between her and medical care, the situation could have quickly turned into a tragedy. But thanks to the swift response of Tanudan police officers and the selfless assistance of villagers, what began as

ITOGON, Benguet – At just 31 years old, Police Captain Brett Allen P. Ande has officially taken command of the Itogon Municipal Police Station (MPS), pledging to build on the programs and initiatives that have already been serving the community instead of replacing them. Before his assignment in Itogon, he served as Officer-in-Charge of the 62nd Special Action Company of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), where he took part in disaster response and

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Three men were arrested after police uncovered the alleged illegal diversion of company-owned Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders during an operation in Cauayan City, Isabela, on July 2, leading to the recovery of missing gas tanks and the possible resolution of a series of reported losses. The suspects were identified by police only through their aliases: "Cholo," 41; "Art," 24; and "Vin," 30. According to the Cauayan Component City Police Station

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Students were among the top traffic violators in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, with police expressing concern over the growing number of young motorcycle riders who are being caught without helmets and committing other traffic violations despite the rising number of road accidents in the city. "Awan lang ngaruden helmet da... Ag-overtake da pay iti haan mabalin pag-overtakean. Basic road safety ket saan da ammo," said PSSg. Phenalyn B. Goyagoy of

PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A woman accused of deceiving job seekers and facing multiple criminal cases across the country was arrested in Pinukpuk, Kalinga after police operatives served eight outstanding warrants of arrest against her. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), in a press release it issued on July 3, identified the suspect only by the alias "Kara." She was apprehended during a manhunt operation at around 3:00 p.m. on June 25 in Barangay Junction, Pinukp

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A proposed ordinance that would allow LGBTQIA+ students in Baguio City to choose from school-approved uniform options regardless of sex or gender has sparked widespread discussion online, with supporters calling it a step toward inclusion while critics questioned whether it could affect long-standing school traditions and existing uniform policies. Authored by City Councilor Edison R. Bilog, the proposed "Gender-Inclusive School Uniform Ordinance of

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Men accounted for the overwhelming majority of suicide deaths recorded in Kalinga during the first half of 2026, with 10 of the province's 11 recorded deaths by suicide involving males, according to data from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO). The OPHO recorded 19 suicide cases from January to June 2026. Of these, 14 involved males while five involved females. The data also showed that of the 11 deaths by suicide, 10 were male and only o

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A total of 112 vehicular traffic accidents were recorded across Kalinga from April to June 2026, an 18-percent increase from the 95 cases logged during the same period last year, according to data from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga Provincial Headquarters. FO1 Leizl Graile B. Bali of the BFP-Kalinga Public Information Unit (PIU), in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on July 2, 2026, said the rising number of road crashes has alarmed a

LAL-LO, Cagayan – A 40-year-old woman was rescued after she allegedly attempted to jump from the Magapit Suspension Bridge in Lal-lo, Cagayan, on July 2, prompting a swift response from authorities. Police said the woman is suspected to have been experiencing psychological distress. The Magapit Suspension Bridge, a 257-meter structure spanning the Cagayan River, connects the eastern and western sides of Lal-lo and serves as one of the municipality's major transportation links

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A total of 1,779 traffic violations from were recorded in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, according to data from the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga, as authorities intensified the enforcement of traffic laws following a rise in motorcycle-related accidents, some of which proved fatal. Police said many of those apprehended were students, prompting authorities to strengthen road safety campaigns in schools and communities while urging young moto

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The municipality of Tinglayan recorded the highest proportion of binge drinkers among all municipalities and the lone city in Kalinga, with 31.92 percent of individuals assessed under the Department of Health's (DOH) Philippine Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease (PhilPEN) Protocol identified as binge drinkers. The figures were presented by the Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO)-Kalinga during the Provincial Roll-out Orientation on P