Lubuagan – Former Lubuagan Mayor Charisma Anne Dickpus continues to advocate for peace, integrity, and responsible leadership in Kalinga through her involvement in traditional conflict resolution initiatives and community dialogue. During the May 19 to 21 Tanglag and Lubuagan Bodong peace pact gathering, with the Pagta deliberations conducted on May 20 in Liglig, Tanglag, Lubuagan, Dickpus proposed that vote-buying and vote-selling be included among the punishable acts under

Benguet – Honoring their commitment and service to the nation, the two military pilots who died in the plane crash in Benguet were posthumously awarded the Silver Wing Medal by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Silver Wing Medal is awarded by the military in recognition of the outstanding duty, bravery, and specialized skills demonstrated by PAF airmen, crew members, and supporting security or rescue personnel during military and humanitarian ope

Tabuk City – The municipalities of Balbalan and Tanudan achieved perfect scores in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment in the Cordillera Administrative Region, highlighting their strong commitment to child-friendly governance and child welfare programs. The LCPC is a council established in local government units, including provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays, tasked with promoting and protecting children’s rights.

Baguio City – An ordinance seeking to raise the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years old is now being pushed in Baguio City as local officials move to strengthen liquor policies and protect public health, particularly among the youth. During the May 18 session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as cited by DZWT 540 AM – News and Information, Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection Chairperson Elmer Datuin presented the proposed ordinanc

Tanudan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Kalinga has extended its technical expertise on fishpond establishment and rehabilitation to beneficiaries of the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Tanudan. Based on a letter sent by the DSWD to the Office of the Provincial Governor, the initiative aims to strengthen disaster resiliency and climate change adaptation awareness among familie

Tinglayan – Residents from seven barangays in Tinglayan underwent training on fishpond establishment, rehabilitation, and community gardening through the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The beneficiaries came from the barangays of Belong-Manubal, Sumadel 1, Sumadel 2, Tulgao East, Tulgao West, Dananao, and Ngibat. They participated in a three-day Cash-for-Training activity aimed at equipping communities

Tabuk City – More than ₱1.26 billion in benefit claims was released to members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation across the Cordillera Administrative Region from March 31 to April 28, 2026, highlighting the continued distribution of healthcare reimbursements for hospitalization and other medical services in the region. According to PhilHealth-Cordillera, a total of ₱1,260,178,703.02 in benefit claims was paid during the period. These claims cover approved medical

Apayao – Eight newly established schools across Apayao are set to begin operations for School Year 2026–2027 as the Department of Education – Apayao intensifies preparations ahead of the opening of classes on June 8. As the new school year approaches, DepEd Apayao conducted a planning and coordination meeting on May 20 to discuss operational arrangements and readiness measures for the opening of the new schools. The newly established institutions include two elementary school

Tulgao West – A family in Barangay Tulgao West, Tinglayan is now appealing for help after their residential house was completely destroyed by fire on the evening of May 18 at around 9:00 p.m. The blaze reduced the two-storey home of Joseph and Helen Dapulon to ashes, leaving the family homeless with no belongings salvaged from the incident. Reports said the fire started on the second floor of the house, causing the flames to spread rapidly until the entire structure was engul

FEATURE “Bringing home the championship title was truly overwhelming and unforgettable for OBS Rebel Movers.” - Daryl Bersalona Blaza Under the blazing lights and thunderous cheers at the Aseana City Event Grounds in Parañaque City, a group of young dancers from the mountains of Bangued stood frozen in disbelief as their name echoed across one of the country’s biggest dance festival stages. For the members of the OBS Rebel Movers, the moment was more than just a championship

Cagayan Valley – More than 500 households in remote communities across Cagayan are set to receive electricity this year through the P52-million Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) of Cagayan Electric Cooperative I, bringing long-awaited light, improved living conditions, and better opportunities to underserved areas in the province. The SEP is a government initiative implemented by the National Electrification Administration that aims to provide electricity to remote and unde

Pinukpuk – Municipal Information Officer Hilaria Balagso reminded the young women competing for the coveted title of “Gammelayan di Pinukpuk” that pageantry is not only about winning crowns, but also about learning humility, discipline, and personal growth beyond the stage. Balagso delivered her message during the pre-pageant held Tuesday, May 19, at the Municipal Gymnasium in Taga, where candidates representing the 23 barangays showcased their wit, talent, beauty, and cultur