Tuba, Benguet – A tree helped save the life of a man who jumped from a roadside concrete parapet in Camp 3, Tuba, Benguet, on the evening of June 13. Instead of plunging directly to the ground, the man was caught by the branches of a tree below, giving rescuers enough time to reach and retrieve him alive. According to a report from the Tuba Municipal Police Station, as cited by local media outlets, the man's 23-year-old cousin received a call from a family member asking him t

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga and the rest of the Cordillera provinces are among the areas forecast to experience dry conditions in November 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), raising concerns over the possible effects of the developing Super El Niño phenomenon. November typically brings cooler temperatures to Kalinga as the province transitions out of the rainy season. During this period, occasional s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A hymn composed nearly a decade ago by a former teacher is now one step closer to becoming the official hymn of the Municipality of Tanudan after receiving the endorsement of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's Committee on Rules and Ethics for final approval. During a committee hearing on Tuesday, June 16, chaired by Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal, members deliberated on proposed Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-112 of Tanudan. Entitled “An Ordinance Adop

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Municipality of Tanudan has maintained a zero crime rate from January to June 2026, reflecting the success of strengthened peace and order initiatives and the active participation of communities in keeping the town safe and peaceful for every iTanudan. During the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) meeting on June 16, Police Lieutenant Reynald Gallawon, Deputy Chief of Police of the Tanudan Municipal

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 25-year-old man listed as one of Kalinga's most wanted individuals is now set to face a statutory rape charge following his arrest on June 15, 2026. According to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), joint law enforcement operatives conducted Coplan Renga on Monday to serve a warrant of arrest against the suspect, a resident of Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City. The accused, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was identified as the Top 5 Most

Baguio City, Philippines – A restaurant in Baguio City is facing intense social media backlash after a customer claimed to have discovered what appeared to be a rat in a bowl of sinigang served during lunch, raising concerns over food safety and sanitation practices and prompting calls for accountability. Sinigang is a traditional Filipino sour soup made with meat or seafood, vegetables, and a souring agent such as tamarind. It is considered one of the country's most iconic d

Baguio City, Philippines — A bus conductor was killed while several others were injured after a passenger bus crashed into a parked truck along Marcos Highway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16. The victim, a resident of Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, was serving as the conductor of the bus involved in the accident. Based on an initial police report cited by local media outlets, the bus was traveling uphill toward Baguio City when it collided with the rear portion of a six-wh

Tabuk City, Kalinga – As the rainy season sets in, Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Edward Tandingan has called on the public to take an active role in preventing mosquito-borne and water-borne diseases, stressing that reducing mosquito populations remains one of the most effective ways to avoid infection. Speaking during the regular flag-raising ceremony on June 15 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Tandingan warned that the onset of the wet season brings an increased

Santiago City, Isabela – A man in emotional distress was safely rescued after the timely intervention of patrolling police officers in the early hours of June 12, 2026, in Santiago City. Based on the initial police investigation, as cited by a local media outlet, personnel of the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Santiago City Police Office were conducting a routine patrol at around 12:10 a.m. when they were approached by the man's sibling, who urgently sought assistance. The s

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Women across Kalinga are set to benefit from free medical services as the Provincial Health Office (PHO) announced the upcoming visit of Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN) specialists from the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS), who will provide consultations, diagnostic procedures, and other essential women's healthcare services in the province on June 18. The announcement was made by Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Edward Tandinga

“Agad kong pina-U-turn ang sasakyan para tingnan kung sino ang gumawa, pero mas malala pa ang nalaman namin dahil ang Florida bus na nauna sa amin ay tinamaan na pala ng tatlong bato sa gilid. Pumasok pa ang isang bato sa loob ng bus, pero buti na lang at nakalipat ang nakaupo roon kaya hindi natamaan…”- CJR Bilas Iguig, Cagayan — Police have identified persons of interest in connection with a series of vehicle stoning incidents that damaged at least five vehicles along Baran

FEATURE SAGADA, Mountain Province — For many young women, joining a beauty pageant is a personal dream. For 25-year-old Judy Awingan Justo of Sagada, it is something much bigger — an opportunity to represent her people, culture, and homeland on a national stage. As the sole Cordilleran delegate in the first-ever 2026 Ms. Celebrity International Philippines, Judy carries not only the banner of Mountain Province but also the hopes and pride of an entire region. Her inclusion