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

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  An ordinance institutionalizing support programs for solo parents in the municipality of Lubuagan has been unanimously approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga. During its 26th regular session on April 14, the Provincial Board deliberated on Ordinance No. 11, series of 2025, which seeks to formalize and fund programs intended for solo parents and their children in Lubuagan. The measure, titled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Programs, Se

Led by Mayor Almar Malannag, the town will once again offer its signature flavors, including the famous finungol , tinolang native chicken, kinumos , inabalan , nilishes , kupi , finaklay , kinalubkob , pinantalok , laet , inatata , pal-umon cake , and Balbalan-brewed coffee.   Balbalan, Kalinga –  The savory and mouthwatering cuisine of Balbalan is set to take center stage once again as it returns to the 7th “Mangan Taku” Festival  in Baguio City this coming April 23–27 at B

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  Around P100 million worth of damage was reported after an auto parts shop along Balzain Highway in Tuguegarao City was engulfed by fire on Tuesday night, April 14. According to the Cagayan Public Information Office (CPIO), an initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) indicated that the fire started at around 7:30 p.m. and escalated to a third alarm, prompting a response from at least 16 fire trucks. Flammable materials inside the establish

Tinglayan, Kalinga –  The Municipality of Tinglayan remains peaceful, recording zero crime cases for the first three months of 2026. Citing a report from the Tinglayan Municipal Police Station during the first-quarter meeting of the Municipal Peace and Order Council, Municipal Administrator Atty. Mark Dave Bang-as said that no crimes against persons and property were recorded from January to March 2026, indicating that the municipality has sustained its peaceful status. He ad

“One of our aims is to conduct extraction activities so the fibers can be tested and verified as authentic abaca. This is not only for training but also to help distinguish quality abaca from other fibers. We also aim to involve communities in livelihood opportunities and promote the fibers found here in Kalinga.” -  PhilFIDA RD Engr. Irma Rodis   Tabuk City, Kalinga –  Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Director Engr. Irma Rodis said that Nat

La Trinidad, Benguet –  The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) has allocated P96 million for its 2026 reward system to strengthen public participation in the fight against illegal drugs, following the granting of cash incentives to two civilian informants on April 8, 2026, at the Police Regional Office–Cordillera in Camp Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet. Their information led to successful anti-drug operations in the region. PDEA implements a reward and

Tabuk City, Kalinga –  TESDA Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Vidal Villanueva III urged the provincial office to establish a system for recognizing local trainers and to prioritize homegrown talent instead of bringing in trainers from outside. “I would like to give my instruction to the provincial office of TESDA–Kalinga to come up with recognition of trainers dito. Huwag na sana magbitbit ng trainers dito; maglagay na lang tayo ng trainers na mismong galing dito.