Photo Courtesy || PMA Cordillera - A 23-year-old iKalinga who studied Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Cagayan State University made it to the top 9 of the Philippine Military (PMA) "Masaligan" Class of 2021. Cadet 1CL Michael Angelo Areola Madriaga, who hails from Tabuk City, Kalinga will be joining the Philippine Navy. He became the Company Executive Officer and currently the Company Athletic Officer. He is a Dean’s Lister and also a Commandant’s Lister. READ ALSO: Igorota from Benguet graduates magna cum lau de in PMA "Masaligan" Class 2021 He is a member of the Fir ..read more

Photo Courtesy || PMA Cordillera -  22-year-old Cadet 1CL Valeire Mae Vicente Dicang graduated magna cum lau de in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Masaligan" Class of 2021.  Cadet Dicang, who traces her roots to La Trinidad, Benguet is the youngest Cordilleran female to graduate in the prestigious military school in the country.  She took her Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology at the Saint Louis University in the Baguio city before entering the academy.  She became a member of Silent Drill Company and Softball, Chess and Arnis Corps Squad. She was ..read more

Cordillera - Three Cordillerans are among the top performing graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Masaligan" Class of 2021.  Cadet 1CL Jaevin A. Latugan from Tanudan, Kalinga is the Athletic Saber Awardee (Male Category). He is number one in athletic related activities, Intramurals and Sports participation. Photo Courtesy || PMA He will be joining the Philippine Army. He is from Tanudan, Kalinga. 23 years old and a College graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology at University of the Cordilleras. He is a member of Peer Counselling Group, Social Responsibili ..read more

Photo Courtesy || PMA Cordillera - CADET 1CL VALERIE MAE VICENTE DICANG C-21100, MAGNA CUM LAUDE from Foxtrot Company. She will be joining the Philippine Army. She is from La Trinidad, Benguet and a College Undergraduate of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology at Saint Louis University before becoming a cadet. She graduated with honors when she finished her High School. She is a member of Silent Drill Company and Softball, Chess and Arnis Corps Squad. She is the Brigade Academic Officer  She is also a consistent Dean’s Lister and Commandant’s Lister. She is recognized for ..read more

Photo Courtesy || PRO-COR Cordillera - A full-blooded Cordilleran from Abra is among the top contenders for the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s top position as PNP Chief to replace outgoing General Debold Sinas. Police Lieutenant General Israel Ephraim Dickson, who is from the Tingguian tribe of Abra is one of the top picks for the position when PNP Chief Sinas will leave office on May 8.  General Dickson is the 4th in command as chief directorial staff of the PNP.  He also served as the head of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Northern Luzon and also in V ..read more

Photo Courtesy || Office of the Benguet Congressman Cordillera - All of the municipalities in the province of Benguet will soon have their own brand new all-terrain ambulance that would be used to provide medical assistance to the residents especially those from far flung areas of the province.  This was announced by the office of the Benguet Congressman in its official Facebook page.  In a photo posted earlier on Facebook, the office of the Congressman shows the kind of ambulance that would be soon delivered to the province.  The new ambulances are equipped with all th ..read more

Photo Courtesy || Narda's Handwoven Arts And Craft Cordillera - An Igorota weaver has won prestigious award from the World Crafts Council Competition (WCC) of Excellent Crafts, Asia-Pacific Region. Ms. Lydia Langpawen, 62-year old of the famed Narda's Handwoven Arts And Craft received received a Certificate and a Plague of recognition from WCC for her tapestry creation held at Tashkent, Uzbekistan during the WCC 38th General Assembly on 4 - 5 December 2020. The award was turned over by Father Jose Quilongquilong SJ, Director of Jesuit Aid Foundation and Rector of the Jesuit Commu ..read more

Photo Courtesy || Satur Payangdo Cordillera - Residents in a small town in Benguet had shown once again the spirit of Binnadang among Cordillerans when they unitedly came out to restore their neighbor's houses that were torched by fire a week ago.  Two houses that belong to Mr. Randy Mediano and Mr. Denio Paldo located at Amlimay, Buguias were accidentally burned to ashes on April 17, 2021. After the incident, residents and neighbors came to provide aid to the victims.  READ ALSO: Binnadang Spirit: Cordillera sends help for Cagayan A photo that was shared by netize ..read more

Photo Courtesy || P/Lt. Jethro Abaya Sab-it Cordillera - Eleven cadets from La Trinidad, Benguet were among the successful graduates of the Hinirang Class of 2021 which was held online on 21 April (Wednesday).  A total of 225 cadets graduated from Hinirang which stands for "Henerasyong Inihanda ng Panahon Upang Magsilbi at Isakatuparan ang Responsibilidad Alang-alang sa Bayang Sinilangan". 1.)P/LT Brynan D. Sequerra 2.)P/LT Ryan Focasan Cawed 3.)P/LT Raniel Ford Chil-ang Salipsip 4.)P/LT Zyril Celoy Burgos 5.)P/LT Jekko Mayomis Lazona 6.)P/LT Herbert Aswit Aowes 7.)P/LT Le ..read more

Cordillera - A total of 225 cadets comprising the Hinirang Class of 2021 have graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) on Wednesday (April 21, 2021) via virtual ceremony. Among the successful graduates were nine (9) cadets who traces their roots to Kalinga province.  P/CDT John Kevin Mangwag - Pinukpuk, Kalinga  P/CDT Sydmar Baawa Ableg Augas - Pasil, Kalinga  P/CDT Jeremy Baligod Bongabong -Lubuagan, Kalinga P/CDT Koullin Asiaben Canabang -Pangol, Tanudan, Kalinga  P/CDT Patrick Reyes Dasayon - Pinukpuk, Kalinga  P/CDT June Canao Gayawet ..read more