TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Fed up with what it calls the ineptness of the Philippine National Police (PNP) against the illegal numbers game of jueteng here, the Kalinga and Apayao Religious Sector Association (KARSA) has asked Governor Floydelia Diasen to organize a special body to deal with the social evil.

In a letter to the governor, the most vocal church group here said that the Philippine Army contingent in the province should be tapped to spearhead the special body.

The KARSA justified its suggestion that the army be authorized to deal with jueteng which is purely a police matter by pointing out that the special body for forest protection organized by Diasen in 2009 where the army is a key member has succeeded in stopping illegal logging activities in the province.

 by gigi dumallig

TABUK CITY, Kalinga - The province of Kalinga has set four days for the celebration of its 15th Founding Anniversary and Ullalim Festival and has organized working committees to prepare and manage the various activities.

Through an executive order, Kalinga Provincial Governor Floydelia Diasen has directed all government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations and various sectors in the province to participate in the activities scheduled from February 11 to14 this year.

Designed for the preservation, enhancement and promotion of the rich culture of the Kalinga people, the event will be highlighted with the agro-industrial trade fair where local arts, crafts and processed products will be featured making the affair not only a good place to shop for souvenir items but a place to learn Kalinga’s traditional arts.