Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga honored 57 iKalingas who successfully completed military training under the Philippine Army and the Philippine Navy during its flag-raising ceremony on July 13, recognizing their dedication to public service and the honor they brought to the province, with several of them graduating at the top of their respective classes. The recognition ceremony, held at the Kalinga Sports Center, celebrated the achievements of 14 ne

FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Success rarely arrives overnight. More often, it is forged in the quiet hours when no one is watching—in the pages turned long after midnight, in the tears shed behind closed doors, and in the unwavering belief that every sacrifice will one day be worth it. For Maria Cherry Mae S. Paga, an iKalinga from Barangay Bulbol, Rizal, Kalinga, that journey of perseverance led to one of the proudest moments of her life. The Kalinga State University gradua

FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Success is often measured by medals, honors, and titles. But for Xmy G. Cudal, an iKalinga from Barangay Magnao, Tabuk City, success began with something less visible—a quiet promise to herself after a painful disappointment. She did not graduate with Latin honors. For many, that would have been enough reason to give up on chasing academic recognition. For Cudal, however, it became the turning point that changed the course of her life. Today, she

Ilagan City, Isabela – Thousands of farmers across Isabela are expected to benefit from P1.19 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that will improve access to markets, reduce transportation costs, and speed up the delivery of agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 2 is set to implement 65 farm-to-market road projects across the province as part of the government's continuing effort to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and improve

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba urged newly graduated iKalinga officers of the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy to uphold the respected reputation that Kalinga's uniformed personnel have earned through years of dedicated, disciplined, and honorable service to the nation. Edduba delivered the message during the recognition of the new military officers on Monday, July 13, at the Kalinga Sports Complex, held in conjunction with the Provincial Government's weekl

Tabuk City, Kalinga – A young iKalinga from Tanudan has brought immense pride to the province after emerging as the Top 1 graduate among the 468 members of the Philippine Navy's Sailor Basic Course (SBC) "Masindapang" Class 76-2026. ASN Alvin Web A. Alinao of Gang, Tanudan, not only completed the Philippine Navy's rigorous military training but also earned the highest distinction in his class, placing first among all graduates nationwide. Alinao was among the 43 iKalinga grad

Pinukpuk, Kalinga – A 44-year-old intoxicated farmer who allegedly attempted to sell shabu to a soldier in Pinukpuk is now under the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) after being charged for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. Information obtained by GURU Press Cordillera from Pinukpuk Police Officer-in-Charge, PCapt. Tyrone John Balanay, revealed that the suspect, whose identity was withheld, was arrested on June 29, 2026, at a pancite

Tabuk City, Kalinga – As Kalinga's first-quarter revenue collections fell short of the province's annual target, Provincial Treasurer Ma. Theresa Basitao called on municipal and city treasurers to intensify efforts to improve real property tax (RPT) collection, describing it as one of the province's most pressing and long-standing revenue concerns. Speaking during the Third Quarter Treasurers' Meeting on July 10, Basitao emphasized the need for stronger tax administration, su

FEATURE Gattaran, Cagayan – In classrooms where stories are written, deadlines are met, and ideas are sharpened, two young campus journalists from a public high school in Gattaran have written a story of their own—one that will soon take them beyond the Philippines and onto the international stage. Adienn Chrislouh E. Ong and Michelle Marizze B. Salvador of Calaoagan Dackel National High School (CDNHS) have earned the honor of representing the Philippine Team in the internati

Baguio City, Philippines – Aspiring lawyers from the Cordillera and neighboring provinces will once again be able to take the country's toughest licensure examination closer to home after the Supreme Court designated Saint Louis University (SLU)-Baguio as Northern Luzon's only Local Testing Center (LTC) for the 2026 Bar Examinations. The designation was announced on July 8 through Bar Bulletin No. 3, issued by the Office of the 2026 Bar Chairperson. With its inclusion, SLU-Ba

FEATURE Every day, thousands of tourists gather in the heart of Brussels to see a tiny bronze boy doing something unexpected—urinating into a fountain. Known around the world as the Manneken Pis, or the "Little Pissing Man," the 55.5-centimeter statue has amused visitors for more than 400 years and has become one of Belgium's most recognizable cultural icons. This July, however, the centuries-old landmark captured attention for an entirely different reason. Instead of its usu

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Kalinga Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) has renewed its appeal for consumers to pay their electricity bills on time, warning that delayed collections could affect the cooperative's ability to settle its obligations with power suppliers and, in the worst-case scenario, put Kalinga's power supply at risk. The appeal was made by KAELCO General Manager Elvie T. Joven during the regular session of the Tabuk City Council on July 7, where she explained the fi