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₱1,000 monthly protection fee per van? Fake LTO employee falls in Baguio entrapment
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A 53-year-old man who allegedly posed as a Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Cordillera employee to extort money from van drivers was arrested in an entrapment operation on October 31. The suspect was apprehended at the Baguio–Nueva Vizcaya terminal in Dangwa Station, Barangay Kagitingan, after allegedly demanding a monthly “protection fee” of ₱1,000 from van drivers plying the Baguio–Nueva Vizcaya route. According to drivers in the area, the man int
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
14 hours ago2 min read
Rice mill worker arrested in All Saints’ Day buy-bust operation in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A worker at a rice-buying station was arrested in a police buy-bust operation in Battikin, Barangay Bulanao, Tabuk City, shortly after noon on Sunday, November 1, even as the country observed All Saints’ Day. The operation was conducted by the Tabuk City Police Station and its drug enforcement unit as part of the continuing campaign against illegal drugs. Police reportedly recovered from the suspect one medium-sized transparent heat-sealed plastic sachet
Guru Press Staff
16 hours ago2 min read
ANOTHER RAPE SUSPECT IN SAN MARIANO: 36-year-old farmer arrested in Isabela for three counts of statutory rape
SAN MARIANO, Isabela — A 36-year-old farmer listed as the No. 3 Regional Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) was arrested this November 1, 2026 in Barangay Buyasan, San Mariano, Isabela, for three counts of statutory rape. The suspect, identified only as alias “Tom,” is married and a resident of the said barangay. He was arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Isabela Police Provincial Office (IPPO) and personnel of the Tarlac Police Provincial Office
Guru Press Staff
18 hours ago2 min read
Will traffic lights solve Tabuk City’s road accident problem?
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Traffic lights may soon become a familiar sight at major intersections in Tabuk City, but as the city considers installing them at 10 priority locations, a bigger question remains: Will stopping vehicles at red lights be enough to stop the growing number of road accidents? The proposal was discussed during the October 21, 2026 meeting of the Technical Working Group of the Traffic Management Council (TWG-TMC), as part of the initial development of
Guru Press Staff
19 hours ago4 min read
Could Cordillera soon have its second Chief Justice?
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — With Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen included in the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlist, Cordillera may soon have its second Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (SC). Leonen, 63, was born and raised in Baguio City. His father was a lawyer, while his mother served as chief pharmacist at the Baguio Health Center. Academic background and positions held before joining the SC Leonen was a consistent valedictorian from grade school through hig
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
21 hours ago3 min read
96-93, 95-94! Ifugao’s Wonder Boy Martin stuns Mexican Picasso, captures WBC Silver crown
SPORTS RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Undefeated Filipino boxer Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin delivered the biggest victory of his professional career, dethroning favored Mexican fighter David Picasso via split decision to capture the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver featherweight title early Sunday, November 1 (Manila time), at the Kingdom Arena. Martin, a 27-year-old southpaw from Lagawe, Ifugao, prevailed in a closely contested 10-round bout, with two judges scoring in his favo
Guru Press Staff
22 hours ago2 min read
₱15.04M Marcos Highway repair completed; two lanes in Tuba reopen after year-long traffic disruption
TUBA, Benguet – Motorists traveling to and from Baguio City can now use both lanes of a previously damaged section of the Marcos Highway in Barangay Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet, following the completion of its ₱15.04-million repair and rehabilitation project. The reopening on Friday, October 30, ends more than a year of traffic disruption caused by a major road slip that forced authorities to implement a one-way traffic scheme along the affected section. The road collapse occurr
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
22 hours ago2 min read
“Dakkel nga bendisyon”: Gov. Edduba grateful for the ₱50M Typhoon Uwan aid allocated for Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Five areas in Kalinga, including the entire province, will benefit from a ₱50-million assistance released by the Office of the President for the rehabilitation of communities devastated by Super Typhoon Uwan. Governor James S. Edduba described the funding as a “dakkel nga bendisyon” (great blessing) to the province, expressing gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the additional financial support despite the delay in its release. The governor a
Lorraine Bacullo
22 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga PLGU recognized by DHSUD-CAR: Gov. Edduba says Kalinga’s ratified development plan ensures improved government services
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba underscores the ratification of Kalinga’s Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) marks another step toward improving the lives of residents and delivering better government services in Kalinga. Edduba made the statement after leading the provincial delegation in receiving a Plaque of Recognition for Kalinga’s ratified PDPFP during a ceremony at the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development–Cordille
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Kalinga Pasalubong Center to ban ambulant vendors, mobile food stalls to protect tenants
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga will strictly prohibit ambulant vendors and mobile food stalls within the vicinity of the Kalinga Pasalubong Center in Malalao, Tabuk City, to protect legitimate tenants and ensure an organized business environment at the tourism facility. The measure was among the agreements reached during a meeting of the Economic Sectoral Committee of the Provincial Development Council on October 30, 2026, following concerns raised
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
‘It’s now an attraction to tourists… We allotted ₱5 million for its access road’: Gov. Edduba funds road development to Nambaran Cemetery
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The provincial government has allocated ₱5 million for the construction of an access road leading to Nambaran Cemetery, as Governor James S. Edduba seeks to improve accessibility to the site, which has also emerged as a local tourist attraction. According to the Kalinga Provincial Information Office (PIO), Edduba said the funding would provide a proper road leading to the cemetery, making it easier for visitors and families to reach the burial site. “Act
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Mayor Abay thanks Ejercito for visiting Tinglayan; ‘We look forward to continued collaboration with the Senator and his office’
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga – Mayor Charles Abay thanked Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito for including Tinglayan in his itinerary during his visit to Kalinga and other parts of Northern Luzon, saying the municipality looks forward to continued collaboration with the senator and his office. Ejercito, who was adopted as a son of Kalinga in 2018 and given the Kalinga name “Fanna,” visited the province on October 27. He first went to the Kalinga Provincial Hospital and was later welco
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
DOT-CAR eyes gastronomic tourism potential in Balbalan; “Our traditional food must remain a living expression of our heritage”- RD Ganongan
POBLACION, Balbalan, Kalinga – The Department of Tourism–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) is looking at the annual Binungol Festival as a potential driver of gastronomic tourism in Balbalan, highlighting the municipality’s indigenous cuisine, traditional food practices, and cultural heritage. DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan said the festival provides an opportunity to introduce Balbalan’s culinary traditions to visitors while creating livelihood opportunit
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Binungol tells the story of Kalinga”: Gov. Edduba draws parallel between Balbalan’s dish and provincial unity
FEATURE “...there is something special about binungol that goes beyond its taste and the tradition of preparing it. Binungol reminds us that something truly wonderful can emerge when different ingredients come together. And in many ways, this is also the story of our beloved Province of Kalinga.” - Gov. James S. Edduba POBLACION, Balbalan, Kalinga – In a large pot, freshwater shells, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, chili peppers, and other locally gathered ingredients come together
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago4 min read
‘A MILESTONE FOR BESAO’: St. Benedict Episcopal Church gets NHCP historical marker
FEATURE BESAO, Mountain Province – Recognizing its historical and architectural significance, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled a historical marker at St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Barangay Kin-iway, Besao, Mountain Province, on October 28. The church was recognized as one of the significant heritage sites of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, whose history dates back to 1898 and whose missionary district was formally organized in
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
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