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11 Wanted persons in Cordillera nabbed in ONE DAY, including 5 rape suspects
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Five individuals facing rape charges, including several tagged as top most wanted persons in the Cordillera, were arrested in separate operations across the region on September 7, 2026. Among those arrested was a 39-year-old man, ranked No. 2 Regional Most Wanted Person in the Cordillera, who is facing a rape case through sexual assault under Article 266-B of the Revised Penal Code. He was arrested in Kabugao, Apayao. Three other rape suspects listed amo
Leonora Lo-oy
1 minute ago2 min read
“TATAAS NA NAMAN NEXT WEEK?”Fuel prices may jump again next week as Jetti sees up to ₱5 hike
NATIONAL MANILA — Motorists may face another increase at the pump next week, with diesel prices projected to rise by ₱4.50 to ₱5 per liter and gasoline by ₱4 to ₱4.50 per liter, according to Jetti Petroleum. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said the projected increase is being driven by higher international oil prices following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran and concerns over possible disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a major r
Guru Press Staff
23 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga urged to lead Philippine coffee development, not just supply the beans
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga should move beyond being a coffee-producing province and take a leading role in developing a resilient, quality-driven and farmer-centered Philippine coffee industry, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Official Development Assistance Jerome V. Oliveros said. Oliveros conveyed the message through DA Coffee Development Office National Coffee Focal Person Enrique Dela Cruz during the 2nd Kalinga Invitational Coffe
Lorraine Bacullo
24 hours ago3 min read
Could coffee farming be the next career for young iKalingas? — DA official says “YES”
“We want our young people to see farming not as a last resort, but as a profession. Not simply for a way of life but some way to build a better life.” - Enrique Dela Cruz, National Coffee Focal Person of the DA Coffee Development Office TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Young iKalingas are being encouraged to consider coffee farming as a profession and a viable source of livelihood, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the need to engage the next generation in sustaining th
Lorraine Bacullo
24 hours ago3 min read
Edduba, Odiem, Baluyan, Oliveros unite behind Kalinga coffee’s journey to quality and global markets; Farmers to remain at the center of development
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga coffee stakeholders united behind a shared goal of improving the quality, sustainability and competitiveness of the province’s coffee industry during the 2nd Kalinga Invitational Coffee Quality and Sustainable Congress held at Kalinga State University on September 8 and 9, 2026. The two-day congress brought together coffee growers and producers, local government units, national government agencies, academic institutions and other industry stakeho
Leonora Lo-oy
24 hours ago2 min read
‘1,748.53 tons produced in 2025; But quality must be our culture’: Governor Edduba challenges Kalinga farmers to deliver premium beans
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga’s coffee industry should no longer focus only on producing more beans but on producing better-quality coffee that can command greater value and improve farmers’ incomes, Governor James S. Edduba said. “Our challenge now is not merely to produce more coffee but to produce better coffee, increase its value, improve farmers’ incomes, and make Kalinga coffee competitive in domestic and international markets,” Edduba said in a message delivered by Pro
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
₱1,000 MONTHLY AID FOR SOLO PARENTS: Tinglayan ordinance under Kalinga SP review
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Solo parents in Tinglayan may receive ₱1,000 in monthly cash assistance under a proposed municipal ordinance now being reviewed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga. The proposed assistance is intended to provide additional financial support to qualified solo parents who shoulder the responsibilities of raising and providing for their children on their own. The measure, Municipal Ordinance No. 07, series of 2026, was taken up during the SP’s 3
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
“No farmer, no coffee... It all begins in their sweat” — VG Odiem vows stronger support for Kalinga coffee farmers
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Vice Governor Atty. Dave Q. Odiem recognized the hard work and dedication of Kalinga’s coffee farmers, emphasizing that every cup of locally produced coffee carries the story of the people who cultivate it. Odiem made the statement during the Second Kalinga Invitational Coffee Quality and Sustainable Congress held on September 8 at the Kalinga State University (KSU) Main Campus in Bulanao, bringing together coffee growers and industry stakeholders to str
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
₱3,300 damage, a handful of coins, and a student’s last ₱250: A trike driver involved in accident and a stranger’s story of kindness
FEATURE TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — From the fourth floor of their school building, Rhea Joyce Pascual Asuncion and her classmates watched a road accident unfold below them. But amid the rain, traffic and commotion, one scene caught Rhea’s attention: a crying tricycle driver sitting by the roadside, counting the coins he had left. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on September 09, 2026, Rhea related the story that made her feel that even if she is just a student and a
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
Tinglayan lauds warm Governor’s Cup welcome in Balbalan
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Municipality of Tinglayan has expressed its appreciation to the Municipality of Balbalan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to visiting government employees during the opening of the 2026 Governor’s Cup on September 4. The Governor’s Cup is part of the month-long celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with the theme, “126th: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan.” The event features basketball and volleyball ma
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
“Basta illegal, Huli”: 26-yr-old man in Isabela caught with 1.5 grams of suspected shabu
SAN ISIDRO, Isabela — A 26-year-old unemployed man was arrested after police allegedly seized 1.5 grams of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Quezon, San Isidro, Isabela, on the evening of September 8, 2026. Police identified the suspect as alias “Mac,” 26, single, unemployed, and a resident of Barangay Rizal East, San Isidro. The San Isidro Police Station conducted the operation at around 10:05 p.m. in District Bernabe, Barangay Quezon, resulting in the
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago1 min read
“5 days after boy found dead, brother still missing”: Search for Markcliff continues in Tineg, Abra
TINEG, Abra — Search and rescue operations for a boy who has been missing for nearly a week in Caganayan, Tineg, Abra, remain ongoing as authorities seek additional manpower to help locate him. The missing boy, Markcliff, was with his brother, 9-year-old Octavious, when the siblings were reported missing in the mountainous area of Caganayan. With the help of local authorities and community volunteers, Octavious was found dead at around 11 a.m. on September 4 at Mount Mabitog
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
‘Paperless recruitment:’ CSC-CAR eyes Integrated Digital HR System
'...awanen ti papel-papel nga dapat mausar. Sumrek amin dayta from the recruitment iti sistema inggana nga maaksyonan' - CSC-CAR Assistant Regional Director Ruben Wacas TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Civil Service Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region (CSC-CAR) is moving toward a more integrated and digitalized human resource management system that could significantly reduce paperwork in government recruitment and personnel transactions. CSC-CAR Assistant Regional Director
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Pinapatawad ko na silang lahat” — Victim in viral Pinget Bullying Case accepts apology, hopes no one else suffers the same pain
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — After days of pain, public attention and calls for accountability, the student at the center of the viral bullying incident in Pinget has chosen forgiveness over revenge. The victim accepted the public apologies of the minors involved in the incident, who faced him and his family on September 4 to express remorse for their actions. He also expressed hope that what happened to him would never be repeated, either against him or other students who will
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
₱30.6-MILLION CASH ASSISTANCE: OPT-Kalinga proposes ₱200K BBMP payout for 153 barangays on Sept 14
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Office of the Provincial Treasurer (OPT) is eyeing the distribution of the ₱200,000 Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program (BBMP) assistance to Kalinga’s 153 barangays during the province’s Handog ng Pangulo 2026 culminating event on September 14. Provincial Treasurer Ma. Theresa G. Basitao raised the proposal during the Kapehan Meeting on September 7 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao, chaired by Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay. Basitao sugges
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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