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‘Iti opisina iti gobernador ket very open,karkaru nu pagsayaatan iti umili… ti pagtutungtungan tayo’- Atty. Balnao of Kalinga PLO tells tanudan associations
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “Iti opisina iti gobernador ket very open kadakayo nga associations, karkaru nu pagsayaatan iti umili ken pagsayaatan iti asosasyon iti pagtungtungan tayo,” Atty. Priel Balnao of Kalinga PLO told Tanudan community associations, stressing that the provincial government can only respond to people’s needs when they communicate their concerns and proposals. Representing Governor Edduba, Balnao delivered the message during the turnover of documents for five D
Leonora Lo-oy
14 minutes ago2 min read
16-year-old iTinglayan boxer punches way to ‘Best Boxer of the Night’ Award
SPORTS TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Sixteen-year-old iTinglayan boxer Jayden Bang-as punched his way to the spotlight after winning by knockout and earning the “Best Boxer of the Night” award at the Battle of Warriors: Laban Kontra Droga Season 5 on August 22 in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Bang-as was among 250 young fighters from the Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and Metro Manila who competed in the tournament, where he saw action in the 52-54-kilogram division. The young boxer impressed insi
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
‘P505 daily minimum wage remains benchmark for Kalinga Wage complaints’ — DOLE
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The P505 daily minimum wage remains the benchmark used by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Kalinga in assessing wage complaints involving covered private-sector workers in the province, according to Senior Labor and Employment Officer Anthony M. Luminang. Luminang made the clarification as wage and other employment concerns were discussed during the 3rd Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (PTIPC) meeting attended by DOLE-Cordiller
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
Mosquito Alert! Kalinga logs 26 AMES, 10 Japanese Encephalitis cases
“Daytuy Japanese Encephalitis aggapu iti culex mosquito…Once nakagat iti tao ket adda sumrek idjay bagi na and then from that apan idjay brain. Isu iti ag inflame jay brain...” -OPHO Disease Surveillance Coordinator Flordiliza Abay TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Health authorities are sounding the alarm on mosquito control after 26 cases of acute meningitis and encephalitis syndrome (AMES) were recorded in Kalinga from January 4 to August 22, 2026, including 10 confirmed cases of J
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 hours ago3 min read
Tabuk City Councilor Bon-as takes helm as National Movement of Young Legislators-Cordillera Chairperson
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Tabuk City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as formally assumed his new role as Chairperson of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)-Cordillera, taking his oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on August 26, 2026. Bon-as, who was elected NMYL-Cordillera chairperson in August 2025, joined fellow NMYL officials from across the country during the oath-taking ceremony at the President’s Hall at Malacañang Palace. The NM
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago2 min read
Ready to Sew? PSWDO-Kalinga invites Men, Women to enroll in 45-Day Basic Sewing Training
TABUK CITY, KALINGA — Want to learn a practical skill that could open doors to employment or livelihood opportunities? The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO)-Kalinga is inviting interested men and women to enroll in its 45-day Basic Sewing Craft Training, designed to equip participants with practical sewing skills they can potentially use for employment, self-employment and livelihood activities. The training is offered under the Productivity Skills and
Grace Soriano
4 hours ago2 min read
“Tinmaray nga inala na jay bayad ti nateng”: Baguio farmer seeks help finding man who allegedly fled with ₱30K lettuce payment
“Pinag bigyan mi lang ta ayat mi nga makatulong, awan latta ta dinadael nan panag talek mi.”- Lorenzo Subli Marcos BAGUIO CITY — A man is appealing to the public for help in locating a person he identified as someone allegedly named Marvin Borja of Karikitan, Conner, Apayao, and involved in a dispute over more than ₱30,000 in payment for harvested lettuce. Lorenzo Subli Marcos made the appeal on August 27 after the incident was reported to authorities through a blotter. He
Grace Soriano
4 hours ago2 min read
BJMP-Kalinga earns honor as Best District Jail of the Year in Cordillera
'...hindi po ito resulta ng isang programa lamang, bunga ito ng araw-araw na disiplina ng aming mga personnel, suporta ng aming mga partner agencies at ng komyunidad' - JINSP Rolando Diwas TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga District Jail has been named “Best District Jail of the Year” in the Cordillera, recognizing the facility’s consistent performance in jail management, personnel discipline, rehabilitation programs and community-supported initiatives. The award was conferr
Lorraine Bacullo
4 hours ago3 min read
“Usaren yo dayta to question, to express your thoughts, to tell madi yo kayat nga tawiden ti conflict ken madi nga sur-suro”: Edduba urges Kalinga youth to use technology for democracy and peace
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A smartphone can be a camera, a source of entertainment, a classroom, or a way to stay connected. But for Regie S. Edduba, MPA, LLB, it can be something more powerful: an instrument of democracy and peace. Speaking during the 2026 Linggo ng Kabataan and International Youth Day Celebration on August 28, Edduba challenged young people in Kalinga to look beyond the usual uses of their phones and recognize the power that comes with having a digital v
Grace Soriano
4 hours ago2 min read
‘15 Kalinga vulnerable workers receive P595,551 livelihood assistance; DILP application subject to funds, qualifications’ - DOLE-Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fifteen vulnerable workers in Kalinga received a total of P595,551 worth of livelihood tools and equipment from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), providing them with resources to start or sustain small income-generating activities. Senior Labor and Employment Officer Anthony M. Luminang said the assistance was awarded during the August 19-20 visit of DOLE-Cordillera Regional Director Jesus Elp
Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago3 min read
Grant well spent: Matamas Association in Tanudan turns livelihood aid into 1.3 Million-peso asset
FEATURE MABACA, Tanudan, Kalinga — They were given seedlings. They learned how to plant, nurture and grow them. Three years later, what began as a modest government livelihood grant has grown into something much bigger—a P1.3-million asset base built through hard work, cooperation and careful stewardship. This is the story of the Matamas Association of Mabaca, Tanudan, one of the community organizations that has successfully turned government assistance into a sustainable liv
Leonora Lo-oy
4 hours ago3 min read
Atty. Comafay seeks inquiry into Tabuk Water’s low water pressure, murky supply
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Tabuk City has filed a proposed resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into complaints of low water pressure, no water from faucets, and murky water being experienced by consumers of Tabuk Water. The information was posted by SP Member Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. on August 28, 2026, announcing his filing of the proposed resolution to determine the causes of the reported water supply problems and identify po
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago1 min read
Santa Marcela, Apayao’s top 1 and top 2 Most Wanted Persons arrested
SANTA MARCELA, Apayao — Police arrested the municipality’s Top 1 and Top 2 Most Wanted Persons, both of whom are facing charges for murder and attempted murder, according to the Santa Marcela Municipal Police Station (MPS). The arrests were carried out by personnel of the Santa Marcela MPS following intensified police operations and intelligence efforts, with assistance from members of the community. The police did not provide further details on the identities of the two susp
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago1 min read
₱476.78-M agricultural damage in Benguet due to severe weather conditions threatens vegetable supply, farmers’ livelihoods
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Agricultural damage in Benguet has reached ₱476.78 million as of August 17, 2026, following the effects of Typhoons Luis and Maymay and continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, according to the provincial agriculture assessment. Benguet, known as the “Salad Bowl of the Philippines,” is a major producer of highland and temperate vegetables. Its cool climate, high elevation and extensive farming areas support the production of cabbage,
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
iBalbalan fighters deliver winning punches, kicks to get 3 Gold, 1 Silver in Battle of Warriors Season 5
SPORTS BALBALAN, Kalinga — Four homegrown fighters from Balbalan made a strong showing at the Battle of Warriors: Laban Kontra Droga Season 5, bringing home three gold and one silver medal from the combat sports tournament held August 22 at the Kalinga Sports Center in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Representing the Balbalan Combative Team, Jugayon B. Pinagod, Jan Allenhart D. Danao, Arvin Bantoc, and Rence Aimyel D. Agyao competed against more than 250 athletes from the Cordillera, Ca
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
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