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20-year-old rider seriously injured in midnight crash in Tabuk City on All Saints’ Day
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A 20-year-old motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries in a road accident shortly after midnight on November 1 in Barangay Magsaysay, this city. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Tabuk City Information Officer FO1 Aila Phyllian Licudine told GURU Press Cordillera that their personnel responded to a reported self-inflicted motorcycle accident at around 12:37 a.m. on All Saints’ Day. Upon arrival, responders found the victim conscious and seated along the
Leonora Lo-oy
12 minutes ago1 min read
Beyond rehabilitation: ₱5,000 transport aid helps recovering drug users in Kalinga stay on track
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Completing a drug rehabilitation program does not necessarily mean the end of a person's recovery journey. For five recovering drug users in Kalinga, the next challenge is staying committed to aftercare and monitoring despite financial difficulties. To help them continue their recovery, the provincial government provided ₱25,000 in financial assistance to five indigent Recovering Persons Who Used Drugs (RPWUDs) on October 23, 2026, at the Provinc
Guru Press Staff
3 hours ago2 min read
Not your ordinary cemetery: Baguio attraction lets visitors bury fear, doubt and bad vibes
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — While traditional cemeteries welcome families paying tribute to their departed loved ones during Undas, a different kind of cemetery in Baguio City is drawing visitors for an unusual purpose: to symbolically bury their negative thoughts, frustrations, fears and bad vibes. Known as the Cemetery of Negativism, the quirky attraction at Camp John Hay offers a humorous yet thought-provoking reminder that sometimes, the things people need to let g
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 hours ago2 min read
Huli sana, kaso wala sa eksena? ‘No sign of Bantag during Lamut arrest operation’ – PRO CAR
LAMUT, Ifugao – The Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO CAR) clarified that former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag did not evade arrest during a police operation in Lamut, Ifugao, on All Saints’ Day, as he was not at the location when operatives arrived to serve his arrest warrant. In a statement released on November 1, 2026, PRO CAR disputed earlier claims that Bantag had eluded arrest during an operation conducted in the municipality at around 5 a.m. on
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago1 min read
“Rizal treasury office ranks 2nd in province’s collection efficiency in Q3 2026. This helps to add funds to the local government”- OPT-Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga — The Municipal Treasury Office of Rizal ranked second in collection efficiency among local treasury offices in Kalinga during the third quarter of 2026, earning recognition from the Office of the Provincial Treasurer. The achievement was highlighted during the Local Treasury Operations Evaluation (LTOE) conducted by the provincial treasury office at the Rizal Municipal Treasury Office on October 29, 2026. In an interview, Provincial Treasurer Ma. Theresa G. Ba
Guru Press Staff
5 hours ago1 min read
30-year-old call center agent shot dead in Abra; family seeks justice
ABRA, Philippines – Family members, relatives, and friends of a 30-year-old call center agent who was shot dead Friday morning in Pidigan, Abra, are seeking justice for her killing. The victim was identified as Deserie “Brix/Dissang” A. Inagapad, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a resident of Barangay Pangal, Danglas, Abra. She was a criminology graduate and had just celebrated her birthday on October 26. Inagapad's live-in partner, Camille Ricka Teneza, recounted to Bali
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
6 hours ago2 min read
How much should meat cost in Tabuk City? New ordinance sets price ceilings for pork, beef, carabeef and chicken
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — How much should consumers pay for a kilo of pork, beef, carabeef or chicken in Tabuk City? And what protection do local meat vendors and hog raisers have against unreasonable pricing? These are among the questions addressed by City Ordinance No. 036, Series of 2026, which establishes price ceilings for livestock, poultry and meat products sold within the city and imposes penalties on dealers and retailers who violate its provisions. Authored by Councilor
Guru Press Staff
7 hours ago4 min read
PNP Region 2 defends police role in Kasibu mining standoff; MGB calls for dialogue, respect for law
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya – The Police Regional Office 2 (PRO 2) has defended the presence of police personnel during the October 30 confrontation at a community barricade in Barangay Paquet, Kasibu, saying they were there to assist the provincial sheriff in implementing a court order and not to serve the interests of a mining company. In an information graphic posted on November 1, PRO 2 said its personnel went to the area to assist the Provincial Sheriff in enforcing a temporar
Guru Press Staff
7 hours ago4 min read
₱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
22 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day ago2 min read
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