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“Let us work together to preserve peace, protect our communities”: 72 police deployed to Tinglayan amid Butbut-Tulgao tribal conflict
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) has deployed 72 police personnel to Tinglayan, Kalinga following reports of continuing gunfire between the Butbut and Tulgao communities early morning of September 22, 2026. The deployment, ordered under the leadership of PRO-CAR Regional Director PBGen Noel B. Vallo, consists of 48 personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 (RMFB15) and 24 personnel from the Provincial Mobil
Guru Press Staff
5 hours ago1 min read
KAPITAN, SAFE KA NA: Barangany and sangguniang Kabataan Elections pushed to 2028
MANILA, Philippines — And just like that, the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November 2, 2026 are off the calendar. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12326, officially postponing the village and youth council elections and moving the next regular polls to November 2028. The Palace announced the signing of the new law on Friday, September 25, after Marcos approved the measure extending the terms of incumbent barangay a
Guru Press Staff
7 hours ago1 min read
69-yr-old missionary and 49-yr-old pastor drown in strong river current in Boliney, Abra
BOLINEY, Abra — A 69-year-old South Korean missionary and a 49-year-old local pastor drowned after they were swept away by the strong current of the Ikmin River in Boliney, Abra, on Friday, September 26. According to a report from the Boliney municipal government, Hye Sook Byeon, 69, a missionary from South Korea, was swept away by the river current along Sitio Bani, Poblacion, Boliney. Pastor Zosimo Gaano, 49, of Jesus Our Banner Community Church and a resident of Bangued, A
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago2 min read
Baguio City among PCCI’s 2026 Top 5 business-friendly cities
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has once again included Baguio City in the Top 5 finalists of the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards under the City Level 1B (Provincial Highly Urbanized Cities) category. After winning the title in 2020, Baguio maintained its finalist status from 2021 to 2023 and secured a place in the Top 5 in 2024, 2025, and again this year. According to the PCCI, Baguio is among the out
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago2 min read
“I just tried to keep going kahit may moments na nagdududa ako sa sarili ko”: Grace Managat from Kalinga recounts journey to top 9 in 2026 PMLE
FEATURE “Makakapasa kaya ako?” It was the question that kept running through the mind of iKalinga daughter Zenny Grace Managat as she battled self-doubt while preparing for the September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Examination (PMLE). On September 23, that question was answered—not with a simple “yes,” but with a Top 9 finish in the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). For Managat, the achievement came as a surprise. The 22-year-old Lubuagan na
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago3 min read
29-year-old miner dies 80-meter ravine after SUV plunges in Itogon, Benguet
ITOGON, Benguet — A 29-year-old driver died while his 39-year-old passenger was injured after their sports utility vehicle (SUV) plunged into an 80-meter ravine in Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, early Friday morning, September 25. The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. along Sitio Eureka in Ampucao, according to the Itogon Municipal Police Station. Initial investigation showed that the victims were on their way home after attending the wake of a relative in Sitio Shoot, a
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago1 min read
KPH reaches 278% bed occupancy; Dengue tops child admissions
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) is facing severe overcrowding as its bed occupancy rate reached 278 percent as of 1 p.m. on September 24, 2026, with dengue emerging as the leading cause of admission among children. According to OIC-Chief of Hospital Dr. Rey Aranca, KPH was attending to 278 patients across its different departments as of the said date. Of the total, 97 were in the pediatric ward, 89 in the medical ward, 51 in obstetrics and gynecolo
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago2 min read
CSU-Carig, SPUP, USL-Tuguegarao produce 3 topnotchers in September PMLE 2026
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Three graduates from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cagayan brought pride to the province after securing spots among the national topnotchers in the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination (PMLE). According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 14,146 of 15,423 examinees passed the September 2026 PMLE, resulting in a 91.72 percent national passing rate. Among the top-performing examinees from Cagayan was James Paulo
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago1 min read
‘Tabuk Muslim Consultative Council to strengthen inclusive governance’ - Councilor Pocais underscores importance of providing formal mechanism for representation, coordination
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tabuk City has institutionalized a Muslim Consultative Council (MCC) to provide Muslim communities with a formal avenue to participate in local governance, policy discussions, and programs affecting their welfare. The move is provided under Ordinance No. 017, Series of 2026, titled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Muslim Consultative Council of the City of Tabuk and Prescribing Its Composition, Functions, and Operational
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago3 min read
Atty. Dickpus urges dialogue, due process over red-tagging at Kalinga human rights summit
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Lawyer Charisma Anne Dickpus and Save Kalinga member called for dialogue among communities, government agencies, and the security sector in addressing concerns over alleged red-tagging, stressing that peaceful advocacy should not automatically be associated with insurgency. Dickpus made the call during the “Tongtongan Karbengan: Multi-Stakeholders Summit on Human Rights” held on September 19, 2026, at the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Luzon Conference Ha
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
PSA Kalinga trains QSPBI respondents to improve timely, accurate business data
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Kalinga conducted its first-ever training for respondents of the Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI) on September 22 in Bulanao, Tabuk City, as part of efforts to improve the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of quarterly business data. The training aimed to strengthen respondents’ understanding of the QSPBI and ensure that establishments can properly accomplish and submit the
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Kalinga leads Cordillera in yellow corn, produces 68,477 MT in 2025
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — Kalinga emerged as the top yellow corn-producing province in the Cordillera in 2025, recording 68,477 metric tons (MT) or 40.8 percent of the region’s total yellow corn production. The figure was presented during the opening of the 19th Philippine National Corn Congress on September 22 in Ilagan City. According to data from the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR), Kalinga’s production accounted for nearly two-fifths of the region’s total yello
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
14 Cordillera graduates place in Top 10 of September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Exam
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Fourteen graduates from four Cordillera schools placed among the 10 highest ranks in the September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Examination, with nine of them coming from Saint Louis University (SLU). The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the examination results on September 23, reporting that 14,146 of 15,423 examinees passed, for a national passing rate of 91.72 percent. 9 topnotchers from SLU SLU produced the largest share of Co
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
Kalinga Gov. Edduba instructs gov’t forces and officials to follow through the plans and measures in easing tensions amid Butbut-Tulgao conflict
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — An emergency meeting involving the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army, Tinglayan LGU and provincial government officials was convened on September 23 following Kalinga Governor James Edduba’s call to strengthen efforts to de-escalate tensions between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan. The meeting focused on strengthening collaborative security measures, particularly the protection of residents and the possible augmentation of secur
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
38-yr-old man found dead in Isabela irrigation canal; Case still under investigation
ISABELA, Philippines — A 38-year-old helper from Santiago City was found dead in an irrigation canal in Barangay Malapat, Cordon, Isabela, Thursday morning, September 24. The man, whose identity was withheld, was discovered by a resident at around 6:50 a.m. while the latter was jogging near the irrigation canal. The victim was wearing a dirty white shirt and multicolored shorts when he was found. He showed no signs of life when responding authorities reached the area. T
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
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