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6 young individuals, 1 senior citizen die in suspected gas poisoning in Benguet
ITOGON, Benguet – Seven individuals, six of them from Mountain Province, were retrieved dead from a tunnel portal following a suspected gas poisoning incident on Wednesday late evening, September 30, 2026, in Itogon, Benguet. The six victims who are from Banaao, Tadian, were identified by the Mountain Province Provincial LGU as Bryan Campoas Madrid, 18; Kenjie Igaan Mangayen, 19; Orviel Kiwingan Valdez, 22; Crisanto Igaan Gapacan Jr., 19; Hill Limong Padon, 25; and Alvin La
Leonora Lo-oy
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1,451 hogs worth P21.7M affected by ASF in Tabuk City; Declaration of state of calamity urged
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — At least 1,451 hogs with an estimated value of P21.765 million have been affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Tabuk City, according to the City Veterinary Services Office (CVSO). The figures, which cover only reported cases, were presented by CVSO head Dr. Carmen Wanas during the meeting of the City ASF Task Force on October 1, 2026, where she reported confirmed ASF cases in 21 barangays. The task force has recommended that the Sanggunia
Guru Press Staff
11 hours ago2 min read
Tabuk SP to invite KAELCO over billing, incorrect meter reading complaints, agreement with hydro-power plants
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Tabuk City Sangguniang Panlungsod is set to invite officials of the Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) to its next regular session to explain reported consumer complaints involving high electricity rates, alleged over-billing and incorrect meter readings. The move came after Councilor Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. submitted a resolution seeking an inquiry in aid of legislation into KAELCO’s rates and the complaints raised by consumers. During
Grace Soriano
22 hours ago3 min read
3 farmers caught in Cordon, Isabela: 110 board feet of lumber, chainsaw seized in alleged illegal logging
CORDON, Isabela — Three farmers were arrested after they were allegedly caught illegally cutting and processing timber in Purok 6, Barangay Dallao, Cordon, Isabela at around 5 p.m. on September 30, 2026. Arrested were aliases “Lito,” 62; “Jom,” 63; and “Mel,” 62, all married farmers and residents of Cordon. According to the initial investigation, personnel of the Cordon Municipal Police Station were conducting monitoring in the area when they allegedly spotted the three suspe
Guru Press Staff
22 hours ago2 min read
53-year-old laborer dies while digging 8-meter-deep well in Tuguegarao; Suffocation suspected cause
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — A 53-year-old laborer died after reportedly losing consciousness while digging an approximately eight-meter-deep well in Barangay Balzain East, Tuguegarao City on Monday, September 28. The victim was identified as Romeo Tumbali, a resident of Peñablanca, Cagayan. Reports showed that Tumbali and his companions, Jay-ar Arao, 27, and Jethroffil Callueng, 41, were working inside the deep well when they began experiencing dizziness and difficulty breathi
Menchie Kinao
23 hours ago2 min read
Former rebel gives tip, leading to discovery of arms cache with explosives, grenades in Tinoc, Ifugao
TINOC, Ifugao — A cache of explosives, grenades, ammunition and other war materials believed to have been concealed by members of the dismantled Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Ifugao was recovered by joint police and military forces in a mountainous area of Tinoc, Ifugao on September 28. The recovery followed information provided by a former rebel member who surrendered to authorities in December 2025, according to the Ifugao Provincial Police Office (PPO). Acting on the fo
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Solana placed under town-wide lockdown amid confirmed ASF cases in 3 barangays
SOLANA, Cagayan — Following the advisory of Solana LGU posted on September 27, 2026 regarding the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in town, the entire municipality has been placed under a 40- to 45-day lockdown. The advisory said the cases were detected in three barangays, although it didn't mention of the number of hogs culled or infected. Municipal Veterinarian Dr. Jay-R. Perez, as reported by DZCV Tuguegarao on September 30, 2026, said the confirmed ASF case
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
Will Ifugao join 2026 Cordillera Festival of Festivals? Participants say they were told "NO FUNDING"
AGUINALDO, Ifugao – Performers from Aguinaldo who won the Gotad ad Ifugao 2026 street-dancing competition will not represent Ifugao in the upcoming Cordillera Festival of Festivals 2026, according to the municipal government. Aguinaldo emerged as champion in the provincial street-dancing competition during the 2026 Gotad ad Ifugao celebration in June. Independent reports also confirmed the victory, with Zigzag Weekly reporting that Aguinaldo topped five participating municipa
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago3 min read
Kalinga earns regional award for strong MR-SIA rollout; “Salamat to all our partners,2nd tayo in CAR,”- PHO I Dr. Duyan
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Kalinga was recognized by the Department of Health-Cordillera (DOH-CAR) for its outstanding dedication and commitment to the successful implementation of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA). The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga received the commendation during the DOH-CAR Post-Implementation Review and Awarding Ceremony held on September 29, 2026 at Chateau De Maisons Suites in Baguio City. The recognitio
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
‘Kalinga logs 4,193 animal bites in first half of 2026; Dogs account for nearly 73%’ - Tagatag underscores importance of responsible pet ownership and anti-rabies vaccination
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Kalinga recorded 4,193 animal-bite incidents from January to June 2026, with dogs accounting for nearly three out of every four cases, according to Provincial Rabies Program Coordinator Marites Tagatag. Tagatag presented the figures during the Provincial Government of Kalinga’s flag-raising ceremony at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bulanao, Tabuk City on September 28, as the province observed World Rabies Day. Of the 4,193 biting animals recorded during
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
“Parents no longer need to wait under the sun”:BM Lammawin pledges P100,000 for proposed child development center stage, waiting area at NCDC Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A proposed stage and waiting area at the National Child Development Center (NCDC) in Bulanao, Tabuk City may receive partial funding from Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin Jr., who pledged P100,000 from his Calendar Year 2027 funding to support the project. The NCDC earlier sought assistance from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga after parents and guardians accompanying their children were observed staying inside classrooms while waiting, contri
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
‘A voice for Kalinga's small farmers’: Gonnay dedicates 2026 Terra Madre Salone del Gusto award to Heirloom Rice growers
FEATURE Turin, Italy - A 58-year-old iPasil received the prestigious award during the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin, Italy, recognizing her work in promoting traditional Kalinga food, heirloom rice varieties, biodiversity, and sustainable food practices. For Rowena B. Gonnay, from Dangtalan, Pasil, Kalinga, the ByungSoo Kim Award is more than a personal achievement. It is a recognition she wants to carry home to the small farmers of Kalinga who continue to
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago4 min read
Tanudan budget use reaches 78.46%, plans stronger collection drive to increase revenue
TANUDAN, Kalinga — The Municipality of Tanudan recorded 78.46 percent utilization of its 2025 annual budget, but its local source revenue (LSR) collection declined by 22.28 percent from the previous year. The findings were presented during the Local Treasury Operations Evaluation (LTOE) conducted by the OPT at the Tanudan Municipal Treasury Office (MTO) on September 24–25, 2026. The evaluation covered revenue collection, budget utilization, treasury operations and financial m
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
“Ti update na tatta… nagsardeng jay gunfight”: Prov’l Administrator Gullay says gov’t forces stay deployed as Butbut-Tulgao conflict in Kalinga eases
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The reported gunfight between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes has stopped, but government security forces remain deployed in the conflict-affected areas to prevent renewed violence and help restore peace, according to Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay. “Wen, plan, we strategize, and then we execute. Ti update na tatta ket nagsardeng jay gunfight between the two tribes,” Gullay said during the flag raising ceremony conducted by the Kalinga Provincial Gov
Grace Soriano
3 days ago3 min read
“More than computers, we are turning over an opportunity” — DOST-CAR chief Bantog leads turnover of ₱2.7-million DLS package to two schools in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “More than the turnover of computers, what we are really turning over today is an opportunity.” This was the heart of the message of Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera (DOST-CAR) Regional Director Dr. Nancy A. Bantog during the turnover of the ₱2.7-million e-TURO Digital Learning System (DLS) package to two public elementary schools in Tabuk City on September 28. The package was turned over to Bulanao Central School and Laya West Elementary
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago3 min read
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