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32-year-old rider dies in road accident in Rizal, Kalinga, declared DOA at hospital
RIZAL, Kalinga — A 32-year-old motorcycle rider died after being found unconscious and without signs of life following a road accident along the Liwan East-Macutay Barangay Road in Sitio San Vicente, Barangay San Quintin, Rizal, Kalinga, on Sunday night, October 25. The Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said its emergency responders were dispatched to the area shortly after 8 p.m. following reports of a self-accident. Upon arrival, the res
Leonora Lo-oy
10 minutes ago1 min read
Tabuk inter-barangay basketball league awards ₱100K; ‘Ado nalalaing nga athletes tayo, let us support them’ - Atty. Bongngat
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Barangay Bulanao Norte emerged as champion of the 2026 Tabuk City Inter-Barangay Basketball League, taking home ₱50,000 in cash and a trophy at the culmination of the three-month tournament on October 24 at the Kalinga Sports Center. Bulanao Centro placed second and received ₱30,000 and a trophy, while Dagupan Centro finished third, earning ₱20,000 and a trophy. The three teams shared the ₱100,000 total cash prizes awarded during the culminating ceremony
Leonora Lo-oy
22 minutes ago2 min read
₱1.49B Ifugao irrigation project to raise rice output to 26,000 tons; ‘Sa sakripisyo, tiyaga, pagod ng mga magsasaka, nakakakain ang buong Pilipinas’ - Marcos
ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the newly inaugurated ₱1.49-billion Alfonso Lista Pump Irrigation System (ALPIS) is expected to increase annual rice production from 900 to 26,000 metric tons and raise farmers’ income from ₱16 million to ₱159 million. Marcos led the inauguration of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) project in Barangay Sto. Domingo on October 26, marking the completion of a multi-year initiative intended to expa
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 hour ago2 min read
120 new Army reservists (Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Apayao) graduate from military training; “Carry with you the spirit of Honor, Patriotism, and Duty” - Maj. Gen. Señires
LUNA, Apayao — A total of 120 civilian volunteers from four Cordillera provinces have completed 45 days of Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT), strengthening the Philippine Army’s reserve force for disaster response, humanitarian assistance, and community development. The graduates, composed of 104 men and 16 women from Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Apayao, formally took their oath as members of the Army Reserve Force during the closing ceremony of the “Dangal-Bagsik” Clas
Guru Press Staff
3 hours ago2 min read
Tuguegarao warns vs. motorcycle-for-hire; Mayor Ting-Que challenges JoyRide to explain operations
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Mayor Maila Ting-Que challenged motorcycle ride-hailing platform JoyRide on October 25, 2026 to explain why it continued recruiting and operating in the city despite being informed of local regulations requiring compliance with applicable permits and policies. In a statement posted on her personal Facebook page on said date, Ting-Que said JoyRide had not applied for authorization from the city government and had been reminded during its recruitment
Guru Press Staff
5 hours ago3 min read
300 Kalinga aspirants take PNPA entrance exam; Gov. Edduba backs youth’s uniformed service dreams
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Around 300 aspiring cadets from Kalinga took the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) on October 25 at Kalinga State University (KSU), as Governor James S. Edduba expressed support for young iKalingas seeking to serve the country through the uniformed services. The examination was conducted simultaneously at testing centers nationwide, with approximately 18,000 applicants taking the test across the country as of the initial r
Guru Press Staff
8 hours ago1 min read
Gibo dares China: “Do what you want” as diplomatic word war escalates
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has challenged China to do what it wants amid escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over the South China Sea, including reports that China is considering possible sanctions against Filipino lawmakers critical of its actions. According to a report by the Manila Standard, Teodoro criticized the reported countermeasures and challenged Beijing amid the intensifying exchange of statements between Philippi
Guru Press Staff
8 hours ago2 min read
DepEd Isabela probes school fundraising for stage repair in Ramon, warns against illegal collections
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office (SDO) of Isabela is investigating a fundraising activity at Raniag Elementary School in Ramon town after parents questioned the distribution of fundraising tickets to pupils for the repair and improvement of the school stage. In a statement issued on October 23, the SDO-Isabela reiterated its strict implementation of the “No Collection Policy,” stressing that the prohibition also covers School
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
‘You can have doubts and still move forward’: Palawan native goes to SLU Baguio, rises to Pharmacy board top 10
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY — He left the familiar shores of Palawan for the cold mountains of Baguio, carrying a dream of serving his home community but uncertain whether he was capable of achieving it. For 22-year-old Dexter C. Eclarino, the journey to becoming one of the country’s topnotchers in the October 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Examination (PhLE) was not simply a test of academic knowledge. It was also a battle against homesickness, pressure, and the persistent fear of fallin
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago6 min read
Balbalan, only Kalinga town to earn 2026 child-friendly governance citation, conferred two other regional recognition
BALBALAN, Kalinga — Balbalan was the only municipality in Kalinga to receive the 2026 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) recognition, highlighting its efforts to protect children's rights and promote their welfare. The recognition was conferred on October 20 during the 35th Local Government Month celebration in Baguio City, alongside two other regional citations for the municipality's child and women protection initiatives. Under Mayor Almar Malannag's leadership,
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY: Benguet taxi driver returns bag with over ₱100,000, earns praise
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A taxi driver from La Trinidad, Benguet, is earning praise for his honesty after returning a passenger’s backpack containing more than ₱100,000 in cash that was accidentally left inside his vehicle. Francisco B. Echala, 32, found the bag on Wednesday, October 21, after dropping off a passenger at Newtown, Baguio City. According to the Department of Transportation-Cordillera (DOTr-CAR), Echala had picked up the passenger at the Partas Bus Station ter
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago1 min read
“Tatlo na kaming nanakawan”: ₱15K cash, coins stolen in Tabuk City store robbery
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A store owner lost an estimated ₱15,000 in cash, aside from an undetermined amount of coins, after his store was reportedly robbed along Bonifacio Street in Dagupan West, Tabuk City, on the night of October 18. Arturo Dalog discovered the theft on the morning of October 19 after finding his store door open, despite having locked it before going to sleep. Dalog, who usually sleeps inside the store, said he initially thought he had simply forgotten to lock
Grace Soriano
2 days ago2 min read
Tinglayan earns high rating in DILG-CAR 2026 peace, order audit; Mayor Abay credits recognition to collective effort
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The municipal government of Tinglayan, led by Mayor Charles Abay, earned a High Performance Rating in the 2026 Peace and Order Council Performance Audit conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera (DILG-CAR). The recognition was conferred on October 20 in Baguio City during the 35th Local Government Month celebration, with Vice Mayor Alexander Malasi and Municipal Administrator Mark Dave Bang-as representing the municipalit
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Father killed, 10-year-old daughter hurt in Abra family shooting; Gunmen still at large
BANGUED, Abra — A nurse was killed and his 10-year-old daughter injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at their family’s vehicle in Barangay Bacsil-Anggad, Bangued, Abra, at around 9 p.m. on October 23. The victim, Mark Kenneth Acedo, a nurse at Abra Provincial Hospital, was driving home with his wife and their three daughters, aged 13, 10 and 6, when the shooting occurred. The family had reportedly gone for an evening walk at the Abra Sports Complex before heading hom
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
Kalinga PCPC prepares trauma aid, support services for children in Butbut-Tulgao conflict
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC)-Kalinga is preparing psychological first aid and other support services for children affected by the ongoing tribal conflict between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes in Tinglayan. The planned intervention aims to address the emotional and psychosocial needs of children exposed to armed conflict, which can affect their sense of safety, emotional well-being, education and daily activities. During an
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
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