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Tinglayan lauds warm Governor’s Cup welcome in Balbalan
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Municipality of Tinglayan has expressed its appreciation to the Municipality of Balbalan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to visiting government employees during the opening of the 2026 Governor’s Cup on September 4. The Governor’s Cup is part of the month-long celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with the theme, “126th: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan.” The event features basketball and volleyball ma
Leonora Lo-oy
9 minutes ago1 min read
“Basta illegal, Huli”: 26-yr-old man in Isabela caught with 1.5 grams of suspected shabu
SAN ISIDRO, Isabela — A 26-year-old unemployed man was arrested after police allegedly seized 1.5 grams of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Quezon, San Isidro, Isabela, on the evening of September 8, 2026. Police identified the suspect as alias “Mac,” 26, single, unemployed, and a resident of Barangay Rizal East, San Isidro. The San Isidro Police Station conducted the operation at around 10:05 p.m. in District Bernabe, Barangay Quezon, resulting in the
Guru Press Staff
1 hour ago1 min read
“5 days after boy found dead, brother still missing”: Search for Markcliff continues in Tineg, Abra
TINEG, Abra — Search and rescue operations for a boy who has been missing for nearly a week in Caganayan, Tineg, Abra, remain ongoing as authorities seek additional manpower to help locate him. The missing boy, Markcliff, was with his brother, 9-year-old Octavious, when the siblings were reported missing in the mountainous area of Caganayan. With the help of local authorities and community volunteers, Octavious was found dead at around 11 a.m. on September 4 at Mount Mabitog
Leonora Lo-oy
4 hours ago1 min read
‘Paperless recruitment:’ CSC-CAR eyes Integrated Digital HR System
'...awanen ti papel-papel nga dapat mausar. Sumrek amin dayta from the recruitment iti sistema inggana nga maaksyonan' - CSC-CAR Assistant Regional Director Ruben Wacas TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Civil Service Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region (CSC-CAR) is moving toward a more integrated and digitalized human resource management system that could significantly reduce paperwork in government recruitment and personnel transactions. CSC-CAR Assistant Regional Director
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago2 min read
“Pinapatawad ko na silang lahat” — Victim in viral Pinget Bullying Case accepts apology, hopes no one else suffers the same pain
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — After days of pain, public attention and calls for accountability, the student at the center of the viral bullying incident in Pinget has chosen forgiveness over revenge. The victim accepted the public apologies of the minors involved in the incident, who faced him and his family on September 4 to express remorse for their actions. He also expressed hope that what happened to him would never be repeated, either against him or other students who will
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago3 min read
₱30.6-MILLION CASH ASSISTANCE: OPT-Kalinga proposes ₱200K BBMP payout for 153 barangays on Sept 14
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Office of the Provincial Treasurer (OPT) is eyeing the distribution of the ₱200,000 Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program (BBMP) assistance to Kalinga’s 153 barangays during the province’s Handog ng Pangulo 2026 culminating event on September 14. Provincial Treasurer Ma. Theresa G. Basitao raised the proposal during the Kapehan Meeting on September 7 at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao, chaired by Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay. Basitao sugges
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
₱74.8K SHABU SEIZED! — 3 drug suspects fall in Pinukpuk, Kalinga buy-bust; one is a businessman
PINUKPUK, Kalinga — Three alleged drug personalities are set to face charges after they were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Aciga, Pinukpuk, Kalinga over the weekend. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspects as a 51-year-old businessman and a 31-year-old unemployed woman, both residents of Aciga, and a 41-year-old farmer from Barangay Cattabogan. The three were arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the PDEA Kalinga Provin
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
“TRIP LANG NA BUGBUGIN?”: 21-year-old student beaten by stranger in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A 21-year-old Criminology student was allegedly attacked and beaten by an unidentified man while walking home in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the victim’s cousin, the student usually rode his motorcycle to school but decided to commute after losing his motorcycle key. After class, he chose to walk home. Upon reaching Purok 6, Bulanao, two men riding a motorcycle reportedly approached him. One of the men allegedly got of
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
“Haan maleksiyunan dagita, nu awan mangidarom!” — BM Dangani urges patients excperiencing maltreatment from hospital staff to file complaint
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Health workers accused of mistreating patients should not be allowed to escape accountability, but complaints must first be formally filed so they can be properly investigated, Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani said Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Dangani made the statement after a complaint involving the alleged maltreatment of a laboring mother at a hospital in Kalinga was raised during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on September 8, pr
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago2 min read
So near yet so far: Missing man with Alzheimer’s found siting alone nearby creek in Benguet, 100m from home
ITOGON, Benguet — A missing man with Alzheimer’s disease was found safe along a creek in Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, on Tuesday, September 8, after police, barangay officials, relatives and community members launched a search for him. According to the Itogon Municipal Police Station, its personnel, together with barangay officials and community members, immediately conducted a search and rescue operation around the man’s residence and nearby areas after receiving the r
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
43-year-old No. 6 regional wanted man nabbed in Cagayan for statutory rape
AMULUNG, Cagayan — A 43-year-old man listed as the No. 6 Regional Most Wanted Person was arrested in Barangay Casingsingan, Amulung, Cagayan on September 7 in connection with charges of statutory rape and acts of lasciviousness. The suspect, identified only as alias “Chris,” 43, married and a resident of the area, was arrested at around 5:30 p.m. through the implementation of a warrant of arrest. The operation was led by the San Mateo Municipal Police Station, with support fr
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
Balbalan opens doors—and courts—for 2026 Governor’s Cup
SPORTS BALBALAN, Kalinga — The Municipality of Balbalan welcomed government employees from across Kalinga as it hosted the opening games of the 2026 Governor’s Cup on Friday, September 4, providing the venue for a day of friendly basketball and volleyball matches among employees of local government units (LGUs). The activity formed part of the month-long celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with the theme, “126th: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para s
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Over 1,000 aspiring lawyers take 2026 Bar Exams in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — More than 1,000 aspiring lawyers are taking the September 2026 Bar Examinations at Saint Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City, one of the designated testing centers in the country. The three-day Bar examinations are being held on September 6, 9 and 13, 2026, with the remaining testing days expected to bring heavy traffic around the SLU campus. On the first day, 12,029 of the 13,441 admitted applicants nationwide took the examination at 15 designate
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
No Dress Code, No Problem! KSU runners go hilariously “wrong” for a good cause
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Forget the usual running shorts, jerseys and rubber shoes - At Kalinga State University (KSU)–Bulanao Campus on September 3, runners showed up ready to race but were allowed to wear anything they want. Instead of the usual athletic attire, the campus turned into a moving costume parade as 155 participants joined the “Wrong Outfit Fun Run: Run Wrong, Run for a Cause,” a playful fundraising activity organized by the Sports, Physical Education & Hea
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Gandang HR goes province-Wide: BM Dangani leads program launching, underscores stronger Kalinga public service
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The GANDAng HR: Kalinga Public Service officially expanded into a province-wide initiative on Monday, September 7, bringing together government workers and partner institutions to strengthen employee development and improve public service delivery in Kalinga. Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani, chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Reorganization, Civil Service and Human Resource Development, formally led the launching at the Kalinga Spor
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
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