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‘Nu nakainom dan, haan yo itulok nga pumanaw da… Dakayo met nga ubing, haan agmotor nu nakainom kayon’ - BFP-Kalinga reminds parents and youth on tragic road accidents
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Parents should think twice before allowing their children to ride motorcycles after drinking, as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga continues to respond to road crashes involving intoxicated riders. BFP-Kalinga, headed by Fire Chief Inspector (FCINSP) Ronald P. Rivera, recorded 230 vehicular traffic accident (VTA) responses from January to June 2026, up by 72 cases from the 158 responses during the same period last year. The figure represents a
Mark Moises Calayan
10 minutes ago3 min read
39 counts of raping minor, Cordillera’s No. 1 Most Wanted nabbed in Abra
“Hindi natin hahayaang manatiling malaya ang mga taong may mabibigat na kaso” - PNP Chief PGen. Melencio Nartatez Jr ABRA, Philippines — The Cordillera region’s No. 1 most wanted person was arrested in Abra and is now set to face 39 counts of qualified rape of a minor, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The suspect, identified only as alias “Ernesto,” was listed as the Cordillera’s No. 1 most wanted person for the third quarter of 2026. Ernesto was arrested on
Leonora Lo-oy
21 minutes ago2 min read
‘Nagado ti kalsada nga dapat maiayos… isolated diay daduma nga areas’: Gov. Diclas prioritizes roads, cut-off communities after Benguet Calamity Declaration
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Repairing damaged roads, particularly those that have isolated communities, will be among the priorities of the Benguet provincial government following the declaration of a state of calamity in the province. During its 52nd regular session held in Tublay on August 24, the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Benguet approved the declaration upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). The declaration cam
Mark Moises Calayan
29 minutes ago3 min read
“P38K ang presyo, kulong ang sukli”: Stolen cow recovered in Santa Maria, Isabela; Farmer arrested
SANTA MARIA, Isabela — A farmer was arrested after allegedly stealing a cow and selling it for ₱38,000 in Santa Maria, Isabela on August 24, 2026. The suspect, identified as alias “Winston,” 53, a farmer and resident of Barangay Calamagui West, was arrested by personnel of the Santa Maria Municipal Police Station (MPS) after the missing cow was traced to Barangay Naganacan. The cow’s owner, alias “Jaime,” 25, also a resident of Calamagui West, reported the animal missing to t
Guru Press Staff
54 minutes ago2 min read
USL-Tuguegarao hits 100% in August MTLE, produces 18 new Medical Technologists
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) posted a perfect 100% passing rate in the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE), producing 18 new Louisian medical technologists. The achievement came as 4,204 of 5,634 examinees nationwide passed, for a national passing rate of 74.63%, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). USLT said all 18 of its examinees passed the licensure examination, surpassing the n
Guru Press Staff
15 hours ago1 min read
₱7.4M up in flames: Kalinga fire damage soars 456% in first half of 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than ₱7.4 million worth of property and other losses were recorded in fire incidents across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic increase from the damage reported during the same period last year. Data obtained by Guru Press Cordillera from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga showed that an estimated ₱7,406,683 in fire damage was recorded from January to June 2026. The figure was significantly higher than the ₱1,332,850
Mark Moises Calayan
18 hours ago2 min read
Like father like son: Itogon fighter wins gold in international kickboxing tournament
‘I’m doing this sport to continue my father’s legacy… I fell in love with the sport and realized it was where I truly belonged.’ ITOGON, Benguet — For 21-year-old Shandris S. Nganhayna, every fight is more than a battle inside the ring. It is a continuation of a story that began with his father—a world champion whose name remains part of Philippine combat sports history. Now, Shandris is writing the next chapter. The young fighter from the PLDT Compound in Barangay Ampucao, I
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago4 min read
EXPLAINER: Donated Blood Is Free—So Why Do Patients Still Pay for It?
Blood donors give voluntarily and without payment. So why do patients and their families sometimes still have to pay when they receive blood? The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Kalinga Chapter says the answer is simple: patients are not paying for the donated blood itself. They are paying for the services required to make the blood safe, properly processed, stored, and ready for transfusion. PRC-Kalinga Chapter Administrator Raymund Mario Chan explained that while blood is collec
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago4 min read
Tinglayan Fire-Free: Zero fire cases recorded in first half of 2026
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — While fire incidents surged across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, Tinglayan stood out with zero recorded fire cases, a feat local officials attributed to continued fire-safety awareness, prevention efforts, and cooperation from residents. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga, the province recorded 64 fire incidents from January to June 2026, a sharp increase from 22 cases during the same period in 2025. Despite the province-wid
Guru Press Staff
18 hours ago2 min read
Frog find in Apayao: Calanasan survey uncovers 15 species, 3 Platymantis may be new to Science
CALANASAN, Apayao — A biodiversity survey in Calanasan, Apayao has uncovered at least 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, including three Platymantis frog specimens that researchers are now examining for characteristics that could distinguish them from species already known to science. The finding highlights the still largely unexplored biological wealth of Apayao and raises the possibility that the province could be home to frog species not yet formally documented. Pinoy
Mark Jordan Bomogao
24 hours ago3 min read
‘₱545M irrigation projects to bring water to nearly 888 hectares in Kalinga and Isabela’ - NIA-Kalinga Division Manager Ferdinand Indammog
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Nearly 888 hectares of farmland in Kalinga and parts of Isabela are expected to benefit from ₱545 million worth of irrigation projects being implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Kalinga this year. The projects aim to improve water delivery to agricultural areas through the repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing irrigation systems, construction of new irrigation structures, improvement of service roads, and installation
Mark Moises Calayan
24 hours ago3 min read
Kalinga fires up by 190%: Grassfires lead surge in first half of 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fire incidents in Kalinga surged by 190 percent during the first half of 2026, with grassfires accounting for the bulk of non-structural fires recorded across the province, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga. The BFP-Kalinga recorded 64 fire incidents from January to June 2026, up from only 22 during the same period in 2025, based on its comparative fire incident report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera. The 64 incidents included 49
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Police take the lead in peace: Butbut, Tulgao officers sign covenant amid tribal rift
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — While their tribes continue working to settle a boundary dispute, police officers from the Butbut and Tulgao tribes are taking the lead in promoting peace, signing a covenant that commits them to understanding, mutual respect, unity, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution. The peace covenant was signed by Butbut and Tulgao police personnel assigned to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) on Monday, August 24, at Camp Captain Juan M. Duyan i
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Over 300 runners conquer Tanudan’s hilly roads in Kabataan Fun Run; Youngest is 1-year-old
TANUDAN, Kalinga — More than 300 runners from across Kalinga took on the hills of Tanudan, turning a challenging uphill-and-downhill route into a celebration of youth, sports, and community spirit during the Kabataan Tanudan Fun Run on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The runners tackled the paved route from the Banagao Gymnasium to the Akwar Lubo Rice Terraces View Deck, testing their endurance while enjoying the breathtaking mountain scenery and panoramic views of the Lubo commun
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
‘Kalinga’s blood supply runs thin: Only 1% donated and 1,745 units collected from Jan-Aug 2026’ - PRC-Kalinga Chapter Raymund Chan
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Kalinga Chapter is calling for more regular blood donors as the province continues to face a gap between available blood supply and the needs of patients in local hospitals. PRC-Kalinga Chapter Administrator Raymund Mario Chan said the chapter has collected 1,745 blood units as of August 2026, but the volume remains insufficient given the number of patients requiring transfusions and the number of units each patient may nee
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
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