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Supreme Court overturns Comafay disqualification, calls Comelec ruling ‘Overly literal and Narrow’
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Anti-corruption advocate and Tabuk City Councilor No. 1, Atty. Errol Comafay Jr., is set to assume his seat at the Tabuk City Council after the Supreme Court reversed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to disqualify his Certificate of Candidacy (COC). Comafay, who garnered 43,321 votes—more than 6,000 votes ahead of his closest rival in the May 2025 Midterm Elections—was not proclaimed by the Comelec Tabuk City due to a resolution by the C
Leonora Lo-oy
6 hours ago2 min read
‘As the defending champion, win or lose, we must accept… to all the athletes of Rizal, good luck,’ – DSC Randy Wacas on Rizal’s as defending champion
Taga, Pinukpuk – With confidence toughened by unity and sportsmanship, District Sports Coordinator (DSC ) Randy Wacas rallied the Rizalian athletes as they pushed through every competition in the ongoing four-day Provincial Meet 2026 in Pinukpuk, urging them to give their best and defend the municipality’s title as the reigning champion. As the second day of the province-wide event concluded on January 15, Rizal emerged as the leading municipality in the medal tally—only on
Lorraine Bacullo
8 hours ago2 min read
Two prison escapees in Tabuk City surrendered, now in police custody
Tabuk City, Kalinga – After almost two weeks on the run, the two prisoners from Tabuk City Police Station who escaped from their cell are now back in police custody. Andres Benito Jr. and Michael Macagne, who were arrested for anti-illegal drugs and anti-illegal firearms charges in December 2025, escaped from detention on January 4, 2026. The two reportedly cut the round bar railings of the custodial facility at the Tabuk City Police Station to exit from their cell and ran
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago1 min read
Balbalan’s upgraded three-storey Health Facility begins serving residents
Balbalan, Kalinga – The newly constructed three-storey Rural Health Unit (RHU) building in the Municipality of Balbalan has officially opened its doors to provide improved healthcare services to the public on January 12, 2026. The plan to construct a bigger RHU was first raised in 2023 by Mayor Almar Malannag before the Local Finance Committee (LFC) to strengthen the municipality’s public health programs. The proposal was supported by the committee, and construction began the
Balbalan LGU
14 hours ago1 min read
Fatal ambush in San Juan Abra leaves construction worker dead
Abra, Philippines – Four days after the recent bloody ambush in Abra, another life was claimed by unidentified gunmen on Monday night, January 12, in Barangay Nangobongan, San Juan. Police identified the fatality as Eduard Talledo Montero III, a construction laborer. Authorities said Montero was drinking with a colleague at a friend’s house that evening. At around 9:00 p.m., after their drinking session, Montero and his fellow construction worker were on their way home when u
Leonora Lo-oy
14 hours ago1 min read
DPWH–CAR Office rocked by fire; Financial Records Room damaged
Baguio City, Philippines – A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office in the Cordillera Administrative Region on Wednesday afternoon, damaging about two square meters of the office. The fire was brought under control by the Baguio City Fire Station at 5:36 p.m. and was fully extinguished at 5:43 p.m., about 18 minutes after the incident was reported to the fire agency at 5:25 p.m. According to Fire Marshal Anthony Dangatan, as cited
Leonora Lo-oy
14 hours ago2 min read
Cordillera’s NUMBER ONE most wanted cyber scammer busted in Bicol
Baguio City, Philippines – From luring internet users while hiding behind screens, the 25-year-old top scammer in the Cordillera region is now in shackles following her arrest in Bicol earlier this week. Armed with warrants issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 79 in Baguio City, joint operatives arrested the suspect, identified by the alias “Anne,” at Sitio Tanza, Barangay Poblacion Zone II, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, on Monday afternoon, January 12, 2025. “Anne” is lis
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
14 hours ago2 min read
‘I had to use the rest of my salary to buy materials, teaching aids…’ – Newly promoted Kalinga Teacher shares sacrifices in serving learners
When passion and mission combine, no mountain is unconquerable in the pursuit of delivering quality education — not even the need to spend one’s hard-earned salary to make it possible. This was the message shared by Randy Wacas, an educator from Rizal and one of the 761 teachers in Kalinga who were reclassified through the Expanded Career Progression System on January 7, 2025. Recounting his experiences during the mass oath-taking ceremony at the Tabuk City Gymnasium, Wac
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘Let’s convert those uniforms into gold medals… the food into strength’ - Mayor Dasayon encourages Pinukpuk athletes to become Champions
Pinukpuk, Kalinga – Municipal Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon, during the “Padatong Night” of the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet encouraged the student-athletes of his town to pursue victory and become champions, especially so that the Municipal LGU gave its best support to the delegation. Dasayon also urged the partcipants to biggest sporting event in the province to give their best and strive for excellence. Addressing the student-athletes, Dasayon emphasized that their uniforms a
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
36-year-old Man from Tabuk nabbed for gunpoint robbery of Pakistani in Isabela
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 36-year-old resident of Tabuk City was arrested after robbing a Pakistani national and his live-in partner in Arellano, Quezon, Isabela on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Police accounts revealed that the suspect, identified by the alias “Edmar,” approached the victims—a 43-year-old woman and a Pakistani national—and held them at gunpoint at around 4:20 p.m. At the time of the incident, the Pakistani national had stepped out of the vehicle to buy mobile
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Kalinga Prov’l MEET 2026: Pinukpuk secures FIRST GOLD in gymnastics
Taga, Pinukpuk – Host municipality Pinukpuk secured its first gold medal in gymnastics after dominating the Mixed Duo, Trio, and Group categories during the ongoing 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet, held at the Pinukpuk Vocational School Hall on January 14. The victories marked a strong start for the host town as it showcased both athletic excellence and home-court pride in one of the meet’s most anticipated events. In gymnastics competitions, these categories refer to team-b
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
From Benguet to Thailand: Cordilleran Bet joins Mister Tourism World 2026
Baguio City, Philippines – A proud son of Benguet is set to represent the country on the international stage as Granville Michael Louie Raymundo competes in the upcoming Mister Tourism World pageant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from February 5 to 12, 2026. Mister Tourism World is an international male pageant that promotes global tourism, cultural exchange, and goodwill among nations. It advocates responsible tourism, cultural preservation, and youth involvement in tourism develo
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Hard Work Pays Off: More Than 1,000 Ifugao teachers and school heads earn promotions
Lagawe, Ifugao – The hard work and sacrifices of more than a thousand teaching personnel in Ifugao province have paid off as they were recently promoted through the Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS) of the Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara. Promotion under the ECPS, according to the DepEd, allows public school teachers to advance based on merit, performance, and competencies—not solely on seniority. The system opens new ra
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Benguet steps up again as host of 2026 Regional Athletic Meet
Benguet, Philippines – After the successful hosting of the 2025 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Sports Meet, the province of Benguet is once again gearing up to host the regional games this year. The development was announced by Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas on Monday, January 12. Abra initially expressed interest in hosting the event but later withdrew its bid, citing the need to upgrade its sports complex. This will be the third time Benguet
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
Craving smoked meat? Sagada’s Etag Festival is back this Jan. 30 to Feb. 2
Sagada, Mountain Province – Visitors and locals alike can once again savor the distinct smoky flavor of Sagada’s famed smoked meat while immersing themselves in a series of cultural activities starting January 30, 2026, as the town kicks off its annual Etag Festival. Sagada is renowned for its etag, a cured and smoked pork delicacy that plays an essential role in local culture. More than just a food tradition, etag represents the town’s rich history and customs and is commonl
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
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