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“Arestado sa bawal na damo”: 19-yr-old nabbed with ₱3,264 worth of Marijuana in Isabela buy-bust
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — A 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested after police seized 27.2 grams of suspected dried marijuana leaves with fruiting tops during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Rita, Aurora, Isabela, early Sunday, September 6, 2026. The suspect, identified only as alias “Pipoy,” 19, single, unemployed and a resident of the area, was arrested at around 2:05 a.m. along the Bypass in Barangay Sta. Rita. The operation was conducted by intelligence operatives of
Guru Press Staff
10 minutes ago1 min read
29-yr-old man missing in Kapangan, Benguet; Search continues after suspected drowning
KAPANGAN, Benguet — Search and rescue operations continue for a 29-year-old man who was reported missing in Barangay Sagubo, Kapangan, Benguet, following an alleged drowning incident. The missing man was identified as Raul Aludos Juan, single and a resident of Sagubo. He was last known to have been missing since September 3, 2026, according to authorities. The incident was reported to the Kapangan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Emergency Oper
Guru Press Staff
19 minutes ago1 min read
Kalinga BHWs seek ₱5K annual incentive; Gov. Edduba vows to explore funding options
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Kalinga are seeking an increase in the annual incentive provided by the Provincial Government from ₱3,000 to ₱5,000, with Governor James S. Edduba saying he will explore ways to respond positively to their request. The request was raised during the Provincial Health Board (PHB) meeting chaired by Edduba at the Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City, on September 4, 2026. The proposed increase refers to the provincial gove
Guru Press Staff
5 hours ago3 min read
Kalinga PHB endorses nutrition ordinance as chronic malnutrition remains a concern
Tanudan recorded the highest stunting prevalence at 15.76 percent, followed by Lubuagan at 14.41 percent. Meanwhile, underweight remains a concern in Rizal and Pinukpuk, which recorded prevalence rates of 3.70 percent and 3.64 percent, respectively. TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial Health Board (PHB) approved on September 4, 2026 a resolution endorsing a proposed ordinance that seeks to institutionalize a comprehensive, province-wide nutrition program to strengt
Mark Jordan Bomogao
17 hours ago2 min read
No booze for minors: Kalinga Prov’l Health Board pushes ban on liquor sales to minors; Violators face ₱5K fine, 1 year in jail
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Health Board (PHB) is pushing for a measure that would prohibit the sale and provision of alcoholic beverages to minors in Kalinga, citing concerns over underage drinking and its potential health and safety consequences. Under the proposed measure, establishments and individuals engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages would be prohibited from selling, serving, furnishing, distributing, or facilitating access to liquor for persons below
Mark Jordan Bomogao
17 hours ago2 min read
From pain to purpose: Cordillera HIV storybook brings message of hope to Manila Book Fair
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY — A story born from loss is now carrying a message of hope, compassion and HIV awareness from the Cordillera to a national audience. A youth-friendly HIV awareness storybook from the region will make its debut at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on September 9–13, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, giving its author an opportunity to bring a deeply personal advocacy to thousands of readers. For author Paul Bryan Baldoza, the book is more than a l
Mark Jordan Bomogao
17 hours ago3 min read
PSWDO leads PYAP-AKO at 52: Kalinga Youth empowered to lead, serve and shape their future
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — For the young members of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines–Ang Kabataan Organisado (PYAP-AKO), celebrating another year is more than marking the organization’s history—it is an opportunity to strengthen the young leaders who will help shape the future of their communities. The 52nd Founding Anniversary of PYAP-AKO, held on September 4, 2026, at the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Multi-Purpose Hall in Bulanao, Tabu
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
“₱190/kg LIVE HOGS, ₱280/kg PORK”- City Vet recommends reference prices in Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The City Veterinary Services Office has recommended a ₱190-per-kilogram reference price for liveweight hogs and ₱280 per kilogram for pork in Tabuk City, based on production costs, prevailing market conditions and reasonable returns for hog raisers and meat vendors. The recommendation was contained in a position paper dated August 12 addressed to Councilor Juan Thomas T. Duyan, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Trade and Industry. Based
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
“OWWA will not leave iKalinga OFWs behind” — agency assures continued support, livelihood aid
“The OWWA assures po sa inyong mga manggagawang Pilipino dito sa Kalinga na patuloy ang suporta at tulong... we're trying to reach out to the OFWs and their families.” – OWWA Director IV Nestor Burayeg TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has assured Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families in Kalinga of continued government support as the agency strengthens programs aimed at providing livelihood opportunities and assistance to F
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
HOG, MEAT PRICE REGULATION IN TABUK: Comafay asks raisers, vendors to put actual expenses, computation on paper
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Tabuk City hog raisers, meat vendors and other stakeholders have been urged to submit position papers detailing their actual expenses and recommended prices for liveweight hogs and pork to help the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) establish fair and workable prices for the local market. Councilor Errol B. Comafay Jr., chairman of the SP Committee on Trade and Industry, made the appeal during the joint committee hearing of the Committee on Agriculture, chaired
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Over ₱100K raised to aid bullied boy who lost eye; Donation drive remains open
BAGUIO CITY — More than ₱100,000 in donations has been raised for Sean, a young boy who lost one of his eyes following a reported bullying incident, as individuals and groups continue to rally behind him and his family. Singer Roque Belino, who helped lead the donation drive, said the amount raised will help cover Sean’s medical needs and other expenses arising from the incident. Belino attributed the fundraising effort’s success to the generosity of donors, individuals who s
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
‘We cannot do this alone’: 21-year-old Kalinga student seeks help for urgent cancer surgery
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — At 21, Jemimah Kate Sagmayao should be busy attending classes, planning her future and enjoying her college years. Instead, she is now facing cancer and appealing for financial assistance to continue her treatment and undergo an urgent surgery. Jemimah, a third-year student of Kalinga State University (KSU) from Barangay Agbannawag, Tabuk City, had to temporarily stop her studies this semester after a mass began growing on the right side of her face. In
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
OWWA-CAR boosts 4 livelihood groups: P2.5-M financial aid awarded to iKalinga OFWs
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Four iKalinga Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations received a combined ₱2.5 million in financial assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration–Cordillera Administrative Region (OWWA-CAR) during an awarding ceremony on September 4, 2026, at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao. The assistance was granted under OWWA’s Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-unlad ng Samahang OFWs (Tulong Puso) Program, which supports organized OFW groups seeking to
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
“Patawad... Nangangako po kami na hindi na ito mangyayari at hindi na po namin uulitin” : Minors in Baguio bullying case seek forgiveness after viral videos
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Minors involved in the reported bullying and mauling incident at Pinget National High School publicly apologized to the victim and his family days after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media. In a video posted by PTV Cordillera showing the final dialogue between the victim, the minors’ families, elders and authorities, the minors expressed remorse for their actions and asked the victim and his family for forgiveness, while promisi
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
₱250K–₱1M Tulong Puso Grant up for OFW Groups — OWWA-CAR
“Ang Tulong Puso ay nagbibigay ng one-time grant sa mga organized groups ng OFWs na gustong mag-umpisa o may mga existing na business… minimum of ₱250,000 up to maximum of ₱1 million.” -OWWA-CAR OIC Lourdes Estocapio TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Organized groups of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seeking to start or sustain livelihood ventures may receive a one-time grant of ₱250,000 to ₱1 million under the Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-unlad ng Samahang OFWs (Tulong Puso) Program
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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