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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 hour 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
2 hours 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
2 hours 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
2 hours 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
2 hours ago2 min read
“Not just words—turn environmental responsibility into action,”BM Lammawin urges iKalingas
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Protecting Kalinga’s environment should go beyond words and commitments and be translated into concrete and sustained action, Board Member Camilo T. Lammawin Jr. said during the launching of the province’s first province-wide Season of Creation on Monday, September 7, at the Kalinga Sports Complex. The month-long observance was institutionalized through Provincial Ordinance No. 2025-027, authored and sponsored by Lammawin, chairperson of the Sangguniang
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
Gov. Edduba to Kalinga civil servants: ‘Make every act of public service count’
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Government service should be more than holding a position—it should be an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people, Governor James S. Edduba said as Kalinga formally opened its 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) month-long celebration on September 7, 2026, at the Kalinga Sports Center. Edduba’s message, delivered by Provincial Administrator Teddy Gullay, challenged civil servants to serve with “puso, dangal, a
Grace Soriano
2 hours ago2 min read
First the WBC Crown, then the Criminology License: Igorot boxer Renden Oppas’ double victory
FEATURE SADANGA, Mountain Province — For Igorot boxer Renden Gongran “Take Over” Oppas, the past week was not just about winning a championship—it was about seeing years of sacrifice finally rewarded in two very different arenas. Two days after stopping unbeaten Thai fighter Jirakrit Jarurattanachai by fourth-round technical knockout (TKO) in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Oppas received another victory of a different kind: he passed the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago3 min read
“Caring for creation is caring for people. It is a collective responsibility”: VG Odiem urges Kalinga public servants to protect environment
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Protecting the environment should be an integral part of public service because the natural resources preserved today directly sustain communities and future generations, Vice Governor Atty. Dave Q. Odiem said during the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration and the launching of Kalinga’s first Provincial Season of Creation on September 7. Odiem made the call as the province began its month-long observance aimed at raising awarene
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
Missing 29-yr.-old from Kapangan, Benguet found dead in cave beneath river
KAPANGAN, Benguet — After days of searching and hoping for his safe return, the search for 29-year-old Raul Aludos Juan ended in tragedy after he was found dead inside a cave, locally known as a “liyang,” beneath a river in Barangay Sagubo. “After days of searching, he was found in a cave (liyang) beneath the river,” Juan’s family said as they confirmed the heartbreaking discovery. Juan was reported missing on September 3, 2026. His disappearance was formally reported to the
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
2nd kalinga Coffee Congress set Sept. 8; Improving quality of locally produced beans to be highlighted
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Coffee growers, industry stakeholders, government agencies and partner organizations will converge on September 8, 2026 for the 2nd Kalinga Invitational Coffee Quality and Sustainability Congress, an activity aimed at strengthening the province’s coffee industry through quality improvement, sustainability and collaboration. Led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the congress will start at 8 a.m. at the Teatro Building of the Kalinga State Uni
Grace Soriano
14 hours ago1 min read
ASF hits San Mateo: 6 hogs test positive as Isabela tightens disease watch
SAN MATEO, Isabela — Six hogs in Barangay Marasat Grande, San Mateo, Isabela have tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), prompting local authorities to intensify monitoring, disinfection and disease-control measures. According to information from the San Mateo Municipal Agriculture Office, as reported by 104.9 XFM Santiago, blood samples collected from hogs in the area were submitted to the Provincial Veterinary Office of Isabela (PVET Isabela) for laboratory testing,
Guru Press Staff
16 hours ago2 min read
Scholarship under scrutiny: Cagayan SP seeks probe into alleged favoritism in barangay scholars
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Cagayan has asked the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to investigate alleged irregularities in the selection of beneficiaries of the Bagong Pilipinas Barangay Presidential Scholars Program, following complaints that some children of barangay officials may have been selected over other potentially qualified students. The request for an investigation was contained in a resolution approve
Guru Press Staff
18 hours ago2 min read
Motorized banca sinks in Calayan; 18 passengers rescued on time
The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. while the banca was traveling from Claveria to Calayan when weather conditions suddenly deteriorated due to the southwest monsoon. TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Eighteen people were safely rescued after the motorized banca they were aboard sank in the waters off Calayan, Cagayan on September 5, 2026, the Cagayan Police Provincial Office (Cagayan PNP) reported. The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. while the banca was traveling from
Guru Press Staff
19 hours ago2 min read
“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
20 hours ago1 min read
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