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“AGTATAKAW TI BURYAS”: 5 piglets stolen in Ilagan; AI generated photos of suspect raises concern
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – Five piglets were reportedly stolen from the piggery of Barangay Kagawad Jaymar Dalayap in Cabisera 14-16, Ilagan City, on August 29, 2026—but instead of helping identify the suspects, an AI-generated photo allegedly depicting one of the thieves has raised concern over the possibility of an innocent person being wrongly identified. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on September 1, Dalayap said two unidentified individuals were captured on CCTV
Grace Soriano
2 hours ago2 min read
4 schools in Cordillera rank among top performers in August 2026 Criminology board exam
The successful examinees are scheduled to register for their professional identification cards and certificates of registration on October 12, 2026. TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Criminology graduates from four tertiary institutions in the Cordillera posted high passing rates in the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE), earning their respective schools spots among the country’s top-performing institutions. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Septe
Leonora Lo-oy
4 hours ago1 min read
“AGTATAKAW TI KALDING NAKALUGAN?”: Resort in Liwan, Kalinga ransacked, CCTV Smashed, 4 goats stolen
The family is appealing to the public for help and report any information that could help identify those responsible to the proper authorities. RIZAL, Kalinga – Four goats were reported stolen from Yapa Resort in Barangay Liwan West, Rizal, Kalinga on August 30, 2026, after a house within the property was allegedly ransacked and its CCTV system destroyed. Owner Jenelyn Banawag told GuruPress Cordillera that the damaged CCTV system could have helped identify who entered the pr
Grace Soriano
4 hours ago2 min read
BGen. Ericson Dilag wraps up stint as regional police chief, carries Balbalan pride into next PNP assignment
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Balbalan’s first-ever star-ranked police general, BGen. Ericson Dilag, concluded his stint as Regional Director of the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO CAR) on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a record of service that brought pride to his hometown. Dilag, a native of Pantikian, Balbalan, formally relinquished leadership of the Cordillera regional police force to BGen. Noel Vallo during a Turnover of Command Ceremony presided over by PNP Chief Gen. J
Leonora Lo-oy
5 hours ago2 min read
₱100M rehab brings Burnham Lake back to life, restores livelihood of Baguio boat operators
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – After nearly a year of closure and rehabilitation, Burnham Lake reopened to the public on Tuesday, September 1, bringing back not only one of Baguio City’s most iconic attractions but also the livelihood of boat operators who had been forced to stop working during the rehabilitation. The reopening came as the city marked its 117th Charter Day, with Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, Congressman Mauricio Domogan, Tourism Infrastruct
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago3 min read
With 2 years left in final term, Magalong says: “I have to be dispensable” as systems, not politicians, must define Baguio’s future
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – With only two years left in his current and final term, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said his administration’s most important legacy should not be tied to his name or political leadership, but to government systems and programs that can continue even after he leaves office. Magalong made the statement during his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, September 1, which coincided with Baguio City’s 117th Charter Anniversary, as he reflec
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago3 min read
₱200K-plus salary for ₱350K fees? 2 alleged illegal recruiters nabbed in Santiago City promising overseas jobs
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – Promises of overseas jobs paying more than ₱200,000 a month, coupled with visa assistance and guaranteed employment, allegedly lured jobseekers into an illegal recruitment scheme that led to the arrest of two individuals in an entrapment operation here. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Region 2 identified the suspects as Emelita Melo and Joseph Arconcil, who were arrested at around 10 a.m. on August 28, 2026, in Barangay Rizal, Sa
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba, Kalinga leaders join national peace month opening marking key peace accords
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba led the province’s delegation to the opening of the 2026 National Peace Consciousness Month at Malacañang Palace on September 1, an event that also marked two major milestones in the country’s peace-building history. Edduba, together with Kalinga Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Michael Karel Sugguiyao and Matagoan Bodong Council of Elders Chairperson Engr. Andres Ngao-i, joined President Ferdinand R. Ma
Guru Press Staff
6 hours ago2 min read
NAAKSIDENTE, NAGPATULONG SA PULIS, NAARESTO: Driver nabbed after revolver found in backpack
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — A response to a self-inflicted vehicular accident led to the arrest of a man after police allegedly found an undocumented caliber revolver inside his backpack in Barangay Barucboc, Quezon, Isabela, early morning on September 1, 2026. At around 2:36 a.m., the Tactical Operation Center of the Quezon Police Station received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a vehicular accident in Purok 5, Barangay Barucboc. Duty patrol officers were immediately di
Guru Press Staff
20 hours ago2 min read
“AWAN PLANO TI TAGA LUBO NGA BUMALES”: Mayor Dagadag assures they will respect peaceful resolution after Baguio bullying incident which injured iTanudan student
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag has assured that members of the Lubo community in Tanudan, Kalinga have no intention of retaliating following the bullying incident involving a learner from the community in Baguio City. Dagadag issued the assurance amid information circulating that members of the Lubo tribe might retaliate after a learner from Lubo was allegedly assaulted outside Pinget National High School on August 26. “Awan met iti plano iti taga Lubo nga
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago2 min read
“Haan tayo urayen nga adda mapasamak sakbay tayo agtake action” – Acting Prov'l Gov. Odiem on Kalinga work, class suspension despite absence of heavy rain
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Vice-Governor, currently Acting Provincial Governor, Dave Q. Odiem explained that the suspension of regular work in government offices and the shift to alternative learning modes in Kalinga today, September 1, are precautionary measures aimed at protecting residents, even as some areas of the province are not experiencing heavy rain. The provincial government issued Memorandum Order No. 439, Series of 2026, following the directive of the Office of the Pr
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
‘Suspension not because of rain, but because of slippery road, saturated soil, and possible landslide’ – Mayor Malannag warns Balbalan residents
BALBALAN, Kalinga — Balbalan Mayor Almar Malannag urged residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel as the municipal government suspended in-person work and classes on September 1, 2026, citing the risks posed by slippery roads, saturated soil and possible landslides despite generally fair weather in some parts of the municipality. The suspension was implemented as a proactive measure amid the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and in accordance with the national go
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Igorot boxer knocks out unbeaten Thai fighter, brings home WBC Australasia Minimumweight Gold Title
SPORTS SADANGA, Mountain Province — Igorot boxer Renden Gongran “Take Over” Oppas delivered a dominant performance in Australia, stopping previously unbeaten Thai fighter Jirakrit Jarurattanachai by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round to capture the vacant WBC Australasia Minimumweight Gold Title on August 29 in Ballarat, Victoria. The 25-year-old boxer from Saclit, Sadanga, Mountain Province, scored the career-defining victory in the main event of the Road to Conten
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
“Leadership is shared responsibility, symbolizes trust and accountability”: Mayor Dagadag urges groups, associations in Tanudan to lead, sustain livelihoods
TANUDAN, Kalinga — Leadership does not belong solely to elected officials but is also shared with organized community groups working to improve the lives of their members and fellow residents, according to Tanudan Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag. Dagadag made the statement through Municipal Administrator Atty. Novilyn Matnao-Baclili during the turnover of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) PAMANA Livelihood Program Associations (PLPAs) in Tanudan to the Muni
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
“Let us all calm down so we can avoid any incidents worse than this”- Pinget NHS principal appeals to public after Baguio bullying incident
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Pinget National High School Principal Johnny Kidian has appealed for calm among the relatives of the alleged victim and friends of the learners involved in the viral bullying incident, warning that anger and further confrontation could lead to an even more serious act of violence. Kidian made the appeal after a video showing a student of Pinget National High School allegedly being assaulted circulated widely on social media, drawing strong reactions
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
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