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NO SAFE PUFF!: Kalinga OPHO backs Smoke and Vape-Free Bill
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga, led by Dr. Edward Tandingan, is backing a proposed national law that would strengthen restrictions on smoking and vaping in public spaces. Tandingan expressed support for House Bill No. 9603, or the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Act, saying the measure could reinforce existing efforts to protect communities, particularly young people, from exposure to tobacco and vape products. T
Mark Jordan Bomogao
10 hours ago2 min read
CHICO RIVER search ends in sorrow: 20-year-old drowning victim in Lubuagan, found dead in Tabuk
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga — The body of a 20-year-old construction worker who was swept away by the strong current of the Chico River in Lubuagan on Monday morning was recovered dead Monday afternoon, September 14, 2026, in Balawag, Tabuk City. The victim was identified as Japer “Sidu’” Cawi Pallogan Jr., 20, a construction worker. Timeline of the incident 6:30 a.m. — Incident reported. Pallogan was reportedly crossing the Chico River in Begwang, Sukiap, Tanglag, Lubuagan, when he al
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago1 min read
Atty. Comafay opposes proposed Tabuk reorganization putting the Sanggunian Secretary under the Mayor, warns it could weaken check and balance
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Tabuk City Councilor Atty. Errol Comafay is opposing a proposed ordinance that would place the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod under the Office of the City Mayor, saying the move could undermine the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances in local government. In a post on September 14, 2026, Comafay said the proposed reorganization of the Tabuk City Government would give the mayor control and supervision over the
Guru Press Staff
13 hours ago2 min read
20-year-old man swept by strong current while crossing Chico River in Lubuagan, Kalinga
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga — A 20-year-old construction worker was swept away by the strong current of the Chico River while crossing in Begwang, Sukiap, Tanglag, Lubuagan, Kalinga, at around 6:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2026, according to Lubuagan Municipal Information Office. The missing man was identified as Japer “Sidu’” Cawi Pallogan Jr. Initial reports said Pallogan accidentally fell into the river and was carried away by the strong current. His cellphone, slippers, cap and b
Guru Press Staff
15 hours ago1 min read
10,200 Marijuana plants in Kalinga worth ₱2.04M wiped out
KALINGA — More than 10,200 marijuana plants and seedlings with an estimated value of ₱2.04 million were uprooted and destroyed in anti-illegal drug operations in Tinglayan, Kalinga, according to the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PROCOR) in a report released September 14, 2026. The Kalinga operation was part of a series of police actions conducted from September 10 to 12 in several parts of Luzon, targeting marijuana cultivation sites and the movement of illegal drugs. Po
Guru Press Staff
17 hours ago2 min read
MAGAT DAM NEARS SPILLING LEVEL: Just 1.07 meters to go
RAMON, Isabela — Magat Dam's water level has risen to 188.93 meters above sea level (masl), leaving only 1.07 meters before the reported 190-masl spilling level, according to an update by the National Irrigation Administration–Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS) at 5 a.m. this September 14, 2026. The reservoir level has continued to rise as rainfall replenishes the Magat watershed. No radial spillway gate had reportedly been opened at the time of the update.
Guru Press Staff
19 hours ago2 min read
₱1,650 Pompano: Will tourists still visit bohol if paradise comes at a price?
FEATURE BOHOL — Would you still travel to Bohol if a single meal could make you ask: “Sulit pa ba?” That is the question now circulating online after a Boholana posted about paying ₱1,650 for one pompano during a meal in Panglao. In a Threads post that was later shared on Reddit, the woman joked about taking the fish bones home after seeing the price. She went on to complain about what she described as the high cost of airfare, accommodation, tours, food and transportation in
Guru Press Staff
20 hours ago3 min read
He just wanted good sleep, but woke up a warrior: Langbayan makes Cordillera history as Jiu-Jitsu World Champion
FEATURE He started Brazilian jiu-jitsu to sleep better. He ended up making history. What began in 2015 as a once-a-week training routine in Nagoya, Japan, to overcome the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and get better sleeping pattern has led Godwin Amos Langbayan to the pinnacle of Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition—the world championship. Langbayan is a native of Buguias, Benguet. On September 3, 2026, Langbayan stepped onto the mats at the 2026 SJJIF World Championship Gi a
Grace Soriano
2 days ago4 min read
₱220K Overseas job scam hits 5 victims: Woman wanted in the Cagayan recruitment case arrested
APARRI, Cagayan — A woman accused of defrauding five Cagayan jobseekers of a combined ₱220,000 through a bogus overseas factory job scheme has been arrested in Antipolo City, Rizal, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). The suspect, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was arrested earlier this month in Barangay Bagong Nayon 1, Antipolo City, based on warrants issued by the court in Aparri, Cagayan, on June 24, 2026. She was listed as the
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Family escapes deadly Baguio house fire, but five beloved dogs died in the blaze
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A family escaped unharmed when fire broke out at their two-story home in Dominguez Subdivision, San Luis Village, Baguio City, on Saturday afternoon, September 12, but five of their beloved dogs died in the blaze. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m., prompting firefighters and other responders to rush to the scene. It was placed under control at 3:50 p.m. and declared fully extinguished at 4:18 p.m. Five dogs were found dead after the fire en
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
Sangguaniang Bayan of Conner, Apayao takes aim at large scale mining: calls for strict review of applicarions
CONNER, Apayao — The Sangguniang Bayan of Conner is calling on national government agencies to strictly review applications for mineral exploration and large-scale mining in the municipality, citing the need to protect its environment, ancestral domains and communities. Through a newly filed resolution, the municipal council urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), a
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
1,106 CAR classrooms damaged by cyclones, habagat; Highest number of incidents in Abra, Baguio and Benguet — DepEd-CAR
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than 1,000 classrooms across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been damaged by successive tropical cyclones and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or habagat, according to the latest assessment of the Department of Education-Cordillera (DepEd-CAR). Based on the latest DepEd-CAR report released through the Philippine Information Agency-CAR, a total of 1,106 classrooms were damaged across the region from August 2 to September 2, 2026. The as
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
LANDBANK branch eyed in Abulug, Cagayan; Government financing services to come closer to residents
ABULUG, Cagayan — A proposed Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) branch in Abulug is expected to bring banking and government financing services closer to residents of northern Cagayan, according to an announcement posted by the Local Government Unit of Abulug on September 12, 2026. The announcement came after LANDBANK officials inspected the proposed branch site and paid a courtesy call on Abulug Mayor Angelie A. Vargas. The delegation was led by FVP Liza J. Melendez, Gr
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
2 minors from Tuguegarao lost on way to Tabuk school activity; Police remind parents, schools to prioritize safety
RIZAL, Kalinga — Two minors who lost their way while traveling to Tabuk City, Kalinga, for a school-related activity were safely assisted by police, according to a Septemeber 12 report from the Rizal Municipal Police Station (Rizal MPS). The minors, both residents of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, were reportedly on their way to Tabuk when they became lost during their trip. Rizal MPS personnel immediately assisted the minors and ensured their safety while coordinating with the ap
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
‘1,090 Kalinga kids stunted, severely stunted in 2026; Lubuagan has highest rate’- according to OPHO data
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 1,090 children under five years old in Kalinga were found to be stunted or severely stunted in the 2026 nutrition assessment, highlighting the continuing need for sustained interventions to address child malnutrition. Data from the 2026 Operation Timbang Plus (OPT Plus) of the Provincial Nutrition Committee showed that the 1,090 affected children accounted for a 4.84-percent prevalence rate among children aged 0 to 59 months assessed across th
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3 days ago2 min read
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