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After year-long wait, Comafay to take oath at COMELEC Manila as Tabuk's No. 1 councilor
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than a year after emerging as the top vote-getter in the Tabuk City council race, anti-corruption advocate Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. is finally set to be proclaimed and take his oath of office as Tabuk City's number one councilor, ending a lengthy legal battle over his candidacy. The development came after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued a Writ of Execution on July 31, directing the creation of a Special City Board of Canvassers (SCBOC) f
Leonora Lo-oy
17 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga leaders unite behind Butbut-Tulgao peace agreement: “Sapay kuma ta bigbiggen ken respetuen tayo nu anya iti nakasurat idiay peace covenant”
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Uniformed authorities and key stakeholders welcomed the three-month ceasefire agreement between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes, describing it as a significant step toward restoring lasting peace in Kalinga. After hours of dialogue on July 30, representatives of the two tribes signed a peace covenant formalizing a three-month truce. The agreement was met with optimism by government officials, law enforcement agencies, and civil society groups, who expressed
Leonora Lo-oy
17 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga moves to slam brakes on illegal drag racing with province-wide ordinance
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A province-wide ordinance banning illegal drag racing is being pushed in Kalinga as authorities seek to curb the growing number of unauthorized street races that endanger motorists, pedestrians, and other road users. Illegal drag racing has reportedly become increasingly common on public roads and highways across the province, posing serious risks to public safety. In Tabuk City alone, groups of young people—many of them reportedly students—have allegedl
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
'Kurang pay dayta ₱5' — Tabuk tricycle drivers say fare hike can't keep up with rising costs
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Some tricycle drivers in Tabuk City said the ₱5 provisional fare increase recently approved by the city government is still not enough to offset the rising costs of fuel, spare parts, and vehicle maintenance. On July 29, Executive Order No. 39, Series of 2026 was signed and released through the Tabuk City Information Office which approved provisionally the increase in tricycle fares by ₱5 across all authorized routes within the city's territorial jurisdi
Grace Soriano
17 hours ago3 min read
“Early harvest saved our fish farmers from El Niño losses,” says BFAR-Kalinga OIC Fernandez as they ramp up monitoring
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fish cage operators in Kalinga were spared from major losses caused by the prolonged dry spell after harvesting their fish before water conditions deteriorated, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Kalinga. While fish farmers in neighboring provinces incurred millions of pesos in losses following the recent fish kill at the Magat Reservoir, BFAR-Kalinga Officer-in-Charge Clifford Fernandez said only minimal losses were record
Mark Moises Calayan
17 hours ago2 min read
Wrong school, wrong province: Viral bomb threat that sparked panic not in Sta. Maria, Isabela but Bulacan
STA. MARIA, Isabela — Sta. Maria High School (SMHS) in Sta. Maria, Isabela has debunked a viral social media post linking the school to an alleged bomb threat, clarifying that the incident did not occur on its campus but at Sta. Maria National High School in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. Confusion spread after a screenshot referring to "Sta. Maria National High School" circulated on social media earlier this month, prompting concern among students, parents, teachers, and residents. Th
Lorraine Bacullo
18 hours ago2 min read
“Maglilingkod ako ng tapat. Lalabanan ko ang katiwalian' — Atty. Comafay vows anti-corruption fight after proclamation order as Tabuk City Councilor
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Attorney Errol Comafay Jr. renewed his commitment to honest public service and his campaign against corruption after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ordered the convening of a Special City Board of Canvassers to proclaim him as a duly elected member of the Tabuk City Council. "Ipinapangako ko na maglilingkod ako nang tapat at lalabanan ko ang katiwalian sa gobyerno," Comafay told Guru Press Cordillera following the issuance of the Writ of Execution
Leonora Lo-oy
18 hours ago2 min read
1,200 Kalinga, Apayao farmers get hands-on with South Korean smart farming
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than 1,200 farmers from the Cordillera, particularly from Kalinga and Apayao, were introduced to South Korea's latest smart farming technologies during the two-day Mechanization Roadshow held at the Kalinga Capitol from July 28 to 29, 2026. Carrying the theme, "Innovating Cordillera Farms: Bridging Indigenous Heritage with Appropriate Smart Mechanization," the roadshow was jointly organized by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Me
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago4 min read
“Yan ang masaklap. Hindi nila alam ang tunay na mahirap”: Poor Isabela family dropped from 4Ps; residents demand fair validation
SANTA MARIA, Isabela — The removal of a financially struggling family from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Barangay San Rafael, Santa Maria, Isabela has sparked calls from residents for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to conduct a fair and thorough validation of program beneficiaries. The issue gained public attention after a Facebook post by Jolly Cureg described the family's financial situation and questioned the process used in dete
Grace Soriano
2 days ago3 min read
“We are not against the organization but the perpetrators. Kasi dayta maulit-ulit” — Aldwayne's father seeks truth, justice in Navy trainee's death
Kiangan, Ifugao — The father of Philippine Navy trainee Aldwayne Dulnuan is calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into his son's death, saying the family cannot simply accept the initial finding that the young officer trainee died of heat stroke. When Guru Press Cordillera visited Kiangan on July 29, Dulnuan's family had just given their consent for an autopsy to be conducted on his body in hopes of determining what really happened and what caused his questionabl
Brent Martinez
2 days ago3 min read
Butbut, Tulgao tribes seal 3-month peace covenant; truce violators face 2-carabao penalty
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Students and employees from the Butbut and Tulgao tribes can now return to their schools and workplaces without fear after the two conflicting tribes signed a peace covenant formalizing a three-month ceasefire on July 30, 2026, at the 503rd Infantry Brigade Headquarters in Calanan, Tabuk City. The covenant was signed during a peace dialogue presided over by Engr. Andres Ngao-i, together with Tinglayan Municipal Administrator Atty. Mark Dave Bang-as and V
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘With determination and commitment, goals are within reach’ – Mayor Dagadag lauds newly-commissioned marine officers from Tanudan
Tanudan, Kalinga — Inspired by another group of young iTanudans achieving their dreams, Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag encouraged the youth of Tanudan to continue pursuing their aspirations, emphasizing that goals are within reach through determination, commitment, hard work, and excellence. Dagadag made the statement after three newly commissioned officers of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) paid him a courtesy visit on July 28. They were P/Ens. Jinky Balonggay Sa
Tanudan LGU
2 days ago1 min read
First Dengue death hits Kalinga as cases surge 28%; Tabuk logs most number with 220 of 344 total infections
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga has recorded its first dengue-related death this year as dengue cases in the province climbed by 28 percent compared with the same period in 2025, prompting the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga to intensify its call for the public to strengthen dengue prevention measures. Data from the OPHO's Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit showed that 344 dengue cases were recorded across the province from January 4 to July 25
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
First Dengue death hits Kalinga as cases surge 28%; Tabuk logs most number with 220 of 344 total infections
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga has recorded its first dengue-related death this year as dengue cases in the province climbed by 28 percent compared with the same period in 2025, prompting the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO)-Kalinga to intensify its call for the public to strengthen dengue prevention measures. Data from the OPHO's Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit showed that 344 dengue cases were recorded across the province from January 4 to July
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Ceasefire sealed! Butbut, Tulgao tribes take first step toward lasting peace
Tabuk City, Kalinga — The Butbut and Tulgao tribes formally agreed to a ceasefire during a peace dialogue held at the Headquarters of the 503rd Infantry Brigade in Calanan, Tabuk City, on Thursday, July 30. The agreement formalizes a temporary truce between the two conflicting tribes while they, together with neutral peace mediators, work toward achieving a lasting and permanent peace settlement. The peace dialogue was presided over by Engr. Andres Ngao-i, with Tinglayan Muni
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
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