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ONE injured and over P1.4M lost to Santo Tomas Baguio fire
Baguio City, Philippines - A fire that broke out in Santo Tomas, Baguio City last week left one person injured and caused over a million in damage, according to the authorities. In his interview with a local media outlet, Public Information Officer of BFP-Baguio Llyod Ashley Furigay said it was around 2:08 p.m. on October 10 when they received a report about a house burning in said area. The firemen responded promptly and declared the fire out at 2:43 p.m. During the fire,
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago2 min read
DepEd SDO Baguio says NO TRUTH about AI generated news saying ‘No Face’-to-face classes from October to December 2025’
Baguio City, Philippines - The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Baguio City on Monday, October 13, 2025 debunked circulating AI-generated news posted by a Facebook page falsely announcing no face-to-face classes from October to December 2025. Warning the public, especially the students, the DepEd posted a screenshot of a male anchor announcing the three-month long face-to-face class suspension. “These videos are AI-generated and are not official anno
Lorraine Bacullo
6 hours ago1 min read
44-yr.-old murder suspect evading arrest for 22 years finally cornered in Baguio City
Baguio City, Philippines – There is no more hiding from the law for a man accused of murder for more than two decades after he was recently cornered in Baguio City. The Baguio City Police, in a press release on Tuesday, October 14, informed they arrested a 44-year-old laborer and native of Sorsogon who is currently residing on Honeymoon Road, Baguio City. The 44-year-old who has been wanted by the law for murder in Sorsogon for 22 years was tracked down and arrested by the op
Leonora Lo-oy
6 hours ago1 min read
Governor Edduba reports accomplishments in First 100 Days
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In just over three months into his second term, Kalinga Governor James Edduba presented a series of programs and accomplishments that demonstrate his administration’s commitment to peace, good governance, and inclusive progress for the iKalingas. Speaking during his State of the Province Address on Monday, October 13, at the Kalinga Sports Center, Edduba outlined the achievements of the provincial government in his first 100 days, anchored on the Collabo
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago3 min read
‘UGNAYAN 2025’: Indigenous youth from across Philippines held cultural exchange in Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Indigenous young people from across the Philippines came together on October 11, 2025, for UGNAYAN: Indigenous Youth Conversations and Learning Exchange 2025, a four-day gathering held at the Pastoral Center in Bulanao, for cultural sharing, leadership development, and solidarity among youth from diverse Indigenous communities. Participants from various tribes, which included iKalingas, Isnags, Palaw'an, Dumagat, Ayta, Mangyan Alangan, Ati, and T'boli, e
Lorraine Bacullo
6 hours ago1 min read
Tinglayan LGU procures P2.6M medical supplies to ensure availability of medicines for residents
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Tinglayan LGU recently procured medical supplies for its Rural Health Unit to ensure sufficient medicines will be available to the residents in case they need them. The Municipal Local Government Unit said this October 9 that the RHU now has over P2.6 million worth of medical supplies. Mayor Charles Abay, in his commitment to transparency, accountability, and adherence to due process, said that apart from reporting to the people their procurement, the LGU
Tinglayan LGU
1 day ago2 min read
MAGNITUDE 8 QUAKE possible IF Philippine and Manila Trench move
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The possibility of earthquakes as powerful as magnitude 8 is possible if the Philippine and Manila trench move - this is not a prediction but a worst case scenario to prepare the public and authorities, the state seismologists said on Sunday, October 12. In the past two weeks, the Philippines experienced successive and strong jolts across the three main islands of the country – the strongest of them was the 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Oc
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘…. to the weavers, may you continue to weave unity, dignity and progress into the fabric of the future of Kalinga,’ – Vice Gov. Odiem commends iMabilong weavers
Mabilong, Lubuagan – In a heartfelt message during the inauguration and turn-over of the recently finished Kalinga Weaving Center, Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem honored the iMabilong weavers on October 9, 2025 at Belalao Hills, Brngy. Mabilong Lubuagan—acknowledging their crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and weaving not only fabric but also the values of solidarity, dignity, and advancement for the province's future. The weaving center, according to the vice governo
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘Haan mi pay nabayadan dagijay inutang mi…kasanu kami payen’—Tabuk farmer cries foul over low palay prices and long wait at NFA
Tabuk City, Kalinga - For a farmer in Lacnog, Tabuk City, the harvest season no longer brings the same joy it used to; instead of counting profits, he now counts his debts due to the low prices of palay (unmilled rice) and high prices of farm inputs. The farmer, who requested anonymity, told Guru Press Cordillera that after months of labor, most of their income only goes to paying debts and farm expenses, leaving little to nothing for their families. The farmer explained th
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba and Vice Gov. Odiem pledge P.2M to support initial operations of the Kalinga weaving Center
Mabilong, Lubuagan - The Kalinga Weaving Center is set receive an additional P200,000 in funding through the support of Governor James S. Edduba and Vice Governor Dave Odiem, further strengthening the efforts to preserve and promote traditional Kalinga weaving. The iMabilong weavers welcomed the funding boost, hoping that it will help improve their workspaces, allow for more training programs for younger generations, and expand the reach of Kalinga products to broader markets
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
‘Dapat lahat ng members niyo magbenefit’ - DA-CAR offcial to organizations given farm machinery
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Cordillera who received brand-new farm machinery from the...
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Cagayan Valley police investigate sexual harassment complaints involving a police official
Cagayan, Philippines – A case of sexual harassment involving a police officer in the Province of Cagayan is now being investigated by the...
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Gov. Edduba praises people and agencies behind the success of ₱10-million Kalinga Weaving Center
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba, in his speech during the inauguration and turnover of the Kalinga Weaving Center on...
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago1 min read
Benguet resident rescues Philippine serpent eagle, weakened and unable to fly
Kibungan, Benguet – A Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) was successfully rescued by a concerned resident in Kibungan,...
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago1 min read
‘Rice Tarrification Law is not useless’—DA-CAR RTDO Danilo Daguio
Tabuk City, Kalinga - Amid growing concerns of rice farmers in the country over the effects of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to their...
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
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