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From self-doubt to the world stage: Sagada’s Blessing Dula carries Igorot pride to Miss Teen Planet
SAGADA, Mountain Province — At 18, Blessing Pecsoy Dula is preparing to walk onto an international stage carrying more than a Philippine sash. She carries the hopes of the young Igorot girls who may one day see themselves in her. But long before she became the Philippines’ representative to Miss Teen Planet International 2026, Blessing was simply a nine-year-old girl who was not entirely sure she belonged in the world of pageantry. Her first step came when her mother encourag
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 hours ago4 min read
Atty. Comafay sounds the alarm, calls for inquiry: Is Tabuk ready for heat-related illnesses as Super El Niño looms?
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. submitted a proposed resolution on Thursday, October 8, 2026, calling for a formal legislative inquiry to assess the local health sector’s readiness for an intensifying "Super El Niño." The legislative move comes at a critical time, as Tabuk City ranks number one in the top 10 list of areas in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) projected to be hardest hit by the severe weather phenomenon.
Guru Press Staff
9 hours ago2 min read
Apayao eyes 30% limit on wild bee harvest to protect colonies, support livelihood
SAN ISIDRO, Luna, Apayao — Apayao is considering a 30% harvest limit for wild bee products as a possible way to protect native bee populations while allowing communities to earn from sustainable bee-related activities. The proposal emerged following a field study conducted by researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Kaohsiung Medical University in the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve. The study findings were presented during an exit conference on Oct. 5 at t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Tuguegarao turns up heat against noisy mufflers, proposes ordinance to tap barangays for crackdown
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Tuguegarao City Government is seeking stricter enforcement against modified mufflers and exhaust pipes amid complaints over excessive vehicle noise, with barangay officials seeking authority to help apprehend violators and conduct checkpoints within their communities. A modified muffler refers to any alteration, removal or replacement of a vehicle’s original exhaust system that results in excessive, loud or disturbing noise. This includes open o
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘Beyond entertainment: Festival of Festivals tells Cordillera stories through culture’ - DOT-CAR RD Ganongan
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — More than colorful costumes, traditional dances and festive performances, the Cordillera Festival of Festivals 2026 will bring the region’s stories, heritage and identity to one stage on Oct. 17. Now on its fifth edition, the annual festival organized by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR) will feature cultural celebrations from across the region, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the Cordillera’s diverse traditions in a single
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago3 min read
TOSP-CAR returns after 7 years; 10 Cordillera graduates named outstanding students
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Ten college graduates from across the Cordillera were named the region’s outstanding students as the Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines–Cordillera Administrative Region (TOSP-CAR) returned after a seven-year hiatus. The 10 awardees were recognized during the awarding ceremony for the 59th Search for TOSP-CAR held Oct. 4 at the Hotel Supreme Mall and Events Center in Baguio City. They are Shikainah Grace P. Accab of Easter College;
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga index crimes drop 36% in 3rd quarter; rape by 66.6%
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga recorded a 36.36% drop in index crimes in the third quarter of 2026, with only 14 cases reported from July to September compared with 22 cases during the same period last year. Data from the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), presented during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on Sept. 30, showed that the decline was largely driven by the absence of physical injury cases and significant reductions in robbery and rape. Physical i
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Becoming one of 2026 10 Outstanding Students of CAR: How Ivan Cosidon turned student leadership into service
FEATURE For Ivan Pales Cosidon, being named one of the 2026 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines–Cordillera Administrative Region (TOSP-CAR) is not simply a recognition of academic excellence. It is a reflection of four years spent trying to make leadership, journalism, academics and community service work together—often under pressure, sometimes with exhaustion, but always with a sense of responsibility. The Bachelor of Science in Biology graduate of Kalinga State Uni
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago3 min read
Balbalan logs zero crime in 3rd quarter; Mayor Malannag credits community cooperation
BALBALAN, Kalinga — Balbalan recorded zero index and non-index crimes from July to September 2026, maintaining its status as one of the municipalities in Kalinga with no recorded crime during the third quarter. Data presented by the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on September 30 showed that the municipality recorded no index crimes during the period. This was a decline from the two index crimes recorded in the thi
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
75% of Kalinga rice aid distributed; Tabuk next for rollout
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga has distributed 75 percent of its 2026 Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) rice assistance, with all municipalities already covered and Tabuk City next for distribution. Provincial Agriculturist Nancy Aowat said the supplier has already delivered the rice allocation requested for Tabuk City, paving the way for its distribution to identified beneficiaries. “Regarding the rice subsidy, we have rolled out 75 percent of
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Baguio heavy-truck rules draw questions: Who pays, who’s liable after inspection?
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY — Questions over vehicle inspections, accident liability, escort fees and enforcement have surfaced following the implementation of Baguio City’s new safety requirements for heavy vehicles navigating the city’s steep roads. The concerns were raised in the comments section of a Baguio City Guide Facebook post on October 6, 2026, discussing City Ordinance No. 058, Series of 2026, which sets road-safety protocols for covered heavy vehicles entering and operat
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read
₱55.6-M YAKAP fund builds up in Kalinga but enrollment lags at 37%
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than ₱55.6 million in primary care funds has accumulated in Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) accounts in Kalinga, but only 37 percent of the province’s projected population has so far enrolled in the PhilHealth program. During the October 5, 2026 Kapehan meeting, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-Kalinga, represented by PHO I Dr. Marilyn T. Duyan, reported that ₱55,636,505.20 in primary care funds had accumulated in the accounts of accredite
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago1 min read
Kalinga police to sustain checkpoints, patrols until new ceasefire, talks resolve Butbut-Tulgao conflict; PMaj. George Acob says security operations to continue
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) will sustain checkpoints, patrols and other security operations in areas affected by the Butbut-Tulgao tribal conflict until another ceasefire or negotiation is reached to help resolve the longstanding dispute. PLtCol. George Acob said during the Kapehan meeting on October 5 that police presence will be maintained and intensified in strategic areas in Tinglayan and nearby communities while authorities pursue ef
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago3 min read
₱46.5-M PRDP irrigation project to boost farming in Lubuagan, first of its kind in Kalinga
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga — A ₱46.501-million irrigation project under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) is set to improve water access for farmers in Mabongtot, Lubuagan, marking what the provincial government described as Kalinga’s first PRDP-funded irrigation project. The project, officially listed by the Department of Agriculture-PRDP as the Improvement/Rehabilitation of Saod-Sucnip-Ambinjong-Ladog Communal Irrigation System, has a project cost of ₱46,501,000 and is
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
KPH wants YAKAP accreditation to expand outpatient, medicine benefits for iKalinga patients
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) is preparing to become a YAKAP-accredited center, which would give qualified patients another access point to PhilHealth-covered outpatient consultations and medicine benefits. KPH Supervising Administrative Officer Raymond Palicas said the hospital is currently working to meet the accreditation requirements, including securing authorization for physicians who will provide YAKAP services. Once accredited, the KPH YAK
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
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