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No OR/CR, no helmet among common traffic violations flagged in Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Motorists without their vehicle registration documents and motorcycle riders not wearing helmets were among those frequently apprehended by the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga from January to October 2026. Based on the unit’s accomplishment report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera on November 3, 2025, other commonly recorded violations included driving without a driver’s license, operating motorcycles without attached plates or side mirrors, and failu
Mark Moises Calayan
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7 vehicles with altered numbers, questionable papers, theft records recovered in Kalinga; PCpt. Bongngat reminds public to exercise caution when buying motorcycles, cars
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Seven vehicles, including motorcycles with defaced identification numbers, cars with questionable registration documents, and units reported stolen or not returned to their owners, were recovered by the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga from January to October 2026. The recoveries consisted of four motorcycles and three motor vehicles, according to the unit’s accomplishment report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera on November 3. Among the recovered moto
Mark Moises Calayan
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2022-2026: Kalinga elders settle 48 tribal disputes through the Bodong System
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Behind every tribal dispute are relationships strained, communities divided, and the threat of conflict that can linger for years. In Kalinga, however, elders continue to turn to an age-old tradition to bring opposing sides back to the negotiating table. From 2022 to 2026, the Kalinga Bodong Council of Elders (KBCE) helped resolve 48 tribal and community disputes through the traditional Bodong System, demonstrating how indigenous practices remain
Lorraine Bacullo
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Nearly 4 years in hiding: Isabela murder suspect accused of hacking his victim multiple times, arrested in Ifugao
LAGAWE, Ifugao – A farmer listed as Isabela’s No. 6 most wanted person was arrested in Barangay Kudoy, Lagawe, Ifugao, on November 3, nearly four years after he was accused of hacking a man to death inside a farm hut in Cordon, Isabela. The 49-year-old suspect, identified only as alias “Kenneth,” was arrested by joint police operatives at around 9:30 a.m. by virtue of a warrant issued on November 8, 2022, for murder. The court recommended no bail for his temporary liberty. Th
Grace Soriano
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“Mas mabuting hindi mailabas ang pondo kaysa masayang” — Tuguegarao-born Lopez takes over as DPWH chief
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — A son of Tuguegarao is now leading the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), with newly appointed Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez vowing stricter scrutiny of infrastructure projects to prevent the waste of public funds. During the turnover ceremony on October 27, 2026, Lopez said he would rather withhold funding for projects that lack sufficient supporting documents or are not ready for implementation than risk wasting government money. “
Mark Jordan Bomogao
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Cordillera ranks among best in PH in early-grade reading, but 3,943 learners still struggle
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) tied with the National Capital Region (NCR) for the lowest proportion of struggling readers nationwide, with 5.3 percent of assessed Grades 1 to 3 learners experiencing reading difficulties during School Year 2025–2026. Data from the Early Childhood Dashboard released by the Second Congressional Commission on Education, as cited by the Department of Education (DepEd) on October 31, 2026, showed that 3,943 o
Mark Jordan Bomogao
3h2 min read
Fleeing rape suspect tracked down in Sagada; Cagayan Valley’s Top 7 most wanted arrested
SAGADA, Mountain Province — A 41-year-old laborer accused of raping and impregnating his 18-year-old relative in Nueva Vizcaya was arrested in Sagada, Mountain Province, on October 29, 2026, after police tracked him down outside his home province. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Jaojao,” is a married resident of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, and is listed as the Top 7 Regional Most Wanted Person in Cagayan Valley. According to the Police Regional Office 2 (PRO 2), the sus
Leonora Lo-oy
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iKalinga firefighter emerges as Top 1 in national cybersecurity course, Class Maverick 2026-07
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Firefighters are trained to confront danger in the physical world, but for FO1 Krishna June Alsiyang, an iKalinga, protecting the public also means being prepared to fight threats in cyberspace. As the lone representative of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Alsiyang not only carried her agency’s name in a national training program but also emerged as the top performer among 50 participants from government agencies across the country. She fini
Leonora Lo-oy
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6 cows, carabaos drown after cargo boat capsizes in Cagayan; 8 crew rescued
CALAYAN, Cagayan — Six cows and carabaos drowned while eight crew members were rescued after a cargo vessel capsized off Dalupiri Island, Calayan, Cagayan, on Saturday morning, October 31, 2026. According to the initial report of the Calayan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the cargo vessel, MBca Rose Marie I, was en route to Claveria from Barangay Dilam, Calayan, when the incident occurred. Rough sea conditions and the uncontrolled movements
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
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Walang takas sa CCTV! 5 robbery suspects nabbed after All Souls’ Day break-ins in Piat, Cagayan
PIAT, Cagayan — Their alleged robbery spree ended before sunrise after CCTV footage helped police track down and arrest five men suspected of breaking into four establishments in Barangay Poblacion 2, Piat, Cagayan, on Monday, November 2, 2026. According to the Police Regional Office 2 (PRO2), one of the victims, identified only as alias “Shelly,” reported the incident to the Piat Municipal Police Station at around 3 a.m. CCTV footage showed two men allegedly using a bolt cut
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
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Tribu Banwar of Tabuk City strikes 10 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze medals in national Muaythai championships
SPORTS TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Despite fielding a smaller delegation due to the ongoing tribal conflict in Kalinga, Team Tribu Banwar of Tabuk City delivered a powerful performance, hauling 14 medals in the 2026 National Muaythai Championships and General’s Cup. The young fighters, aged 6 to 21, bagged 10 gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in the national competition held in Pasig City from October 28 to 31. Tribu Banwar sent 15 athletes to compete against around 750 fight
Leonora Lo-oy
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“Generally peaceful ang Undas!” — Kalinga police thank public; 2 arrested, 3 bolos confiscated
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — With no major untoward incidents reported during this year’s Undas observance, the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) thanked the public for their cooperation and compliance with safety guidelines as they visited the graves of their departed loved ones on November 1 and 2, 2026. In a phone interview on November 3, KPPO spokesperson PMaj. Ruff Manganip said the province remained generally peaceful during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Soul
Leonora Lo-oy
4h2 min read
Crime in Cagayan Valley drops 6.33%; PRO2 arrests 1,940 wanted men in six months
TUGUEGARAO CITY — Police arrested 1,940 wanted persons across Cagayan Valley during the first six months of Police Regional Office 2 (PRO2) Regional Director PBGen Mariano C. Rodriguez, as the region recorded a 6.33-percent decline in total crime incidents. Of the arrested wanted individuals, 353 were classified as Top Most Wanted Persons (TMWPs), while 1,587 were categorized as Other Wanted Persons (OWPs), based on PRO2's accomplishment report covering May 1 to October 31, 2
Guru Press Staff
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Wanted person arrested in Balbalan for forestry law violation
BALBALAN, Kalinga — A wanted person was arrested in Barangay Dao-angan, Balbalan, at around 9 p.m. on November 1, 2026, for a violation of Presidential Decree No. 705, or the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines. The Balbalan Municipal Police Station (MPS), under the supervision of PMAJ Julio C. Salibad, conducted the operation in coordination with the Regional Intelligence Division-Cordillera Administrative Region and Conner MPS. The arrest was made by virtue of a warran
Guru Press Staff
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Treasurers, assessors in Kalinga join study to improve property tax collection; “With efficiency and better policies, much can be done” - OPT-Kalinga
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Kalinga is seeking to improve its real property tax assessment and collection system to increase locally generated revenues that can fund essential public services and development programs. The Office of the Provincial Treasurer of Kalinga (OPT-Kalinga), together with local treasurers and assessors, participated in the Real Property Tax Compliance and Impact Study (RPTCIS) conducted by the Bureau of Local Government Finance-Cordillera Administrative
Lorraine Bacullo
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