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‘16,563 hectares get irrigation boost this wet season, keeps Kalinga and Isabela farms growing’ - NIA-Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 16,563 hectares of farmland are programmed for irrigation under the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Kalinga’s 2026 wet-season program, helping sustain agricultural production across parts of Kalinga and Isabela. Based on the NIA-Kalinga Progress of Farming Activities – Wet Crop Season 2026 as of August 24, the Upper Chico River Irrigation System (UCRIS) has a firmed-up service area of 17,575.66 hectares, with 16,563 hectares programme
Lorraine Bacullo
11 minutes ago3 min read
230 accidents in first half of 2026: BFP-Kalinga says most crash victims were intoxicated riders, minors
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga responded to 230 vehicular traffic accidents (VTAs) across the province during the first six months of 2026, with many of those involved reportedly being minors and intoxicated riders or drivers. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera on Monday, August 24, BFP-Kalinga Public Information Officers Fire Officer 1 Leizl Graile Bali and Non-Uniformed Personnel San Ubaldo Esteban said the agency’s Emergency Medic
Mark Moises Calayan
17 minutes ago2 min read
31-yr.-old farmer in Tabuk shot dead with M16 after clash with drinking buddy
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A 31-year-old farmer was shot dead after an argument allegedly broke out between him and his drinking companion in Barangay Bagumbayan, Tabuk City, early Tuesday morning, August 25. Initial police investigation, according to an informant, showed that the victim, a married resident of the barangay, was drinking with a 30-year-old farmer, single and also a resident of the area, when the altercation occurred at around 3:20 a.m. in Sitio Banagan Upper. The a
Leonora Lo-oy
27 minutes ago1 min read
Buyer warns suspected poisonous crab in Baguio Market; Inspection finds none, advises public to “report and don’t eat unfamiliar seafood”
BAGUIO CITY — A consumer raised the alarm after reportedly finding an unfamiliar crab among edible talangka purchased from the Baguio City Public Market, prompting authorities to inspect the market and remind the public about the risks of consuming unidentified marine species. Raiza Marie Ricohermoso raised the concern online after her husband purchased crabs from the market’s Fish Section on August 22, 2026. She said she became concerned after noticing an unfamiliar crab amo
Grace Soriano
49 minutes ago3 min read
‘Nu nakainom dan, haan yo itulok nga pumanaw da… Dakayo met nga ubing, haan agmotor nu nakainom kayon’ - BFP-Kalinga reminds parents and youth on tragic road accidents
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Parents should think twice before allowing their children to ride motorcycles after drinking, as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga continues to respond to road crashes involving intoxicated riders. BFP-Kalinga, headed by Fire Chief Inspector (FCINSP) Ronald P. Rivera, recorded 230 vehicular traffic accident (VTA) responses from January to June 2026, up by 72 cases from the 158 responses during the same period last year. The figure represents a
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago3 min read
39 counts of raping minor, Cordillera’s No. 1 Most Wanted nabbed in Abra
“Hindi natin hahayaang manatiling malaya ang mga taong may mabibigat na kaso” - PNP Chief PGen. Melencio Nartatez Jr ABRA, Philippines — The Cordillera region’s No. 1 most wanted person was arrested in Abra and is now set to face 39 counts of qualified rape of a minor, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The suspect, identified only as alias “Ernesto,” was listed as the Cordillera’s No. 1 most wanted person for the third quarter of 2026. Ernesto was arrested on
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago2 min read
‘Nagado ti kalsada nga dapat maiayos… isolated diay daduma nga areas’: Gov. Diclas prioritizes roads, cut-off communities after Benguet Calamity Declaration
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Repairing damaged roads, particularly those that have isolated communities, will be among the priorities of the Benguet provincial government following the declaration of a state of calamity in the province. During its 52nd regular session held in Tublay on August 24, the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Benguet approved the declaration upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). The declaration cam
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago3 min read
“P38K ang presyo, kulong ang sukli”: Stolen cow recovered in Santa Maria, Isabela; Farmer arrested
SANTA MARIA, Isabela — A farmer was arrested after allegedly stealing a cow and selling it for ₱38,000 in Santa Maria, Isabela on August 24, 2026. The suspect, identified as alias “Winston,” 53, a farmer and resident of Barangay Calamagui West, was arrested by personnel of the Santa Maria Municipal Police Station (MPS) after the missing cow was traced to Barangay Naganacan. The cow’s owner, alias “Jaime,” 25, also a resident of Calamagui West, reported the animal missing to t
Guru Press Staff
2 hours ago2 min read
USL-Tuguegarao hits 100% in August MTLE, produces 18 new Medical Technologists
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) posted a perfect 100% passing rate in the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE), producing 18 new Louisian medical technologists. The achievement came as 4,204 of 5,634 examinees nationwide passed, for a national passing rate of 74.63%, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). USLT said all 18 of its examinees passed the licensure examination, surpassing the n
Guru Press Staff
16 hours ago1 min read
₱7.4M up in flames: Kalinga fire damage soars 456% in first half of 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than ₱7.4 million worth of property and other losses were recorded in fire incidents across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic increase from the damage reported during the same period last year. Data obtained by Guru Press Cordillera from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga showed that an estimated ₱7,406,683 in fire damage was recorded from January to June 2026. The figure was significantly higher than the ₱1,332,850
Mark Moises Calayan
19 hours ago2 min read
Like father like son: Itogon fighter wins gold in international kickboxing tournament
‘I’m doing this sport to continue my father’s legacy… I fell in love with the sport and realized it was where I truly belonged.’ ITOGON, Benguet — For 21-year-old Shandris S. Nganhayna, every fight is more than a battle inside the ring. It is a continuation of a story that began with his father—a world champion whose name remains part of Philippine combat sports history. Now, Shandris is writing the next chapter. The young fighter from the PLDT Compound in Barangay Ampucao, I
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago4 min read
EXPLAINER: Donated Blood Is Free—So Why Do Patients Still Pay for It?
Blood donors give voluntarily and without payment. So why do patients and their families sometimes still have to pay when they receive blood? The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Kalinga Chapter says the answer is simple: patients are not paying for the donated blood itself. They are paying for the services required to make the blood safe, properly processed, stored, and ready for transfusion. PRC-Kalinga Chapter Administrator Raymund Mario Chan explained that while blood is collec
Lorraine Bacullo
19 hours ago4 min read
Tinglayan Fire-Free: Zero fire cases recorded in first half of 2026
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — While fire incidents surged across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, Tinglayan stood out with zero recorded fire cases, a feat local officials attributed to continued fire-safety awareness, prevention efforts, and cooperation from residents. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga, the province recorded 64 fire incidents from January to June 2026, a sharp increase from 22 cases during the same period in 2025. Despite the province-wid
Guru Press Staff
19 hours ago2 min read
Frog find in Apayao: Calanasan survey uncovers 15 species, 3 Platymantis may be new to Science
CALANASAN, Apayao — A biodiversity survey in Calanasan, Apayao has uncovered at least 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, including three Platymantis frog specimens that researchers are now examining for characteristics that could distinguish them from species already known to science. The finding highlights the still largely unexplored biological wealth of Apayao and raises the possibility that the province could be home to frog species not yet formally documented. Pinoy
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago3 min read
‘₱545M irrigation projects to bring water to nearly 888 hectares in Kalinga and Isabela’ - NIA-Kalinga Division Manager Ferdinand Indammog
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Nearly 888 hectares of farmland in Kalinga and parts of Isabela are expected to benefit from ₱545 million worth of irrigation projects being implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Kalinga this year. The projects aim to improve water delivery to agricultural areas through the repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing irrigation systems, construction of new irrigation structures, improvement of service roads, and installation
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
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