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After 9 days on the run, Man in Kalinga Christmas killing surrenders
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The man who hacked his wife to death on Christmas Day in Kalinga has surrendered to the authorities, Kalinga Police Director, PCol. Gilbert Fati-ig confirmed. The suspect, whose name was withheld, allegedly attacked his wife in Barangay Agbannawag on the evening of December 25 during an argument that escalated, resulting in the victim’s death. The incident was reportedly witnessed by their child. Following the incident, the husband became the subject
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago1 min read
From bean to business: MPSU launches Mt. Province’s first Coffee Museum
Bauko, Mountain Province – Mountain Province State University (MPSU) has officially opened the province’s first-ever Coffee Museum and Entrepreneurship Training Center at the university’s coffee center in barangay Sitio Ba-ang, Bauko on December 31, 2025, marking a major milestone in the province’s growing coffee industry. The new facility aims enhance coffee skills and promote tourism and entrepreneurship, boosting livelihoods and local business in the province. According to
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘I-suggest ko koma nga i-waive ti height (requirement) to accomodate diay kakailyan nga saan naparaburan ti tayag’ - BM Amla on 2026 Miss Kalinga Search
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Numerous calls from applicants who wish to join the 2026 Miss Kalinga pageant have raised concerns about the height requirement, prompting Board Member Julius Glenn Amla to propose a possible waiver for shorter candidates during the province’s Kapehan sa Kapitolyo on Monday, January 5, 2026. “Regarding Miss Kalinga, there are many callers asking about the search, particularly about the height requirement. They ask, ‘How about us, sir, if we don’t meet th
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Holiday Firecracker Injuries surge in Kalinga: Cases up by 33% from last year
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Since the start of its monitoring period, the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) has recorded more than fifteen firecracker-related injuries across the province during the 2025 holiday season. During the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government of Kalinga on January 5, 2026, KPPO Director Police Colonel Gilbert Fati-ig announced that a total of sixteen individuals in Kalinga were reported injured in firecracker-related incidents during the
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘... for 2026 and the coming years pagmaymayasaen tayo kuma ti panunot tayo tapno maymaysa ti direction tayo,’ – Gov. Edduba to gov’t employees for a better Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Emphasizing unity, shared responsibility, and perseverance in public service, Governor James S. Edduba called on provincial government employees to work together toward a common direction for a better Kalinga as the Provincial Government officially opened the year with its first flag-raising ceremony on January 5, 2026, at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Capitol Hills, Bulanao. Speaking before a crowd of employees, Edduba began by reminding everyone that b
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Holiday crimes in Cordillera plunge by 88% in 2025 – PROCAR Data
Baguio City, Philippines – While holiday crimes in the Cordillera region significantly dropped in 2025, homicide cases increased, according to data as of January 3, 2026. This is similar to the nationwide trend where the Philippine National Police recorded significantly fewer focus crimes on Christmas Eve - murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, vehicle theft and motorcycle theft - with a 66–67% drop compared with the same period in the previous year. Holida
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Game On, Kalinga!: Provincial Meet 2026 opens Jan. 14–17 with 3,000+ delegates
Tabuk City, Kalinga – After it was postponed in 2025 to give municipalities and the host town, Pinukpuk, sufficient time to recover and adjust to a series of unfortunate events in their areas, the Kalinga Provincial Meet has been rescheduled for January 14–17, 2026. The Provincial Department of Education (DepEd-Kalinga) announced this during the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government of Kalinga, headed by Governor James Edduba, held on Monday, January 5, at the new
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago3 min read
Underage and drunk drivers top list of road accident victims in 2025 – BFP Tabuk City
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As one of the city’s first responders to emergencies, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Tabuk City revealed that many of the road crash victims they attended to in 2025 were minors and intoxicated individuals. From January to December last year, BFP Tabuk City, led by Acting Fire Marshal Fire Senior Inspector Gilbert Ngaya-an, responded to a total of 265 traffic accidents in the city. Speaking to GURU Press Cordillera, BFP Tabuk City spokesperson Fire
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
“Drop the BAG (Bad habits, Anger, Greed) this 2026”: Vice Gov. Odiem urges discipline, unity among Gov’t workers
Tabuk City, Kalinga – As government workers in Kalinga Province resumed work on Monday, January 5, 2026, Vice Governor Dave Odiem underscored importance of serving with discipline and collective responsibility, setting aside what he described as “excess baggage” that can keep employees from performing their duties at best. Odiem made the statement before provincial officials, uniformed personnel, heads of various line agencies, and government employees who attended the first
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Almost half of Tabuk City road accidents in 2025 recorded in Bulanao - BFP Data
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Most of the vehicular accidents responded to by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Tabuk City in 2025 occurred in areas within Bulanao. Based on data obtained by GURU Press Cordillera from BFP Tabuk, the fire bureau—one of the first responders to various emergencies—responded to a total of 265 road accidents last year, 130 of which occurred in the two barangays of Bulanao. Moreover, it was in May 2025 when the agency, currently headed by Acting Fire Mar
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Tragic Road Accident in Cordon, Isabela: Cop crashes into post, then struck by Van
Isabela, Philippines – A 43-year-old police officer in Isabela succumbed to multiple injuries following a road accident on January 4, 2026, in the municipality of Cordon. Police identified the victim as Police Senior Master Sergeant Reymundo Maramag, a resident of Tuguegarao City who was detailed with the Police Security and Protection Group–PNP National Headquarters. On the day of the incident, Maramag was riding his motorcycle along the national highway in Barangay Caqu
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
TWO men escape from Tabuk City Police Station using hacksaw blade and bolt cutter
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Two men detained at the Tabuk City Police Station for illegal drugs and illegal firearms violations escaped from jail early morning of Sunday, January 4, 2026. The detainees were identified by the Tabuk City police as Andres Benito Jr., 35 and Michael Macagne, 39. They were arrested on December 17, 2025 due to violations of the Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and RA No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammu
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago1 min read
Baguio local artist raising fund for mother battling cancer: ‘Everyday lagi kaming umiiyak kasi anytime pwede na sya kunin ni Lord’
Baguio City, Philippines – A local artist from Baguio City has turned her God-given talent into a lifeline, opening art commissions to raise funds for her mother, who is currently battling three types of cancer. Through her work, the artist said she expresses both determination and grief as she and her family cling to hope and a strong will to do everything they can despite overwhelming odds to prolong their mother’s life. Believing that her talent has a purpose, 28-year-old
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago3 min read
MORE “IGAT” IN LUBUAGAN: BFAR-Kalinga releases freshwater eels in four creeks to boost upland food supply
Lubuagan, Kalinga – To boost inland aquatic resources and improve food availability in upland communities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Kalinga recently released freshwater eel fingerlings in selected creeks in the municipality of Lubuagan. Freshwater eel, locally known as “igat,” is traditionally found in Kalinga’s rivers, creeks, rice fields, and other waterways and has long been part of inland fishing practices in the province. The species is con
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
Fewer fireworks-related injuries in Cordillera - cases fall by 14.6% from 41 last year
Baguio City, Philippines – Fireworks-related injuries in the Cordillera region declined as crowds bid goodbye to 2025 and welcomed 2026 with explosive celebrations. The use of pyrotechnics and firecrackers in ringing in the New Year continues despite repeated warnings from authorities. This tradition is driven by the belief that loud noises or explosions help ward off evil spirits believed to bring bad luck from the past year. However, the practice exposes users and bysta
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
5 days ago2 min read
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