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BM Amla meets RD Domogen, urges Kalinga professionals to renew licenses as PRC brings service closer this Sept. 17-18
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Board Member Julius B. Amla expressed appreciation to the Professional Regulation Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRC-CAR) for bringing its license renewal service closer to professionals in Kalinga, saying the initiative makes it easier for them to renew their licenses without having to travel far. The PRC, headed by Regional Director Juanita L. Domogen, is conducting the renewal service from Thursday, September 17, to Friday, September 18,
Mark Moises Calayan
3 minutes ago2 min read
Two men arrested in Cauayan drug raid; one escaped and still at large
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — Two alleged street-level drug personalities were arrested while a third suspect escaped and is now being pursued following a police operation in Barangay District 1, Cauayan City, Isabela, on September 16, 2026. The arrested suspects, identified by their aliases “Toto,” 46, a helper, and “Nardo,” 46, a tricycle driver, are both residents of the area. Their companion, identified only as “Juan,” managed to flee during the operation and remains at large.
Guru Press Staff
54 minutes ago2 min read
59 teen-pregancy cases recorded in Kalinga in six months; OPHO cites curiosity and online courtship as possible causes
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fifty-nine adolescents in Kalinga gave birth during the first six months of 2026, with the provincial health office citing curiosity, online courtship and relationships as among the factors linked to early pregnancy. Data from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO), through its Population Program Unit, showed 59 adolescent births from January to June 2026. Of the total, 31 were recorded in the first quarter and 28 in the second quarter. OPHO
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 hours ago2 min read
‘Protect children’s future with stronger smoke-, vape-free policies… progress means little if we fail to protect the generation that will inherit it’ - Governor Edduba urges to act on HB 9603
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga Governor James S. Edduba is calling for stronger measures to protect children and communities from tobacco smoke, vape exposure and nicotine addiction, urging Congress to advance the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Act. In a video posted on the Province of Kalinga’s official Facebook page on September 16, 2026, Edduba appealed to lawmakers to act on the proposed measure, which seeks to strengthen protections against exposure to toba
Lorraine Bacullo
2 hours ago2 min read
IFUGAO MOST WANTED: 29-yr-old Man from Aguinaldo arrested over 2 statutory rape cases
AGUINALDO, Ifugao — A 29-year-old laborer from Barangay Posnaan, Aguinaldo, Ifugao, listed as the province’s No. 5 Provincial Top Most Wanted Person, was arrested in a police operation over two counts of statutory rape. The Ifugao Police Provincial Office (IPPO), under Provincial Director PCOL Jeremias G. Oyawon, said the suspect was arrested in Barangay Posnaan on September 14, 2026. The operation was led by the Aguinaldo Municipal Police Station, with support from the Provi
Guru Press Staff
3 hours ago1 min read
“Actual life-saving moments can be difficult” — OPHRMO Flores shares realization on value of hands-on training for life-saving situations
“...Kunam nga kayam ngem nu aramidem gayam ti actual ket nagrigat, how much more nu adda ka mismo ti life-saving moment?” — OPHRMO Grace K. Flores TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Provincial Human Resource Management Officer Grace K. Flores stressed the importance of hands-on training in preparing government employees to respond effectively during emergencies, particularly in actual life-saving situations. Flores made the statement after briefly participating in a Basic Life Support (BL
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago2 min read
₱1.6M CASH AID: 526 Ifugao fisherfolk receive assistance amid livelihood challenges
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 526 fisherfolk in Ifugao are set to receive cash assistance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Cordillera (BFAR-CAR) this week to help support their livelihoods amid economic challenges affecting the fisheries sector. The assistance is being distributed under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP), which provides financial support to qualified farmers and fisherfolk affected by economic difficult
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
‘Reported bullying cases in Tabuk City down from 18 to 1 in last 3 years,’ according to Dep-Ed Tabuk data
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Reported bullying incidents in schools in Tabuk City dropped from 18 cases in School Year (SY) 2023–2024 to just one case in SY 2025–2026, based on figures presented by Department of Education (DepEd) representatives during a legislative inquiry of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on September 15, 2026. The data showed 18 reported cases in SY 2023–2024, six in SY 2024–2025, and one in SY 2025–2026, covering the period from June 2025 to March 2026. The figures
Grace Soriano
5 hours ago2 min read
153 Kalinga barangays get ₱30.6M: P200K each for scholars and community projects
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — All 153 barangays in Kalinga received ₱200,000 each, or a combined ₱30.6 million, under the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program (BBMP) during the Handog ng Pangulo 2026 held at the Kalinga Sports Center on Monday, September 14. The financial assistance is intended to support college students and priority projects identified by the respective barangays. Under the program guidelines, each barangay’s ₱200,000 allocation will be divided equally between schol
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
“We should not look only at what is written in the Code, but how… proposed changes can better respond to the needs of our constituents”: BM DONA-AL, fellow Kalinga legislators join LGC Review
BAGUIO CITY — Four Kalinga provincial legislators joined other local lawmakers from the Cordillera in a consultation on possible amendments to the Local Government Code of 1991, bringing their experiences in local governance to the ongoing review of the law. Board Member Atty. Christopher D. Dona-al, along with fellow Kalinga Board Members retired PBGen. Alfredo K. Dangani, Roger Saga-oc and Romeo Saclag, participated in the Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
4 men ARRESTED! Stolen Cagayan councilor’s SUV traced by CCTV, intercepted in Nueva Vizcaya
AMULUNG, Cagayan — Four men were arrested after a vehicle owned by a municipal councilor in Cagayan was reportedly stolen and later intercepted at a checkpoint in Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya on September 14. Police identified two of the suspects by their aliases, “Roman” and “Sonny,” who were allegedly aboard the stolen vehicle. Their alleged companions, identified as “Joel” and “Jules,” were arrested while travelling in another vehicle. The vehicle owner is a 38-year-old member
Mark Moises Calayan
5 hours ago2 min read
Kalinga schools shift Butbut-Tulgao students to alternative learning modes amid ongoing tribal conflict
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Schools in Kalinga have activated alternative learning modes and strengthened campus security for students from the Butbut and Tulgao tribes affected by the ongoing tribal conflict in Tinglayan. The measures were reported during an emergency meeting of the Kalinga Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), chaired by Governor James Edduba, with representatives from educational institutions and other stakeholders on Wednesday, September 16. The meeting fo
Leonora Lo-oy
19 hours ago2 min read
TOURIST ALERT: Tinglayan tells visitors to avoid visiting 7 villages in town amid Butbut-Tulgao conflict
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Municipal Government of Tinglayan has advised tourists and tour operators to temporarily avoid visiting seven villages as authorities and tribal elders continue efforts to restore peace and harmony between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes. The advisory was issued by the Office of Municipal Mayor Charles Abay on Wednesday, September 16, as a preventive safety measure while efforts to resolve the conflict between the two tribes remain ongoing. The villages
Leonora Lo-oy
21 hours ago2 min read
BJMP-Kalinga: PDLs turn skills into ₱40K in product sales during first quarter of 2026
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Behind the walls of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Kalinga, hands that once had little to do with earning a living are now busy creating products that are finding their way into the community. For the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who make them, every handicraft and livelihood product is more than something to sell. It is a skill to learn, an opportunity to earn and, perhaps most importantly, a preparation for the day they
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
42-year-old rider injured in motorcycle crash in Rizal, Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga — A 42-year-old man sustained injuries after the motorcycle he was driving figured in a self-inflicted accident along the Kalinga-Cagayan Road in Liwan West, Rizal, Kalinga, on Tuesday night, September 15. According to a report from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Rizal, the accident was reported at around 8:16 p.m. in front of a J&T Warehouse. The victim, a resident of Liwan West, was conscious when responders arrived bu
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago1 min read
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