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TWO dead, one still missing in Kabugao, Apayao landslide
Kabugao, Apayao – Two individuals were confirmed dead, while one remains missing after a landslide struck an upland area along Purag Creek in Barangay Badduat, Kabugao, Apayao on Thursday morning, November 20. According to a report from the Kabugao Municipal Information Office, the fatalities were identified as Ezra Paul Olsim, 24, from Baguio City, and alias “Nestor,” 27, from Itogon, Benguet. The report stated that the bodies were retrieved at around 11:37 a.m. following se
Mark Moises Calayan
6 hours ago1 min read
Dengue cases in Cagayan climb to over 4,000; Baggao logs highest number
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — Cagayan is facing an escalating public health concern as dengue cases climb to more than 4,000, with health officials warning communities to brace for continued spikes in the coming weeks. Data from the Cagayan Provincial Health Office (CPHO) show that the province recorded 4,324 dengue cases from January to November this year. The Municipality of Baggao logged the highest number of cases with 609, followed by Solana with 465, Tuguegarao City with 3
Mark Jordan Bomogao
11 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga now has access to cheaper rice from NFA after MOA approval
Tabuk City, Kalinga — Relief efforts in Kalinga, especially for those affected by Super Typhoon Uwan, received a further boost after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Provincial Government and the National Food Authority (NFA), allowing the PLGU to procure cheaper rice stocks from the agency during calamities. Upon receiving the transmittal from the Office of the Governor, the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Boa
Mark Moises Calayan
11 hours ago1 min read
Several men feared trapped by landslide in Kabugao, Apayao; Mayor Ligwang tells residents to avoid danger zones
Kabugao, Apayao - A landslide occurred in an upland site along Purag Creek in Barangay Badduat, Kabugao, Apayao, earlier this Thursday, November 20, 2025, according to the Apayao Public Information Office. Initial details from Barangay Captain Benji Amid said that a number of yet-to-be-identified individuals may have been trapped after parts of the slopes in the area collapsed. The barangay captain said most of those in the area are men. As cited, personnel from the 98th I
Mark Moises Calayan
13 hours ago1 min read
Road clearing operations continue in Tinglayan, Kalinga despite rains - Mayor Abay
Tinglayan, Kalinga – Amid the rainy weather being experienced in the province, authorities and volunteers in Tinglayan continue to work hand in hand to clear roads which are covered by landslides and debris following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan second week of November 2025. Mayor Charles Abay said they have to keep working to speed up the opening of road networks to deliver relief operations, provide government services, and allow motorists and transports to pass thro
Tinglayan LGU
13 hours ago1 min read
P128M in agricultural losses recorded in Kalinga; Pinukpuk and Tabuk most affected
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The agricultural sector of Kalinga suffered severe impacts from the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan last week, with damages reaching over P128 million, according to consolidated initial reports from concerned offices. Data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) as of 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 2025, showed that farms, livestock resources, and agricultural infrastructure across the province sustained extensive destruc
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago1 min read
PNP-Kalinga forms Task Force Irene; P500,000 reward offered to identify killer
Tabuk City, Kalinga – In an effort to fast-track the investigation into the brutal killing of Irene Gayamos, authorities in the province have formed “Task Force Irene” and offered a P500,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the identification of her killer. Irene was murdered in cold blood on the afternoon of November 12 in Purok 6, Bulanao by an unidentified assailant. The 30-year-old weaver was discovered inside her home, lying in a pool of blood at a
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga reports P8.3 Billion worth of damage due to Super Typhoon Uwan
Tabuk City, Kalinga— The Kalinga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), headed by Christian Luyaben, reported that Super Typhoon Uwan left an estimated P8,336,570,780.00 in damages across the province. The report was presented during the 4th Quarter Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council Meeting, where the governor and council members were briefed on the severe impacts of the typhoon on several municipalities in Kalinga. In an interview, Shiuvann
Brent Martinez
1 day ago2 min read
P2 million aid allotted to workers in Kalinga displaced by ST Uwan – DOLE-CAR
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Workers in Kalinga whose livelihoods were disrupted or completely destroyed by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan will soon receive much-needed relief. This comes after the Regional Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE–Cordillera) committed P2,000,000 in funding to the Provincial Government of Kalinga (Kalinga PLGU) to provide temporary employment to displaced workers in the province. According to the Kalinga Information Office, the release of the f
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
One suspect behind the killing of two men in Bulanao, Tabuk arrested; one more still at large
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The police force in Kalinga has identified the two suspects behind the killing of two men in Hilltop, Bulanao, Tabuk City—one of whom has already been arrested, according to Kalinga Police Officer-in-Charge, PCol. Gilbert Fati-ig. Fati-ig gave the update during the 4th Quarter Kalinga Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on November 17. He discussed two separate incidents that occurred recently in Tabuk City, the latest being the early morning shoo
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Integration of the Kalinga Bodong System into the province’s formal education approved
Tabuk City, Kalinga – To further ensure that the province’s rich cultural heritage is passed down to future generations, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga, headed by Vice Governor Dave Odiem, has approved the integration of the Kalinga Bodong System into the province’s formal education during its regular session on November 18, 2025. The legislative measure, spearheaded by the Committee on Rules and Ethics chaired by Board Member Christopher Dona-al, seeks to incorporat
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘We will have to coordinate ken dagitoy communities tayo tapnu awan kuman ti sugal,’ – Gov. Edduba on issues about gambling
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba has called for closer coordination with local communities to establish effective measures to stop gambling activities in “peryahan” (local fiesta fairs), emphasizing that such fairs—often blamed for disturbances—should remain purely for amusement. During the 4th Quarter Management Committee meeting, Edduba said he received a letter from Bishop Renato Abibico raising concerns that the peryahan might be contributing to disorder in
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“Nakita yung mga sundalo na paakyat na… nagbibigay na kaagad ng glimmer of hope” – Mayor Silvestre Mosing on role of army during ST Uwan in Pasil, Kalinga
Tabuk City, Kalinga — In the aftermath of Typhoon Uwan, Pasil Mayor Silvestre Mosing, during the 4th Quarter Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting at the Kalinga Sports Center Conference Hall on November 17, 2025, expressed gratitude to the Philippine Army for its crucial role in relief operations, acknowledging not only their recent response but also past assistance extended to the municipality. At the said meeting attended by various local officials and uniform
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
“Masapul ma-create ti tourism office (of Kalinga PLGU) as department, to get more work to be done…” – BM Lammawin during regular SP Session
Tabuk, Kalinga – Board Member Camillo Lammawin, the Chairman of Committee on Tourism, made a motion during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Kalinga) this November 18, 2025, urging the august body to make a resolution fast tracking the creation of the tourism office as a full department since the ordinance and staffing pattern have been there for some time now. “Ti tourism office tayo ket maysa pay lang nga division under the Office of the Provincial Admini
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago2 min read
“Salamat ti amin nga donations yu para ti Tanudan…iti tulong ken ayat yu kadakami” – Mayor Dagadag, expressing gratitude to Balbalan, other donors
Tanudan, Kalinga – The spirit of binnadang and compassion continues to greatly impact Tanudan, helping the community recover from the serious damages left by Super Typhoon Uwan, including the massive flooding that swept away school buildings in Lubo. Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag earlier reported that the upper barangays of Tanudan, particularly Lubo, suffered severe flooding, forcing residents to take shelter in their arangs (small rice granaries) and washing away classrooms
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago2 min read
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