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Beyond the scorecard: How CVMC rose to the Top 3 DOH hospitals in the Philippines
FEATURE TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Behind every percentage point in a hospital performance scorecard is a story that cannot be captured by numbers alone. There are patients waiting for treatment, doctors making critical decisions, nurses working through long shifts, laboratory personnel processing tests, technicians keeping equipment running and administrative workers making sure services continue to move. For the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC), those efforts have now t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
29 minutes ago3 min read
Boarding house theft in Tabuk? Working student says he lost hard-earned cash to burglar ₱2,200 while asleep
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A 24-year-old working student lost ₱2,200 in hard-earned money after someone allegedly entered his boarding room while he and his brother were asleep in Dagupan West, Tabuk City on October 5. The student, who requested anonymity, said the money was intended for his daily allowance and had been kept in a drawer inside their boarding room. He said he and his brother had fallen asleep without realizing that they had failed to lock their door. When he woke u
Mark Jordan Bomogao
36 minutes ago2 min read
“We’ll not be announcing the exact date”: DTI-Kalinga expands surprise checks to talipapa markets
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Kalinga is expanding its product-safety monitoring to talipapa markets across Tabuk City, including surprise inspections aimed at catching establishments selling products that do not meet safety and quality standards. DTI-Kalinga representative Victor Benganio announced the expanded monitoring during the Inter-Agency Flag-Raising Ceremony at the Kalinga Sports Center on October 5 as part of the province’s observ
Lorraine Bacullo
45 minutes ago2 min read
Kalinga pushes safer products, smarter buying as Consumer Welfare Month begins
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The provincial government and consumer protection partners in Kalinga are stepping up efforts to ensure the safety of products and services in the local market while helping consumers make more informed purchasing decisions this October. The province is observing Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) under the theme “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” emphasizing the shared responsibility of government agencies, local governments and businesses in protecting co
Lorraine Bacullo
48 minutes ago2 min read
₱207K shabu haul seized in Baggao buy-bust; farmer arrested
BAGGAO, Cagayan — Police seized 30.55 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱207,740 and arrested a 31-year-old farmer in a buy-bust operation in Baggao, Cagayan on October 7. The suspect, identified only by his alias “Daril,” was arrested after allegedly selling suspected shabu to an undercover police officer during the operation. Police said the seized substance consisted of a 0.26-gram sachet that served as the buy-bust item and two other sachets containing a combined 30.29 grams
Grace Soriano
52 minutes ago1 min read
Kalinga police arrest 45 wanted persons from July to September; 52 loose guns recovered
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Police arrested 45 wanted persons and took 52 loose firearms off the streets in Kalinga during the third quarter of 2026 as the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) intensified its law-enforcement operations. The figures were presented by the KPPO during the third-quarter meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council on September 30. Of the 45 wanted persons arrested from July to September, one was listed among the Cordillera’s regional most wante
Leonora Lo-oy
55 minutes ago2 min read
Tinglayan councils seek provincial government-led, multi-agency push vs marijuana cultivation
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) are asking the Provincial Government under Governor James S. Edduba to take over the chairmanship of Task Force Chumanchil to strengthen the fight against marijuana cultivation in Tinglayan. The joint councils approved a resolution during their third-quarter meeting on October 5 at the Tinglayan Municipal Hall, saying the province needs stronger leadership and coord
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba, BM Dangani join DOH Leadership, Governance Program to strengthen Kalinga health management
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba and Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani are taking part in a Department of Health (DOH) program aimed at strengthening local health governance and improving the delivery of health services in Kalinga. Edduba and Dangani are among local health leaders participating in the DOH-Center for Health Development Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CHD-CAR) Leadership and Governance for Health Program for Local Health Boards (LHBs) being he
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
From self-doubt to the world stage: Sagada’s Blessing Dula carries Igorot pride to Miss Teen Planet
SAGADA, Mountain Province — At 18, Blessing Pecsoy Dula is preparing to walk onto an international stage carrying more than a Philippine sash. She carries the hopes of the young Igorot girls who may one day see themselves in her. But long before she became the Philippines’ representative to Miss Teen Planet International 2026, Blessing was simply a nine-year-old girl who was not entirely sure she belonged in the world of pageantry. Her first step came when her mother encourag
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago4 min read
Atty. Comafay sounds the alarm, calls for inquiry: Is Tabuk ready for heat-related illnesses as Super El Niño looms?
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. submitted a proposed resolution on Thursday, October 8, 2026, calling for a formal legislative inquiry to assess the local health sector’s readiness for an intensifying "Super El Niño." The legislative move comes at a critical time, as Tabuk City ranks number one in the top 10 list of areas in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) projected to be hardest hit by the severe weather phenomenon.
Guru Press Staff
15 hours ago2 min read
Apayao eyes 30% limit on wild bee harvest to protect colonies, support livelihood
SAN ISIDRO, Luna, Apayao — Apayao is considering a 30% harvest limit for wild bee products as a possible way to protect native bee populations while allowing communities to earn from sustainable bee-related activities. The proposal emerged following a field study conducted by researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Kaohsiung Medical University in the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve. The study findings were presented during an exit conference on Oct. 5 at t
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Tuguegarao turns up heat against noisy mufflers, proposes ordinance to tap barangays for crackdown
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Tuguegarao City Government is seeking stricter enforcement against modified mufflers and exhaust pipes amid complaints over excessive vehicle noise, with barangay officials seeking authority to help apprehend violators and conduct checkpoints within their communities. A modified muffler refers to any alteration, removal or replacement of a vehicle’s original exhaust system that results in excessive, loud or disturbing noise. This includes open o
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘Beyond entertainment: Festival of Festivals tells Cordillera stories through culture’ - DOT-CAR RD Ganongan
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — More than colorful costumes, traditional dances and festive performances, the Cordillera Festival of Festivals 2026 will bring the region’s stories, heritage and identity to one stage on Oct. 17. Now on its fifth edition, the annual festival organized by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR) will feature cultural celebrations from across the region, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the Cordillera’s diverse traditions in a single
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago3 min read
TOSP-CAR returns after 7 years; 10 Cordillera graduates named outstanding students
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Ten college graduates from across the Cordillera were named the region’s outstanding students as the Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines–Cordillera Administrative Region (TOSP-CAR) returned after a seven-year hiatus. The 10 awardees were recognized during the awarding ceremony for the 59th Search for TOSP-CAR held Oct. 4 at the Hotel Supreme Mall and Events Center in Baguio City. They are Shikainah Grace P. Accab of Easter College;
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga index crimes drop 36% in 3rd quarter; rape by 66.6%
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga recorded a 36.36% drop in index crimes in the third quarter of 2026, with only 14 cases reported from July to September compared with 22 cases during the same period last year. Data from the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), presented during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on Sept. 30, showed that the decline was largely driven by the absence of physical injury cases and significant reductions in robbery and rape. Physical i
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
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