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Mining standoff erupts: 13 anti-mining protesters arrested in Nueva Vizcaya
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya — Nueva Vizcaya’s long-running conflict over mining exploration has escalated again, with 13 residents opposing a mining project arrested after a standoff between anti-mining protesters and police at a community barricade in Kasibu on August 28. The protesters were arrested after police attempted to clear a human barricade that was blocking vehicles heading toward an exploration site of North Luzon Mineral Resources Corp. (NLMRC). Residents said they wer
Guru Press Staff
4 hours ago3 min read
Another bullying incident? Baguio family seeks help for 13-year-old who lost eye after getting punched
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A 13-year-old boy has lost one of his eyes following an alleged punch by a 12-year-old child in an incident the family described as bullying. Now recovering from surgery, the boy—identified only as alias “EAN”—may need a prosthetic eye, prompting his family to seek medical, legal and social welfare assistance. The family's appeal was relayed to Bombo Radyo Baguio through a friend, who said EAN suffered a severe eye injury after he was allegedly punc
Mark Moises Calayan
4 hours ago3 min read
Benguet hit hardest as habagat, storms batter PH this August: 15 dead due to landslides
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Benguet recorded the highest number of deaths from the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat this month alone, with 15 fatalities reported, all due to landslides, according to the latest disaster monitoring report. Of the 15 deaths, 10 were recorded in Baguio City, three in Atok and two in La Trinidad, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduc
Guru Press Staff
4 hours ago2 min read
LAST RIDE: Trike driver in Tuguegarao city nabbed with ₱122K worth of Shabu
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — A 49-year-old tricycle driver was arrested in a joint police intelligence and anti-drug operation here on August 29, 2026, after authorities allegedly seized 18 grams of suspected shabu worth around ₱122,400. The suspect, identified by police as alias “Pedring,” 49, married, a tricycle driver and resident of Tuguegarao City, was arrested in a buy-bust operation led by the Provincial Intelligence Unit–Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, with personnel
Guru Press Staff
16 hours ago2 min read
TRAGEDY IN ISABELA RIVER: Two rescued but Grade 2 Pupil didn’t make it
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela — A 7-year-old Grade 2 pupil drowned after being swept away by strong currents while swimming with family members in the Cagayan River in Barangay Auitan, San Pablo, Isabela, on August 28, 2026. The victim, identified as Zheille, was a resident of the municipality. According to the San Pablo Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the family went to the river to swim at around 5:35 p.m. While in the water, they were reportedly
Guru Press Staff
16 hours ago2 min read
“Nasaan ang transparency?” A student from a barangay in Cagayan questions scholarship selection in their community
Cagayan — “Nasaan ang transparency?” This is the question raised by a college student from a of a certain municipality in Cagayan over the selection of beneficiaries for the Bagong Pilipinas Barangay Presidential Scholars Program, saying she and other students were not informed that they could apply for the assistance. The program is part of the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program (BBMP) under the Presidential Socio-Civic Projects Fund. DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-038 p
Grace Soriano
1 day ago4 min read
End of the line? Alleged last ICRC rebel and former leader of Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) North Abra arrested in Nueva Ecija
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – An alleged last member of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) and former leader of the Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) North Abra was arrested in Barangay Parista, Lupao, Nueva Ecija, in a joint operation by the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on August 21, 2026. The 5th Infantry Division (5ID) of the Philippine Army described the arrest as the apprehension of an alleged ICRC remnant, saying the operation resulted in
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“Stop sharing the video; let us handle the problem”: Authorities, schools appeal to netizens as Pinget bullying incident in Baguio sparks outcry
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Authorities and school officials have appealed to the public to stop sharing a viral video showing a student of Pinget National High School allegedly being assaulted by fellow learners, saying the continued circulation of the footage could cause further harm to the minors involved. The incident reportedly occurred outside Pinget National High School at around 3 p.m. on August 26 and involved Grade 9 and Grade 10 students, according to reports. The v
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago4 min read
“We want gov't, host and down stream communities, farmers, irrigators, the Church to listen to one another and examine facts together”: Atty. Dickpus brings stakeholders into Kalinga Forum
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Seeking to widen public participation in discussions surrounding a proposed large-scale mining project in Balatoc, Pasil, Atty. Ann Ann Dickpus is bringing more government agencies, community sectors and affected stakeholders into a second public forum set for September 2, 2026. The initiative builds on the first public symposium which Save Kalinga group held, where representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geos
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
‘Iti opisina iti gobernador ket very open,karkaru nu pagsayaatan iti umili… ti pagtutungtungan tayo’- Atty. Balnao of Kalinga PLO tells tanudan associations
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “Iti opisina iti gobernador ket very open kadakayo nga associations, karkaru nu pagsayaatan iti umili ken pagsayaatan iti asosasyon iti pagtungtungan tayo,” Atty. Priel Balnao of Kalinga PLO told Tanudan community associations, stressing that the provincial government can only respond to people’s needs when they communicate their concerns and proposals. Representing Governor Edduba, Balnao delivered the message during the turnover of documents for five D
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
16-year-old iTinglayan boxer punches way to ‘Best Boxer of the Night’ Award
SPORTS TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Sixteen-year-old iTinglayan boxer Jayden Bang-as punched his way to the spotlight after winning by knockout and earning the “Best Boxer of the Night” award at the Battle of Warriors: Laban Kontra Droga Season 5 on August 22 in Bulanao, Tabuk City. Bang-as was among 250 young fighters from the Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and Metro Manila who competed in the tournament, where he saw action in the 52-54-kilogram division. The young boxer impressed insi
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
‘P505 daily minimum wage remains benchmark for Kalinga Wage complaints’ — DOLE
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The P505 daily minimum wage remains the benchmark used by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Kalinga in assessing wage complaints involving covered private-sector workers in the province, according to Senior Labor and Employment Officer Anthony M. Luminang. Luminang made the clarification as wage and other employment concerns were discussed during the 3rd Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (PTIPC) meeting attended by DOLE-Cordiller
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Mosquito Alert! Kalinga logs 26 AMES, 10 Japanese Encephalitis cases
“Daytuy Japanese Encephalitis aggapu iti culex mosquito…Once nakagat iti tao ket adda sumrek idjay bagi na and then from that apan idjay brain. Isu iti ag inflame jay brain...” -OPHO Disease Surveillance Coordinator Flordiliza Abay TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Health authorities are sounding the alarm on mosquito control after 26 cases of acute meningitis and encephalitis syndrome (AMES) were recorded in Kalinga from January 4 to August 22, 2026, including 10 confirmed cases of J
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago3 min read
Tabuk City Councilor Bon-as takes helm as National Movement of Young Legislators-Cordillera Chairperson
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Tabuk City Councilor Jayferson Bon-as formally assumed his new role as Chairperson of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)-Cordillera, taking his oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on August 26, 2026. Bon-as, who was elected NMYL-Cordillera chairperson in August 2025, joined fellow NMYL officials from across the country during the oath-taking ceremony at the President’s Hall at Malacañang Palace. The NM
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Ready to Sew? PSWDO-Kalinga invites Men, Women to enroll in 45-Day Basic Sewing Training
TABUK CITY, KALINGA — Want to learn a practical skill that could open doors to employment or livelihood opportunities? The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO)-Kalinga is inviting interested men and women to enroll in its 45-day Basic Sewing Craft Training, designed to equip participants with practical sewing skills they can potentially use for employment, self-employment and livelihood activities. The training is offered under the Productivity Skills and
Grace Soriano
2 days ago2 min read
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