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38-yr-old man found dead in Isabela irrigation canal; Case still under investigation
ISABELA, Philippines — A 38-year-old helper from Santiago City was found dead in an irrigation canal in Barangay Malapat, Cordon, Isabela, Thursday morning, September 24. The man, whose identity was withheld, was discovered by a resident at around 6:50 a.m. while the latter was jogging near the irrigation canal. The victim was wearing a dirty white shirt and multicolored shorts when he was found. He showed no signs of life when responding authorities reached the area. T
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago1 min read
‘YOUR PET CAN CAUSE SOMEONE’S DEATH’: Another rider got into accident because of unleashed dog in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets properly secured when walking them along streets, as unleashed or uncontrolled dogs can suddenly run into traffic and cause road accidents. The reminder comes after a 26-year-old motorcycle rider was injured in an accident involving a large dog along a road near Nasgueban, Tabuk City, on Wednesday evening, September 23, 2026. According to the rider, he was heading home after attending a Bible study in Na
Leonora Lo-oy
2 hours ago2 min read
43-year-old businessman from Isabela found dead in Rizal, Kalinga; Investigation underway
Rizal, Kalinga - A 43-year-old businessman from Sta. Maria, Isabela was found dead at around 4:00 a.m. on September 24 in Sitio Andarayan, Barangay Santor, Rizal, Kalinga, with stab wounds on the side of his body. According to Rizal MPS Officer-in-Charge Dalmacio Mangigil in a phone interview, the victim was discovered early in the morning, prompting authorities to immediately request the Scene of the Crime Operations (SOCO) team to examine the area and the body. Mangigil
Lorraine Bacullo
5 hours ago2 min read
Aguinaldo, Ifugao honors war history with ‘BUNHIAN’ nationhood trail marker
The marker commemorates the area’s historical connection to Emilio Aguinaldo and his forces, who stayed in what was then known as Bunhian from January 3 to 5, 1900, while moving through the area during the Philippine-American War. AGUINALDO, Ifugao — The Municipality of Aguinaldo commemorated its 46th founding anniversary with the unveiling of a historical marker recognizing the town’s place in the country’s struggle for independence during the Philippine-American War. The “B
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago2 min read
BM Lammawin urges stronger sports coordination: “Medyo kurang ti action on this... we are always at the bottom nu competition, except for few”
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga Board Member Camilo Lammawin Jr. has called for stronger coordination among provincial government offices involved in sports programs, saying greater support is needed to improve the province’s performance in athletic competitions. Lammawin raised the concern during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on September 22 after a representative of the Kalinga Taekwondo Academy (KTA) sought a fair selection process for athletes who will
Mark Moises Calayan
11 hours ago3 min read
Iddoba promoted to TWO-STAR GENERAL; Gov. Edduba hails iKalinga leader
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga native Prudencio A. Iddoba has been promoted to two-star general (Major General) and assumed leadership of the Philippine Army’s Support Command (SPTCOM), a major unit responsible for providing logistics support to Army units. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran formally donned Iddoba’s new rank during a ceremony on September 22, 2026, at the Philippine Army Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Iddoba took over as SPTCOM co
Guru Press Staff
11 hours ago2 min read
Pantikian falls await you: Balbalan, Kalinga to open tourism village to public on Sept. 29
BALBALAN, Kalinga – The Pantikian Tourism Village will officially open to tourists on September 29, offering visitors an opportunity to explore its scenic landscapes and five waterfalls. The formal opening will coincide with Balbalan’s observance of World Tourism Day, carrying this year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The Pantikian Tourism Village is the third tourism village to be opened in Balbalan. It features natural landscapes a
Leonora Lo-oy
11 hours ago1 min read
18,582 iKalingas benefit from 2026 LGSF rice assistance - according to Office of the Provincial Agriculturist data
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A total of 18,582 iKalingas have benefited from the 2026 Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)–Food Assistance/Rice Distribution Project, with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) distributing the same number of 10-kilogram bags of rice as of September 21. The distribution represents 185,820 kilograms or 185.82 metric tons of rice, reaching 71 percent of the program’s target, according to Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Sol G. Lawagan. Law
Lorraine Bacullo
11 hours ago2 min read
60- and 61-yr-old farmers arrested in Isabela in anti-illegal logging operation; Worth P25K lumber seized
SAN MARIANO, Isabela — Two senior citizen farmers were arrested after authorities seized 19 pieces of undocumented sawn lumber worth more than ₱25,000 during an anti-illegal logging operation in Sitio Dinuman, Barangay Libertad, San Mariano, Isabela, on September 22, 2026. The suspects, identified only by their aliases “Pablo,” 60, and “Felipe,” 61, both married farmers and residents of San Mariano, were allegedly caught collecting and piling up sawn lumber when police and en
Grace Soriano
11 hours ago2 min read
Will AI take over Kalinga music? Balbalan seeks ordinance to safeguard indigenous music, culture from AI use
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Municipality of Balbalan is seeking a provincial ordinance that would establish safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in remixing, reproducing, and adapting traditional Kalinga melodies and locally created songs. The proposed measure aims to protect the intellectual property rights of local artists and the cultural rights of Indigenous communities whose traditional musical works may be used or modified through AI. The matter was taken
Mark Moises Calayan
11 hours ago2 min read
Baguio racer Iňigo Anton faces biggest career test in Sepang, Malaysia’s Formula 4 race
SPORTS BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Baguio-born racer Iñigo Navarrete Anton is set to face what he considers the biggest challenge of his racing career as he competes in a Formula 4 race in Sepang, Malaysia, from October 2 to 4, 2026. The upcoming race marks another major step in Anton’s international racing career as he takes on the demanding Sepang International Circuit, where he will compete against other Formula 4 drivers. During a press conference on September 21, Anton de
Mark Jordan Bomogao
11 hours ago2 min read
Tryouts for Batang Pinoy slots to represent province sought: “Kasi nung last, lahat ng player mostly is (Tabuk) city-based sila” - says TEA representative
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A representative of the Taekwondo Elite Academy has called for a fair and transparent selection process for athletes who will represent Kalinga in the 2026 Batang Pinoy National Finals, saying deserving athletes from other municipalities should also be given a chance to compete for slots. The concern was raised by TEA representative Pugal during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga on September 22 at the Legislative Building in
Mark Moises Calayan
12 hours ago3 min read
“As much as possible do it yourself… art is always personal” — BM DONAAL urges Kalinga young artists to limit use of AI
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Board Member Atty. Christopher Donaal urged young and emerging artists to treat artificial intelligence (AI) only as a tool in developing their music, stressing that creativity and artistic expression should remain personal. Donaal made the statement in an interview with Guru Press Cordillera while discussing the growing use of AI in music composition and its implications for young artists. Artificial intelligence refers to technology that enables comput
Mark Jordan Bomogao
12 hours ago2 min read
KPH exceeds 100-bed capacity; ‘Occupied na po ang corridors’
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – With the influx of patients at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) this week, several admitted patients are now occupying the corridors and areas near offices inside the hospital. On Tuesday, September 23, OIC-Chief of Hospital, Dr. Rey Aranca, informed that the hospital exceeded the 100 authorized bed capacity for all departments. He cited that the Department of Pediatrics alone has 90 patients today, which is way over its 30-bed capacity. For thi
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
NAGTAKAW, NAGWITHDRAW PAY: Two thieves break into home, steals phone and ATM cards
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A resident in Bulanao Norte, Tabuk City is appealing to the public who have information about the two thieves who broke into his room and stole his valuables on Tuesday midnight, September 22, to report to the police and help them identify the culprits. The incident happened along Balinag Street in Purok 3, Bulanao Norte at around 12:41 in the morning on Tuesday. According to the victim, Justice Kurt Felipe, two unidentified individuals wearing hoodi
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
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