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Over ₱100K raised to aid bullied boy who lost eye; Donation drive remains open
BAGUIO CITY — More than ₱100,000 in donations has been raised for Sean, a young boy who lost one of his eyes following a reported bullying incident, as individuals and groups continue to rally behind him and his family. Singer Roque Belino, who helped lead the donation drive, said the amount raised will help cover Sean’s medical needs and other expenses arising from the incident. Belino attributed the fundraising effort’s success to the generosity of donors, individuals who s
Guru Press Staff
8 hours ago2 min read
‘We cannot do this alone’: 21-year-old Kalinga student seeks help for urgent cancer surgery
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — At 21, Jemimah Kate Sagmayao should be busy attending classes, planning her future and enjoying her college years. Instead, she is now facing cancer and appealing for financial assistance to continue her treatment and undergo an urgent surgery. Jemimah, a third-year student of Kalinga State University (KSU) from Barangay Agbannawag, Tabuk City, had to temporarily stop her studies this semester after a mass began growing on the right side of her face. In
Mark Moises Calayan
13 hours ago3 min read
OWWA-CAR boosts 4 livelihood groups: P2.5-M financial aid awarded to iKalinga OFWs
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Four iKalinga Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations received a combined ₱2.5 million in financial assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration–Cordillera Administrative Region (OWWA-CAR) during an awarding ceremony on September 4, 2026, at the New Conference Hall in Bulanao. The assistance was granted under OWWA’s Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-unlad ng Samahang OFWs (Tulong Puso) Program, which supports organized OFW groups seeking to
Lorraine Bacullo
15 hours ago2 min read
“Patawad... Nangangako po kami na hindi na ito mangyayari at hindi na po namin uulitin” : Minors in Baguio bullying case seek forgiveness after viral videos
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Minors involved in the reported bullying and mauling incident at Pinget National High School publicly apologized to the victim and his family days after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media. In a video posted by PTV Cordillera showing the final dialogue between the victim, the minors’ families, elders and authorities, the minors expressed remorse for their actions and asked the victim and his family for forgiveness, while promisi
Lorraine Bacullo
15 hours ago3 min read
₱250K–₱1M Tulong Puso Grant up for OFW Groups — OWWA-CAR
“Ang Tulong Puso ay nagbibigay ng one-time grant sa mga organized groups ng OFWs na gustong mag-umpisa o may mga existing na business… minimum of ₱250,000 up to maximum of ₱1 million.” -OWWA-CAR OIC Lourdes Estocapio TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Organized groups of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seeking to start or sustain livelihood ventures may receive a one-time grant of ₱250,000 to ₱1 million under the Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-unlad ng Samahang OFWs (Tulong Puso) Program
Lorraine Bacullo
16 hours ago2 min read
“Dakkel yaman mi ditoy naipatakder nga Barangay Health Station ta haanen kasapulan ti constituents agbiahe pailang ti adayo” – Lacnog Brgy. Captain Alunday on opening of new health station
BARANGAY NEWS TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Residents of Barangay Lacnog in Tabuk City now have easier access to basic healthcare services following the inauguration of a new Barangay Health Station (BHS) in the community. Located near the barangay hall in Purok 1, the facility is expected to provide residents with convenient access to basic health services and assistance from health workers, particularly for families who may otherwise need to travel farther for medical attention. Fo
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago2 min read
BULANAO NORTE ASF-FREE! But confirmed, suspected cases monitored elsewhere in Tabuk
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Barangay Bulanao Norte remains negative for African Swine Fever (ASF) and has not been placed under lockdown, even as suspected and confirmed ASF cases are being monitored in other parts of Tabuk City, City Veterinarian Dr. Carmen Wanas said. Wanas made the clarification during the joint committee hearing of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committees on Trade and Industry and Agriculture on September 3, where lawmakers discussed proposed measures involving li
Mark Moises Calayan
16 hours ago3 min read
‘SEARCH CONTINUES: Only one of 2 missing brothers found dead in Tineg, Abra’- MDRRMC clarifies
TINEG, Abra — Authorities clarified that only one of two brothers who had been missing for nearly three days was found dead, while the search for his younger brother continues in the mountainous area of Caganayan, Tineg, Abra. The Tineg Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) issued the clarification on Friday night, September 4, following earlier reports that both brothers had been found dead. The brothers, Octavious and Markcliff, residents of Caga
Leonora Lo-oy
16 hours ago1 min read
₱800K settlement case ends viral Pinget High School bullying case; Decision made after victim said he didn’t want to ruin future of those involved
BAGUIO CITY — An ₱800,000 settlement has ended the reported bullying and mauling case involving 15 minor students of Pinget National High School, with the victim’s family choosing to settle the matter after the victim expressed forgiveness toward those involved. The victim’s mother, in an interview with PTV Cordillera, said the decision was made after consulting her child and considering the future of the minors involved. She said she did not want the future of the other chil
Lorraine Bacullo
16 hours ago2 min read
‘Focus, Discipline Drive KSU Criminology Graduates to Top 3 in August 2026 Board Exam’ - Dr. Malawis-Ignacio, CCJE Dean
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — What can focus and discipline achieve? For the criminology graduates of Kalinga State University (KSU), these qualities helped bring their alma mater among the country’s top-performing schools in the August 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE). On September 1, KSU was ranked third among top-performing schools in the category with 101 to 199 examinees after posting an 84.55 percent passing rate, with 104 of its 123 examinees successfully
Leonora Lo-oy
16 hours ago3 min read
34-yr-old passenger hurt after falling from moving multicab in Rizal, Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga — A 34-year-old passenger was injured after he reportedly fell from a moving multicab along the Santiago-Tuguegarao National Road near the Romualdez Public Cemetery in Rizal, Kalinga on Friday afternoon, September 4, 2026. The incident was reported to authorities at around 2:09 p.m. The victim, a resident of Barangay Romualdez, Rizal, was conscious when responders arrived at the scene. He sustained abrasions on his left shoulder and left hip, as well as a defor
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago1 min read
11 DAYS ON FOOT, JUST TO GET HOME: Police-Cabagan helped Nueva Ecija man find his way back
CABAGAN, Isabela — For 11 days, Junmark Moises kept walking, hoping each step would bring him closer to his home in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija. His journey took him from Guiddam, Abulug, Cagayan, across long stretches of road and unfamiliar places, until a stranger noticed him and decided to help. Moises was reportedly spotted by Emmanuel Antonio Allam of Sto. Tomas, Isabela while he was traveling toward Sta. Ana. When Allam saw him again in Barangay Namabbalan, Tuguegarao City,
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
Father and Son drug duo falls in Lasam buy-bust; P.6M of suspected Shabu seized
LASAM, Cagayan — A father and son, both tagged by police as high-value drug personalities, were arrested after allegedly selling and possessing more than ₱621,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Lasam, Cagayan on Friday, September 4, 2026. The suspects were identified by the Cagayan police as aliases “Vin,” 43, and “JM,” 20, both farmers and residents of Lasam. Police said the two were targeted in a buy-bust operation in which they allegedly sold 0.20
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
MISSING FOR 3 DAYS, FOUND DEAD: Mountain search for two brothers in Abra ends in tragedy
TINEG, Abra — A search for two young brothers who had been missing for nearly three days ended in tragedy after their bodies were found in a mountainous area of Tineg, Abra on September 4, 2026. The brothers, identified by a family member as Mark and Octavios, were reported missing after they failed to return home, prompting members of the community and local authorities to launch a search. At around 6:17 p.m. on September 3, their cousin appealed for help in locating the two
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga opens 126th PCSA month-long celebration with Walk, Governor’s Cup
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Government workers in Kalinga kicked off the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with a Walk for Health and the opening of the 2026 Governor’s Cup, promoting wellness, sportsmanship and camaraderie among public servants on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The activities marked the start of the month-long PCSA celebration, which recognizes the dedication and contributions of public servants across the country. Early Thursday morning, employees f
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
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