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Kalinga to host Cordillera Festival of Festivals for first time in 2027
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga will host the Cordillera Festival of Festivals in 2027 for the first time, marking a historic shift for the regional cultural event traditionally held in Baguio City. The Kalinga Tourism Office announced on October 17, 2026, that Governor James S. Edduba formally accepted the hosting turnover from Baguio City, paving the way for the province to stage the celebration next year. The office described the turnover as a milestone that will give Kaling
Guru Press Staff
6 hours ago2 min read
Tarriela hits Chinese Embassy over alleged mistranslation: ‘“Lost in translation, or just consistently lying, Ambassador Jing Quan? Chinongaling!”
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Saturday, October 17, criticized the Chinese Embassy in Manila over what he described as a misleading translation of his social media post, drawing amused reactions from online commenters. “Lost in translation, or just consistently lying, Ambassador Jing Quan? Chinongaling!” Tarriela wrote in his post. The dispute centers on how the Chinese Embassy characterized
Guru Press Staff
8 hours ago2 min read
“Change can happen in our community... We should start with our students”- Atty. Gumilab underscores role of education for better opportunities
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Supporting students’ education is a key step toward building a more progressive Kalinga, according to former Tinglayan mayor Atty. Sacrament Gumilab, whose efforts helped secure nearly ₱5 million in educational assistance for 1,666 students in Tabuk City. Gumilab and the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo distributed the assistance on October 14–15 through the government’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, with each student receiv
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago1 min read
Driver dies as vehicle plunges 70 meters into river in Mountain Province
BAUKO, Mountain Province — A man died after the vehicle he was driving plunged about 70 meters from the national road into a river in Barangay Otucan Norte, Bauko, on Thursday morning, October 15. The Bauko Municipal Police Station (MPS) said it received a report from the Sabangan MPS at around 7:30 a.m. regarding the accident. In an interview with Bombo Radyo, Police Capt. Carlito Salimbuat Ateneo, acting chief of Bauko MPS, said initial investigation showed that the vehicle
Mark Moises Calayan
10 hours ago2 min read
“One of the most organized”: P5M Tulfo, DSWD payout for 1,666 beneficiaries in Kalinga earns praise
FEATURE Sometimes, what makes a large cash assistance distribution stand out is not only the amount given but also how beneficiaries are welcomed and guided through the process. That was what caught the attention of Prinsesa Laggunawa when she visited the Kalinga State University (KSU) Bulanao Campus gymnasium, where 1,666 residents from three barangays of Tabuk City received financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to In
Mark Moises Calayan
10 hours ago2 min read
Paracelis sisters become doctors as father retires after 36 years of service
PARACELIS, Mountain Province — Two sisters from Paracelis, Mountain Province, became licensed physicians in a double family milestone on October 16, the same day their father retired after 36 years in government service. Maria Antoinette and Ingrid Noreen Banggot Binoloc were among the 4,165 examinees who passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), turning their family’s celebration of their father’s retirement into a day of added joy. Their father, Antonio
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago1 min read
3,458 cops deployed in Cordillera for Undas 2026; Police remind public to secure homes before going to cemeteries
BAGUIO CITY — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) will deploy 3,458 police personnel across the region for Undas 2026, more than double the 1,371 officers deployed last year. The police deployment aims to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2. In a statement on October 14, PRO-CAR said 1,371 personnel will secure 190 cemeteries, five memorial parks and one columbarium across the r
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago1 min read
Free reconstructive surgery in Benguet: Australian-led mission to treat cleft, burn scars and hand deformities in November
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Cordillerans with cleft lip and palate, burn scars, hand deformities and selected orthopedic conditions can seek screening for a reconstructive surgical mission scheduled at Benguet General Hospital from November 9 to 20. Led by Interplast Australia in partnership with Benguet General Hospital and the Provincial Government of Benguet, the mission aims to provide eligible patients with specialized procedures to address deformities and conditions that may
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago1 min read
One Drink, Less Protection? Baguio Official links alcohol to lower condom use among youth
BAGUIO CITY — Alcohol consumption may reduce condom use among sexually active young people, adding to the challenges faced by the City Health Services Office (CHSO) in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a city health official said. CHSO Medical Officer IV Dr. Clement Bilalat said condom use could drop by about 10 percentage points when alcohol is involved, compared with an estimated 40% to 50% usage rate when alcohol is not consumed. Bilalat also
Guru Press Staff
10 hours ago1 min read
2 motorcycle riders, including minor, die in Tuba highway crash
TUBA, Benguet — Two motorcycle riders, including a minor, died after their motorcycles collided with a Toyota Innova at the Badiwan viaduct along Marcos Highway in Barangay Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, on Thursday evening, October 15. The Tuba Municipal Police Station said the Innova, driven by a 23-year-old resident of Magsaysay, Baguio City, was traveling toward Baguio while the two riders were heading to La Union when the collision occurred. Police said the Innova attempted t
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
10 hours ago1 min read
Run wild in November: The Great Cordillera 100 beckons runners to conquer Benguet’s breathtaking mountain trails
FEATURE ITOGON, Benguet — The mountains do not promise an easy journey. Their steep ascents test the legs, narrow ridgelines demand focus, and unpredictable weather reminds runners that nature sets the rules. But for those willing to take on the challenge, the reward goes beyond crossing a finish line. It lies in the raw beauty of the Cordillera mountains—and in discovering how much farther they can go. This is the experience organizers hope to share through the inaugural The
Mark Jordan Bomogao
10 hours ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba pushes ₱46.5-M irrigation project to help isolated Mabongtot farms in Lubuagan
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A proposed ₱46.5-million communal irrigation project for Barangay Mabongtot in Lubuagan is advancing, raising hopes of improved farm production and better opportunities for a community that has long experienced isolation. Governor James S. Edduba urged the provincial government to give Mabongtot a chance to develop its agricultural potential as the project moves toward approval. “Let us give Mabongtot a chance because this barangay has long been isolated
Lorraine Bacullo
10 hours ago2 min read
47, 46, 65-year-old men hurt in Rizal, Kalinga motorcycle head-on collision
RIZAL, Kalinga — Three men were injured in a head-on collision involving two motorcycles along Nagbitayan Road in Babalag East, Rizal, Kalinga, on Friday afternoon, October 16, 2026. The Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) responded to the accident at around 1:25 p.m., more than an hour after it rushed three other road accident victims to the hospital following a separate tricycle accident in Liwan West. The three motorcycle crash victims, w
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
3 young men hurt in tricycle accident in Rizal, Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga — Three young men, including a 15-year-old boy, were brought to a hospital after the tricycle they were riding figured in a road accident in Barangay Liwan West, Rizal, Kalinga, at noon on Friday, October 16. The Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said its response team was dispatched to the Rizal-Solana National Road near Brood’s Panciteria at around 12 p.m. after receiving a report of the accident. The victims were a 26-yea
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
26 new Kalinga doctors ready to bring healing, hope to communities
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Twenty-six iKalingas have earned their licenses to practice medicine, adding new members to the province’s pool of healthcare professionals and bringing renewed hope for stronger healthcare services in their communities. The 26 passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), results of which were released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on October 15. Nationwide, 4,165 of the 4,447 examinees passed the examination, posting
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
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