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P30 fare increase for Tabuk City – Tanudan now being implemented to ease drivers’ burden; Current fare now at P230
Tanudan, Kalinga – Due to rising fuel costs caused by the Middle East crisis, theMunicipal Government of Tanudan has approved a P30 fare hike for the Tabuk City–Upper Tanudan route. Since March, fuel prices have been increasing amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. On Monday, March 16, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned that the country could experience its “most expensive” fuel prices, with diesel potentially reaching P95 to P114 per liter starting March 17. In res
Leonora Lo-oy
11 minutes ago1 min read
Faith and Perseverance Rewarded: Pastor’s son from Ifugao is TOP 2 in 2026 Criminologist Board Exam
Ifugao, Philippines – Armed with faith and prayers, a 23-year-old pastor’s son from Ifugao was named as one of the top-performing examinees of the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE). Garnering an average of 92.70%, Tony Ong Dinamling of the Ifugao State University – Lamut gave further honor to his alma mater by placing second in the recently-concluded CLE. Tony finished his degree as Cum Laude in June 2025. Talking to GURU Press Cordillera, Tony shared he
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago2 min read
Quick Action of Uncle Prevents Tragedy: 40-year-old man survives suicide attempt in Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – A 40-year-old laborer in Baguio City attempted to take his own life, but he was rescued by his uncle on Saturday afternoon, March 14, 2026. Police investigation, as cited by a local media, disclosed that the incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday where the victim went to the terrace to smoke. However, his uncle suddenly saw him jumping off with a rope tied around his neck. The victim’s uncle immediately run to his aid and removed the rope. H
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago1 min read
Brgy. Kagawad in Peñarrubia, Abra shot dead in morning routine; grieving partner cries for justice
Peñarrubia, Abra – A barangay official described as kind and helpful was shot dead while on his usual morning routine along a provincial road in Peñarrubia, Abra, on Wednesday morning, March 11. Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Ryan Molina Sanchez, a barangay kagawad of Barangay Riang, Peñarrubia. According to a report from the local police station, Sanchez was jogging along the Peñarrubia–Bangued Provincial Road at around 8:50 a.m. when he was shot by a still-unid
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
“No Honor for a Dictator”: Cordillera Group slams Marcos Sr. portrait in Benguet Mural
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A Cordilleran cultural organization has questioned the inclusion of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in a newly inaugurated mural along the Aspiras-Palispis Highway in Tuba, Benguet, saying the depiction risks distorting the region’s historical memory. The mural was inaugurated on March 9 near the Badiwan Rockshed Tunnel along Marcos Highway in Tuba, Benguet. In a statement posted on its social media page on the same day, Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kord
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
FEATURE: A Journey for a Single Grain: Japanese vlogger travels miles to taste Pasil’s Unoy rice
Pasil, Kalinga – A Japanese adventurer and content creator traveled long hours—from the busy streets of the city to the rugged mountains of Kalinga—in search of the legendary heirloom Unoy rice of Pasil, describing the experience as unforgettable and deeply meaningful. Takumi, popularly known on social media as Takumi Senpai, is a Cebu-based vlogger who began his content creation journey in 2024 after auditioning for the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother, where he was not sel
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago3 min read
TWO suspects behind the brutal killing of Maranao gold buyers in Cagayan arrested; Firearms and ammunition recovered
Lal-lo, Cagayan – Police authorities have arrested two of the alleged suspects behind the brutal killing of three Maranao traders in Lal-lo, Cagayan, last week. The arrested individuals were identified by the Cagayan Police as alias “Fred,” 31, and alias “Rod,” 48, both residents of Buguey. In an interview, Cagayan Police Provincial Office Information Officer Capt. Sheila Joy Fronda disclosed that Fred and Rod were captured in a pursuit operation in Barangay San Juan, Buguey,
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago1 min read
THREE hold-uppers from Tabuk City captured after robbing minors in Quezon, Isabela
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three young residents of Tabuk City were apprehended in Isabela after robbing 12 and 14 years old in Quezon, Isabela early morning of Monday, March 16, 2026. The three suspects were hidden under the names ‘Jimmy’ who is 18; ‘Ricky,’ 16; and ‘Rey.’ All of them are from Tabuk City, Kalinga. According to local reports, the robbery happened around 1:00 a.m. It was said that a 14 and a 12-year-old were sitting at a waiting shed in Barangay Arellano togeth
Leonora Lo-oy
21 hours ago1 min read
5-year-old boy becomes Tabuk City’s first drowning victim this year
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A five-year-old boy became the subject of an overnight search and rescue operation in Barangay Bulo after he was reported to have drowned on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026. It was around 5:50 p.m. when the Bureau of Fire Protection Tabuk City, headed by FSInsp. Gilbert Ngaya-an, received a report of a drowning incident along the irrigation canal in Turod, Bulo. The agency, who also alerted and coordinated with other rescue teams, immediately procee
Leonora Lo-oy
24 hours ago1 min read
Painting Without Hands: Abra Artist Overcomes 1965 Tragedy to Support Family
Tayum, Abra – Despite the physical disability caused by a tragic accident decades ago, Amado Balneg from Tayum, Abra, has built a life and has supported his family through painting. Inside a small hut in Poblacion, Tayum, Balneg continues to create artworks that have aided his family to survive for decades. What leaves many people amazed is how he paints—Balneg creates his works without using his hands. The day everything changed Before Balneg became known for his portraits a
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba pushes reforms: Kalinga PLGU starts re-engineering to improve government performance
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The provincial government of Kalinga has begun discussions and planning on the “re-engineering” of its offices and workforce as part of Governor James Edduba’s push for a more efficient and performance-driven government during his second term. On Monday, March 16, members of the Provincial Change Management Team, presided by Vice-Chairperson and Provincial Administrator Teddy Gulay, discussed the steps, adoption of guiding principles, and timeline for th
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Balbalan police track down 56-year-old woman NPA rebel who fled to Tarlac; warrant of arrest served for six counts of homicide
Balbalan, Kalinga – A day after the arrest of 10 identified members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC), the Balbalan police along with other units proceeded to Tarlac City to serve additional warrants of arrest to one of the apprehended suspects. Withholding the identity of the accused, the Balbalan Municipal Police Station said its personnel travelled to the detention facility of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 Provincial
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘Umalis sila (NPA in Kalinga) para maglie-low, under custody na sila ng ating mga kapulisan’ - Major Gen. Señires on arrest of 10 rebels in QC and Tarlac
Tabuk City, Kalinga – 10 members of the New People’s Army (NPA), according to authorities, attempted to evade detection by authorities by traveling outside Kalinga following a series of armed clashes in Pinukpuk in November 2025, but were tracked down. The group were apprehended by police and military personnel during two simultaneous operations to serve warrants of arrest in Quezon City and Tarlac City on March 11, 2026. Authorities identified them as members of the Ilocos C
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Cordillera Pride: Three schools post high passing rates in Feb 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam
Ifugao, Philippines – Three higher education institutions in the Cordillera region displayed exemplary test performance in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination after majority of their graduates passed. After 26 working days, the Professional Regulation Commission revealed that 30,320 or 66% of the 45,936 takers are set to take their oath as full-fledged criminologists. Among the passing population, alumni of three schools in the Cordillera region delivered a
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
‘Only TWO–THREE Kalinga NPA rebels left after arrest of 10 ICRC members’ – 501st Infantry Brigade
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Only around three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Kalinga remain following the arrest of 10 identified members of the Ilocos Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) on March 11, according to the military. The ICRC, a communist terrorist group believed to be operating in Abra and Kalinga, is categorized into two factions — the NPA Kalinga and the NPA Abra. Members of these two factions are considered the remnants of the dismantled Kilusang Larangan
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
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