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From Doubt to Top 4: iBalbalan dentist inspires future board takers to find their own path
FEATURE For Dr. Elen Kiana Tandingan Morados, who placed Top 4 in the May 2026 Dentists Licensure Examination (DLE), acing the board exam is not a one-size-fits-all process — "it is about discovering the methods that work best for you." In an interview with GURU Press Cordillera, Morados, a proud iBalbalan, shared her advice to future board examinees, emphasizing that success in the licensure examination does not depend on copying another person’s study process because eve
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago3 min read
“Move the Dead?”: Debate erupts over planned tomb relocation for Baguio Road Project
Baguio City, Philippines – Public debate continues to intensify following reports that a majority of families and relatives of individuals buried at the Baguio City Public Cemetery have expressed support for the proposed relocation of affected tombs to give way for the construction of an access road leading to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facility in Barangay San Luis. Despite growing approval from affected families, the proposal remains controversial amo
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
Kalinga Brewers Excellence: FOUR iKalinga coffee producers secure top spots in North Luzon Coffee Quality Competition
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Known for its rich tradition of authentic and traditionally brewed coffee, Kalinga Province has once again proven the quality of its locally grown beans after four coffee producers from the province secured top spots in the recently concluded 2026 North Luzon Coffee Quality Competition (NLCQC). The achievement further strengthened Kalinga’s reputation as one of Northern Luzon’s emerging coffee capitals. The NLCQC is a regional event that recognizes the b
Lorraine Bacullo
1 hour ago2 min read
“DAKAYO TI BACKBONE ITI EKONOMIYA”: Vice Gov. Odiem salutes Kalinga farmers, recognizing their hardwork and contributions during DA Chief’s Visit
Tabuk City – Recognizing the farmers as the “backbone of the economy,” Vice-Governor Dave Odiem honored the hard work, sacrifices, and dedication of Kalinga farmers during the visit of Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday, May 22. Speaking during the formal program at the Kalinga Sports Complex, Odiem emphasized the crucial role of farmers in sustaining the province’s economy and ensuring food security for every family in Kalinga. According t
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
“Agyamanan tayo ti panangipateg ti DA ti mannalon tayo… agyaman tayo met kadagiti mannalon - dakayo ti mangmangted ti biag ken kinabaknang ti komunidad tayo” - BM Amla during Sec. Laurel’s Kalinga Vis
Tabuk City – Board Member Julius Amla, chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture of Kalinga PLGU, lauded the Department of Agriculture (DA) for its continued support to Kalinga farmers during the visit of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to the province on Friday, May 22. Secretary Laurel led a series of agriculture-related activities aimed at strengthening government support for Kalinga’s farming sector. The DA chief first visited the
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
‘The LGU’s best practices, ₱1M grants helped secure our 100% LCPC rating’ - Mayor Malannag on Balbalan’s perfect Child Protection score
Balbalan – The Municipal Local Government Unit of Balbalan credited its child-centered programs and best practices for achieving a perfect 100% rating in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. Behind the municipality’s “ideal functionality” rating are various initiatives aimed at protecting children’s rights and welfare while shielding them from violence, neglect, and exploitation. Aside from complying with the major indicators
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
FREE MEDICAL MISSION reaches Tinglayan; Hundreds of residents receive check-ups, dental care, circumcision in two-day outreach
Tinglayan – Hundreds of residents in Tinglayan benefited from a two-day free medical mission held at the Municipal Tribal Gym in Poblacion on May 15–16, bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities in the municipality. The outreach activity, which was sponsored by Love in Action Inc., provided a wide range of free services, including medical consultations, dental care, circumcision, and haircut through the efforts of volunteer doctors, dentists, healthcare wor
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
P4.6-M farm aid poured into Kalinga; DA Chief Laurel brings tractors, irrigation support, crop insurance to farmers
Tabuk City – More than ₱4.6 million worth of agricultural assistance was distributed to farmers’ groups in Kalinga during the visit of Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aiming to boost farm production and reduce farming expenses in the province. The assistance was distributed on Friday, May 22, at the Kalinga Sports Complex during the conduct of the Agri-Serbisyo Caravan, Kadiwa ng Pangulo, and the rollout of the Benteng Bigas Meron Na program, whi
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
‘Bodong should stand for Peace and Good Governance’- Former Lubuagan Mayor Dickpus pushes integrity, wisdom in Pagta deliberations
Lubuagan – Former Lubuagan Mayor Charisma Anne Dickpus continues to advocate for peace, integrity, and responsible leadership in Kalinga through her involvement in traditional conflict resolution initiatives and community dialogue. During the May 19 to 21 Tanglag and Lubuagan Bodong peace pact gathering, with the Pagta deliberations conducted on May 20 in Liglig, Tanglag, Lubuagan, Dickpus proposed that vote-buying and vote-selling be included among the punishable acts under
Guru Press Staff
3 days ago2 min read
Fallen Philippine Airforce pilots in Benguet crash awarded with SILVER WING MEDAL
Benguet – Honoring their commitment and service to the nation, the two military pilots who died in the plane crash in Benguet were posthumously awarded the Silver Wing Medal by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Silver Wing Medal is awarded by the military in recognition of the outstanding duty, bravery, and specialized skills demonstrated by PAF airmen, crew members, and supporting security or rescue personnel during military and humanitarian ope
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
Tanudan, Balbalan earn 100% rating in 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children Assessment
Tabuk City – The municipalities of Balbalan and Tanudan achieved perfect scores in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment in the Cordillera Administrative Region, highlighting their strong commitment to child-friendly governance and child welfare programs. The LCPC is a council established in local government units, including provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays, tasked with promoting and protecting children’s rights.
Leonora Lo-oy
3 days ago1 min read
NO LIQUOR BELOW 21: Baguio pushes historic shift from 18 to 21 drinking age
Baguio City – An ordinance seeking to raise the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years old is now being pushed in Baguio City as local officials move to strengthen liquor policies and protect public health, particularly among the youth. During the May 18 session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as cited by DZWT 540 AM – News and Information, Committee on Health and Sanitation, Ecology, and Environmental Protection Chairperson Elmer Datuin presented the proposed ordinanc
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
BFAR-Kalinga trains Tanudan residents on aqua-culture to boost livelihood and strengthen food security; 7 barangays to benefit
Tanudan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Kalinga has extended its technical expertise on fishpond establishment and rehabilitation to beneficiaries of the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Tanudan. Based on a letter sent by the DSWD to the Office of the Provincial Governor, the initiative aims to strengthen disaster resiliency and climate change adaptation awareness among familie
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
350 Tinglayan villagers in Kalinga equipped with Livelihood and Disaster Resiliency Skills, trained in fishpond and garden projects
Tinglayan – Residents from seven barangays in Tinglayan underwent training on fishpond establishment, rehabilitation, and community gardening through the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The beneficiaries came from the barangays of Belong-Manubal, Sumadel 1, Sumadel 2, Tulgao East, Tulgao West, Dananao, and Ngibat. They participated in a three-day Cash-for-Training activity aimed at equipping communities
Mark Moises Calayan
3 days ago2 min read
P1.26-B in health claims released to Cordillerans in just two months — PhilHealth-CAR
Tabuk City – More than ₱1.26 billion in benefit claims was released to members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation across the Cordillera Administrative Region from March 31 to April 28, 2026, highlighting the continued distribution of healthcare reimbursements for hospitalization and other medical services in the region. According to PhilHealth-Cordillera, a total of ₱1,260,178,703.02 in benefit claims was paid during the period. These claims cover approved medical
Lorraine Bacullo
3 days ago1 min read
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