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Stolen van from Makati recovered in Kalinga through HPG, 1st PFMC operation
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A commuter van listed as wanted for recovery in connection with a police record in Makati City was recovered in Kalinga after the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga acted on information about its whereabouts and coordinated with the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PFMC). According to a report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera, HPG-Kalinga received information that the stolen vehicle had been spotted by an informant traveling along the Tabuk-Paraceli
Mark Moises Calayan
1 hour ago2 min read
Search for Sofia suspended after four days as family, elders call for rest
Sagada, Mt. Province - After four days of continuous searching, the family and elders of missing 17-year-old Sofia Isabela Magalgalit Oria from Sagada, Mt. Province requested the suspension of the regular search operation beginning Thursday, August 13, to allow rescuers, volunteers, and others involved in the search to rest. The decision was announced through Barangay Dagdag with the message, “Umilleng Tako is Sin-agew,” reflecting the recognition of Sofia’s family and commun
Mark Moises Calayan
2 hours ago2 min read
After losing her husband, Pinukpuk woman turns handicraft skills into hope for other women
FEATURE PINUKPUK, Kalinga — Behind the hands teaching women how to turn simple strips of cloth into useful foot rags is Rubilyn Flores, a registered midwife, solo parent of four, and a woman who found purpose and strength through handicrafts after experiencing a personal loss. Flores, of Cawagayan, Pinukpuk, served as one of the skilled trainers during the second day of the two-day Women’s Livelihood Enhancement Training conducted by the Provincial Social Welfare and Developm
Grace Soriano
2 hours ago3 min read
9 months behind bars: iKalinga mother finally reunites with her children
'Tatta nga rumwar ak, sobra nga ragsak ko karkaru ta makadwakon dagiti annak ko,' — 38-yr-old PDL from Tabuk FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — After nine months behind the walls of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Kalinga District Jail, a 38-year-old woman from Tabuk City was preparing to return home—not simply as a person who had completed part of a sentence, but as a mother finally reunited with the children she had spent months longing to see. At the time of h
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago3 min read
Dead pigs dumped in Itogon ravines as ASF cases rise, authorities hunt culprits
ITOGON, Benguet — Residents of Barangay Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet discovered sacks containing decaying pig carcasses dumped in several ravines, raising concerns over the improper disposal of hogs suspected to have been infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) amid an ongoing outbreak in the municipality. According to authorities, as reported by a local media outlet, the discovery was followed by the finding of additional pig carcasses along Midas Road. Itogon Mayor Bernard S.
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
Pride of Cabagan, Isabela: Lt. Gen. Gumiran becomes the 68th Commanding General of the Philippine Army
CABAGAN, Isabela — Isabela takes pride in the rise of one of its own as Lt. Gen. Donald Mallanao Gumiran, a native of Cabagan, formally assumed command as the 68th Commanding General of the Philippine Army, marking another milestone in a distinguished military career. Gumiran assumed the Army’s top post during the 68th Philippine Army Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City. He succeeded Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, who was appointed the 61st Chie
Grace Soriano
3 hours ago2 min read
Why do motorists need HPG vehicle clearance—and what documents are required?
EXPLAINER Planning to visit the Highway Patrol Group (HPG)-Kalinga to process a vehicle clearance? Knowing the required documents beforehand can help motorists avoid delays, repeat trips, and the inconvenience of having to return because of missing paperwork. A Philippine National Police (PNP)-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate is required for transactions involving a vehicle’s ownership or physical details, including changes in color, engine or chassis, and body design.
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago3 min read
Arrow strikes student’s neck inside San Mateo classroom, sparks safety alarm
SAN MATEO, Isabela — A female student was injured after an arrow pierced through a classroom window and struck her in the neck while a student-athlete was reportedly practicing archery within the school premises on August 11. According to a report by Bombo Radyo Cauayan, the incident occurred at around 4 p.m. at Salinungan National High School after a student-athlete was excused from class and brought a bow and arrow. School Principal Dr. Eulysses Daquioag said the school had
Grace Soriano
18 hours ago3 min read
‘Kalinga jail not only works to maintain security but helps PDLs learn, earn and prepare for life after release’ - Warden Diwas
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga District Jail Acting Warden Rolando Diwas said the facility continues to implement programs that not only maintain security but also help Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) develop skills, change for the better, and prepare for their return to their families and communities. “Ang aming layunin ay hindi lamang mapanatili ang seguridad ng aming facility, kundi mabigyan din ang ating mga PDL ng pagkakataong matuto, magbago at makapaghanda para sa ka
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
Balbalan political candidates face new requirement: Tax clearance now needed before seeking local office
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Aspiring candidates for local elective positions in Balbalan will now be required to secure a municipal tax clearance as part of their administrative requirements after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Kalinga approved the ordinance establishing the requirement. A municipal tax clearance is a document issued by the local government unit (LGU) certifying that an individual has complied with the municipality’s tax obligations and has no outstanding loc
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Gov. Edduba commends Coast Guard, BFP, PDRRMO in retrieving body of 16-year-old in tragic Pinukpuk well incident
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba commended the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Kalinga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) for their coordinated efforts in retrieving the body of a 16-year-old boy who died after becoming trapped inside a deep well in Pinukpuk on August 11. The victim, known to his family and community as “Pullat,” was a resident of Barangay Junction, Pinukpuk. He was reportedly wor
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Behind bars, a chance to rebuild: KINWA–Etnika trains Kalinga PDLs for life after jail
FEATURE “...tapnu ma-train ken maikkan met ti skill dagitoy PDLs tayo ket nu rumwar da, at least adda ti usaren dan to nu agbiruk da ti trabaho,” — KINWA–Etnika owner Florence Ao-wat TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Being deprived of liberty does not mean being deprived of the chance to change. For Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the BJMP Kalinga District Jail, a skills-training activity offered during Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month provided an opportunity to learn, develop new abi
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago3 min read
Help bring Sofia home: Search for missing 17-year-old in Sagada continues
SAGADA, Mountain Province — The search for 17-year-old Sofia Isabela Magalgalit Oria continues, with rescuers, authorities, local guides, and volunteers scouring the mountains, thick vegetation, and waterways of Sagada in the hope of bringing her home safely. Sofia, a resident of Barangay Demang, Sagada, was last seen at around 7 p.m. on August 8, 2026, and was reported missing at around 1 a.m. the following day, August 9, according to reports. Since then, various government
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
“Zuma” the rescue dog and his owner answer the call in Baguio landslide
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Amid the mud, rain, and heartbreak brought by a deadly landslide in Guisad Surong, rescuers and volunteers found an unexpected helping hand in Zuma, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever, and his owner, Brett Mitchell, who joined the search for people buried under the debris on Sunday evening, August 9, 2026. Zuma and Mitchell braved the inclement weather as the search teams worked through the debris in an effort to locate 13 individuals trapped aft
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
Balbalan LGU brings SPES pay to students: 144 youth rewarded for public service
BALBALAN, Kalinga — To ensure that student-beneficiaries receive their wages without missing classes, the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Balbalan brought the compensation of students studying in Tabuk City directly to the Balbalan Dormitory in Bulanao on August 7, 2026. The initiative is part of the municipality's implementation of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), a government program that provides temporary employment to deserving students, h
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
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