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Kalinga PLGU recognized by DHSUD-CAR: Gov. Edduba says Kalinga’s ratified development plan ensures improved government services
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba underscores the ratification of Kalinga’s Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) marks another step toward improving the lives of residents and delivering better government services in Kalinga. Edduba made the statement after leading the provincial delegation in receiving a Plaque of Recognition for Kalinga’s ratified PDPFP during a ceremony at the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development–Cordille
Guru Press Staff
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Kalinga Pasalubong Center to ban ambulant vendors, mobile food stalls to protect tenants
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga will strictly prohibit ambulant vendors and mobile food stalls within the vicinity of the Kalinga Pasalubong Center in Malalao, Tabuk City, to protect legitimate tenants and ensure an organized business environment at the tourism facility. The measure was among the agreements reached during a meeting of the Economic Sectoral Committee of the Provincial Development Council on October 30, 2026, following concerns raised
Guru Press Staff
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‘It’s now an attraction to tourists… We allotted ₱5 million for its access road’: Gov. Edduba funds road development to Nambaran Cemetery
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The provincial government has allocated ₱5 million for the construction of an access road leading to Nambaran Cemetery, as Governor James S. Edduba seeks to improve accessibility to the site, which has also emerged as a local tourist attraction. According to the Kalinga Provincial Information Office (PIO), Edduba said the funding would provide a proper road leading to the cemetery, making it easier for visitors and families to reach the burial site. “Act
Guru Press Staff
2 hours ago2 min read
Mayor Abay thanks Ejercito for visiting Tinglayan; ‘We look forward to continued collaboration with the Senator and his office’
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga – Mayor Charles Abay thanked Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito for including Tinglayan in his itinerary during his visit to Kalinga and other parts of Northern Luzon, saying the municipality looks forward to continued collaboration with the senator and his office. Ejercito, who was adopted as a son of Kalinga in 2018 and given the Kalinga name “Fanna,” visited the province on October 27. He first went to the Kalinga Provincial Hospital and was later welco
Leonora Lo-oy
3 hours ago2 min read
DOT-CAR eyes gastronomic tourism potential in Balbalan; “Our traditional food must remain a living expression of our heritage”- RD Ganongan
POBLACION, Balbalan, Kalinga – The Department of Tourism–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) is looking at the annual Binungol Festival as a potential driver of gastronomic tourism in Balbalan, highlighting the municipality’s indigenous cuisine, traditional food practices, and cultural heritage. DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan said the festival provides an opportunity to introduce Balbalan’s culinary traditions to visitors while creating livelihood opportunit
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago2 min read
“Binungol tells the story of Kalinga”: Gov. Edduba draws parallel between Balbalan’s dish and provincial unity
FEATURE “...there is something special about binungol that goes beyond its taste and the tradition of preparing it. Binungol reminds us that something truly wonderful can emerge when different ingredients come together. And in many ways, this is also the story of our beloved Province of Kalinga.” - Gov. James S. Edduba POBLACION, Balbalan, Kalinga – In a large pot, freshwater shells, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, chili peppers, and other locally gathered ingredients come together
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago4 min read
‘A MILESTONE FOR BESAO’: St. Benedict Episcopal Church gets NHCP historical marker
FEATURE BESAO, Mountain Province – Recognizing its historical and architectural significance, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled a historical marker at St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Barangay Kin-iway, Besao, Mountain Province, on October 28. The church was recognized as one of the significant heritage sites of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, whose history dates back to 1898 and whose missionary district was formally organized in
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 hours ago2 min read
College student loses motorcycle used for school commute to thieves in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A college student whose motorcycle was stolen is appealing to the public for help in locating his vehicle, which he uses to travel to school. The student parked his black XRM motorcycle between yBulo Hardware and Barbaryotic Carwash in Purok 4, Bulanao, on October 28. However, unidentified individuals took the motorcycle at around 1:00 a.m. on October 29. The student said he uses the motorcycle to travel to school. He also left his identification cards a
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago1 min read
22-yr-old female rider injured in road accident in Rizal, Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga – A 22-year-old female motorcyclist from Bulanao, Tabuk City, was injured in a solo motorcycle accident along the Rizal–Solana Road in Barangay Liwan West, Rizal, Kalinga, on Friday morning, October 30. According to the Rizal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the accident was reported at around 11:08 a.m. in front of the ongoing construction site of the Juan M. Duyan Memorial District Hospital. The victim sustained multiple abras
Guru Press Staff
22 hours ago1 min read
‘Consistency and discipline’: iKalinga son graduates TOP 1 in 2026 COAST GUARD OFFICER COURSE
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga – He was not the strongest swimmer among his peers. He faced exhaustion, homesickness, sleepless nights, and academic pressure. But for 27-year-old Ensign Jeremy Baluyan Igo, these challenges became opportunities to push himself beyond his limits. The son of Casigayan, Tabuk City, has reached another milestone in the uniformed service after emerging as the top graduate among 649 members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Officer Course Class 31-20
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago3 min read
Fire razes 2 commercial buildings in Tabuk; 1 injured
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Two commercial buildings in Bulanao Norte were gutted by fire on Thursday evening, October 29, leaving one individual injured, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Initial information from the BFP-Tabuk City showed that firefighters were dispatched to Purok Datu at around 8:48 p.m. after receiving reports of an ongoing fire. Upon arrival, responding personnel found the two establishments already engulfed in flames, prompting them to raise th
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
From SLU cum laude to Navy's Top 3: Kalinga son makes waves as Navy officer
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga – From earning Latin honors in college to standing among the country's promising young naval officers, Ensign Jethro Laguicao Ewos continues to prove that excellence is not a one-time achievement but a commitment carried wherever life's journey leads. The Kalinga-born officer has added another milestone to his growing list of accomplishments after placing third overall in the Philippine Navy's Naval Officer Basic Course Class 61 and earning the hig
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
NO OSCA ID, NO DISCOUNT? Atty. Comafay moves to require discount-rights signages in Tabuk businesses after senior citizens' complaints
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Following complaints from senior citizens who were allegedly refused statutory discounts for failing to present an Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)-issued identification card, City Councilor Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. has proposed an ordinance requiring business establishments to recognize other legally accepted identification documents as proof of eligibility. The proposed Tabuk City Senior Citizen Identification Card Information Ordinance spons
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
‘WALANG MINING SA PROTECTED ZONE’: DENR denies mining operations in protected park
ISABELA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has denied allegations that it allowed mining operations inside the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP), calling viral social media posts suggesting that mining was authorized within the protected area “misleading.” In a fact-check advisory issued Monday, October 26, through its Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the agency clarified that the mining operation being discussed online is lo
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
‘Our responsibility goes beyond recognizing the elderly. We must uphold their rights and dignity’: VG Odiem calls for sustained care, protection of Kalinga seniors
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Vice Governor Dave Q. Odiem called on government officials and communities to strengthen their commitment to senior citizens, stressing that honoring the elderly must go beyond annual celebrations and be reflected in sustained efforts to protect their rights, dignity, health, and welfare. Odiem delivered the message through his representative, Romel M. Aboli, during the 2026 Provincial Elderly Week Celebration spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
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