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‘I had to use the rest of my salary to buy materials, teaching aids…’ – Newly promoted Kalinga Teacher shares sacrifices in serving learners
When passion and mission combine, no mountain is unconquerable in the pursuit of delivering quality education — not even the need to spend one’s hard-earned salary to make it possible. This was the message shared by Randy Wacas, an educator from Rizal and one of the 761 teachers in Kalinga who were reclassified through the Expanded Career Progression System on January 7, 2025. Recounting his experiences during the mass oath-taking ceremony at the Tabuk City Gymnasium, Wac
Leonora Lo-oy
11 hours ago2 min read
‘Let’s convert those uniforms into gold medals… the food into strength’ - Mayor Dasayon encourages Pinukpuk athletes to become Champions
Pinukpuk, Kalinga – Municipal Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon, during the “Padatong Night” of the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet encouraged the student-athletes of his town to pursue victory and become champions, especially so that the Municipal LGU gave its best support to the delegation. Dasayon also urged the partcipants to biggest sporting event in the province to give their best and strive for excellence. Addressing the student-athletes, Dasayon emphasized that their uniforms a
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
36-year-old Man from Tabuk nabbed for gunpoint robbery of Pakistani in Isabela
Tabuk City, Kalinga – A 36-year-old resident of Tabuk City was arrested after robbing a Pakistani national and his live-in partner in Arellano, Quezon, Isabela on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Police accounts revealed that the suspect, identified by the alias “Edmar,” approached the victims—a 43-year-old woman and a Pakistani national—and held them at gunpoint at around 4:20 p.m. At the time of the incident, the Pakistani national had stepped out of the vehicle to buy mobile
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Kalinga Prov’l MEET 2026: Pinukpuk secures FIRST GOLD in gymnastics
Taga, Pinukpuk – Host municipality Pinukpuk secured its first gold medal in gymnastics after dominating the Mixed Duo, Trio, and Group categories during the ongoing 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet, held at the Pinukpuk Vocational School Hall on January 14. The victories marked a strong start for the host town as it showcased both athletic excellence and home-court pride in one of the meet’s most anticipated events. In gymnastics competitions, these categories refer to team-b
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
From Benguet to Thailand: Cordilleran Bet joins Mister Tourism World 2026
Baguio City, Philippines – A proud son of Benguet is set to represent the country on the international stage as Granville Michael Louie Raymundo competes in the upcoming Mister Tourism World pageant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from February 5 to 12, 2026. Mister Tourism World is an international male pageant that promotes global tourism, cultural exchange, and goodwill among nations. It advocates responsible tourism, cultural preservation, and youth involvement in tourism develo
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Hard Work Pays Off: More Than 1,000 Ifugao teachers and school heads earn promotions
Lagawe, Ifugao – The hard work and sacrifices of more than a thousand teaching personnel in Ifugao province have paid off as they were recently promoted through the Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS) of the Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara. Promotion under the ECPS, according to the DepEd, allows public school teachers to advance based on merit, performance, and competencies—not solely on seniority. The system opens new ra
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Benguet steps up again as host of 2026 Regional Athletic Meet
Benguet, Philippines – After the successful hosting of the 2025 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Sports Meet, the province of Benguet is once again gearing up to host the regional games this year. The development was announced by Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas on Monday, January 12. Abra initially expressed interest in hosting the event but later withdrew its bid, citing the need to upgrade its sports complex. This will be the third time Benguet
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
Craving smoked meat? Sagada’s Etag Festival is back this Jan. 30 to Feb. 2
Sagada, Mountain Province – Visitors and locals alike can once again savor the distinct smoky flavor of Sagada’s famed smoked meat while immersing themselves in a series of cultural activities starting January 30, 2026, as the town kicks off its annual Etag Festival. Sagada is renowned for its etag, a cured and smoked pork delicacy that plays an essential role in local culture. More than just a food tradition, etag represents the town’s rich history and customs and is commonl
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
From Mascovado to Organic Gardens: Kalinga PLGU grants P.5M aid to TWO associations in a bid to strengthen Kalinga Livelihood Projects
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With additional capital from the provincial government under Governor James Edduba, two community-based associations in Kalinga are set to expand their livelihoods and create more employment opportunities for their beneficiaries. The associations, the Kabugao Mascovado PWD Association and the Tabuk Indigenous Women and Livelihood Association (TIWALA), received a total of P500,000 during the PLGU’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2026. During
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago1 min read
“It’s great to see us all united in roots and strength… hopefully, ag-round ti panag-host iti Prov’l Sports Meet tapnu ti kasta ket ag-level up ti paka-held-an,” BM Kitongan during the Solidarity Meet
Taga, Pinukpuk – Calling for unity and continuous improvement in hosting major sporting events, Education Committee Chairperson and Board Member Emilio Kitongan underscored the importance of rotating the annual Provincial Sports Meet among municipalities during the Solidarity Meeting held at Pinukpuk Vocational School in Taga on January 13, 2026. The Kalinga Provincial Meet 2026 has gathered more than 3,000 delegates from the province’s seven municipalities—Balbalan, Lubuag
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
‘Daytoy ket saan laeng nga competition but also a celebration of unity, discipline, resilience, and our shared identity as one Kalinga…’ - Gov. Edduba on Kalinga Prov’l Meet 2026 opening
Tabuk City, Kalinga – With the opening of the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Meet on January 14, Governor James S. Edduba emphasized that the Kalinga Sports Festival is being conducted not only to test strength and speed but also to remind every iKalinga of who they are and what binds them together as one people. In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Edduba explained that the annual provincial sportfest is a symbol of unity and shared identity, where discipline, resilience,
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Pride of Kalinga: Mangliwan to carry Philippine’s Flag at 2026 ASEAN Paralympic Games
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Proud son of Kalinga, Jerrold Pete Mangliwan, a three-time Paralympian and one of the Philippines’ most celebrated para-athletes, has been named flag bearer of Team Philippines for the upcoming 2026 ASEAN Para Games, scheduled from January 20 to 26 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The ASEAN Para Games is a biennial regional multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Timor-Leste
Mark Jordan Bomogao
2 days ago2 min read
Car hits ‘kolong-kolong’ in Ballesteros, Cagayan: TWO dead, ONE hurt
Ballesteros, Cagayan – The early morning of Sunday, January 11, 2026, turned tragic for three individuals after the kolong-kolong they were riding was hit by a car while traversing a road in Ballesteros, Cagayan, killing two and injuring one. The casualties were identified by local police as Jasmin John Oandasan and Fernando Manoyo, both of legal age, while the injured individual is a minor. According to Ballesteros Police Station Chief PCAPT Jim Palattao, as reported by Bomb
Mark Moises Calayan
2 days ago2 min read
Benguet driver hauling fertilizer stabbed to death in Tarlac town; cash missing
Benguet, Philippines – A driver from Benguet was fatally stabbed while buying chicken dung in the town of Gerona, Tarlac. The victim was identified as Wilfred A. Bejara, 50, a resident of Tublay, Benguet. Initial investigation revealed that a resident of La Trinidad, who personally knew the victim, was also in Barangay Magaspac, Gerona, on Friday morning, January 9, 2026. He noticed Bejara’s truck parked along the roadside. Upon opening the vehicle’s front door, he discovered
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago1 min read
Apayao singer breaks into mainstream TV with role in ‘My Husband Is a Mafia Boss’
Conner, Apayao – A singer from Caglayan, Conner, Apayao has made history after landing a role in a mainstream television series, becoming the first from the province to do so, as he joins the cast of the live-action adaptation of the popular Wattpad story My Husband Is a Mafia Boss. The story is one of the bestselling novels on the online reading platform Wattpad—a sensation published in 2012 that has amassed over 218 million reads. It was written by the late author Diana Mar
Lorraine Bacullo
2 days ago2 min read
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