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Tawang, Mabilong, BALSA: 3 Kalinga sites advance to Cordillera Top 10 tourism village finals
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Three community-based tourism destinations in Kalinga have advanced to the Top 10 finalists of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera’s (DOT-CAR) 2026 Search for Best Tourism Village, following a regional screening process. The Kalinga finalists are Tawang “Liyang” Sanctuary Village in Balbalan, Mabilong Weavers’ Village in Lubuagan, and BALSA (Balawag, Suyang and Amlao) Eco-Cultural Sports Tourism Village in Tabuk City. The three Kalinga communities
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
3 minutes ago2 min read
“Supot All You Can, Eat All You Can”one of the highlights of 13th Panagbunga Festival in Conner, Apayao
CONNER, Apayao — “Supot All You Can” and “Eat All You Can” are among the highlights of the 13th Panagbunga Festival in Conner, Apayao, which runs from September 28 to October 2, 2026 at the LGU Compound in Caglayan. According to the Conner Local Government Unit (LGU) Public Information Office (PIO) in a September 22 post, this year’s celebration carries the theme “Conner: Celebrating Our Natural Nourishment, Excellence and Resilience.” The LGU is also set to invite Metropolit
Guru Press Staff
7 minutes ago2 min read
Kalinga tribal conflict: Butbut, Tulgao barangays allow gov’t forces to stay as peace efforts continue
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — An acceptance document, on September 25, 2026, was circulated among barangays affected by the continuing conflict between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes to formalize their support for the presence and peace and security operations of government forces while efforts toward a peaceful resolution continue. According to Atty. Dave Bang-as, Municipal Administrator of the Tinglayan Local Government Unit (LGU) under Mayor Charles A. Abay, the “Acceptance, Acknowle
Guru Press Staff
18 minutes ago2 min read
Atty. Comafay seeks legislative inquiry into KAELCO billing complaints in Tabuk City
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Atty. Errol B. Comafay Jr. has filed a proposed resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into complaints involving high electricity bills, alleged overbilling and inaccurate meter readings among consumers of the Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO). Comafay submitted the proposed resolution on September 25, 2026, calling for an inquiry in aid of legislation to determine the reasons behind the electricity billing conc
Guru Press Staff
11 hours ago2 min read
34-year-old former rebel captured in Sagada, Mountain Province
BONTOC, Mountain Province — A 34-year-old former rebel squad leader wanted for murder and attempted murder was arrested by police in Barangay Tanulong, Sagada, Mountain Province on September 24, according to a report from the Mountain Province Police Provincial Office (MPPPO). The suspect, whose identity was withheld, was identified by police as a former squad leader of the dismantled Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Montes/Leonardo Pacsi Command. He was also listed in the Ph
Guru Press Staff
20 hours ago1 min read
41-yr-old arrested for 2 counts of acts of lasciviousness in Isabela; P360,000 bail set
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — Police arrested the province’s No. 6 municipal wanted person in San Isidro, Isabela on September 26, 2026, in connection with two counts of statutory acts of lasciviousness, with bail set at P180,000 for each case. The suspect, identified as alias “Ching,” 41, married, a driver, and a resident of Barangay Ramos East, San Isidro, was arrested by personnel of the San Isidro Police Station, in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the
Guru Press Staff
20 hours ago1 min read
Pinukpuk’s biggest hike yet: Over 250 government workers conquer ‘Great Trek Challenge’
PINUKPUK, Kalinga — More than 250 government employees and other participants traded office desks for muddy trails as they took on what the local government described as the biggest hiking activity organized by the Municipality of Pinukpuk to date—the 2nd Sumkad Pinukpuk “The Great Trek Challenge” on September 25, 2026. Covering 14.55 kilometers from Guesang in Barangay Baay to Ewang in Barangay Asibanglan, the trek brought together employees from the Municipal Government of
Lorraine Bacullo
20 hours ago3 min read
“Trust your effort and hard work”: James Pattugalan’s journey to the TOP 4 of 2026 PMLE
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Long before James Paolo C. Pattugalan placed fourth in the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination (PMLE), his childhood experiences had already sparked his curiosity about people, relationships, and the ways life experiences shape who a person becomes. The 23-year-old Tuguegarao City native was raised by his father and grandmother after his mother left when he was in kindergarten. Growing up in a household where affection was not open
Mark Jordan Bomogao
20 hours ago4 min read
“Let us work together to preserve peace, protect our communities”: 72 police deployed to Tinglayan amid Butbut-Tulgao tribal conflict
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) has deployed 72 police personnel to Tinglayan, Kalinga following reports of continuing gunfire between the Butbut and Tulgao communities early morning of September 22, 2026. The deployment, ordered under the leadership of PRO-CAR Regional Director PBGen Noel B. Vallo, consists of 48 personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 (RMFB15) and 24 personnel from the Provincial Mobil
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago1 min read
KAPITAN, SAFE KA NA: Barangany and sangguniang Kabataan Elections pushed to 2028
MANILA, Philippines — And just like that, the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November 2, 2026 are off the calendar. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12326, officially postponing the village and youth council elections and moving the next regular polls to November 2028. The Palace announced the signing of the new law on Friday, September 25, after Marcos approved the measure extending the terms of incumbent barangay a
Guru Press Staff
2 days ago1 min read
69-yr-old missionary and 49-yr-old pastor drown in strong river current in Boliney, Abra
BOLINEY, Abra — A 69-year-old South Korean missionary and a 49-year-old local pastor drowned after they were swept away by the strong current of the Ikmin River in Boliney, Abra, on Friday, September 26. According to a report from the Boliney municipal government, Hye Sook Byeon, 69, a missionary from South Korea, was swept away by the river current along Sitio Bani, Poblacion, Boliney. Pastor Zosimo Gaano, 49, of Jesus Our Banner Community Church and a resident of Bangued, A
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
Baguio City among PCCI’s 2026 Top 5 business-friendly cities
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has once again included Baguio City in the Top 5 finalists of the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards under the City Level 1B (Provincial Highly Urbanized Cities) category. After winning the title in 2020, Baguio maintained its finalist status from 2021 to 2023 and secured a place in the Top 5 in 2024, 2025, and again this year. According to the PCCI, Baguio is among the out
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago2 min read
“I just tried to keep going kahit may moments na nagdududa ako sa sarili ko”: Grace Managat from Kalinga recounts journey to top 9 in 2026 PMLE
FEATURE “Makakapasa kaya ako?” It was the question that kept running through the mind of iKalinga daughter Zenny Grace Managat as she battled self-doubt while preparing for the September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Examination (PMLE). On September 23, that question was answered—not with a simple “yes,” but with a Top 9 finish in the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). For Managat, the achievement came as a surprise. The 22-year-old Lubuagan na
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago3 min read
29-year-old miner dies 80-meter ravine after SUV plunges in Itogon, Benguet
ITOGON, Benguet — A 29-year-old driver died while his 39-year-old passenger was injured after their sports utility vehicle (SUV) plunged into an 80-meter ravine in Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, early Friday morning, September 25. The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. along Sitio Eureka in Ampucao, according to the Itogon Municipal Police Station. Initial investigation showed that the victims were on their way home after attending the wake of a relative in Sitio Shoot, a
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
2 days ago1 min read
KPH reaches 278% bed occupancy; Dengue tops child admissions
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) is facing severe overcrowding as its bed occupancy rate reached 278 percent as of 1 p.m. on September 24, 2026, with dengue emerging as the leading cause of admission among children. According to OIC-Chief of Hospital Dr. Rey Aranca, KPH was attending to 278 patients across its different departments as of the said date. Of the total, 97 were in the pediatric ward, 89 in the medical ward, 51 in obstetrics and gynecolo
Leonora Lo-oy
2 days ago2 min read
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