₱207K shabu haul seized in Baggao buy-bust; farmer arrested
BAGGAO, Cagayan — Police seized 30.55 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱207,740 and arrested a 31-year-old farmer in a buy-bust operation in Baggao, Cagayan on October 7. The suspect, identified only by his alias “Daril,” was arrested after allegedly selling suspected shabu to an undercover police officer during the operation. Police said the seized substance consisted of a 0.26-gram sachet that served as the buy-bust item and two other sachets containing a combined 30.29 grams
Grace Soriano
3 minutes ago1 min read
Kalinga police arrest 45 wanted persons from July to September; 52 loose guns recovered
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Police arrested 45 wanted persons and took 52 loose firearms off the streets in Kalinga during the third quarter of 2026 as the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) intensified its law-enforcement operations. The figures were presented by the KPPO during the third-quarter meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council on September 30. Of the 45 wanted persons arrested from July to September, one was listed among the Cordillera’s regional most wante

Leonora Lo-oy
6 minutes ago2 min read
Tinglayan councils seek provincial government-led, multi-agency push vs marijuana cultivation
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — The Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) are asking the Provincial Government under Governor James S. Edduba to take over the chairmanship of Task Force Chumanchil to strengthen the fight against marijuana cultivation in Tinglayan. The joint councils approved a resolution during their third-quarter meeting on October 5 at the Tinglayan Municipal Hall, saying the province needs stronger leadership and coord

Leonora Lo-oy
16 minutes ago3 min read
Gov. Edduba, BM Dangani join DOH Leadership, Governance Program to strengthen Kalinga health management
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Governor James S. Edduba and Board Member Alfredo K. Dangani are taking part in a Department of Health (DOH) program aimed at strengthening local health governance and improving the delivery of health services in Kalinga. Edduba and Dangani are among local health leaders participating in the DOH-Center for Health Development Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CHD-CAR) Leadership and Governance for Health Program for Local Health Boards (LHBs) being he

Mark Moises Calayan
28 minutes ago2 min read
From self-doubt to the world stage: Sagada’s Blessing Dula carries Igorot pride to Miss Teen Planet
SAGADA, Mountain Province — At 18, Blessing Pecsoy Dula is preparing to walk onto an international stage carrying more than a Philippine sash. She carries the hopes of the young Igorot girls who may one day see themselves in her. But long before she became the Philippines’ representative to Miss Teen Planet International 2026, Blessing was simply a nine-year-old girl who was not entirely sure she belonged in the world of pageantry. Her first step came when her mother encourag

Menchie Kinao-Puerto
9 hours ago4 min read
Atty. Comafay sounds the alarm, calls for inquiry: Is Tabuk ready for heat-related illnesses as Super El Niño looms?
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. submitted a proposed resolution on Thursday, October 8, 2026, calling for a formal legislative inquiry to assess the local health sector’s readiness for an intensifying "Super El Niño." The legislative move comes at a critical time, as Tabuk City ranks number one in the top 10 list of areas in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) projected to be hardest hit by the severe weather phenomenon.

Guru Press Staff
14 hours ago2 min read
Apayao eyes 30% limit on wild bee harvest to protect colonies, support livelihood
SAN ISIDRO, Luna, Apayao — Apayao is considering a 30% harvest limit for wild bee products as a possible way to protect native bee populations while allowing communities to earn from sustainable bee-related activities. The proposal emerged following a field study conducted by researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Kaohsiung Medical University in the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve. The study findings were presented during an exit conference on Oct. 5 at t

Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
Tuguegarao turns up heat against noisy mufflers, proposes ordinance to tap barangays for crackdown
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Tuguegarao City Government is seeking stricter enforcement against modified mufflers and exhaust pipes amid complaints over excessive vehicle noise, with barangay officials seeking authority to help apprehend violators and conduct checkpoints within their communities. A modified muffler refers to any alteration, removal or replacement of a vehicle’s original exhaust system that results in excessive, loud or disturbing noise. This includes open o

Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘Beyond entertainment: Festival of Festivals tells Cordillera stories through culture’ - DOT-CAR RD Ganongan
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — More than colorful costumes, traditional dances and festive performances, the Cordillera Festival of Festivals 2026 will bring the region’s stories, heritage and identity to one stage on Oct. 17. Now on its fifth edition, the annual festival organized by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR) will feature cultural celebrations from across the region, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the Cordillera’s diverse traditions in a single

Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago3 min read
TOSP-CAR returns after 7 years; 10 Cordillera graduates named outstanding students
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Ten college graduates from across the Cordillera were named the region’s outstanding students as the Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines–Cordillera Administrative Region (TOSP-CAR) returned after a seven-year hiatus. The 10 awardees were recognized during the awarding ceremony for the 59th Search for TOSP-CAR held Oct. 4 at the Hotel Supreme Mall and Events Center in Baguio City. They are Shikainah Grace P. Accab of Easter College;

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Kalinga index crimes drop 36% in 3rd quarter; rape by 66.6%
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga recorded a 36.36% drop in index crimes in the third quarter of 2026, with only 14 cases reported from July to September compared with 22 cases during the same period last year. Data from the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), presented during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on Sept. 30, showed that the decline was largely driven by the absence of physical injury cases and significant reductions in robbery and rape. Physical i

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Becoming one of 2026 10 Outstanding Students of CAR: How Ivan Cosidon turned student leadership into service
FEATURE For Ivan Pales Cosidon, being named one of the 2026 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines–Cordillera Administrative Region (TOSP-CAR) is not simply a recognition of academic excellence. It is a reflection of four years spent trying to make leadership, journalism, academics and community service work together—often under pressure, sometimes with exhaustion, but always with a sense of responsibility. The Bachelor of Science in Biology graduate of Kalinga State Uni

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago3 min read
Balbalan logs zero crime in 3rd quarter; Mayor Malannag credits community cooperation
BALBALAN, Kalinga — Balbalan recorded zero index and non-index crimes from July to September 2026, maintaining its status as one of the municipalities in Kalinga with no recorded crime during the third quarter. Data presented by the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on September 30 showed that the municipality recorded no index crimes during the period. This was a decline from the two index crimes recorded in the thi

Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
75% of Kalinga rice aid distributed; Tabuk next for rollout
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Government of Kalinga has distributed 75 percent of its 2026 Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) rice assistance, with all municipalities already covered and Tabuk City next for distribution. Provincial Agriculturist Nancy Aowat said the supplier has already delivered the rice allocation requested for Tabuk City, paving the way for its distribution to identified beneficiaries. “Regarding the rice subsidy, we have rolled out 75 percent of

Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
Baguio heavy-truck rules draw questions: Who pays, who’s liable after inspection?
FEATURE BAGUIO CITY — Questions over vehicle inspections, accident liability, escort fees and enforcement have surfaced following the implementation of Baguio City’s new safety requirements for heavy vehicles navigating the city’s steep roads. The concerns were raised in the comments section of a Baguio City Guide Facebook post on October 6, 2026, discussing City Ordinance No. 058, Series of 2026, which sets road-safety protocols for covered heavy vehicles entering and operat
Grace Soriano
1 day ago3 min read

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