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Unconscious man found at Baguio City Market finally identified after MSWD–BGHMC asked public’s help
Baguio City, Philippines – The John Doe who was brought to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) after being found unconscious at the city market has been identified by his family. The patient was reportedly seen by a bystander at around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Block 4 of the public market. Concerned, the bystander alerted Police Station 7, which promptly coordinated with the Emergency Medical Service (EMS). The man was then transported to the hospi
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
22 hours ago1 min read
Kalinga Provincial Hospital renews MOA with partner private hospitals; more patients to benefit - OIC-Chief of Hospital Dr. Rey Aranca
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The partnership between private health institutions and the Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH), the province’s primary public healthcare provider, will continue in 2026 to augment and supplement services that KPH cannot provide to its patients. OIC – Chief of Hospital, Dr. Rey Aranca, recently announced that Governor James Edduba renewed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between KPH and its partner private hospitals and clinics in Kalinga for 2026. These
Leonora Lo-oy
22 hours ago2 min read
Tabuk Chief of Police relieved from post over escape of 2 detainees
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Kalinga Police Deputy Provincial Director for Operations, PLtCol. Domingo Gambican, now serves as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Tabuk City Police Station following the administrative relief of PLtCol. Jack Angog over the escape of two detainees on January 2. Kalinga Police Director, PCol. Gilbert Fati-ig, confirmed that Angog, the Tabuk City Chief of Police at the time of the incident, was relieved from his post to ensure impartiality while the inve
Leonora Lo-oy
22 hours ago2 min read
SLU named 4th top-performing law school in 2025 Bar exams
Baguio City, Philippines – Law graduates from Saint Louis University (SLU) delivered the fourth highest passing percentage in the 2025 Bar Examinations, according to results released by the Supreme Court on January 7. The Saint Louis University School of Law (SOL) earned an 83.33% passing rate in one of the country’s toughest exams, placing the university at number 4 in the 11–50 examinees category. This performance maintained SLU’s standing from the 2024 Bar Examination, whe
Leonora Lo-oy
23 hours ago1 min read
Cordillera teachers celebrate: Over 8,000 get promoted through Expanded Career Progression
Tabuk City, Kalinga – More than 8,000 public school teachers from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) became the first beneficiaries of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP), marking a milestone in the implementation of a long-awaited reform that institutionalizes clearer career advancement and improved compensation for educators. The ECP, according to the Department of Education (DepEd), bridges gaps in the old system by introducing new position titles, including Teac
Lorraine Bacullo
23 hours ago2 min read
Pick-up Truck plows into seven parked tricycles in Gattaran, Cagayan; two injured
Gattaran, Cagayan – Seven parked passenger tricycles were heavily damaged, and two tricycle drivers were injured after a pick-up truck crashed into them in Barangay Guising on January 6, 2026. This is the first reported vehicular traffic accident in town this year that involved multiple vehicles. According to a report from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Gattaran, the incident occurred in front of Don Mariano Marcos National High School i
Mark Jordan Bomogao
23 hours ago1 min read
“The Wedding Dance” lead actor from Tabuk is among 44 new iKalinga lawyers
Tabuk City, Kalinga – People may take different paths through life, but somehow, they all come to a crossroad. This is the story of Cordilleran actor Arvin Tianga Balageo, who simultaneously pursued law school and successfully passed the 2025 Philippine Bar Examinations, along with 43 other fellow iKalingas. According to the Supreme Court, a total of 11,420 examinees nationwide took the Bar examinations on September 7, 10, and 14, 2025. Based on the results released by the Co
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago2 min read
“Protect the Bridge for the Next 50 Years”: OPE-Kalinga urges Balbalan residents to care for P85M Poswoy Bridge
Balbalan, Kalinga – As the Poswoy Bridge in Barangay Poswoy, Balbalan, Kalinga nears completion, officials from the Office of the Provincial Engineer (OPE-Kalinga) urged the public to help take care of the structure to ensure its safety and long-term use. The 45-meter bridge project, which has an expected lifespan of 50 years, is now 90 percent complete as of January 7, 2026. Construction of the bridge began in 2024. This was confirmed by OPE-Kalinga Engineer IV Froilan Eugen
Mark Moises Calayan
23 hours ago2 min read
Mt. Province records zero fireworks injuries; Kalinga logs highest number in Cordillera
Baguio City, Philippines – Residents of Mountain Province kept the holiday celebrations safe with injury-free nights of fireworks, while the province of Kalinga recorded the highest number of firecracker-related injuries in the Cordillera region. Firework-related injuries in the region reached 46 cases during the monitoring period from December 21 to January 6, according to the latest holiday summary report of the Department of Health–Cordillera (DOH-Cordillera). The regional
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
From Kalinga to Canberra: 23-Year-Old iKalinga cadet earns Top Honors at Australian Defence Force Academy
Tabuk City, Kalinga – iKalinga Navy officer Ensign Charles Wandag Cayangao, who recently completed a prestigious three-year education and military training in Australia, was reminded by Governor James Edduba to serve with integrity, dignity, and unwavering commitment to public service. Cayangao, who hails from Tanudan, Kalinga, is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2025 and graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) on December 11, 2025
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Dep-Ed Kalinga makes History as record-breaking 761 Teachers earn promotions in single event
Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Province of Kalinga witnessed a historic moment for basic education as 761 teachers were promoted—the largest number of educator promotions ever recorded in the province in a single event—on January 7, 2026, at the Tabuk City People’s Gym. The reclassification of these educators was made possible through the Expanded Career Progression (ECP), a merit-based system that provides clearer and faster career pathways for public school teachers in the Phili
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
‘DepEd ti kadakkelan ti pondo na tatta... this will help teachers and upgrade our education quality’ – Gov. Edduba during the Oath Taking Ceremony of promoted teaching personnel
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba highlighted the Marcos administration’s renewed priority on education and support for teachers, noting that the Department of Education (DepEd) has once again become the government agency with the largest budget, overtaking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as mandated by the Constitution. The governor made the statement during the Oath-Taking Ceremony of Promoted Teaching Personnel, held at the Tabuk City Gymna
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago2 min read
“Diay suggestion is gapu ta Bodong Festival… inyebkas ko met ti request ti kakailyan nga mayat koma nu pang-IP ti Miss Kalinga. Mabalin nga sabali ti mapan nu pang-international pageant” - Kalinga BM
Tabuk City, Kalinga - After the suggestion of Board member Amla of waiving the height requirement for Miss Kalinga to accommodate other indigenous members of the community who do not have 5’4” height was taken out of context, he explained in an interview this January 7, 2026 that it is a suggestion not an enforced rule. “Diay suggestion is gapu ta Bodong Festival… inyebkas ko lang met nga mayat koma nu pang-IP ti Miss Kalinga. Di bale met ta mabalin nga agpili ti sabali nga
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago2 min read
P85M Poswoy Bridge in Balbalan 90% complete - Kalinga OPE ’engineer IV Eugenio
Balbalan, Kalinga – Residents of isolated communities in Balbalan, Kalinga will soon enjoy more convenient travel as the Poswoy Bridge project in Barangay Poswoy is now 90 percent complete, according to the Office of the Provincial Engineer (OPE). Construction of the Poswoy Bridge started in 2024 with a total funding of P85 million provided by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Help needed: Unidentified patient found unconscious at Baguio City Market - BGHMC
Baguio City, Philippines – Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a John Doe who has been receiving treatment and care at the hospital. The unidentified male patient was brought to BGHMC on Tuesday, January 6, through the city’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS), according to a public service announcement from the hospital’s Medical Social Work Department (MSWD). He was reportedly found unconscious at around 10:20 p.m.
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago2 min read
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