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₱52.5-M Bontoc projects improve farm access, water services; 4 of 8 completed
BONTOC, Mountain Province — Farmers in Barangay Bayyo are saving travel time to their fields following the completion of a farm-to-market road, one of four projects finished under the municipality’s ₱52.5-million Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). Resident Ringo Dayowan said the new road has shortened trips to their farms, allowing them to transport themselves and their agricultural needs using a hand tractor more easily. Before the road was built, travel to the fields cou
Mark Moises Calayan
7 minutes ago2 min read
21-year-old nabbed in Baguio; 0.16g Shabu, digital weighing scale seized
BAGUIO CITY — A 21-year-old man was arrested in a buy-bust operation after allegedly selling 0.16 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱1,088 along Marcos Highway in Bakakeng Central on October 16. Police Station 10 of the Baguio City Police Office led the operation at KM 5 Marcos Highway, recovering the suspected shabu allegedly sold during the transaction. Authorities also seized a digital weighing scale, two mobile phones, a lighter, a small transparent plastic sachet, a sling b
Grace Soriano
10 minutes ago1 min read
PERA SA BASURA: Baguio earns ₱320K from 80 tons of recovered plastic waste
BAGUIO CITY — The city government has generated ₱320,000 from its first sale of plastic waste recovery certificates to The Coca-Cola Company and Splash Corporation, covering 80 tons of recovered plastic waste. Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced the transaction in a post shared by the Baguio City Public Information Office on October 17, marking a step toward strengthening the city’s waste recovery programs and complying with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 202
Lorraine Bacullo
21 minutes ago2 min read
Balbalan to celebrate 4th Binungol Festival; Food fair and cook fest to be held
BALBALAN, Kalinga — Native delicacies, cooking competitions and cultural presentations will take center stage during the fourth Binungol Festival in Balbalan on October 28–29. The two-day celebration will be held at the Balbalan Municipal Hall Compound in Poblacion, featuring five major activities: a food fair, Binungol Cook Fest, Binungol Eating Contest, cultural parade and Mangangsa competition. The annual festival, held every October, aims to preserve and promote Balbalan’
Leonora Lo-oy
27 minutes ago1 min read
Tinglayan brings free medical services to remote Belong-Manubal residents; Mayor Abay commends health workers
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — Residents of Barangay Belong-Manubal received free medical consultations, laboratory tests, medicines and other healthcare services through a community health outreach conducted by the Tinglayan Rural Health Unit (RHU) and the Department of Health (DOH) on October 13. The activity was conducted under PuroKalusugan, a DOH initiative that brings essential healthcare services directly to communities, particularly those with limited access to medical faciliti
Leonora Lo-oy
1 hour ago1 min read
Kalinga to host Cordillera Festival of Festivals for first time in 2027
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga will host the Cordillera Festival of Festivals in 2027 for the first time, marking a historic shift for the regional cultural event traditionally held in Baguio City. The Kalinga Tourism Office announced on October 17, 2026, that Governor James S. Edduba formally accepted the hosting turnover from Baguio City, paving the way for the province to stage the celebration next year. The office described the turnover as a milestone that will give Kaling
Guru Press Staff
20 hours ago2 min read
Tarriela hits Chinese Embassy over alleged mistranslation: ‘“Lost in translation, or just consistently lying, Ambassador Jing Quan? Chinongaling!”
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Saturday, October 17, criticized the Chinese Embassy in Manila over what he described as a misleading translation of his social media post, drawing amused reactions from online commenters. “Lost in translation, or just consistently lying, Ambassador Jing Quan? Chinongaling!” Tarriela wrote in his post. The dispute centers on how the Chinese Embassy characterized
Guru Press Staff
23 hours ago2 min read
“Change can happen in our community... We should start with our students”- Atty. Gumilab underscores role of education for better opportunities
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Supporting students’ education is a key step toward building a more progressive Kalinga, according to former Tinglayan mayor Atty. Sacrament Gumilab, whose efforts helped secure nearly ₱5 million in educational assistance for 1,666 students in Tabuk City. Gumilab and the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo distributed the assistance on October 14–15 through the government’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, with each student receiv
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
Driver dies as vehicle plunges 70 meters into river in Mountain Province
BAUKO, Mountain Province — A man died after the vehicle he was driving plunged about 70 meters from the national road into a river in Barangay Otucan Norte, Bauko, on Thursday morning, October 15. The Bauko Municipal Police Station (MPS) said it received a report from the Sabangan MPS at around 7:30 a.m. regarding the accident. In an interview with Bombo Radyo, Police Capt. Carlito Salimbuat Ateneo, acting chief of Bauko MPS, said initial investigation showed that the vehicle
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
“One of the most organized”: P5M Tulfo, DSWD payout for 1,666 beneficiaries in Kalinga earns praise
FEATURE Sometimes, what makes a large cash assistance distribution stand out is not only the amount given but also how beneficiaries are welcomed and guided through the process. That was what caught the attention of Prinsesa Laggunawa when she visited the Kalinga State University (KSU) Bulanao Campus gymnasium, where 1,666 residents from three barangays of Tabuk City received financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to In
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
Paracelis sisters become doctors as father retires after 36 years of service
PARACELIS, Mountain Province — Two sisters from Paracelis, Mountain Province, became licensed physicians in a double family milestone on October 16, the same day their father retired after 36 years in government service. Maria Antoinette and Ingrid Noreen Banggot Binoloc were among the 4,165 examinees who passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), turning their family’s celebration of their father’s retirement into a day of added joy. Their father, Antonio
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago1 min read
3,458 cops deployed in Cordillera for Undas 2026; Police remind public to secure homes before going to cemeteries
BAGUIO CITY — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) will deploy 3,458 police personnel across the region for Undas 2026, more than double the 1,371 officers deployed last year. The police deployment aims to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2. In a statement on October 14, PRO-CAR said 1,371 personnel will secure 190 cemeteries, five memorial parks and one columbarium across the r
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
Free reconstructive surgery in Benguet: Australian-led mission to treat cleft, burn scars and hand deformities in November
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Cordillerans with cleft lip and palate, burn scars, hand deformities and selected orthopedic conditions can seek screening for a reconstructive surgical mission scheduled at Benguet General Hospital from November 9 to 20. Led by Interplast Australia in partnership with Benguet General Hospital and the Provincial Government of Benguet, the mission aims to provide eligible patients with specialized procedures to address deformities and conditions that may
Lorraine Bacullo
1 day ago1 min read
One Drink, Less Protection? Baguio Official links alcohol to lower condom use among youth
BAGUIO CITY — Alcohol consumption may reduce condom use among sexually active young people, adding to the challenges faced by the City Health Services Office (CHSO) in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a city health official said. CHSO Medical Officer IV Dr. Clement Bilalat said condom use could drop by about 10 percentage points when alcohol is involved, compared with an estimated 40% to 50% usage rate when alcohol is not consumed. Bilalat also
Guru Press Staff
1 day ago1 min read
2 motorcycle riders, including minor, die in Tuba highway crash
TUBA, Benguet — Two motorcycle riders, including a minor, died after their motorcycles collided with a Toyota Innova at the Badiwan viaduct along Marcos Highway in Barangay Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, on Thursday evening, October 15. The Tuba Municipal Police Station said the Innova, driven by a 23-year-old resident of Magsaysay, Baguio City, was traveling toward Baguio while the two riders were heading to La Union when the collision occurred. Police said the Innova attempted t
Menchie Kinao-Puerto
1 day ago1 min read
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