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USL-Tuguegarao hits 100% in August MTLE, produces 18 new Medical Technologists
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) posted a perfect 100% passing rate in the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE), producing 18 new Louisian medical technologists. The achievement came as 4,204 of 5,634 examinees nationwide passed, for a national passing rate of 74.63%, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). USLT said all 18 of its examinees passed the licensure examination, surpassing the n
Guru Press Staff
9 minutes ago1 min read
₱7.4M up in flames: Kalinga fire damage soars 456% in first half of 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than ₱7.4 million worth of property and other losses were recorded in fire incidents across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic increase from the damage reported during the same period last year. Data obtained by Guru Press Cordillera from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga showed that an estimated ₱7,406,683 in fire damage was recorded from January to June 2026. The figure was significantly higher than the ₱1,332,850
Mark Moises Calayan
3 hours ago2 min read
Like father like son: Itogon fighter wins gold in international kickboxing tournament
‘I’m doing this sport to continue my father’s legacy… I fell in love with the sport and realized it was where I truly belonged.’ ITOGON, Benguet — For 21-year-old Shandris S. Nganhayna, every fight is more than a battle inside the ring. It is a continuation of a story that began with his father—a world champion whose name remains part of Philippine combat sports history. Now, Shandris is writing the next chapter. The young fighter from the PLDT Compound in Barangay Ampucao, I
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago4 min read
EXPLAINER: Donated Blood Is Free—So Why Do Patients Still Pay for It?
Blood donors give voluntarily and without payment. So why do patients and their families sometimes still have to pay when they receive blood? The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Kalinga Chapter says the answer is simple: patients are not paying for the donated blood itself. They are paying for the services required to make the blood safe, properly processed, stored, and ready for transfusion. PRC-Kalinga Chapter Administrator Raymund Mario Chan explained that while blood is collec
Lorraine Bacullo
3 hours ago4 min read
Tinglayan Fire-Free: Zero fire cases recorded in first half of 2026
TINGLAYAN, Kalinga — While fire incidents surged across Kalinga during the first half of 2026, Tinglayan stood out with zero recorded fire cases, a feat local officials attributed to continued fire-safety awareness, prevention efforts, and cooperation from residents. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga, the province recorded 64 fire incidents from January to June 2026, a sharp increase from 22 cases during the same period in 2025. Despite the province-wid
Guru Press Staff
3 hours ago2 min read
Frog find in Apayao: Calanasan survey uncovers 15 species, 3 Platymantis may be new to Science
CALANASAN, Apayao — A biodiversity survey in Calanasan, Apayao has uncovered at least 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, including three Platymantis frog specimens that researchers are now examining for characteristics that could distinguish them from species already known to science. The finding highlights the still largely unexplored biological wealth of Apayao and raises the possibility that the province could be home to frog species not yet formally documented. Pinoy
Mark Jordan Bomogao
9 hours ago3 min read
‘₱545M irrigation projects to bring water to nearly 888 hectares in Kalinga and Isabela’ - NIA-Kalinga Division Manager Ferdinand Indammog
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Nearly 888 hectares of farmland in Kalinga and parts of Isabela are expected to benefit from ₱545 million worth of irrigation projects being implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Kalinga this year. The projects aim to improve water delivery to agricultural areas through the repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing irrigation systems, construction of new irrigation structures, improvement of service roads, and installation
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago3 min read
Kalinga fires up by 190%: Grassfires lead surge in first half of 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Fire incidents in Kalinga surged by 190 percent during the first half of 2026, with grassfires accounting for the bulk of non-structural fires recorded across the province, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Kalinga. The BFP-Kalinga recorded 64 fire incidents from January to June 2026, up from only 22 during the same period in 2025, based on its comparative fire incident report obtained by Guru Press Cordillera. The 64 incidents included 49
Mark Moises Calayan
9 hours ago3 min read
Police take the lead in peace: Butbut, Tulgao officers sign covenant amid tribal rift
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — While their tribes continue working to settle a boundary dispute, police officers from the Butbut and Tulgao tribes are taking the lead in promoting peace, signing a covenant that commits them to understanding, mutual respect, unity, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution. The peace covenant was signed by Butbut and Tulgao police personnel assigned to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO) on Monday, August 24, at Camp Captain Juan M. Duyan i
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago2 min read
Over 300 runners conquer Tanudan’s hilly roads in Kabataan Fun Run; Youngest is 1-year-old
TANUDAN, Kalinga — More than 300 runners from across Kalinga took on the hills of Tanudan, turning a challenging uphill-and-downhill route into a celebration of youth, sports, and community spirit during the Kabataan Tanudan Fun Run on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The runners tackled the paved route from the Banagao Gymnasium to the Akwar Lubo Rice Terraces View Deck, testing their endurance while enjoying the breathtaking mountain scenery and panoramic views of the Lubo commun
Leonora Lo-oy
9 hours ago2 min read
‘Kalinga’s blood supply runs thin: Only 1% donated and 1,745 units collected from Jan-Aug 2026’ - PRC-Kalinga Chapter Raymund Chan
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Kalinga Chapter is calling for more regular blood donors as the province continues to face a gap between available blood supply and the needs of patients in local hospitals. PRC-Kalinga Chapter Administrator Raymund Mario Chan said the chapter has collected 1,745 blood units as of August 2026, but the volume remains insufficient given the number of patients requiring transfusions and the number of units each patient may nee
Lorraine Bacullo
9 hours ago2 min read
Tiny feet, big spirit: 1-year-old steals the show at Tanudan Fun Run
FEATURE TANUDAN, Kalinga — She had the tiniest feet on the starting line, but one-year-old Quiana Maurice Bawer proved that you are never too young to take your first steps toward a life of sports and adventure. With her parents and older brother by her side, Quiana joined around 300 participants in the Kabataan Tanudan Fun Run on Saturday, August 22, 2026, becoming the event’s youngest participant. The one-year-and-10-month-old from Balawag, Tabuk City, took on the challengi
Leonora Lo-oy
10 hours ago2 min read
‘Uminom, nagdrive, sumalpok’: 5 hurt as car slams into ISELCO II post in Isabela
SAN PABLO, Isabela — Five people, including a 22-year-old driver, were injured after a Toyota Vios allegedly driven under the influence of alcohol crashed into an ISELCO II concrete power post along the National Highway in Barangay Poblacion, San Pablo, Isabela, at around 3:12 a.m. on August 23, 2026. Police identified the driver only as alias “Darren,” 22, who was traveling with four other passengers, all reportedly students. The group was heading to Tuguegarao City when the
Grace Soriano
23 hours ago1 min read
'Love Quarrel' behind bridge jump of 19-yr-old in Baggao; Police urge public to seek help over life’s problems
Reader advisory: This article discusses a suicide attempt and may be distressing or triggering to some readers. Please read with discretion. If you or someone you know is struggling, seek support from trusted people or qualified professionals. BAGGAO, Cagayan — A 19-year-old woman reportedly jumped from Abusag Bridge in Zone 6, Barangay San Jose, Baggao, Cagayan, following an alleged dispute with her live-in partner on Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2026. According to the Bag
Grace Soriano
23 hours ago2 min read
“Agtatakaw ti manok”: 3 delivery men nabbed for allegedly stealing Politician’s broilers in Isabela
ISABELA, Philippines — What was supposed to be a routine chicken delivery turned into a “chicken run” gone wrong after three delivery men were arrested for allegedly stealing around P6,000 worth of broiler chickens belonging to a barangay official in Isabela. The suspects, identified by the Isabela Police Provincial Office as aliases Randolf, 27; Anton, 36; and Nicko, were arrested after the 35-year-old poultry owner, who is also a barangay official of La Paz, Cabatuan, repor
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
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