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BJMP-Kalinga: PDLs turn skills into ₱40K in product sales during first quarter of 2026
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Behind the walls of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Kalinga, hands that once had little to do with earning a living are now busy creating products that are finding their way into the community. For the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who make them, every handicraft and livelihood product is more than something to sell. It is a skill to learn, an opportunity to earn and, perhaps most importantly, a preparation for the day they
Lorraine Bacullo
10 minutes ago3 min read
42-year-old rider injured in motorcycle crash in Rizal, Kalinga
RIZAL, Kalinga — A 42-year-old man sustained injuries after the motorcycle he was driving figured in a self-inflicted accident along the Kalinga-Cagayan Road in Liwan West, Rizal, Kalinga, on Tuesday night, September 15. According to a report from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Rizal, the accident was reported at around 8:16 p.m. in front of a J&T Warehouse. The victim, a resident of Liwan West, was conscious when responders arrived bu
Guru Press Staff
19 minutes ago1 min read
‘Updated nutrition tool to help Kalinga spot, track undernourished children’ - OPHO during training over 30 Barangay Nutrition Scholars
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga is strengthening its monitoring of child nutrition as 33 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and health workers were oriented on the updated Electronic Operation Timbang Plus (e-OPT Plus) Tool on September 15. The orientation, organized by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) through the Provincial Nutrition Committee, was held at Davidson Hotel in Bulanao, Tabuk City. The activity aimed to familiarize BNS and health workers with the
Mark Jordan Bomogao
31 minutes ago2 min read
WHO WILL BE HONORED? Kalinga gov’t workers gear up for Araw ng Parangal in 126th PCSA finale
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Government employees in Kalinga are set to trade their usual office attire for the runway as the Grand Runway of Government Employees takes center stage in the culminating activities of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) this month. The Office of the Provincial Human Resource Management Officer (OPHRMO) has finalized preparations for the remaining PCSA activities following its final general meeting on September 15 at the New Conference
Lorraine Bacullo
35 minutes ago2 min read
TWO in 10 iKalingas smoke cigarettes, One in 10 use vapes — Global Adult Tobacco Survey
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — More than two in 10 Kalinga residents aged 15 and older surveyed in 2023 were current cigarette smokers, while more than one in 10 reported using electronic cigarettes or vapes, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). The survey recorded a 22.5-percent current cigarette-smoking rate, with smoking prevalence higher among males at 35.1 percent compared with 7.7 percent among females. Current e-cigarette or vape use was reported by 10.6 percent
Mark Jordan Bomogao
44 minutes ago2 min read
“Wala akong planong tumakbong Mayor… I post on Facebook so that those who voted for me will know what I am doing” — Atty. Comafay clarifies he isn't credit grabbing neither grandstanding
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — City Councilor Atty. Errol Comafay Jr. said he has no intention of running for mayor in the next election. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 15, Comafay shared the privilege speech delivered by one of his fellow councilors during the session. In his reply, he said he is not a “credit grabber,” neither is he “grandstanding.” Comafay said he explained that his Facebook posts are intended to inform the people who voted for him about the work he is do
Guru Press Staff
11 hours ago2 min read
6-month-old baby, 5 others killed in Bontoc ravine crash
BONTOC, Mountain Province — A 6-month-old baby and five other passengers were killed after an elf carrying 27 people plunged into a deep ravine along the Talubin-Barlig Road in Sitio Jakap, Barangay Talubin, Bontoc on Tuesday, September 15. The fatalities were identified by the Bontoc Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) as 6-month-old Rex Walitan, Theresa Walitan, three adult females, and one adult male. Seventeen other passengers were injured
Leonora Lo-oy
11 hours ago1 min read
23-yr.-old driver injured after jeepney overturned in Lubuagan
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga – A 23-year-old driver is now being treated at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital after the passenger jeepney he was driving overturned in Western Uma, Lubuagan on Tuesday afternoon, September 15, 2026. Said the accident happened around 1:59 p.m. along the Ag-agama detour section along the Lubuagan–Batong Buhay–Abra Road. Based on the video uploaded on Facebook by a netizen, the passenger jeep turned on its side along the river in the area. The uploader cla
Leonora Lo-oy
15 hours ago1 min read
Elf carrying 27 passengers plunges into 100-meter ravine in Bontoc; 7 injured
BONTOC, Mountain Province – At least seven individuals were injured after an Isuzu Elf truck packed with an estimated 27 passengers plummeted into a steep ravine along the Talubin-Barlig Road in Sitio Jakap, Barangay Talubin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Initial investigations revealed that the truck came from Isabela and was bound for Bakun, Benguet via the Paracelis road when the disaster struck around 12:00 p.m. According to initial reports, upon reaching the area, t
Leonora Lo-oy
16 hours ago1 min read
‘LIMANG KASO NG RAPE!’: Most Wanted Man in Isabela nabbed in Echague
ECHAGUE, Isabela — A 26-year-old man listed as a Most Wanted Person and facing five rape cases was arrested during a police operation in Barangay San Felipe, Echague, Isabela on September 14, 2026. Police identified the suspect only as alias “Leon,” a resident of Barangay San Felipe. The arrest was carried out at around 3:30 p.m. by the Tracker Team of the Echague Police Station, serving as lead unit, with support from the 205th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force B
Guru Press Staff
24 hours ago2 min read
“Use this help as a stepping stone toward a better life” — VG Odiem reminded Kalinga beneficiaries of Handog ng Pangulo 2026 to transform aid into opportunity to secure future
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Government assistance should not be treated as mere temporary relief but as an opportunity to build a better and more secure future for families, Vice Governor Atty. Dave Q. Odiem told beneficiaries of the Handog ng Pangulo in Kalinga. Odiem delivered the message of encouragement during the provincial celebration of Handog ng Pangulo 2026 at the Kalinga Provincial Capitol on Monday, September 14. The nationwide activity, held in celebration of President
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago2 min read
‘Agyaman kami ta naikkan kami ti gundaway nga mailako ti produkto mi’: Handog ng Pangulo opens market for Kalinga farmers
FEATURE TABUK CITY, Kalinga — For farmer Wilma C. Alvester, the vegetables and food products displayed at the Kalinga Provincial Capitol were more than goods on a table—they were the product of farmers’ hard work and an opportunity to finally let more people see what they can produce. As president of the Manggawa Farmers and Environmental Development Association (MFEDA), Alvester was grateful for the chance to bring fresh vegetables and processed agricultural products to the
Mark Moises Calayan
1 day ago3 min read
Balbalan now ready for Kalinga Prov’l Meet after culmination of municipal meet, awarding 138 medals to best athletes
SPORTS BALBALAN, Kalinga — Riding on the momentum of a third-place finish and 198-medal haul in the 2026 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet, Balbalan is again gearing up for the province’s next major sports competition after its athletes dominated the recently concluded municipal meet. The municipality awarded 138 medals to its top-performing athletes during the 2026 Balbalan Municipal Meet on September 5-6, with winners earning the opportunity to represent their municipality i
Leonora Lo-oy
1 day ago2 min read
Cordillera arm wrestlers slam 10 medals in China!
SPORTS BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Four arm wrestlers from the Cordillera powered the Philippine medal haul at the East vs. West 2026 King of the Table in Jiaxing, China, bringing home a combined 10 medals from the international competition held September 11–12. Leading the Cordilleran medal charge was Israel Ekid, who captured three silver medals in the 70kg Men’s Pro category. Dyrk Kanongkong added a silver and a bronze in the Youth Open category, while Mhart Dumpit secured
Mark Jordan Bomogao
1 day ago2 min read
‘Kapag may pagsubok bumabangon. Kapag may problema nagtutulungan’: Usec. Panontongan urges iKalingas to make full use of government aid and services
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — “Mahirap man na hamon ang ating kinakaharap…Kapag may pagsubok, bumabangon. Kapag may problema, nagtutulungan.” This was the heart of the message of Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan as she called on Kalinga residents to make full use of government assistance and services brought closer to them through Handog ng Pangulo 2026: “Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat.” Representing President Ferdinand “Bon
Grace Soriano
1 day ago2 min read
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