TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga provincial government and various sectors have tightened security and shifted affected students to alternative learning modalities following renewed hostilities between the Butbut and Tulgao subtribes in Tinglayan municipality.

The move followed an emergency meeting convened by Governor James Edduba to address safety concerns and minimize educational disruptions, despite a 90-day ceasefire previously brokered by local officials, tribal elders and stakeholders.

Higher education institutions adjusted operations to protect students and staff. Saint Louis College of Bulanao in Tabuk City enhanced campus access protocols for its 48 Butbut and 24 Tulgao students and shifted to online classes. Kalinga State University deployed additional security, installed metal detectors, stepped up vehicle inspections, and requested more police presence on campus.

Other schools adopted similar measures. The International School of Asia and the Pacific added CCTV cameras, noting no students are currently on campus. Kalinga Colleges of Science and Technology moved affected students to modular instruction, while St. Tonis College Inc. shifted to remote lessons via its digital platform.