Cagayan de Oro
Labor pushes P200 wage hike to fuel economy
The Federation of Free Workers argues that a nationwide P200 wage hike will trigger a positive velocity of money across regional economies, benefiting neighborhood micro-enterprises.
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ben balce
Ben Balce is the Associate Editor of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A veteran journalist since 1997, Ben has served as a city reporter, editorial cartoonist, and regional correspondent for national dailies like Malaya and Abante. An active member of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, he specializes in regional governance, investigative reporting, and visual commentary.
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Supreme Court says illness isn’t grounds for dismissal
In a significant victory for labor groups, the Supreme Court ruled that absenteeism due to documented illness or hardship cannot automatically justify termination.
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Supreme Court ruling revives fight for fired worker's back pay
The Federation of Free Workers is pushing the Supreme Court for full backwages and reinstatement for Alvin G. Carpio, arguing that partial relief undermines the Labor Code.
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Clear your overdue property taxes without penalties until July 5
Property owners in Cagayan de Oro have until July 5, 2026, to clear delinquent real property taxes with zero accrued penalties or surcharges.
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Tacloban tragedy reignites juvenile justice debate
A deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has left multiple students dead and wounded, thrusting the country’s juvenile liability thresholds back into the spotlight.
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On PBBM's VP Trial View: Labor group pushes back
NAGKAISA!, the country’s largest labor coalition, is urging the Senate to appoint Senate President Win Gatchalian—not Senator Chiz Escudero—to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to ensure public trust.
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Consumers pay more, COA flags COWD, COBI water deal
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Commission on Audit (COA) special report has flagged the bulk water supply agreement between the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) and Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI), revealing steep price increases for local households alongside unresolved infrastructure delays and water loss levels that exceed national regulatory limits.
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Power bills ease as transmission charges fall
Philippine consumers can expect slightly lower electricity bills this June 2026 after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) cut average transmission rates by 9.33 percent to P1.4492 per kWh, driven by drops in wheeling and ancillary service costs.
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After Geneva labor talks: Protect gig workers now
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Millions of Filipino delivery riders, drivers, and public sector employees could secure structural legal protections as the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition pushes the Marcos administration to adopt newly approved global International Labour Organization (ILO) standards into domestic law.
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Missing hiker case raises safety questions on organized climbs
A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, for missing hiker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla. Local authorities revealed the 31-year-old Valencia City resident was allegedly unlisted on official tourism permits submitted for the 60-person expedition across the mountain range.
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Lawyer: Reversion still possible, gov't may take back Manresa
The government retains the legal right to reclaim Xavier University's 64-hectare Manresa property despite ongoing commercial development, a legal group warns. Reversion proceedings could halt the multi-million peso venture if state regulators find violations of the original 1958 public land grant.
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What parents should ask before any training camp
In the wake of recent varsity player tragedies, student-athlete safety is under scrutiny. Here are the concrete legal questions parents must ask coaches before approving out-of-town training camps.
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