Cagayan de Oro
‘Safehouse Senate?’ Labor, Rights Groups Slam Bato Shield
Human Rights Watch and Nagkaisa demand Senator Bato dela Rosa face the ICC after a Senate lockdown blocked NBI agents from serving a 2025 arrest warrant.
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Cong Corrales
Leonardo Vicente B. Corrales, known by the pen name "Cong," is the Editor-in-Chief of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A journalist since 2008, he previously served as Deputy Director for the PCIJ Multimedia Desk. His investigative work on climate justice and peace initiatives has appeared in global outlets including Agence France-Presse, Reuters, and The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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BFP bets beat BARMM COC deadline
Bangsamoro Federalist Party candidates beat the filing deadline for the 2026 parliamentary elections, drawing nearly 20,000 supporters to the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City.
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Cagayan de Oro
CHR report backs calls to end red-tagging
The Save Our Schools Network welcomes CHR findings condemning red-tagging, citing the "Talaingod 13" case as evidence of the dangers faced by Lumad teachers and advocates.
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UBJP fate hangs as Barmm filing nears end
With the May 7 COC filing deadline approaching, the UBJP’s accreditation remains unresolved, creating uncertainty for candidates and voters ahead of BARMM’s historic September parliamentary elections.
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Opinion
A masterclass in selective outrage
This editorial challenges media organizations to defend free speech consistently, arguing that selective outrage over cyberlibel arrests undermines the universal fight for press freedom decriminalization.
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Barmm investments hit ₱5.1B in 2Q, top last year; 2,500+ jobs eyed
BARMM investments reached ₱5.1 billion by 2026's second quarter, exceeding the 2025 total. The surge is expected to generate 2,583 jobs across agriculture and tourism.
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Cagayan de Oro
Normin workers press wage hike as prices surge
Rising transport costs and 4.1% inflation fuel calls for Northern Mindanao wage hikes. Rep. Libanan urges regional boards to restore purchasing power for 5.2 million workers.
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7 rescued, infant among victims in Normin cybersex stings
DSWD-10 rescued seven OSAEC survivors, including a 10-month-old, in Northern Mindanao. Operations in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro targeted global grooming networks and local traffickers.
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Cagayan de Oro
NUJP questions privacy raps vs Oro radio news director
NUJP questions the privacy complaint against RMN-CDO news director Menzie Montes, asserting that publishing work-related chats about public scholarship funds is a matter of journalistic accountability.
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Cagayan de Oro
Probe sought over Zambo raid that killed 12-year-old
Rights group MCPA seeks an independent investigation into a Zamboanga raid that killed three civilians, including a child, alleging "disproportionate" force and potential human rights violations.
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MILF eyes peace talks reset under Sarmiento
MILF's Mohagher Iqbal welcomes Mel Senen Sarmiento as peace adviser, hoping his governance background will resolve decommissioning delays and strengthen BARMM's transition toward lasting stability.
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The 'Klarex' merch drop
This critique examines Mayor Rolando Uy’s pervasive "Klarex" branding in Cagayan de Oro, questioning if marketing has overtaken governance amid COA flags and delayed funds.
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