Shiela Mae Butlig is a correspondent for Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Based in Cagayan de Oro, She covers a wide range of local governance, social issues, and community-driven stories. Her work provides readers with essential, on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that the voice of the community remains at the forefront of the region’s news cycle.
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DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara urged teachers to build stronger personal connections with learners during the National Teachers’ Month kick-off at Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro. However, local educators highlighted the need for reciprocal support, citing the heavy physical and emotional demands of the current teaching workload.
A robbery suspect was arrested and his alleged accomplice killed in a police encounter in Zamboanga del Sur less than 24 hours after robbing an Ozamiz City commercial store. PRO-10 authorities linked the Pondoyo Robbery Group suspects to several commercial break-ins across Region 10.
The dismissal of cyberlibel and Data Privacy Act complaints against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes offers a helpful reference for journalists covering public officials, according to lawyer Tony La Viña. The prosecutor found insufficient basis to hold Montes liable for reporting on government scholarship delays.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to involve their families in major financial and personal choices. Speaking at KABALIKAT 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara warned against online love scams and urged caution before sending money to unverified individuals.
The LMP-Misamis Oriental Chapter, led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, is seeking a dialogue with Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy regarding the city's PUV rerouting dry run. Mayors are asking for a temporary suspension of the traffic scheme, highlighting increased commuting costs for provincial workers and students.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing partnerships with private quarry operators to dredge shallow, silted portions of the Tagoloan River. Officials expect heavy equipment to be deployed within two weeks to address critical areas of the waterway.
A joint inspection team led by Villanueva Acting Mayor Jeric Emano found no irregularities at Keim Hing Steel Corp. during an on-site assessment in Barangay San Martin. The inspection forms part of the municipality's efforts to ensure major industrial establishments maintain strict regulatory compliance and local safety standards.
Cagayan de Oro kicked off its Higalaay Festival festivities with the URC Sugod Bakery Caravan at the City Hall covered court. Local bakers learned commercial baking techniques—including using mashed potato to keep Cheesy Ube Ensaymada soft for days—to boost product quality and help grow home-grown food businesses.
The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao is urging families to start backyard gardening and raise small livestock to prepare for an expected strong El Niño by December 2026. With over 92,000 hectares of farmland potentially affected by drought, DA-10 is offering technical assistance to support household food security.
PhilFIDA and the provincial government of Misamis Oriental have inked a deal to rehabilitate the Tissue Culture Laboratory in Sugbongcogon. The revived facility will produce disease-free abaca planting materials, helping local farmers improve crop yields, create value-added handicrafts, and access provincial financing support for expansion.
Regional Trial Court Branch 25 in Cagayan de Oro City has acquitted four former NPA rebels in Mindanao’s first International Humanitarian Law (IHL) case. Executive Judge Arthur Abundiente ordered their release after concluding that prosecution witnesses failed to reliably identify the masked suspects from a 2020 incident.
Police are investigating a shooting involving two minor students at a private school in Barangay Lunzuran, Zamboanga City.