Workers’ group urges Senate to continue VP trial
FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula stated that unrelated investigations should not delay the Senate from executing its duty as an impeachment court.
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National News: Manila’s Impact on the Mindanao Frontier Stay informed with national news affecting Mindanao, where we bridge the gap between Malacañang’s policy decisions and their real-world consequences in the south. In 2026, our coverage focuses on the integration of Mindanao’s priority projects into the PHP 6.793-trillion National Budget, ensuring that the "Agenda for Prosperity" translates into tangible growth for our regions. We provide critical reporting on the national government’s legislative and executive actions that shape the southern landscape. This includes updates on the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) strategic partnerships with the DBM, the rollout of major power transmission projects by the NGCP, and national disaster response efforts for Mindanao-bound weather systems like Tropical Storm Basyang. From 2026 minimum wage adjustments to the latest national directives on peace and security in the BARMM, we bring you the national stories that define the future of Mindanao.
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Stronger together: Our Stories, Our Communities
The Philippine Press Institute celebrates 62 years with a national forum focusing on AI in newsrooms and the annual Community Press Awards.
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Cagayan de Oro
In Senate custody row: ICC warrant sparks clash
The Senate's decision to place Senator Bato dela Rosa under protective custody over an ICC warrant sparks a debate on domestic laws versus international law.
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Rights report out as tensions rise
Amnesty International launches its global rights report in Manila on April 21, addressing impunity and the economic risks of maritime tensions in the Philippine EEZ.
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Pag-IBIG Fund, CHED push affordable rental housing for SUCs nationwide
Pag-IBIG Fund and CHED’s Project BALAY provides ₱6.3 billion in low-interest loans for SUCs to build affordable rental housing for students, teachers, and personnel nationwide.
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Cagayan de Oro
Worker killed in Israel: FFW urges peace, protection for OFWs
The Federation of Free Workers mourns a Filipina killed in a Haifa missile strike, urging the government to strengthen protections for OFWs in conflict zones.
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Palace urges house to fast-track Barmm poll reset
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Malacañang is urging the House to fast-track a bill resetting the first BARMM regular elections to September 2026. SAP Anton Lagdameo Jr. stated that President Marcos Jr. considers the parliamentary vote a "top priority" for reinforcing democratic governance and regional autonomy in the Bangsamoro.
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Rufus questions evidence in impeach raps vs Veep Sara
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is raising red flags over the legal weight of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that allegations of plunder and graft lack sufficient constitutional evidence.
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Turning idle POGO facilities into classrooms to address the school shortage
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E-sports: The new employment driver
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Cagayan de Oro
CHR supports push to decriminalize libel, cyberlibel
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ― The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling on Congress to decisively advance measures decriminalizing libel and cyberlibel, arguing that prison penalties have long been used to harass journalists and silence ordinary citizens.
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200 mayors rally to end classroom crisis
In a landmark “Bayanihan” summit, more than 200 mayors from across the Philippines gathered on Wednesday, January 28, to support a bold decentralization plan aimed at addressing the country’s chronic classroom shortage.
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