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Hunger pushes Filipinos into risky job traps — FFW
Federation of Free Workers president Sonny Matula warns that hunger pushes Filipinos into dangerous overseas job traps, calling for living wages and stronger anti-trafficking enforcement.
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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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DILG, COA close in on Oro gov’t over P250-million stalled facility, multi-million loan penalties
DILG and COA demand accountability as Cagayan de Oro City faces the reversion of ₱250 million in idle funds alongside millions in avoidable loan penalties.
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Coal-linked projects under fire; pressure mounts on World Bank arm
Nearly a decade after filing complaints, Filipino communities await relief from the World Bank’s IFC over coal-linked projects, sparking a global debate on financial accountability.
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Cagayan de Oro
US deploys combat gear to CDO for Balikatan
US troops offloaded heavy combat gear at Macabalan Port for Balikatan 2026, marking a historic first for military prepositioning in Mindanao under the EDCA agreement.
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Opol music fest boosts tourism, local sales
Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.
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Cagayan de Oro
Educators, clergy rally for Talaingod 13 acquittal
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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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NGCP urges parents, LGUs to keep kites away from power lines
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Cakes, chants mark Duterte’s 81st in Oro
Supporters in Cagayan de Oro gathered at Divisoria Kiosko to celebrate former President Rodrigo Duterte’s 81st birthday, calling for his release and expressing continued political loyalty.
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Free eyeglasses bring clear futures to 193 Oro students
193 Cagayan de Oro students received free, customized eyeglasses through the Lions Club "Sight for Kids" program, helping them overcome vision barriers to achieve academic success.
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Army’s Tabak Division earns excellence award
Iligan-based 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division receives a Plaque of Recognition from President Marcos Jr. for achieving overall excellence in military service during the 2025 evaluation.
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