
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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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.

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.


Maxim Rides & Food Delivery introduces fuel vouchers and zero-commission incentives for driver-partners in Iligan and nationwide to ease the financial strain of rising fuel costs.

Supported by the Federation of Free Workers, digital platform riders and drivers launched DigitALL Workers Pilipinas–FFW to advocate for labor rights and social protection nationwide.

Councilor Edgardo Cabanlas pushes for a preemptive commercial bar ban near Lumbia Air Base, citing concerns over crime and exploitation linked to increased EDCA military presence.

LTFRB-10 finalizes a P2 fare hike for modern jeepneys in Northern Mindanao while preparing multiple waves of fuel subsidies for over 4,000 eligible regional drivers.

A massive pre-dawn fire destroyed the CPK Mercantile building in Iligan City on Tuesday. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. No injuries occurred.

Veteran Mindanao journalist Editha Caduaya earns international acclaim, winning the Outstanding Excellence Award for her documentary exploring the human story behind Col. Hansel Marantan’s badge.

Soaring diesel prices and declining fish stocks ground Opol’s fishing fleet, forcing 70% of Luyongbonbon's residents to seek alternative labor as fuel costs triple per trip.

Councilor Edgar Cabanlas and the Cagayan de Oro City Council discussing legal ramifications of US troop presence under the VFA.

COWD and COBI begin a phased rehabilitation of the Taguanao water treatment plant on March 17, causing scheduled low pressure across Cagayan de Oro through May.