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SAFETY CHECK. Zamboanga City government officials hold a coordinating meeting following the shooting incident involving students at a private school in Barangay Lunzuran, as authorities assess the situation and strengthen school and community safety measures. (Photo courtesy of Zamboanga City Government)

PNP probes Zamboanga school shooting

Police are investigating a shooting involving two minor students at a private school in Barangay Lunzuran, Zamboanga City.

Aug 19, 2026000

NO MORE THREAT. Parents rushed to Ateneo de Zamboanga High School in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City, to fetch their children following a reported school shooting Tuesday morning. City Police Director PCol. Fidel Fortaleza said at 8:40 a.m. that “there is zero threat already.” (Screengrab from an ANC video)

Zamboanga high school shooting leaves 2 dead; threat cleared

ZAMBOANGA City — Parents rushed to Ateneo de Zamboanga High School in Barangay Tumaga Tuesday morning to fetch their children after a shooting left two people dead and two others injured.

Aug 18, 2026000

Students rest under the shade of an outdoor kiosk on a school campus in Eastern Visayas to shield themselves from high temperatures and extreme heat index levels. Meanwhile, schools across Northern Mindanao have implemented flexible measures to protect students and staff from heat-related illnesses. (PIA photo)

Persistent heat shuts classes again in Misor

At least 18 local government units in Misamis Oriental have suspended or shortened classes to protect students and teachers from a continuing high heat index.

Aug 17, 2026000

CONVOY ATTACK: A shattered window with a bullet hole is seen on a vehicle belonging to Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s convoy following an ambush by unidentified gunmen along the General Santos-Cotabato road in Maguindanao del Norte on Saturday. (Photo screen grabbed from DXMY Cotabato)

Macacua safe after convoy comes under fire

Interim Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy” Macacua escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen ambushed his convoy in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

Aug 17, 2026000

Camiguin Lone District Representative Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo is elected Majority Leader of the Commission on Appointments during its plenary session at the Senate on Aug. 13. His new post gives Northern Mindanao a stronger voice in the body that reviews presidential appointments. Photo courtesy of Romualdo’s Congressional Office.

Romualdo gets key CA post, giving Mindanao a stronger voice

Camiguin’s lone district representative Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo’s election as Majority Leader of the Commission on Appointments (CA) could give Northern Mindanao a stronger voice in decisions involving key national government appointments.

Aug 14, 2026000

Students use portable fans to beat the heat on campus as at least 20 local government units across Misamis Oriental suspend classes due to a dangerous 43°C heat index forecast. PIA PHOTO

Misamis Oriental schools halt classes to beat extreme heat

At least 20 local government units in Misamis Oriental have suspended classes for August 13 and 14 following a dangerous 43°C heat index forecast. Driven by ongoing El Niño conditions, local leaders are moving to prevent heat-related illnesses and safeguard students during peak temperatures.

Aug 13, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro City braces for dangerous heat as PAGASA forecasts a 43°C heat index, prompting the suspension of classes in all public schools on August 13 and 14. Photos by Shiela Mae Butlig

CDO kids stay home as heat hits 43°C

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy has ordered the suspension of public school classes on August 13 and 14 due to a dangerous forecast heat index of 43°C. The move aims to protect students as PAGASA warns of intensifying El Niño conditions across the region.

Aug 13, 2026000

FINAL RESOLUTION. The Supreme Court En Banc has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration in G.R. No. 279499, ordering an immediate entry of judgment regarding the Camiguin disqualification case. (Photo courtesy of the Supreme Court)

SC ends Rodriguez’s Camiguin election case

he Supreme Court En Banc has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by former Camiguin gubernatorial candidate Paul Rodriguez. Resolving the disqualification case over residency qualifications, the High Court ordered the immediate entry of judgment, clearing all legal challenges to Gov. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo’s election victory.

Aug 12, 2026000

New COC Rules: Misor Comelec Urges BSKE candidates to prepare requirements early

Aspirants for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City must prepare extra paperwork. Election authorities now require a certified birth certificate and a Sworn Declaration of Conflict of Interest alongside standard filing materials.

Aug 11, 2026000

Motorelas, locally known as relas, line up to pick up commuters along Osmeña Street near Cogon Market in Cagayan de Oro City. The iconic public utility vehicles remain a primary mode of short-distance public transportation across local commercial districts in this city. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

Cagayan de Oro motorela routes face review

As Cagayan de Oro conducts a citywide traffic dry run, the RTA audits motorela routes and color-coding schemes while drivers urge city hall to protect low-income routes.

Aug 11, 2026000

Misamis Oriental Gov. Juliette Uy delivers her State of the Province Address, saying the provincial government is reviewing unpaid contractor claims and defective projects before releasing public funds. She said around 20% to 30% of the province’s outstanding obligations have already been settled. (Photo courtesy of Misamis Oriental Provincial Information Office)

Contractors’ unpaid bills pile up as Misor orders project checks

Governor Juliette Uy forms a dedicated task force to inspect completed public works and verify building standards before Misamis Oriental clears remaining unpaid contractor claims.

Aug 7, 2026000

Members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro Chapter announce plans to focus on the unresolved killing of blocktime anchor Federico "Ding" Gempesaw during this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on Nov. 2. The initiative aims to renew public calls for justice in one of Northern Mindanao’s long-standing media killing cases. (Photo courtesy of NUJP-CDO Chapter)

NUJP renews call for justice in unsolved killing of blocktime anchor Ding Gempesaw

NUJP Cagayan de Oro makes the unresolved murder of radio anchor Federico "Ding" Gempesaw the centerpiece of its campaign against media impunity in Northern Mindanao.

Aug 7, 2026000