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AGRI INVESTMENTS. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan presents investment opportunities in farm processing, post-harvest facilities, renewable energy, and digital agriculture during the 35th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City on Aug. 12, aimed at creating better markets for farmers and strengthening Mindanao’s food supply. (Photo courtesy of JAKA/PIA-10)

MinBizCon: DA-10 courts investors to boost food supply

The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) is pitching key private-sector investment opportunities in food processing, coffee production, renewable energy, and digital tools.

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COFFEE SHOWCASE | Judges and industry buyers evaluate coffee samples during the Southeast Asia Green Coffee Competition in Valencia City, held alongside the Bukidnon Coffee Festival on May 29–31, 2026, highlighting local coffee for wider markets. (Photo courtesy of SEA Green Coffee)

Bukidnon coffee boom opens investment opportunities

The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) is urging private investors to build coffee processing and manufacturing facilities in Bukidnon.

Aug 18, 2026000

YOUTH SAFETY. Grade 7 learners of Yumbing National High School join the Youthcare Program 2026 at Agoho Covered Court in Camiguin, learning practical skills on making healthy choices, staying safe, and protecting themselves. (Photo courtesy of Yumbing National High School)

Report abuse, stop child marriage, Camiguin lawyers urge

Lawyers from the Camiguin Provincial Legal Department urged residents to report cases of violence against women and children and prevent illegal child marriages.

Aug 18, 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

Participants and organizers posing with certificates during the MTIT Business Expense Savings Training Game in Barangay Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan.

Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida and Amaia join hands to expand homeownership for Filipino workers

Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida Land Corp. and Amaia Land Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding to expand quality housing choices for Filipino workers.

Aug 17, 2026000

Seventeen-year-old International Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca of Zamboanga City displays the 12 medals—six gold and six silver—he won at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore, which concluded Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of National Chess Federation of the Philippines)

PH finishes 2nd in ASEAN chess; Zamboanga’s Arca leads 83-medal haul

The Philippine chess delegation delivered a stellar performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships in Singapore, securing 83 medals to place second overall.

Aug 17, 2026000

UNITED BUSINESS LEADERS. Chamber of commerce and industry leaders from across Mindanao gather at the 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) on Aug. 11–13 in Cagayan de Oro City, strengthening collaboration on investment, innovation, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. (Photo courtesy of JAKA/PIA-10)

Minbizcon pushes action on Mindanao’s growth agenda

The 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) in Cagayan de Oro City concluded with business leaders and government partners calling for immediate, concrete action. Key discussions focused on bridging economic gaps in power, digital infrastructure, financing, and market access to ensure sustainable growth reaches local communities and MSMEs.

Aug 17, 2026000

WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONS: Cagayan de Oro’s A-Team Pilipinas and head coach Arvin Martinez pose with their trophy after winning the U11 World Youth Championship finals in Singapore on Aug. 9, 2026. Tournament MVP Rafael “Peja” Cabusca Reyes (left, holding board) led the squad to its first international title. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Youth Dreamers Organization)

CDO’s A-Team Pilipinas stuns Singapore to secure U11 World Youth title

Cagayan de Oro’s A-Team Pilipinas crowned a milestone 10th anniversary by capturing the U11 World Youth Championship title in Singapore. Led by tournament MVP Rafael “Peja” Cabusca Reyes, the squad executed an aggressive defensive strategy to defeat the Singapore Basketball Academy in the final showdown.

Aug 17, 2026000

Young Mindanao chess prodigies Elisha Romarate, left, of Dipolog City, and Jodiel Chloe Banawa, right, of Isabela, display their medals earned during the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships in Singapore. Banawa swept six gold medals in the Girls Under-6 division, while Romarate captured six medals to help lead the Philippines to a historic second-place overall finish with 83 total medals. (Photos courtesy of Diane Ramos and Geronimo Romarate)

Isabela, Zambo Norte kids power PH chess medal haul

Mindanao chess prodigies Jodiel Chloe Banawa and Elisha Romarate propelled the Philippines to an 83-medal performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship in Singapore.

Aug 17, 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

Brenda Lynn M. Castro, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for Iligan City and Lanao del Norte, presents regional economic data showing a rise in July inflation rates during a press conference in Iligan City on Thursday, Aug. 13. According to the PSA, Lanao del Norte and Iligan City recorded the highest inflation rates in Northern Mindanao for July at 8.3% and 7.9%, respectively. (Photo by Bonita L. Ermac)

Iligan, Lanao del Norte lead Region 10 inflation

Iligan City and Lanao del Norte registered the highest inflation rates in Region 10 for July at 7.9% and 8.3%, respectively.

Aug 17, 2026000

Steam rises from the Mt. Apo Geothermal Power Plant located within the 701-hectare geothermal reservation inside Mount Apo National Park in Barangay Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato. (Photo courtesy of Energy Development Corporation)

Higher ancillary service rates lift August power bills

Electricity consumers may see higher transmission charges in their August 2026 power bills following a 30.85% spike in ancillary service rates, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

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

City Councilor Kenneth John D. Sacala (right), chairman of the Committee on Sports and Youth Development Cooperatives, shakes hands with Ameer Ibni Totoh (left) as the president of the Skateboarding community Garren Garrido (center) reacts to the approval of a motion fast-tracking a planned P6-million public skatepark in Cagayan de Oro. The proposed 800- to 1,000-square-meter facility aims to provide local skateboarders and BMX riders a dedicated training space. Photo Courtesy of Yno Abrea

CDO fast-tracks skatepark, boulevard projects

Cagayan de Oro officials are moving to fast-track the development of a P6-million public skatepark and two city boulevards. Aiming for construction progress before the end of the year, the city council is expediting technical reviews while ensuring all legal, environmental, and planning safeguards are met.

Aug 14, 2026010

A young student uses the Pic-A-Talk app on a tablet to communicate through personalized images while caregivers and educators observe during a SPED speech empowerment program. Supplied Photo

Iligan-built App 'Pic-A-Talk' breaks speech barriers, eyes ASEAN

Developed in Iligan City, Pic-A-Talk allows non-verbal children and those with speech delays to communicate using personalized photos, local voice recordings, and offline functionality. Supported by DOST, this homegrown assistive tool bridges home and classroom communication while eyeing expansion into the ASEAN region.

Aug 14, 2026000

Cheska Adrienne Edulan performs an aerial trick during the Kadayawan Skateboarding Competition in Davao City. Edulan won the women's division, claiming her first major championship title after years of podium finishes. Photo Courtesy of Skateboarding Dabaw

CDO skater Cheska Edulan wins Kadayawan skateboarding title

After years of podium near-misses, Cagayan de Oro native Cheska Adrienne Edulan captured her first major title in the Women’s Division at the Kadayawan Skateboarding Competition in Davao City. Following her victory, Edulan is using her platform to advocate for a dedicated public skatepark in CDO.

Aug 14, 2026010

Beyond Words: How a sister’s search bar inspired a mindanao speech app for non-verbal students

Founded in Iligan City by Uma Roa to help her non-verbal sister, Pic-A-Talk is an assistive communication app that turns images into spoken words. By allowing families to upload personalized photos, the app bridges communication gaps, reduces everyday frustration, and supports speech development for non-verbal children.

Aug 14, 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