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Student-athlete Alexis Angela Philippe P. Laranjo displays her gold medal alongside family members after returning home to Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. Competing under team "Lily" with India's Rudra Kumar, the Notre Dame of Tacurong College archer secured top honors in the recurve under-18 mixed team division, earning commendations from the Philippine Embassy in Bangladesh and her local school community. (Photo courtesy of El Mar Facebook)

Tacurong archer Laranjo strikes gold at Asia Challenge Cup in Bangladesh

Sultan Kudarat student-athlete Alexis Laranjo captures gold in the recurve U18 mixed team event at the 2026 World Archery Asia President’s Challenge Cup in Bangladesh.

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ON FESTIVAL WATCH. Emergency responders activate the Incident Command Post (ICP) at Rio de Oro Boulevard to coordinate security, traffic, and emergency response operations throughout the month-long Higalaay Festival 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

Higalaay safety plan in place

Cagayan de Oro activates its month-long Incident Management Team, deploying over 300 police personnel and emergency responders to safeguard festivalgoers during Higalaay Festival 2026.

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A highland farmer meticulously selects coffee cherries on a mountain farm. Strategic government interventions under the national agriculture roadmap help growers upgrade productivity and secure stable, higher incomes. (File photo: PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Why Bukidnon is emerging as Mindanao's coffee hub

Modern processing equipment, direct buyer linkages, and local peace initiatives are helping Bukidnon coffee farmers elevate bean quality and capture higher-value markets across the country.

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Photo caption: Commission on Elections Commissioner George Erwin Garcia speaks during the signing of a partnership agreement supporting the anti-vote-buying campaign at the Marawi Cultural Center. Garcia said the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections will allow BARMM voters to choose the region's first parliamentary leaders under its new system of government. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Historic BARMM vote to shape region's next leaders

Comelec advances preparations for the historic BARMM parliamentary elections as regional leaders and civic groups launch anti-vote-buying initiatives in Marawi City.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY. Acting Assistant Department Manager for Traffic Operations Benedicto Ramiro outlines the special traffic scheme for the Higalaay Festival 2026 during the Meet the Press forum at the Fifth Level of SM CDO Downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Cagayan de Oro Press Club President Hanne Pisos served as guest host of the program. Photo by Edwin Iyo

Higalaay traffic plan starts today: Roads closed, reroutes in effect

Cagayan de Oro enforces a temporary traffic scheme and street closures along Rio de Oro Boulevard for the grand opening of Higalaay Festival 2026.

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SISTER-CITY PARTNERSHIP. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announces plans to formalize a sisterhood agreement with Cagayan de Oro City during his visit to Northern Mindanao. The partnership is expected to strengthen cooperation in governance, tourism, trade, investment, and public service as the city hosts the League of Cities of the Philippines National Executive Board Meeting this August. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

CDO, San Juan to seal Sister-City deal during Higalaay

San Juan City plans to formalize a sisterhood partnership with Cagayan de Oro City, aiming to bolster economic development, tourism, and governance cooperation across regions.

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Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus "XJ" Romualdo speaks during an official briefing in Mambajao, Camiguin, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Romualdo reiterated the provincial government’s long-standing ban on lottery operations, affirming that local authorities will continue to prohibit state-sanctioned and commercial gambling establishments across the island province. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Camiguin keeps lottery ban to protect families

Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo reaffirms Camiguin's prohibition on lottery operations, prioritizing household financial security and family needs over potential provincial gambling revenues.

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A poll technician verifies the printed output from a vote-counting machine during automated voting system testing. Election workers in Misamis Oriental are undergoing technical drills and equipment testing to ensure full operational readiness for precinct workers across local barangays ahead of the scheduled November polls. (Photo courtesy of DOST)

BSKE still on: Comelec readies polls for 1.52m Misor, CDO voters

Comelec advances BSKE preparations across Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro, covering over 1.52 million voters, as election offices await congressional action on proposed postponement legislation.

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Vendors sell fresh produce inside the vegetable section of a public market in Cagayan de Oro City at Cogon public market. (File Photo courtesy of City Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration)

Why healthy eating feels out of reach for many Filipino families

High food prices and export-driven farming leave low-income families in Cagayan de Oro struggling to afford nutritious meals, despite Northern Mindanao's ₱182B agricultural yield.

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Construction scaffolds line the iconic Cloud 9 boardwalk tower in General Luna, Siargao Island, during ongoing rehabilitation works on Thursday, July 31, 2026. Municipal leaders and tourism officials inspected the coastal development site to ensure facility upgrades, including new public restrooms and first-aid booths, are completed before the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour begins on Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of Lingkod Lapid FB)

Siargao travelers to get better airport, rest stops, surf facilities

Ahead of the upcoming World Surf League tour, Siargao transforms visitor experience with upgraded Cloud 9 boardwalks, modern airport lounges, and dedicated tourist rest areas across the island.

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BODY FOUND. Police recover the decomposed body of 30-year-old Friscela Ongcoy Quijada from a stream near a pineapple field in Sitio Buntungon, Purok 6, Barangay Poblacion, Libona, Bukidnon, on Aug. 3. Authorities said the victim was identified through her distinctive tattoos after workers discovered the remains. (Supplied photo)

Decomposed body found in Libona river identified as missing woman

Following the identification of 30-year-old Friscela Ongcoy Quijada in a Libona stream, her family appeals for a thorough investigation as police await autopsy results to determine the cause of death.

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An architectural rendering shows the proposed ₱300 million rehabilitation of the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center in Cagayan de Oro City. Funded through joint ₱100 million contributions from the Province of Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City, and 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, the upgraded facility features a 5,000-seat grandstand, modern rubberized tracks, and a three-story multipurpose center with athlete dormitories. (Photo courtesy of Misamis Oriental Provincial Information Office)

Beyond Concrete: How a P300M sports hub benfits Misamis Oriental, CDO's youth

For years, local athletes faced worn-out tracks and costly travel. The ₱300M Pelaez Sports Center overhaul changes that, giving homegrown talent modern facilities and proper home-court dignity.

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A rustic wooden entrance archway welcomes visitors to the Fiesta sa Kaumahan 2026 Agro Fair and Garden Show at Gaston Park in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Organized by the City Agriculture Office as part of the Higalaay Festival, the week-long fair brings together farmers, fisherfolk, plant growers, and food entrepreneurs daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Photo courtesy of City Agriculture Office - Cagayan de Oro)

Fiesta sa Kaumahan offers fresh produce, local food at Gaston Park

Fresh produce, native delicacies, and ornamental plants fill Gaston Park as Cagayan de Oro opens the week-long Fiesta sa Kaumahan 2026 Agro Fair.

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Athletes representing the Philippine taekwondo delegation gather in team uniform before competing at the 2026 World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Seoul, South Korea. Home-grown Mindanao martial artists, including General Santos City native Adriel Angelo Rodriguez and Tangub City native Arthur Diaz, brought home gold and silver medals across poomsae, team, and Taekwon Chejo events. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Taekwondo Association)

Mindanao athletes win world Taekwondo medals in Seoul

Athletes from General Santos City and Tangub City brought home gold and silver medals from the 2026 World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Seoul, South Korea.

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Local officials and tourism inspectors examine construction progress on the Cloud 9 boardwalk tower in General Luna, Siargao Island, during a site inspection on Thursday, July 31, 2026. The municipal government is upgrading coastal facilities, road networks, and public amenities ahead of hosting the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour scheduled from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10. (Photo courtesy of LGU General Luna)

Cloud 9 upgrades set to welcome surfers, boost Siargao businesses

General Luna is rushing to finish Cloud 9 boardwalk repairs, public restrooms, and electrical upgrades ahead of the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour this October.

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City Councilor Randy Ryan Ong and Senior Inspector Carmelo A. Corsame lead the 4th Public Hearing for the FREEDOM Program Ordinance at the Iligan City Jail–Male Dormitory in Iligan City on Friday, July 24, 2026. The proposed legislative measure successfully passed its first reading during the session, establishing a framework for Reintegration, Empowerment, Education, Development, and Opportunities for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). (Photo courtesy of BJMP-Iligan City Jail-Male Dormitory)

Iligan launches livelihood program for former inmates

Released inmates in Iligan City will soon receive business seed capital, toolkits, and mentorship under the newly approved FREEDOM Program Ordinance.

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FIRE AFTERMATH. Residents sift through the charred remains of their homes on Burgos Street in Barangay 7, Cagayan de Oro City, a day after a fire destroyed seven houses and damaged three others. The blaze, which burned for nearly three hours, left an estimated ₱8 million in property damage as authorities continued investigating its cause. Photo by Ben Balce

Fourth-alarm fire in Oro: ₱8M blaze razes 7 homes

Revised fire department estimates place total damage at ₱8 million following a fourth-alarm residential blaze along Burgos Street in Barangay 7.

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I cried over a movie about cholesterol

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