In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
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.
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.
Cagayan de Oro skateboarder Garren Pol Garrido captured the "Skater of the Day" award at the 41st Kadayawan Festival Open Skateboarding Competition in Davao City. Overcoming funding constraints, training facility deficits, and a knee injury, Garrido placed fifth overall, while fellow CDO native Cheska Edulan won the Women’s Division.
Camiguin recorded the lowest inflation rate in Northern Mindanao at 4.0% in July. While climbing from 3.1% in June, the island province’s rate remains well below the regional average of 6.4%, offering relative price stability compared to mainland provinces facing steeper commodity and transport costs.
Inflation in Misamis Oriental eased to 6.1% in July, down from 6.4% in June and a peak of 7.4% in May. While slowing transport and utility cost increases provided minor relief, persistent high food prices and rising back-to-school expenses continue to strain local family budgets. Misamis Oriental's rate also remains higher than neighbouring Cagayan de Oro City's 4.8%.
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) Northwestern Mindanao Chapter has formally opened its new regional base at Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. The new office will help expand community-level cardiovascular health programs, early checkups, and hypertension awareness across Northern Mindanao.
In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
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.
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.
Cagayan de Oro skateboarder Garren Pol Garrido captured the "Skater of the Day" award at the 41st Kadayawan Festival Open Skateboarding Competition in Davao City. Overcoming funding constraints, training facility deficits, and a knee injury, Garrido placed fifth overall, while fellow CDO native Cheska Edulan won the Women’s Division.
Camiguin recorded the lowest inflation rate in Northern Mindanao at 4.0% in July. While climbing from 3.1% in June, the island province’s rate remains well below the regional average of 6.4%, offering relative price stability compared to mainland provinces facing steeper commodity and transport costs.
Inflation in Misamis Oriental eased to 6.1% in July, down from 6.4% in June and a peak of 7.4% in May. While slowing transport and utility cost increases provided minor relief, persistent high food prices and rising back-to-school expenses continue to strain local family budgets. Misamis Oriental's rate also remains higher than neighbouring Cagayan de Oro City's 4.8%.
In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
