Meta and YouTube are bringing Creator Day 2026 to Cagayan de Oro on September 30, marking a major milestone for Mindanao’s digital creator economy. Led by CICP and Mindanaoan.com, the event at SM CDO Uptown will cover monetization, platform tools, brand collaborations, and emerging AI trends.
Air quality in parts of Northern Mindanao reached an "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" status with an AQI of 103 on Sept. 21. Officials and Greenpeace campaigners attribute the smoke haze to recurring peatland and forest fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region, compounded by dry El Niño conditions.
A 32-year-old woman is in police custody after security personnel at New Gaisano City Valencia caught her attempting to leave with ₱11,911.75 worth of unpaid grocery items in an eco bag. Bukidnon Police Provincial Director PCOL Oliver Sotto Navales ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
In response to campus shootings nationwide, PRO-10 has ordered increased police visibility and stricter security protocols across Northern Mindanao schools. Misamis Oriental Rep. Yevgeney Vincente Emano emphasized that preventing student violence requires active community involvement, responsible gun ownership, and parental monitoring of children’s online interactions.
On the anniversary of Martial Law, the Federation of Free Workers called for extending democratic rights into workplaces through unionization, collective bargaining, and living wages. FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula emphasized that political freedoms are incomplete while workers face low pay, job insecurity, and debt across the country.
A massive coastal cleanup along Lapasan Coastal Road yielded about eight tons of garbage on Sept. 19. Organized in partnership with CLENRO, the activity mobilized over 1,800 volunteers, schools, and private sectors, emphasizing the urgent need for proper waste disposal and community action to safeguard local marine waters.
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left three dead, including the Grade 9 shooter, and eight wounded. As authorities investigate how a firearm was taken from a home vault and examine dark web influences, leaders urge national security audits and stronger gun safeguards.
Motorists and pedestrians passing near the Agora Public Market may face slower traffic after vendors and improperly parked vehicles were found occupying parts of Doña Graciana Street during an inspection Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Government security officials and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders convened at Camp Bilal to coordinate joint security protocols ahead of the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The effort aims to establish direct communication, de-escalate potential conflicts, and ensure a safe, credible voting environment for all citizens.
Grade 6 learners at Berwar Integrated School in Tangkal, Lanao del Norte, gained access to the eTuro Digital Learning System through DOST SOCCSKSARGEN’s Science for Peace program. The deployment includes 80 Chromebooks and interactive learning tools designed to bridge educational gaps in conflict-affected communities.
The Philippine Army's 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade celebrated its 16th activation anniversary on September 9 at Camp Sultan Badrodin in Iligan City. Officials highlighted the unit’s peace-building initiatives, new facility inaugurations, and ongoing joint security operations for the BARMM parliamentary election.
Three student journalists from Maltana National High School in Tampakan, South Cotabato, earned slots in the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference. Heart Shane Palec, Joyce Amosco, and Queen Claudio qualified during the Division Schools Press Conference, where the school’s publication also took third place overall.
Nine local associations in Malaybalay City received ₱2.7 million in livelihood grants from the DSWD under the Peace and Development-Buong Bansa Mapayapa program. Each group received ₱300,000 to support small businesses and agricultural projects designed to foster long-term peace and economic self-reliance in conflict-vulnerable communities.
Five young Muay Thai fighters from Unified Mixed Martial Arts earned spots on Koronadal City’s official delegation for the Batang Pinoy 2026 national finals in Bacolod City. The athletes, aged 13 and 14, are now undergoing intensive conditioning and skills training following rigorous selection tryouts.
Iligan City has allocated P20 million for the month-long Diyandi Festival 2026, celebrating the shared heritage of its Higaonon, Maranao, and Christian communities. Culminating on the September 29 feast day of St. Michael the Archangel, the festival features street dancing, sports tournaments, traditional rituals, and heightened security measures.
Written from the perspective of an unopened notification, this reflective piece examines how digital silence is rarely neutral. Exploring selective urgency and modern communication, it reveals how leaving a message unread often serves as a deliberate choice to delay accountability, avoid honesty, and maintain control.
