Three student developers from Valencia National High School in Bukidnon represented the Philippines at Krafton’s BETTER GROUND 2026 international summit in Seoul. Team PhsynTak presented "GENOMORPH," an original eco-themed mobile action RPG that translates real biological science and habitat conservation into engaging mobile gameplay.
PSHS-NMC, DepEd Lanao del Norte, and the provincial government launched the SPARK Outreach Program 2026–2027 in Baroy. The initiative equips Grade 6 learners and teachers with hands-on STEM tools while preparing students for the Philippine Science High School National Competitive Examination.
Fifty LGU personnel from municipal treasurers’ offices in Lanao del Norte completed specialized metrology training organized by DTI and DOST-NorMin. The program provided hands-on instruction in verifying market weighing instruments and fuel dispensing pumps to safeguard consumers against inaccurate measurements at the point of sale.
Two active PNP personnel face criminal and administrative proceedings after being arrested in connection with the shooting of a 38-year-old civilian in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. PRO-10 and COCPO leadership assured the public of a transparent investigation with no special treatment or cover-up.
Around 250 researchers and academic leaders assembled at MSU-IIT for Mindanao’s inaugural Engineering Research and Development for Technology Congress. Officials from MSU-IIT and DOST-SEI emphasized expanding graduate scholarships to build a stronger scientific workforce capable of delivering practical, community-focused solutions across the region.
Coro Davao de Oro secured a 3rd runner-up finish and the Best Cluster Entry award for Mindanao at the Civil Service Commission's Himig Lingkod Bayani 2026. Competing at The Metropolitan Theater in Manila, the public sector choir earned ₱180,000 with strong backing from Davao de Oro provincial leadership.
The Department of Health Northern Mindanao urges prompt medical intervention following any animal bite or scratch. Health officials warn against relying on traditional remedies like "pagtatandok," advising immediate 10-to-15-minute wound washing with soap and running water followed by post-exposure prophylaxis at accredited treatment centers.
DepEd Gingoog City has issued a stern reminder to public school officials against making unauthorized financial collections from students. Reaffirming DepEd Memorandum No. 41, s. 2024, Schools Division Superintendent Edgardo Abanil emphasized that public education must remain free, equitable, and clear of mandatory monetary demands.
Around 4,500 Boy Scouts and adult leaders across Mindanao assembled at Camp Obedencia in Lala, Lanao del Norte, for the 7th One Mindanao Scout Jamboree. The four-day event featured environmental action, obstacle challenges, and youth leadership training aimed at building character, environmental stewardship, and lifelong friendships.
Police Regional Office-10 has deployed 149 additional personnel from RMFB-10 and organic units to reinforce security in Iligan City for the Diyandi Festival 2026. Under Regional Director PBGen. Nestor Babagay Jr., heightened police visibility will cover all 133 scheduled events in coordination with Task Force Iligan.
A total of 16,250 Northern Mindanao residents purchased ₱20-per-kilo rice during the Sept. 14 Handog ng Pangulo Serbisyo Fair. Alongside rice sales, DA-10 delivered ₱56.6 million in farm machinery, inputs, and Kadiwa grants, underscoring a regional commitment of over ₱3 billion in agricultural support this year.
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.
Coro Davao de Oro secured a 3rd runner-up finish and the Best Cluster Entry award for Mindanao at the Civil Service Commission's Himig Lingkod Bayani 2026. Competing at The Metropolitan Theater in Manila, the public sector choir earned ₱180,000 with strong backing from Davao de Oro provincial leadership.
Zamboanga City has tripled the grand prize of the Fiesta Hermosa Street Dance Competition to ₱1 million in both the Hermosa-Based and Open categories. Scheduled for Oct. 11, the elevated prize structure aims to attract top performing contingents across Mindanao for the city's premier cultural showcase.
Surging global oil prices highlight Mindanao’s vulnerable reliance on imported fossil fuels. To reach 50% renewable power by 2030 and add 1,400 megawatts of clean energy, advocates urge the government to establish an Investment Ombudsman to eliminate red tape and streamline capital flow for pipeline projects.
