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On Day 22 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, a PSA official testified that 37 names on OVP confidential fund receipts matched individuals who were already deceased—including an infant who died in 1965—while other receipts matched children as young as one year old.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara urged teachers to build stronger personal connections with learners during the National Teachers’ Month kick-off at Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro. However, local educators highlighted the need for reciprocal support, citing the heavy physical and emotional demands of the current teaching workload.
VP Sara Duterte posts ₱360,000 bail for grave threats as legal experts debate limited procedural immunity and presidential constitutional protections.
Parts of Northern Mindanao continue to experience unhealthy air quality as haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, affects the region. EMB-10 reported improved conditions in Tagoloan, but air quality remains unhealthy in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, prompting health officials to urge protective measures.
A robbery suspect was arrested and his alleged accomplice killed in a police encounter in Zamboanga del Sur less than 24 hours after robbing an Ozamiz City commercial store. PRO-10 authorities linked the Pondoyo Robbery Group suspects to several commercial break-ins across Region 10.
Former DepEd Chief of Staff Atty. Michael Poa testified at the Senate impeachment trial that Vice President Sara Duterte instructed him to tell reporters confidential funds were used for anti-insurgency. Poa described a compartmentalized system where key spending details were withheld from senior agency staff.
The Cagayan de Oro City Council approved 12 measures during its opening September session, authorizing payments for prior-year city procurement, granting 20% equity assistance for socialized housing, and securing agreements for farm equipment and senior health outreach. The actions provide a framework for local service delivery and monitoring.
Around 3,200 students and personnel at Medina National Comprehensive High School conducted a campus active-threat drill on Sept. 3. Led by school DRRM coordinators alongside local police and fire personnel, the 30-minute exercise tested emergency lockdown protocols, communication channels, and student accounting procedures to enhance school safety.
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Northern Mindanao is working alongside Cagayan de Oro City Hall to identify fake online accounts allegedly spreading false information about Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy. Authorities emphasized that while legitimate public criticism is constitutionally protected, defamatory cyber acts remain subject to legal scrutiny.
Former DepEd Chief of Staff Atty. Michael Poa admitted at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that no department funds were given to the AFP for youth leadership summits. The testimony directly addresses how military activities were used to support DepEd's confidential fund liquidations submitted to COA.
Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa has issued a health advisory prompting residents to limit outdoor exposure as haze impacts local air quality. Authorities suspect smoke from Indonesian wildfires has drifted into parts of Misamis Oriental, urging the public to wear masks, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable individuals.
The LMP-Misamis Oriental Chapter, led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, is seeking a dialogue with Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy regarding the city's PUV rerouting dry run. Mayors are asking for a temporary suspension of the traffic scheme, highlighting increased commuting costs for provincial workers and students.