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Minority denied key council posts

Gov. Uy vows crack down on illegal mining

“There are many issues, especially regarding mining in Opol and Manticao. We need to focus on these,” Uy said.

PSA: P20 per kilo rice to fight inflation in Normin

THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Northern Mindanao remains optimistic about maintaining the region’s grip on inflation, with the upcoming P20-per-kilo rice program expected to play a pivotal role in long-term price stability.

NGCP holds grid planning consultation

THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) held its annual stakeholder consultation to discuss the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) for 2025-2050, focusing on future grid expansion and modernization.

Klarex orders clearing of sidewalk vendors in Oro

IN a move to improve traffic flow and public safety, Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy has ordered the immediate removal of sidewalk vendors who have been clogging key streets in Cagayan de Oro City.

NGCP: Grid support costs up, transmission rates down slightly

THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported mixed changes in transmission and ancillary service rates, as reflected in the June 2025 electric bills of consumers.

Floods hit Oro

CAGAYAN de Oro was battered by heavy rains late Tuesday afternoon, driven by a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) and the Southwest Monsoon.

Gonzales proposes ‘transition government’

THE Philippines is facing a deepening crisis of governance, legitimacy, and public trust, according to former Defense Secretary and National Security Adviser Norberto B. Gonzales.

Rufus opposes December SK elections

CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez voiced opposition on Tuesday to the Senate’s plan to conduct the December barangay-Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Rufus files fake news bill

CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has filed Bill No. 11506 aimed at criminalizing the malicious dissemination of fake news, especially content that threatens public order and national security.

PSA: Oro ranks 2nd in PH literacy

THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has recognized Cagayan de Oro as the second highly urbanized city in the country with the highest basic literacy rate, based on the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (Flemms).

Oro to begin distributing 350,000 property assessment notices on June 2

THE City Assessment Department of Cagayan de Oro is preparing to distribute over 350,000 notices of property assessment starting this coming June 2, 2025.