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The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice is opposing a joint venture agreement that would grant Ignite Power Corp. a 70% controlling stake in SOCOTECO II. Over 10,000 member-consumer-owners have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, citing risks of rising power costs and loss of consumer control.
Speaking at the Halal Trade Expo 2026 in Iligan City, DA Undersecretary Zamzamin Ampatuan urged stronger agricultural production to power the country's Halal value chain. The strategy aims to expand livestock production, build compliant slaughterhouses, and open new local and international export opportunities for Filipino farmers and MSMEs.
Misamis Oriental is partnering with PhilFIDA to reactivate the idle Abaca Tissue Culture Laboratory in Sugbongcogon. The revived facility will supply disease-free planting materials to local farmers while supporting a broader provincial strategy to process raw fiber into high-value finished goods, boosting rural household incomes.
Camiguin health authorities are intensifying disease surveillance and mosquito-control measures following a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis in the province. Local health officials are urging residents to adopt the 4S strategy, clean up stagnant water breeding grounds, seek prompt medical care, and ensure children are vaccinated.
Testimony at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial revealed that top Office of the Vice President aides lacked direct knowledge of how ₱625 million in confidential funds was disbursed. The proceedings continue to scrutinize rapid spending, questionable acknowledgment receipts, and a ₱73.28M Notice of Disallowance issued by state auditors.
Barangay Agusan captured the grand championship in the Higalaay Festival 2026 Street Dancing Competition in Cagayan de Oro City. Dancers braved the rain to deliver stunning performances, with Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy granting an additional ₱200,000 incentive to each winning contingent on top of official prizes.
CAGAYAN de Oro City - For highland farmers in Bukidnon, coffee is emerging as a practical alternative to seasonal crops, offering the chance to cut production costs while earning from the same trees for years.
Voters in the Bangsamoro region will have expanded ways to verify their choices during the Sept. 14 Parliamentary Elections. Upgraded Comelec machines will display scanned ballots on-screen alongside printed receipts, while precinct-level post-counting displays will allow authorized observers to audit anonymized ballots for greater overall election transparency.
The Commission on Elections is stepping up its voter awareness campaign across the Bangsamoro region ahead of the Sept. 14 Parliamentary Elections. Through hands-on machine demonstrations and media outreach, Comelec aims to guide voters on balloting procedures, sectoral choices, and how parliament members will elect the chief minister.
Labor groups are urging the Pasig Regional Trial Court to lift an injunction blocking NCR Wage Order No. 27’s ₱60 daily wage hike. Coalition leaders argue the freeze is invalid without a required ₱10-billion employer bond, estimating affected workers have already lost ₱1.32 billion in delayed earnings.
Three school shootings in Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Zamboanga highlight a disturbing trend: minors obtaining firearms issued to military, police, customs, and private security personnel.
Following three school shooting incidents across the Philippines, educators, families, and authorities face urgent questions about campus safety.