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Northern Mindanao’s total fish harvest rose 12.5% to 74,459 metric tons in 2025, buoyed by strong production in Lanao del Norte and inland farming in Bukidnon. To protect wild fish stocks from overfishing, BFAR-10 is reinforcing seasonal fishing bans while expanding investment in local aquaculture.
Student journalists from San Vicente Elementary School in Butuan City earned 13 awards across 14 events at the Southwest District Schools Press Conference. Led by category champions Jenzel Aquino and Nathalie Amante, five young writers are now advancing to represent their school at the division-level press conference.
Laboratory tests confirmed that Philippine eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan” died from a severe bacterial infection after being rescued in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Complicated by airgun pellet wounds and dehydration, the loss has spurred Indigenous tribal leaders and conservation groups to build stronger community-led networks protecting eagle habitats across Mindanao.
Six-year-old Elisha Romarate of Dipolog City captured 12 medals—including eight golds—in the Girls Under-6 division at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships in Singapore. Trained by her father, NM Geronimo Romarate, the young prodigy highlights the growing strength of grassroots chess development in Mindanao.
Liceo de Cagayan University swimmers Jewel Zelene M. Ferrera and Neil Christian Salvador earned national berths for the 2026 Philippine Aquatics, Inc. National Championships.
Student-athletes Bann Ford R. Quilaton and Tom Emmanuel S. Gonzales brought pride to Samal Senior High School by claiming gold and silver medals at the Mindanao Invitational Tournament: Kickboxing Kadayawan 2026.
The Cagayan de Oro City Council has proposed the Sports Safety and Security Ordinance of 2026 to establish uniform safety and emergency protocols across local sporting events. Championed by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez and Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, the measure mandates venue inspections, trained first responders, and a dedicated monitoring council.
The Tong-Il Moo-Do Blazing Tigers from Davao del Norte captured the overall championship at the 2026 Kadayawan Mindanao Invitational Kickboxing Tournament at LPU Davao.
Just weeks after facing emergency surgery and financial hurdles, Cagayan de Oro’s Northern Mindanao A-Team Basketball Program captured the 3rd World Youth Championship title in Singapore.
The Philippine chess delegation delivered a stellar performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships in Singapore, securing 83 medals to place second overall.
Cagayan de Oro’s A-Team Pilipinas crowned a milestone 10th anniversary by capturing the U11 World Youth Championship title in Singapore. Led by tournament MVP Rafael “Peja” Cabusca Reyes, the squad executed an aggressive defensive strategy to defeat the Singapore Basketball Academy in the final showdown.
Mindanao chess prodigies Jodiel Chloe Banawa and Elisha Romarate propelled the Philippines to an 83-medal performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship in Singapore.