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The Philippine Sports Commission and Mindanao Development Authority are pushing for stronger regional sports funding, urging local governments to allocate 1% of their budgets to athlete development. Guided by the "80% Rule," the initiative aims to build local training hubs and support provincial talent without requiring early moves to Metro Manila.
Labor groups ask Pasig RTC to lift the injunction halting NCR Wage Order 27's ₱60 daily pay hike, citing unposted ₱10B employer bond.
A rise in chicken and egg production helped protect Northern Mindanao’s food supply last year, balancing out a small drop in pork and red meat caused by farm diseases. Government agencies are now building new animal breeding centers and low-cost markets to keep meat prices steady for buyers.
Led by Bukidnon's massive production of sugarcane, pineapples, and staple grains, Northern Mindanao’s crop harvest reached 11.05 million metric tons in 2025—a 17% increase. To safeguard these gains, DA-10 is expanding biological pest controls and rolling out a ₱1-billion investment in modern post-harvest corn processing infrastructure.
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.