Dave Achondo

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Margeaux Therese Tulang standing in the center holding her championship certificate, flanked by BukSU and CHED officials, with her winning poster and the word "CHAMPION" displayed on the screen behind her.

BukSU student tops ASEAN digital poster tilt

BukSU student Margeaux Therese B. Tulang wins the CHED-10 ASEAN 2026 Digital Poster Contest with an artwork highlighting regional unity.

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Dagiti kameng ti Sarimanok Arnis Team ti Lanao del Norte, a nakasuot iti uniform ken medalya, a sidadaaw a nakatatakder ken nakalukso idiay uneg ti gymnasium habang ig-igemda ti bannuar ti probinsyada.

Sports

Lanao Norte Arnis team brings home 21 medals

Lanao del Norte’s Sarimanok Arnis Team collects 21 medals and ₱39,000 in cash incentives at the Zamboanga Hermosa open tournament.

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Philippine Women’s Sepak Takraw team members Abegail Sinogbuhan, Jean Marie Sucalit, and Nelly Jay Salon standing proudly on the Asian Games podium while holding their silver medals.

Sports

Mindanao-Cebu trio wins historic Asiad sepak takraw silver

The Philippine women’s team captures the nation’s first-ever Asian Games silver medal in sepak takraw in Nagoya, Japan.

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Filipino surfer Jayuard Alciso smiling while draped in the Philippine flag and holding up his Asian Games bronze medal.

Sports

Siargao surfer Alciso wins Asian bronze

Siargao’s Jayuard Alciso wins bronze in surfing’s Asian Games debut, beating fellow Filipino Toby Espejon in the men’s shortboard.

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Philippine weightlifter Albert Ian delos Santos reacts with a passionate shout, kick, and clenched fists after completing a successful lift with a heavy barbell resting on the platform behind him.

Sports

Delos Santos lifts for late father, wins Asiad bronze

Albert Ian delos Santos sets new Junior World records, winning bronze in the men’s 70kg weightlifting at the Asian Games.

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Members of Western Mindanao State University's Team BaiPass pose on stage holding their certificates, trophy, and medals alongside event organizers in front of a digital display that reads "Champion" and "BaiPass".

Technology

WMSU dominates Zamboanga CTF leg, leads qualifiers to regional Hack4Gov

WMSU’s Team BaiPass leads Zamboanga City qualifiers advancing to DICT Region 9’s Hack4Gov regional cybersecurity finals.

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Members of MSU-IIT's Team CYB3RUS hold a trophy and a banner reading "HackForGov 5" while posing on stage with event organizers in front of a digital screen displaying "CHAMPION".

Technology

MSU-IIT’s team CYB3RUS wins HackForGov region 10 qualifier

MSU-IIT’s Team CYB3RUS wins the HackForGov 2026 Region 10 competition, advancing to represent Northern Mindanao at the national finals.

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A police officer in a blue uniform and cap speaks and gives directions to a group of high school students standing in formation outdoors. The students face the officer in front of a school building backdrop.

Deped widens school safety focus to mental health, cyber threats

DepEd is strengthening school safety by combining physical security measures with mental health support and digital safety initiatives for students.

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An aerial view of a tropical island resort surrounded by clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and lush coconut trees under a sunny sky. Wooden boardwalks and overwater stilt structures extend into the shallow sea.

Lifestyle

New DOT plan opens more Mindanao tourism routes

The Department of Tourism introduces a strategy expanding air connectivity, digital tools, and infrastructure across regional Mindanao destinations.

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Members of Saint Michael College of Caraga's two competition teams pose with their awards during the HackforGov 2026 Capture-the-Flag Regional Qualifying Round at Almont Inland Resort in Butuan City on Sept. 2, 2026. SMCC swept the regional competition, with Team Michaelinian Tech Knights securing the championship and Team Un!N$P3CT3d finishing as first runner-up to advance to the national finals. (Photo Courtesy of SMCC)

Technology

SMCC sweeps top spots in Caraga Hack4Gov 2026

Saint Michael College of Caraga claims champion and first runner-up titles at the HackforGov 2026 regional cybersecurity competition.

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Members and coaches of the Tacurong Karatedo Association (TKA) pose together on stage holding their organizational banner during the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 at the Provincial Capitol Dome in Dinagat Islands.

Sports

15 golds lift Tacurong in Dinagat karate meet

Thirteen young martial artists from the Tacurong Karatedo Association secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup in Dinagat Islands. Headed by Sensei John Robert Butil, the squad showcased exceptional technique, mental composure, and athletic mastery.

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Members and coaches of the Tacurong Karatedo Association (TKA) pose with their medals, trophy banners, and school flag on stage during the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 in Dinagat Islands.

Sports

Fighting side by side: Tacurong coaches and youth share mat, victory in Dinagat

The 13-member Tacurong Karatedo Association delegation secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 in Dinagat Islands. Supported by Tacurong City Mayor Lina O. Montilla, the athletes gained valuable experience for future national martial arts events.

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