Edwin Iyo is a veteran correspondent for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily, covering the critical beats of Gingoog City and the wider Misamis Oriental province. With decades of experience in community journalism. Today, Iyo continues to bridge the gap between regional authorities and the public, ensuring that the narratives of Northern Mindanao are told with accuracy, integrity, and a deep-seated passion for social justice.
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Lawmakers in Medina, Misamis Oriental consider a local measure to penalize buyers of stolen copper wire and protect minors from high-voltage hazards following a series of wire theft incidents.
The DepEd Gingoog City Division inaugurates its new ₱76-million division office in Barangay Lunotan, establishing the flagship facility within the city's planned 76-hectare government center.
The Gingoog City Council approves a provisional franchise for Mercado Sports Arena through November 11, clearing the way for regulated cockfighting events following fee settlement and compliance checks.
The Gingoog City Council removes separate monetary fines from its municipal housing ordinance, shifting disciplinary enforcement to local homeowners' association bylaws.
Gingoog City records 58 confirmed HIV cases and 2 deaths, prompting local health officials to urge prevention and confidential testing.
Medina local officials consider stiffer penalties for public transport drivers who refuse passengers, disregard dress codes, or fail to observe basic hygiene standards.
With 58 confirmed HIV cases in Gingoog City, health advocates are broadening outreach and urging residents to access free, confidential testing and care.
Gingoog City leaders push for a master plan for the Civoleg government hub to avoid city center traffic and utility issues.
The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has initiated the immediate rehabilitation of the 25-kilometer road connecting Sitio Lantad in Balingasag to the national highway. Gov. Juliette Uy ordered the repairs following an inspection, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for residents in the remote upland community.
Gingoog City moved closer to establishing a central government hub after a City Council committee approved land allocations for the BIR, NBI, and DENR in Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan. Mayor Erick Cañosa requested the donations to bring key administrative offices and training facilities closer to local residents.
Transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, caused air quality to deteriorate across Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador City on Sept. 24. DENR-EMB Region 10 urged vulnerable residents, children, and the elderly to limit strenuous outdoor activities and wear N95 masks during hazy conditions.
The Sangguniang Bayan of Medina, Misamis Oriental is examining legal mechanisms to regularize colorum "bao-bao," tricab, and motorela operations. While councilors emphasize the need for strict compliance, discussions center on balancing commuter demand with Land Transportation Office national classification guidelines for non-conventional public utility vehicles.