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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CAGAYAN de Oro City Engineering Department has been forced to step in and assist with garbage collection due to continued delays and equipment failures by contractor Tencil, City Engineer Joel Mongmongan said Wednesday.
DESPITE a number of mayoral wins by Paglaum allies, outgoing Gov. Peter Unabia and his two sons failed in their election bids on May 12, based on final and official results with 100% of votes counted as of 2:41 pm on May 15.
INCUMBENT Governor Peter M. Unabia (Paglaum) was unable to reach his second term as the Commission on Election (Comelec) is expected to be proclaimed in a few hours the unexpected victory of former Congresswoman Juliette Uy in the second district of the province of Misamis Oriental who will become the second female governor.
Mayoral candidate Chiz Lagbas and his sister, incumbent Mayor Mildred Lagbas-Mondigo, filed a complaint on May 9 against soldiers allegedly conducting unauthorized checkpoints in the hinterland barangays of Mimbuahan, Ampianga, Kidampas, and Kaulayanan.
THE Philippine National Police in Northern Mindanao is urging supporters of all political parties to remain calm and respect each other’s choices as tensions rise ahead of the May 12 elections.
THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has shifted its political support in Misamis Oriental’s First District, endorsing the candidacy of Atty. Karen Lagbas for district representative, according to former Kinoguitan Mayor Lilibeth Lagbas, Karen’s sister-in-law.
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 10 and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy a total of 12,000 uniformed personnel in preparation for the May 12 national and local elections, according to PNP 10 Regional Spokesperson PMaj. Joann Navarro.
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday claimed that five high-ranking government officials are facing cases before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs’ probe into alleged injustices against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
THE media community across the Philippines is mourning the death of veteran journalist Juan ‘Johnny’ Dayang, 89, and is calling for a full investigation into his killing after he was shot inside his home in Kalibo, Aklan, on the night of Tuesday, April 29.
THE National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro City chapter has issued a statement condemning any form of misconduct or harassment against members of the press while performing their duties.