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Mayoral bet, former mayor file complaint over military checkpoints in Misor

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.

PNP urges calm, mutual respect amid rising political tensions in Misor

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.

INC backs Lagbas, drops Unabia in Misor 1st district race

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.

PNP, AFP deploy 12,000 personnel for May 12 elections in Normin

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.

Imee Marcos alleges charges filed vs top officials in Duterte probe

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.

Media community demands probe into killing of 89-year-old journo

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.

NUJP Oro chapter condemns harassment of radio reporter, backs complaint vs COWD workers

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.

Massive transformer blast triggers blackout in Gingoog City

GINGOOG City — Residents here panicked after a loud explosion rocked a substation of the Misamis Oriental II Rural Electric Service Cooperative (Moresco II) in Barangay 22 at around 9:40 pm last Sunday, April 27.

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Marcos opens upgraded Balingoan Port

BALINGOAN, Misamis Oriental — The P430.39-million Balingoan Port Expansion Project in Barangay Bauk-bauk is now operational following its inauguration by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visit to the province on Tuesday morning, April 22.

Lagbas vows public consultation before backing impeachment

National Unity Party (NUP) candidate for Misamis Oriental’s First District, lawyer Karen Lagbas, pledged during a proclamation rally that she will consult her constituents before supporting any impeachment complaint in Congress.