Edwin Iyo

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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Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette Uy performs with provincial government employees during the Bangon Cheerdance Competition on Monday, September 7, at the Capitol Grounds in Cagayan de Oro City, held as part of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration. Photo retrieved from the reel.

Misor governor dances with Capitol workers

Sep 8, 20263200

UPGRADED WATER SYSTEM. An improved water system is set to provide cleaner, more reliable water to about 2,000 residents of far-flung Barangay Bal-ason in Gingoog City, with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (Photo supplied)

2,000 Gingoog residents gain better water access

Around 2,000 residents in Barangay Bal-ason, Gingoog City, now have improved access to clean water following the turnover of an upgraded community water system supported by the ICRC. The initiative strengthens essential services for the remote, conflict-affected area, with local authorities assuming ongoing operation and maintenance.

Sep 7, 20262600

HAZE IN MEDINA. A thick, milky haze obscures the skyline and horizon as seen from the Medina National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) in Medina, Misamis Oriental, at around 10 a.m. on September 4, 2026, reducing visibility in the area amid the ongoing haze affecting parts of Mindanao. Photo courtessy of MNCHS Learner

Haze eases in Tagoloan, but Iligan and CDO remain unhealthy

Parts of Northern Mindanao continue to experience unhealthy air quality as haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, affects the region. EMB-10 reported improved conditions in Tagoloan, but air quality remains unhealthy in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, prompting health officials to urge protective measures.

Sep 4, 20263300

SAFETY FIRST. Learners and school personnel of Portulin National High School take part in a school safety drill in Medina, Misamis Oriental, early August this year. File photo courtesy of Portulin National High School

3,200 Medina students practice school safety drill

Around 3,200 students and personnel at Medina National Comprehensive High School conducted a campus active-threat drill on Sept. 3. Led by school DRRM coordinators alongside local police and fire personnel, the 30-minute exercise tested emergency lockdown protocols, communication channels, and student accounting procedures to enhance school safety.

Sep 4, 20263100

REDUCED VISIBILITY: A thick layer of atmospheric haze obscures the mountain range in Cagayan de Oro. Mayor Erick G. Cañosa issued a public health warning advising residents to limit outdoor activity, wear face masks, and keep doors and windows closed as fine particulate matter affects regional air quality. (Photo screengrabbed from GMA Regional)

Cañosa tells Gingoog residents: Limit haze exposure

Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa has issued a health advisory prompting residents to limit outdoor exposure as haze impacts local air quality. Authorities suspect smoke from Indonesian wildfires has drifted into parts of Misamis Oriental, urging the public to wear masks, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable individuals.

Sep 3, 20263300

A screenshot from a video shows a detached tire from the tractor head of a trailer speeding toward former Gingoog City councilor Avelino “Tsamba Lang” Bernaldez 67, who was carrying an umbrella near the gate of his residence along the highway in Barangay Santiago, Gingoog City, on August 26, 2026. The tire struck Bernaldez, who was later declared dead at a hospital in Gingoog City. Photo Supplied.

Detached truck tire kills ex-Gingoog councilor; driver charged

Former Gingoog City councilor and incumbent Barangay Santiago Kagawad Avelino "Tsamba Lang" Bernaldez died after being struck by a detached truck tire near his home on August 26. The 51-year-old truck driver has been charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide following the fatal incident.

Sep 1, 20263000

DRUG BUST EVIDENTIARY EXHIBIT: Six heat-sealed plastic sachets containing approximately 155 grams of suspected shabu, valued at ₱1.054 million, sit alongside seized drug paraphernalia on an official inventory mat at the El Salvador City Police Station in Misamis Oriental. (Photo courtesy of PNP-Misamis Oriental)

₱1.05-m suspected shabu taken off streets in El Salvador city

Police officers in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental arrested a 44-year-old suspect and confiscated ₱1.054 million worth of suspected shabu during an Aug. 21 search warrant operation in Barangay Cogon. Authorities recovered six large sachets of the illegal substance alongside various drug paraphernalia during the raid.

Aug 24, 20263700

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. Floating garbage and plastic debris choke a creek running through the town center in Medina, Misamis Oriental, on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Local officials and residents are urging municipal leaders to enforce strict waste segregation policies and overhaul the municipality's aging drainage system under the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to address growing public health and environmental risks. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Iyo)

Medina urged to fix garbage problem

Town officials in Medina, Misamis Oriental are pressing for urgent improvements to the municipality's waste management and aging drainage infrastructure. Pushed by local leaders and business owners, newly appointed MPDC Anna Mae R. Abarque is studying solutions, including revived waste segregation and upgrades within the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Aug 20, 20263100

Students use portable fans to beat the heat on campus as at least 20 local government units across Misamis Oriental suspend classes due to a dangerous 43°C heat index forecast. PIA PHOTO

Misamis Oriental schools halt classes to beat extreme heat

At least 20 local government units in Misamis Oriental have suspended classes for August 13 and 14 following a dangerous 43°C heat index forecast. Driven by ongoing El Niño conditions, local leaders are moving to prevent heat-related illnesses and safeguard students during peak temperatures.

Aug 13, 20264300

Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Gingoog City review municipal legislation during their regular session on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The passage of the ₱12.95-million supplemental budget ensures the implementation of national salary standardization guidelines for local civil servants. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

Gingoog approves ₱12.95-m salary hike budget

City government employees in Gingoog are set to receive their third-tranche salary adjustment after the Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a ₱12.95-million supplemental budget. Sponsored by Councilor Winfred T. Militante Jr. following a request from Mayor Erick G. Cañosa, the funding utilizes municipal savings from unfilled vacant positions.

Aug 11, 20263000

New COC Rules: Misor Comelec Urges BSKE candidates to prepare requirements early

Aspirants for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City must prepare extra paperwork. Election authorities now require a certified birth certificate and a Sworn Declaration of Conflict of Interest alongside standard filing materials.

Aug 11, 20264700

Motorelas, locally known as relas, line up to pick up commuters along Osmeña Street near Cogon Market in Cagayan de Oro City. The iconic public utility vehicles remain a primary mode of short-distance public transportation across local commercial districts in this city. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

Cagayan de Oro motorela routes face review

As Cagayan de Oro conducts a citywide traffic dry run, the RTA audits motorela routes and color-coding schemes while drivers urge city hall to protect low-income routes.

Aug 11, 20264600