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TRAILBLAZER. Established in 1989, Mindanao Gold Star Daily aimed set ablaze a new meaning and flame to the local newspaper industry. Throughout the years it continued its focus and interest in the rural areas and pioneered the growth of community journalism.
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Nursing and allied health students to save up to P20k in new fee subsidy
A major financial burden is finally being lifted for Filipino healthcare students. Starting with the 2026 national budget, a dedicated P500-million allocation will now cover Related Learning Experience (RLE) fees, eliminating the steep “hidden costs” of clinical rotations.

Pag-IBIG keeps low 3% rate as higher price ceilings lift quality of socialized homes
Filipino workers are expected to benefit from better-quality socialized housing following the government’s approval of higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects.
Palacapao detour remains closed; reopening date unclear
The detour road in Barangay Palacapao, Quezon, which links the highway between Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, and Davao, remains closed to all traffic as of Tuesday, following a scheduled shutdown on Sunday, Jan. 4.

Aquino: ‘Fiscal win’ for education meaningless if P43-b teacher fund stays in limbo
THE Philippines is entering a historic fiscal year for education in 2026, but Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV warns that a record-breaking budget does not automatically guarantee financial relief for the nation’s educators.

Group links smuggled cigarettes to lost public services

Pag-IBIG Fund extends Acquired Assets Super Sale, enhances rules for buyers to make homeownership more accessible
Pag-IBIG Fund has extended its Acquired Assets Super Sale until Dec. 31, giving homebuyers more time to purchase foreclosed properties at discounted prices, while adopting new rules to lower upfront costs and make it easier for more buyers to participate.

Pag-IBIG Fund, Megawide partnership to build over 7,000 socialized homes
Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into a partnership with Megawide Construction Corp. to accelerate the delivery of 7,143 housing units in medium-rise residential developments under the government’s Expanded PambansangPabahay para sa Pilipino Program, or Expanded 4PH.

How Taguanao students are navigating the digital world
PLDT and Smart turn over #PlantSmart kits and copies of Ang Paglalakbay ni Tala storybook to Taguanao Elementary School, supporting the school’s “Gulayan sa Paaralan” program and its efforts to teach students about online safety.
No plunder case, no guilt: Romualdez camp rebukes claims over flood control
FORMER Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez’s camp rejected attempts to pin plunder and other serious crimes on him, underscoring that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) itself made clear its referral to the Ombudsman was “issued without finding or conclusion of guilt or liability.”

Pag-IBIG Fund rewards members in year-end raffle draws with prizes of up to P500,000
Pag-IBIG Fund held the year-end grand draws of its One-Plus-One Raffle Promo and Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) Loan-to-Win Raffle Promo on Dec. 16 in Makati City, with winners receiving prizes of up to P500,000.

Filinvest’s FDC Misamis reports progress in Soligao Creek rehabilitation
Filinvest Group’s FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) has made steady progress in restoring Soligao Creek as part of its long term Adopt-an-Estero Program in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau Region 10 (DENR-EMB R10) and the Municipality of Villanueva.
