Shiela Mae Butlig is a correspondent for Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Based in Cagayan de Oro, She covers a wide range of local governance, social issues, and community-driven stories. Her work provides readers with essential, on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that the voice of the community remains at the forefront of the region’s news cycle.
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“WE ran against all odds. We are underdogs, but we won.” -- This was the pronouncement of Misamis Oriental Gov.-elect Juliette Uy today, June 20, during the mass oath-taking of the Unity Party’s elected officials, as she looked back on her struggles during the May 12 election.
SOME employees at the provincial capitol have expressed concern over the delayed release of their clothing allowance and midyear bonus.
DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-10) Director Ramel Jamen reiterated on Wednesday, June18, that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are expected to exit the program after seven years to allow others the opportunity to benefit.
BANGSAMORO Government Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on June 17 firmly responded to statements from certain civil society organizations (CSOs) questioning the legitimacy of his appointment, calling their claims speculative and divisive.
CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy on Monday, June 16, denied allegations that he used government funds to support his Kasalan ng Bayan program, pointing out that it was his family who covered the expenses.
BARANGAY chairpersons from across the city expressed mixed views last Saturday, June 14, regarding the removal of Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac as executive vice president of the Liga ng mga Barangay.
THE transition team of Misamis Oriental governor-elect Juliette Uy on June 11, criticized the absence of the outgoing administration’s team during their scheduled meeting, calling it unfair and disruptive to the transition process.
LAMITAN, Basilan was formally declared free of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) presence on Monday, June 9 — a historic and hard-earned victory, according to Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua.
“KINSA may politiko nga wala manghatag?” This was the rhetorical question posed by Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy when asked by the media today about alleged vote buying, as earlier revealed by Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac.
CAGAYAN de Oro Liga ng mga Barangay President and ex-officio Councilor Alam Lim said Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac should “look in the mirror” before blaming different political parties for internal disputes.
CAGAYAN de Oro re-elected 2nd District City Councilor Yevonna Yacine ‘Yvy’ Emano took her oath of office on June 9 before Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac during the barangay’s weekly flag-raising ceremony.
FIVE Ateneo law schools and colleges released a joint statement on June 8 calling for the immediate commencement of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.