Cagayan de Oro
10 RTA workers face dismissal after drug test
Ten Cagayan de Oro RTA workers face dismissal or rehab after testing positive for illegal drugs. PDEA and City Hall confirm nine used shabu and one used marijuana.
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Shiela Mae Butlig
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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Cagayan de Oro
Minor selling eco-bags in Cogon Market ran over by PUJ: Mob justice
After a tragic accident at Cogon Market, police investigate a vigilante mob for assaulting a driver and flipping his jeepney. Charges of reckless imprudence are pending.
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Romualdo wins DOJ appeal to revive perjury case vs. trader
The DOJ has reinstated perjury charges against businessman Paul Rodriguez, granting Governor Romualdo’s appeal. Ruling states Rodriguez ignored the truth regarding Camiguin’s Smart Tourism Ordinance.
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Cagayan de Oro
Misor board probes alleged use of Capitol equipment in illegal mining
Misamis Oriental officials probe the alleged use of provincial heavy equipment in illegal mining operations in Initao, following a site inspection by the Environment and Infrastructure committees.
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Mindanao
Unfazed and proud Lumad: Talaandig beauty queen finds strength amid online bashing
Talaandig beauty queen Ross Lungayan finds strength in her heritage and running after facing online backlash following her historic Miss Laga Ta Bukidnon 2026 victory.
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Cagayan de Oro
COA flags weak Misor collections; budget trimmed
Citing a ₱2 billion revenue shortfall flagged by COA, the Misamis Oriental provincial board trimmed the 2026 budget to ₱3.3 billion to ensure financial reliability.
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Budget cuts slow crackdown on illegal mining, logging in Misor
Budget cuts have slashed Misamis Oriental’s environmental task force from 250 to 90 personnel, weakening the crackdown on illegal mining and increasing regional disaster risks.
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Cagayan de Oro
Misor hospitals face decline, mismanagement blamed
Board Member Rommel Maslog refutes claims of low funding for Misamis Oriental’s provincial hospitals, citing a P600 million budget and blaming management failure for deteriorating services.
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News
Opol music fest boosts tourism, local sales
Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.
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Cagayan de Oro
Fuel aid rolls out to Normin drivers amid price hike
LTFRB and DSWD have begun distributing ₱5,000 fuel subsidies to taxi and motorela drivers in Northern Mindanao via e-wallets to mitigate rising global oil costs.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro declares energy emergency, unlocks aid fund
Cagayan de Oro declared a state of energy emergency to access disaster funds for fuel subsidies, providing immediate ₱7,000 total relief to local motorela drivers.
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Cagayan de Oro
LTFRB-10: No forced fare hikes; add-ons must be voluntary
LTFRB Region 10 Director Alexes Joseph Bendijo clarified that PUV drivers cannot mandate fare increases, even as fuel prices are projected to spike by ₱20 per liter.
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