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Following the historic first BARMM parliamentary elections, voters and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members in Lanao del Sur are urging the incoming parliament to prioritize lasting peace, good governance, and youth development, stressing that true success depends on delivering fair public services across all communities.
The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao (DMW-10) clarified that reported closures of 19 illegal recruitment operations occurred nationwide, not solely within Region 10. DMW-10 also showcased over ₱1.5 million in financial assistance for returning OFWs during the KABALIKAT 2026 event in Cagayan de Oro City.
Land Transportation Office (LTO) transactions resumed at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a temporary nationwide system shutdown. The outage occurred as the agency phased out the old Stradcom IT System to fully adopt the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) under Ombudsman directives.
There is always that one person. You know the one. The person who merely enters the room and somehow your espresso needs another shot.
The Ateneo group of universities has been having a bad year.
In September 21, 2025, the Filipinos across the country rose up to express the strongest indignation against corruption in government.
The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) reminded parents and agencies that children under 15 in monetized social media content must secure a Working Child Permit under RA 9231. DOLE-10 highlighted 4-hour daily work caps, prohibitions on late-night filming, and mandatory trust funds for earnings.
Newly appointed Police Regional Office-10 Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. met with Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette T. Uy to commit sustained police visibility and stronger coordination with local government units. Discussions highlighted law enforcement, curfew enforcement for minors, and support for provincial economic development.
The Department of Migrant Workers-10 shut down 19 illegal recruitment agencies and aided in the arrest of nine suspected recruiters in Northern Mindanao this year. DMW-10 also released over ₱1.5 million in livelihood aid to returning OFWs while expanding LGU partnerships across the region.
CAGAYAN de Oro City — A quick check of Cagayan de Oro City's one-way roads and no-parking zones before heading out could save motorists from fines, towing, and traffic delays. The city's Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) continues to enforce one-way traffic schemes and no-parking regulations to ease congestion and improve road safety.
Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.
FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula stated that unrelated investigations should not delay the Senate from executing its duty as an impeachment court.
Government security officials and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders convened at Camp Bilal to coordinate joint security protocols ahead of the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The effort aims to establish direct communication, de-escalate potential conflicts, and ensure a safe, credible voting environment for all citizens.
Grade 6 learners at Berwar Integrated School in Tangkal, Lanao del Norte, gained access to the eTuro Digital Learning System through DOST SOCCSKSARGEN’s Science for Peace program. The deployment includes 80 Chromebooks and interactive learning tools designed to bridge educational gaps in conflict-affected communities.
The Philippine Army's 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade celebrated its 16th activation anniversary on September 9 at Camp Sultan Badrodin in Iligan City. Officials highlighted the unit’s peace-building initiatives, new facility inaugurations, and ongoing joint security operations for the BARMM parliamentary election.
Allegations of extortion by BIR examiners presented at a Senate hearing have prompted local business leaders in Northern Mindanao to call for audit transparency. Regional MSMEs are advised to strictly verify Letters of Authority (LOA) and process payments exclusively through official government channels to prevent predatory practices.
The Federation of Free Workers is calling on the national government to fulfill its legal obligation to help fund the Social Security System under RA 11199. As SSS marks its 69th anniversary with strong financial reserves, labor leaders emphasize that workers must not carry the burden alone.
CAMIGUIN — A total of 6,567 beneficiaries in Camiguin received 10 kilos of rice each under the second tranche of the national Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (BBM) Rice Distribution Program.
A convergence of modern art and fashion design is coming to Cagayan de Oro as SM CDO Downtown prepares to host a stylized pop art runway exhibition.
Corporate technicians and public teachers mobilized at Balacanas Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, to deploy technical facility upgrades for Brigada Eskwela 2026.
Pag-IBIG Fund has rolled out new promotional interest rates for housing loans up to P10 million, aiming to lower monthly amortization costs for Filipino families until 2026.
A family of artists, a mother and her two daughters who are long-time residents of Carmen ― west of this city, are holding an art exhibition from August 9 to September 6, at the Fr. Demetrio Art Gallery in Museo de Oro inside the Ateneo de Cagayan University campus in Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.
Lanao del Norte will host the inaugural Mindanao-ONE Youth Games from April 11 to 17, 2027, bringing over 7,000 young athletes to Tubod's Mindanao Civic Center. The event kicks off a three-year hosting agreement aimed at establishing the province as Northern Mindanao’s leading destination for regional sports development.
The Bangsamoro Sports Commission has rolled out the Bangsamoro Sports Mapping Action Research Talent Identification (B-SMART-ID) program to identify and nurture young athletic talent across BARMM. Tested pupils receive personalized sport recommendations based on physical evaluations, laying the foundation for a future Bangsamoro Academy of Sports.
Cagayan de Oro native Woman International Master (WIM) Ruelle “Taweng” Canino is representing Team Philippines at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Following her global campaign, the 18-year-old chess prodigy will head to Misamis Occidental in November to pursue a Woman Grandmaster norm.
Hundreds of Tagoloan residents gained immediate access to safe drinking water through a collaborative infrastructural rollout led by local civic chapters.
Emergency responders from Axelum Resources Corp. and Barangay Duka win top prizes during a municipal safety rally in Medina. The disaster preparedness event drew local leaders from across Misamis Oriental province to improve community safety.
Corporate technicians and public teachers mobilized at Balacanas Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, to deploy technical facility upgrades for Brigada Eskwela 2026.
Student researchers from Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School in Iligan City secured top honors at Science Castle Asia in Malaysia. Overcoming financial difficulties, the team earned the Tenchijin Award along with Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier recognitions for community-focused STEM innovations.
Seven-year-old weightlifting prodigy Euhanne Queencess Masangkay captured a bronze medal at the 2026 Hidilyn Diaz LIFTOFF Championships in Makati City, competing against pre-teens up to 12 years old. Guided by her grandfather and coach Cirilo Dayao, the young athlete is now gearing up for the Batang Pinoy National Championships.
Just weeks after facing emergency surgery and financial hurdles, Cagayan de Oro’s Northern Mindanao A-Team Basketball Program captured the 3rd World Youth Championship title in Singapore.
The private-sector relief drive successfully delivered 1,850 cases of bottled water and 1,000 food packs across five barangays, two hospitals, and multiple displacement camps.
Twenty-seven BJMP personnel in Iligan City traded patrol cars for traditional tartanillas on Tuesday, riding in horse-drawn carriages to their mass wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Cathedral.
The National Bureau of Investigation has broken ground on its first permanent three-story district office in Barangay Del Carmen, Iligan City. Funded via the General Appropriations Act, the P69.48-million infrastructure project concludes three decades of operating from temporary sites.
A desperate search is underway for 11 recreational divers and four crew members after their boat capsized off Sarangani province Monday afternoon.
To stem billions in economic losses, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the immediate asphalting of the Bukidnon detour road, with work scheduled to start this Friday, Jan. 16.
More than 600 Advance ROTC cadets from colleges across Northern Mindanao graduated in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, significantly expanding the region's emergency and disaster-response defense pool.
From Bagyangon Falls to paragliding in Sitio San Migara, Malitbog, Bukidnon leverages national pageantry to cement its status as Northern Mindanao's next travel destination.
Government troops from the 8th Infantry Battalion neutralized high-ranking NCMRC leader Romeo Mampinsahan during a firefight in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, on June 21, 2026.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Bam Aquino is turning his attention to Northern Mindanao’s pressing education needs, highlighting the region’s shortage of 10,800 classrooms and urging faster action under his Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act.
Iligan City has allocated P20 million for the month-long Diyandi Festival 2026, celebrating the shared heritage of its Higaonon, Maranao, and Christian communities. Culminating on the September 29 feast day of St. Michael the Archangel, the festival features street dancing, sports tournaments, traditional rituals, and heightened security measures.
General Santos City launched its 2026 Tuna Festival on Sept. 1, turning the annual celebration into a vehicle for economic recovery following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June. Led by Mayor Lorelie Geronimo-Pacquiao, the festival highlights business revival, safety coordination, and the 6th All About Tuna Handline Summit.
General Santos City is hosting the Gensan Tuna Festival 2026 from Aug. 22 to Sept. 5 under the theme “Giting at Pagkakaisa, Sa Pagbangon Sama-Sama.” The two-week celebration features sports tournaments, a job fair, the 6th Tuna Handline Summit, live concerts, and the popular Sugbahan sa Dalan street-grilling grand finale.
FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula stated that unrelated investigations should not delay the Senate from executing its duty as an impeachment court.
The Philippine Press Institute celebrates 62 years with a national forum focusing on AI in newsrooms and the annual Community Press Awards.
The Senate's decision to place Senator Bato dela Rosa under protective custody over an ICC warrant sparks a debate on domestic laws versus international law.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Motorists using Bajas Road as a shortcut between JR Borja Extension and Lapasan Highway are facing a growing environmental eyesore. An abandoned lot in Sitio Cronin, Barangay Camaman-an, has evolved into an illegal dumping ground, with piles of unregulated waste accumulating right in the heart of downtown CDO.
LOCAL authorities are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution following a spike in road accidents that left two people dead and several others injured in the first half of December.
GINGOOG City — A quiet struggle with mental health inside a family home ended in an unimaginable tragedy Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11, when a father allegedly bludgeoned his two sons to death.
