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The Higaonon people of Iligan will have a permanent annual platform to celebrate their culture and traditions, with the city government institutionalizing a festival backed by a ₱5-million yearly allocation.
Students of South 1-A Central School in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City will soon access digital learning resources through a new e-library partnership with the Korean Freedom Federation.
Four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks arrived at the Port of Iligan, marking their first deployment to Mindanao to strengthen territorial defense and internal security operations.
Iligan City plans to use unspent 2026 CPOC funds for school metal detectors while hosting international delegations to boost tourism and security ratings.
Two long-term breast cancer survivors shared their 17- and 19-year recovery journeys in Iligan City, stressing that early detection, medical guidance, and strong support save lives.
During a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event in Iligan City, medical specialists emphasized the vital role of early detection, regular barangay health center screenings, and continuous family support in treating breast cancer and improving survivor outcomes.
Anti-drug operatives from PDEA Region 10 and the Iligan City Police arrested two suspects and confiscated over 540 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱3.67 million during an afternoon buy-bust operation in Barangay Tomas Cabili.
Kauswagan leaders present major development plans—including a proposed ₱450-million cold-storage fish landing facility, a local hospital, and new agri-tech educational institutions—during the town's first joint SOMA and SOLA in over a decade.
Iligan City and PSA-Lanao del Norte launch the 37th National Statistics Month to highlight how accurate data on tourism, spending, and community demographics drive inclusive economic growth.
Healthcare leaders, academic researchers, and public policy experts gather at IMCC in Iligan City to advocate for community-grounded research and improved healthcare financing across Northern Mindanao.
Military commanders and local government officials gather in Iligan City to honor the life and military service of Lt. Col. Rommel A. Endozo, who led community defense and reserve force operations across the region.
TESDA launches the 'Train Lokal' initiative to empower LGUs in targeting community job needs, while navigating proposed national budget cuts for 2027.