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Industrial Powerhouse and City of Waterfalls. Welcome to the most comprehensive source for Iligan City news. As the primary industrial and hydroelectric hub of Northern Mindanao, Iligan is a city of resilience and rapid transformation. In 2026, Mindanao Gold Star Daily is at the forefront of reporting on the Iligan drainage master plan and the vital rehabilitation of the Mandulog and Tubod bridges. From the economic surge of the local manufacturing sector to the cultural vibrance of the Diyandi Festival and the preservation of our 23 majestic waterfalls, we deliver the "countryside journalism" that matters to every Iliganon. Stay updated on local governance, peace and security initiatives, and the city's journey toward becoming a disaster-resilient "Smart City."

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DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon inspects flood-damaged bridges and control structures in Iligan City on Tuesday, Feb. 10, as the agency commits to constructing temporary steel bridges, repairing flood control systems, and conducting river dredging following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Basyang. (Photo by Bonita L. Ermac)

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Iligan jail shifts from punitive to reformative care

ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan City Jail–Male Dormitory is shifting away from a punitive incarceration model and adopting a reformative care approach that places rehabilitation, discipline, and personal development at the center of jail management.

Feb 2, 20262900

Mindanao

Iligan records its 11th fire this January as latest blaze leaves 300 homeless

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Suspected Maute fighters kill 4 soldiers in Munai ambush

SUSPECTED Islamist militants ambushed an army vehicle in Lanao del Norte at around 10 am today, Jan. 23, killing four soldiers and wounding a fifth.

Jan 23, 20261800

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Iligan Diocese to build Black Nazarene Shrine; devotee unity assured

Jan 13, 20262100

Mindanao

Iligan Diocese expands Black Nazarene devotion with new pilgrimage site in Tipanoy

ILIGAN CITY — The Diocese of Iligan is cementing its commitment to the Black Nazarene devotion, moving forward with a massive 30-year development plan for a new shrine in Tipanoy while forcefully dispelling rumors of division among the faithful.

Jan 13, 20261700