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Lanao del Sur Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid “Mujam” R. Adiong and provincial officials pose on stage with traditional Meranaw artisans holding trophies and award tokens during the OMAR Awards 2026 ceremony in Marawi City.

Seven Meranaw artisans receive ₱50,000 each to preserve traditional arts

Seven Meranaw artisans were honored with ₱50,000 each at the OMAR Awards in Marawi City for their dedication to preserving traditional crafts.

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Global music icon Apl.de.Ap and Mindanao artist Datu Khomeini pose inside a recording studio during the promotion of their track "Pinoy United" from the solo EP PPP (Power to the Pilipino People).

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Apl.de.Ap highlights Mindanao peace process and Moro culture in new solo EP

Grammy winner Apl.de.Ap released his new solo EP PPP (Power to the Pilipino People) under GMA Music, featuring collaborations with Bamboo, J. Rey Soul, and Datu Khomeini.

Oct 23, 20261700

Keren Isabel Cleland smiles proudly while wearing her crown and sash as Mutya ng Tubod 2026, posing with sponsors and delegates holding award vouchers and floral bouquets on stage at the Tubod Cultural Center.

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Keren Isabel Cleland crowned Mutya ng Tubod 2026

Keren Isabel Cleland, representing Barangays Poblacion and Dalama, was crowned Mutya ng Tubod 2026 as the municipality celebrated its 80th founding anniversary at the Tubod Cultural Center.

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Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo and provincial officials wear indigenous woven vests while tasting fresh sweet lanzones at a long table during the Eat-All-You-Can Lanzones event in Camiguin.

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Camiguin farmers reap bountiful lanzones harvest

Gov. Xavier Jesus Romualdo honored Camiguin's farmers for their hard work and patience as the island celebrates a bountiful harvest during the 47th Lanzones Festival.

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Chefs, staff, and management of Limketkai Luxe Hotel hold their banner, medals, and championship certificate on stage while celebrating as overall champions in the professional division of Kumbira 2026 at The Atrium of Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Liceo, Limketkai Luxe win Kumbira 2026 titles

Liceo de Cagayan University and Limketkai Luxe Hotel claimed top honors at the 30th Kumbira Culinary Festival at Limketkai Mall.

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Members, majorettes, and teachers of Oroquieta City Central Elementary School's drum corps wearing bright green and yellow uniforms cheer and pose with their trophy inside an arena during the Inug-og Drum Corps Competition 2026.

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Oroquieta Central ES claims drum corps championship in Inug-og festival

Oroquieta City Central Elementary School clinched the grand championship and Best in Majorette award at the Inug-og Drum Corps Competition 2026, topping eight elementary school contingents.

Oct 16, 20262400

An official winner graphic showing Binibining Oroquieta City 2026 Myrah Zoie Diano in the center wearing her crown, sash, and holding a flower bouquet, flanked by runners-up Rachelle Love Coronado, Jeslie "Jelie" Malmis, Gwendolyn Dacaldacal, and Fritzie Rose Cabatit.

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Myrah Zoie Diano crowned Binibining Oroquieta City 2026

Myrah Zoie Diano of Misamis Occidental National High School was crowned Binibining Oroquieta City 2026 at the Bay Front Arena after delivering a winning response on the city's serenity.

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Newly crowned Mr. and Ms. Zamboanga Hermosa 2026, Baden Francis Bue and Kylie Anne Atilano, wearing crowns, sashes, and traditional attire, stand on stage holding flower bouquets alongside their runners-up as blue confetti falls at the KCC Mall Convention Center in Zamboanga City.

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Baden Bue and Kylie Atilano Win Mr. and Ms. Zamboanga Hermosa 2026

Baden Francis Bue and Kylie Anne Atilano won the Mr. and Ms. Zamboanga Hermosa 2026 titles and ₱150,000 each at the KCC Mall Convention Center during the annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.

Oct 16, 20262400

DOT-10 Regional Director Ellaine Unchuan, Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano, and local officials unveil the commemorative plaque during the inauguration of the country's first solar-powered Tourist Rest Area in Barangay Jampason, Initao, Misamis Oriental.

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Initao opens solar-powered rest stop for travelers

To elevate travel comfort between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, the Department of Tourism-10 and TIEZA have unveiled the country's first solar-powered ₱10-million Tourist Rest Area in Initao, Misamis Oriental, providing modern highway amenities and a platform for local products.

Oct 16, 20262300

Winning designer Melvin Maverick Uyao holds his certificate and flowers on stage alongside models wearing Mascota de Zamboanga gowns, Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso, and city officials.

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Zamboanga’s iconic Mascota gets a modern twist in Uyao’s winning design

Designer Melvin Maverick Uyao tops 11 other local couturiers at the Mascota de Zamboanga 2026 competition, presenting a contemporary vision for Zamboanga City's iconic traditional gown.

Oct 13, 20262300

Majorettes and band dancers led by a head majorette in a blue and silver gown perform inside a covered court in front of cheering students during rehearsals for the 21st Dahunog sa Dipolog competition.

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DPDS, Sindangan NHS win ₱100K top prizes in 21st Dahunog sa Dipolog band tilt

Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School and Sindangan National High School earn top honors and ₱100,000 cash prizes during the 21st Dahunog sa Dipolog Invitational Parade Band Competition along Explore Dipolog Boulevard.

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BINI members Maloi and Jhoanna accept the Artist of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards 2026 stage while presenters look on.

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BINI wins top honors at Filipino Music Awards

Nation’s Girl Group BINI caps off a banner year by securing Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards 2026 following their global concert run.

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