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The Pulse of the Southern Philippines. Welcome to the home of Mindanao-related stories. From the vibrant urban hubs of Cagayan de Oro and Davao to the historic landscapes of the Bangsamoro, Mindanao Gold Star Daily delivers the narratives defining our region in 2026. Our reporting covers the critical intersection of Mindanao peace and development, the rapid digital transformation of our local economies, and the resilient spirit of the Mindanawon people. Whether it’s an update on the September 2026 BARMM elections, climate resilience in the Caraga region, or the evolution of "countryside journalism," we provide the factual depth and local context that national outlets miss.

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AFP and PNP security officials in Maguindanao del Sur finalizing joint deployment strategies for the September 2026 BARMM elections.

Mindanao

AFP, PNP finalize security plan for BARMM polls

Security forces finalized a joint deployment plan for the Sept. 14 BARMM parliamentary elections, deploying 9,000 personnel to secure polling centers across Maguindanao del Sur.

May 15, 20263600

Joint military and police operatives exhuming skeletal remains in Barangay Dilimbayan, Maguing, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

5 skeletal remains found in Lanao Sur

Joint military and police operatives recovered five skeletal remains in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on May 11. Authorities are now calling on families of missing persons.

May 15, 20262600

Colonel Caesar Cabuhat, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO).

Mindanao

Lanao Sur PPO denies ‘rido’ claims in police operation

Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office officially denied claims that the fatal Buadipuso Buntong operation was a "rido," affirming the mission was a legitimate judicial service.

May 8, 20262000

Thousands of Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) supporters gathering for the historic 2026 BARMM parliamentary election COC filing in Cotabato City.

BFP bets beat BARMM COC deadline

Bangsamoro Federalist Party candidates beat the filing deadline for the 2026 parliamentary elections, drawing nearly 20,000 supporters to the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City.

May 8, 20263800

Iligan City Vice Mayor Ernest Oliver "WekWek" Uy, and Councilor Ian Uy with a large crowd at the Benteng Bigas P20 rice program launch.

Mindanao

P20 rice rolls out in Iligan

Iligan City launched its “Benteng Bigas” program at the City Public Plaza, providing ₱20-per-kilo subsidized rice to thousands of vulnerable residents and low-income families.

May 8, 20262900

PBGEN Christopher Abecia visiting wounded PNP-SAF trooper Presley Baguiwan in ICU after Lanao del Sur ambush and also visited the wake of SAF trooper PCpl Kelvin Dela Cruz Francisco.

Mindanao

SAF trooper killed, 4 cops hurt in Lanao Sur ambush

One SAF trooper died and four cops were wounded after being ambushed by snipers while serving a warrant in Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur, Monday.

May 8, 20262000

Women supporters of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) raising their hands to take an oath during a general assembly ahead of the September 14 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

UBJP fate hangs as Barmm filing nears end

With the May 7 COC filing deadline approaching, the UBJP’s accreditation remains unresolved, creating uncertainty for candidates and voters ahead of BARMM’s historic September parliamentary elections.

May 6, 20262700

Cagayan de Oro

4ID names new chief as Anayron retires after 38 years

Brigadier General Siegfred Tubaldo succeeds Major General Michelle Anayron as 4ID commander, overseeing security operations across Northern Mindanao and Caraga following an emotional retirement ceremony.

Apr 30, 20262600

Philippine Army 1st Infantry Division personnel conducting a field assessment in Lanao del Sur following an operation that linked slain Maute Group members to the January 2026 Munai ambush.

Mindanao

Slain Maute men tied to Munai town ambush

Philippine Army's 1st Infantry Division links slain Maute members to the Munai ambush after recovering video evidence during a legitimate law enforcement operation in Marantao.

Apr 29, 20263400

Army personnel and Inner Wheel Club members distributing food packs and essential supplies to Omayamnon families at Dimayon Elementary School.

Mindanao

Army, civic group bring aid to Umayamnon tribe

Apr 28, 20262600

Colorful bamboo rafts known as Gakit with performers in marine-inspired costumes during the Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival and Sr. San Vicente Ferrer town fiesta in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.

Mindanao

Kauswagan showcases sea bounty, unity at Hugyaw Fest

Apr 28, 20263200

Mindanao

Two dead, 2 wounded in brazen daytime shooting in Kolambugan

Two people were killed and two wounded in a brazen daytime shooting in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt under "Oplan Shield."

Apr 23, 20262600