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![Graphic showing a gold 2026 Gawad Kalasag award shield next to text announcing Cagayan de Oro City as a Gold Recognition winner in the Highly Urbanized City Category for Northern Mindanao. The graphic includes official city seals and information on DRRM compliance under RA 10121[cite: 13].](https://uploads.mindanaogoldstardaily.com/2026/09/cagayan-de-oro-gawad-kalasag-2026-gold-award-highly-urbanized-city-medium-696x392.webp)
Cagayan de Oro City bagged a Gold Award under the highly urbanized city category of the 2026 Gawad Kalasag. Conferred by OCD Region 10, the recognition highlights the city's disaster risk reduction standards, emergency response efficiency, and adherence to Republic Act 10121 in protecting lives and local infrastructure.
Two active PNP personnel face criminal and administrative proceedings after being arrested in connection with the shooting of a 38-year-old civilian in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. PRO-10 and COCPO leadership assured the public of a transparent investigation with no special treatment or cover-up.
The Department of Health Northern Mindanao urges prompt medical intervention following any animal bite or scratch. Health officials warn against relying on traditional remedies like "pagtatandok," advising immediate 10-to-15-minute wound washing with soap and running water followed by post-exposure prophylaxis at accredited treatment centers.
A 32-year-old woman is in police custody after security personnel at New Gaisano City Valencia caught her attempting to leave with ₱11,911.75 worth of unpaid grocery items in an eco bag. Bukidnon Police Provincial Director PCOL Oliver Sotto Navales ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
On the anniversary of Martial Law, the Federation of Free Workers called for extending democratic rights into workplaces through unionization, collective bargaining, and living wages. FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula emphasized that political freedoms are incomplete while workers face low pay, job insecurity, and debt across the country.
A massive coastal cleanup along Lapasan Coastal Road yielded about eight tons of garbage on Sept. 19. Organized in partnership with CLENRO, the activity mobilized over 1,800 volunteers, schools, and private sectors, emphasizing the urgent need for proper waste disposal and community action to safeguard local marine waters.
PhilHealth members in Northern Mindanao are being urged to update their membership records and enroll in the YAKAP program now—before they need medical care.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolfo Azcuna's stance that 16 votes are strictly required to convict in an impeachment trial brings historical weight as a 1986 Constitutional Commission framer. However, legal analysts note that while framers' intentions offer vital historical evidence, they do not dictate absolute judicial interpretation.
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.
The National Nutrition Council-10 is launching its 2026 Nutrition School-on-the-Air on September 14 to provide parents and caregivers in Northern Mindanao with free guidance on maternal and child health. The eight-episode Facebook Live series covers proper nutrition and responsive caregiving during a child’s first 1,000 days.