
19-year survivor, 17-year survivor share breast cancer lessons
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.
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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.

Camiguin rolls out an 11-day itinerary for its 47th Lanzones Festival from Oct. 15 to 25, blending agricultural forums, street dancing, and tourism capacity-building with island-wide cultural festivities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission in Cagayan de Oro reminds the public to verify online lending apps before borrowing and details strict penalties for financing companies that engage in borrower harassment or illegal debt collection tactics.

Lawmakers in Medina, Misamis Oriental consider a local measure to penalize buyers of stolen copper wire and protect minors from high-voltage hazards following a series of wire theft incidents.

Camiguin Polytechnic State College moves all classes online as police cybercrime investigators trace a social media threat posted by an unverified account targeting the school community.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Region 10 raises the daily meal allocation for over 6,000 persons deprived of liberty to ₱100, sourcing food directly from local farmers to enhance inmate nutrition and preserve order inside regional facilities.

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.

Leaders from PWD organizations in Cagayan de Oro partner with the Anti-Red Tape Authority through the ARTA-X volunteer initiative to enforce service standards and streamline public transactions for persons with disabilities.

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.

More than 1,000 TESDA scholars across Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro complete their technical-vocational courses, gaining national certifications to drive local employment and family livelihoods.