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Prepare now, CDO told as disaster month opens

City officials are urging families to prepare emergency plans and supplies ahead of disasters as Cagayan de Oro opened its observance of National Disaster Resilience Month.

Be disaster-ready: Small steps can save lives

Residents are being urged to prepare for disasters ahead of emergencies as the country observes National Disaster Resilience Month, highlighting the importance of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in protecting communities.

Cleaner markets start with proper waste segregation

Sanitation standards are rising in Cagayan de Oro as local vendors adjust to mandatory waste segregation routines under the city’s public market modernization initiative.

Stay safe before you hit the trail

While the ecotourism boom provides critical economic lifelines to mountain communities in Bukidnon, authorities emphasize that visitor safety protocols cannot be compromised for tourist volume.

Cogon traffic? Here’s how to avoid delays

Local jeepney and taxi operators report mixed bottlenecks around the Ororama and Carmen corridors as open construction zones reduce lane capacities.

Illegal climbs put Mt. Kalatungan rescuers at risk

The official 11-day search for missing trekker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla on Mt. Kalatungan has ended, shifting local focus onto the hidden dangers of illegal climbs.

Sustained Public-Private Partnership for Safer Classrooms

Corporate technicians and public teachers mobilized at Balacanas Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, to deploy technical facility upgrades for Brigada Eskwela 2026.

Grab, McDonald’s mobilize food aid, community support, and public donations for Mindanao earthquake relief

On PBBM's VP Trial View: Labor group pushes back

NAGKAISA!, the country’s largest labor coalition, is urging the Senate to appoint Senate President Win Gatchalian—not Senator Chiz Escudero—to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to ensure public trust.

After Geneva labor talks: Protect gig workers now

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Millions of Filipino delivery riders, drivers, and public sector employees could secure structural legal protections as the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition pushes the Marcos administration to adopt newly approved global International Labour Organization (ILO) standards into domestic law.

Missing hiker case raises safety questions on organized climbs

A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, for missing hiker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla. Local authorities revealed the 31-year-old Valencia City resident was allegedly unlisted on official tourism permits submitted for the 60-person expedition across the mountain range.

Student-Athlete safety under scrutiny after camp tragedy

Following collegiate training camp tragedies, CHED rules enforce non-transferable school liability and provide direct safety complaint channels for parents.