Cagayan de Oro
Cabanlas pushes ban on bars near Edca site
Councilor Edgardo Cabanlas pushes for a preemptive commercial bar ban near Lumbia Air Base, citing concerns over crime and exploitation linked to increased EDCA military presence.
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Cagayan de Oro
P1-P2 fare hike looming in Normin
LTFRB-10 finalizes a P2 fare hike for modern jeepneys in Northern Mindanao while preparing multiple waves of fuel subsidies for over 4,000 eligible regional drivers.
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Fire guts CPK Mercantile building in downtown Iligan
A massive pre-dawn fire destroyed the CPK Mercantile building in Iligan City on Tuesday. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. No injuries occurred.
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Mindanao
Mindanao journo wins international award for revealing the human side of policing
Veteran Mindanao journalist Editha Caduaya earns international acclaim, winning the Outstanding Excellence Award for her documentary exploring the human story behind Col. Hansel Marantan’s badge.
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Top Stories
Anchored by crisis: Rising fuel costs idle Opol fishing fleet
Soaring diesel prices and declining fish stocks ground Opol’s fishing fleet, forcing 70% of Luyongbonbon's residents to seek alternative labor as fuel costs triple per trip.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro dads seek clarity on US military presence
Councilor Edgar Cabanlas and the Cagayan de Oro City Council discussing legal ramifications of US troop presence under the VFA.
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Cagayan de Oro
3-month rehab of CDO bulk water plant begins March 17
COWD and COBI begin a phased rehabilitation of the Taguanao water treatment plant on March 17, causing scheduled low pressure across Cagayan de Oro through May.
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Cagayan de Oro
PAF assures CDO: US troops here for joint training
Philippine Air Force officials clarify that US military vessels at Macabalan Port and troops at Lumbia Air Base are participating in scheduled bilateral disaster response training.
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Mindanao
Combatting new forms of trafficking: Fighting cybersex in the streets (Part 2)
Authorities leverage Republic Act 11930 and international partnerships to crush online child exploitation dens in Davao Oriental, securing convictions through advanced digital forensics and community vigilance.
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Iligan adopts 4-day compressed workweek
Iligan City implements a 4-day compressed workweek starting March 16, 2026. Learn about the new 8 AM to 7 PM schedule and exemptions for frontline services.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro flags 9 gas stations for overpricing
Authorities flag nine Cagayan de Oro gas stations for fuel overpricing and permit violations following DOE inspections. Officials warn of sanctions as Mindanao pump price monitoring intensifies.
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Cagayan de Oro
US troops land in Oro for joint drills
US servicemen arrive at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro for EDCA-joint training. Major General Michele Anayron confirms the focus is on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Northern Mindanao.
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