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3 Oro women journos find their voice in global fellowship

The invisible border: The heavy cost of the cheapest ride in Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In the narrow arteries of a rapidly modernizing city, the trisikad driver trades sweat for coins. For drivers like Lourderico “Rico” Pedimonte and Ferdielito “Nong Lito” Sinag, the three-wheeled cycle is not just a livelihood—it is a "debt machine." While the city implements "urban order" through strict RTA enforcement and digital payment programs like Paleng-QR Ph, the men pedaling the interior alleyways of Barangay Lapasan and Cogon find themselves squeezed into a shrinking cage of prohibited routes and insurmountable impound fees. A single P1,500 citation for plying the national highway often becomes an economic death sentence for families living on ten-peso fares. This deep-dive explores the human cost of Cagayan de Oro’s race toward the future and asks: how does a city move forward without running over those pedaling hardest to keep up?

Group links smuggled cigarettes to lost public services

Macacua races against time, seeks special year-end session

IN a bid to beat the clock on a crucial electoral deadline, Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Abdulraof Macacua has formally requested the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) parliament to convene a special session during the final three days of December.

NM Florendo clinches blitz chess title in Oro

NATIONAL Master Joey Albert Florendo of Zamboanga City outmaneuvered a crowded field of 122 woodpushers to clinch the Christmas Open blitz chess title Saturday night, Dec. 20, at the City Tourism Hall.

The ultimate ‘go-bag’ checklist: Essentials for your family’s emergency kit

US imposes sanctions on 2 ICC judges over Israel probe

Locals react to Suan’s move against political dynasties

AIMING to dismantle the concentration of power among a few elite families, Cagayan de Oro First District Representative Lordan Suan has filed House Bill No. 6799, also known as the Anti-Political Dynasty Act.

Melai’s victory over violence and abuse

MELAI stood before hundreds of listeners, her voice shaking with emotion. She wasn’t just delivering a speech; she was breaking a lifetime of silence.

Beyond Protection: How advanced coatings are driving the next industrial revolution

ADVANCED coatings have evolved beyond mere surface layers for aesthetics, becoming critical enablers of performance, regulatory compliance, and global sustainability.

Beyond ‘empty shells’: The brutal reality of special education

Out of 5.1 million Filipino children living with disabilities, only 8% are currently in school. This staggering gap has prompted a legislative vow to fix a support system that leaders describe as a "gaping hole" in the nation’s conscience.

NGCP pushes for transmission rate breakdown

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is pushing for a clearer breakdown of your monthly electricity bill, arguing that consumers deserve to know exactly which fees go to the grid operator and which are simply passed on to power generators.