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P10M project opens better farm access in Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
Barangay Agunod farmers and residents gain better market access and safer streets following the completion of a ₱10-million road and solar lighting project.
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CSC awards CDO government Bronze HR award
The Civil Service Commission awards a PRIME-HRM Bronze Award to Cagayan de Oro after the city achieved a 100% score in core HR management systems.
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5 Northern Mindanao rabies deaths challenge 2030 goal
Northern Mindanao records five human rabies deaths in eight months, prompting health authorities to reiterate immediate bite treatment and pet vaccination.
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Step dance helps CDO women beat stress
Over 200 participants join Beat It Loonyo Choreo Class Round 2 in Cagayan de Oro, building fitness and community connections.
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Camiguin widens school safety plan to online threats
Camiguin expands school safety protocols beyond campus gates to address student security, emergency response, and online digital threats.
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Pizarro leaves a 59-year legacy in labor advocacy.
Veteran labor lawyer, trade union leader, and law professor Atty. Gregorio A. Pizarro has passed away. Remembered by FFW and FDLO, Pizarro spent nearly six decades defending workers’ rights in courtrooms across Mindanao, teaching at MSU-IIT College of Law, and shaping Philippine labor jurisprudence.
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CDO gets Gold Award for disaster preparedness
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.
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2 cops held in CDO shooting; PRO-10 vows no cover-up
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.
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Animal bite? DOH says don’t delay treatment
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.
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Woman held over P11.9K grocery haul in Bukidnon
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.
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Labor group links Martial Law observance to workers’ rights
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.
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8 tons of garbage removed from Lapasan coast
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.
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