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PLAN AHEAD. PhilHealth-10 Acting Regional Vice President Henry Almanon urges members to update their membership records and enroll in the YAKAP program before a medical emergency arises during a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday. He said updated records can help members avoid delays when seeking health services. Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig

Philhealth urges members: Update records, enroll in 'Yakap'

PhilHealth members in Northern Mindanao are being urged to update their membership records and enroll in the YAKAP program now—before they need medical care.

Sep 18, 20263500

WEIGHT OF ORIGINAL INTENT. Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna, a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, speaks before the Senate impeachment court on Sept. 16 as amicus curiae (friend of the court). Azcuna said the phrase “two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate” refers to all 24 senators, making 16 votes the threshold for conviction regardless of absences or inability to participate. Photo courtesy of Senate of the Philippines FB

Azcuna’s take: Does the drafter’s intent matter?

Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolfo Azcuna's stance that 16 votes are strictly required to convict in an impeachment trial brings historical weight as a 1986 Constitutional Commission framer. However, legal analysts note that while framers' intentions offer vital historical evidence, they do not dictate absolute judicial interpretation.

Sep 18, 20262700

PERMIT RULE. DOLE-10’s Glenford C. Labial explains work permit rules for children featured in monetized online content during a Sept. 8 meeting in Cagayan de Oro City. (Photo courtesy of DOLE-10)

DOLE: Child creators need work permits

The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) reminded parents and agencies that children under 15 in monetized social media content must secure a Working Child Permit under RA 9231. DOLE-10 highlighted 4-hour daily work caps, prohibitions on late-night filming, and mandatory trust funds for earnings.

Sep 15, 20263700

PRO-10 Regional Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. and Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Director PCol. Al M. Abanales visit Governor Juliette T. Uy at the Provincial Capitol in Cagayan de Oro City. The Sept. 11, 2026 courtesy call focused on PNP "back to basics" training, juvenile curfew enforcement, and police-LGU partnerships across Misamis Oriental. (Photo courtesy of Misamis Oriental Information Office)

Police to step up coordination with Misamis Oriental LGUs

Newly appointed Police Regional Office-10 Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. met with Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette T. Uy to commit sustained police visibility and stronger coordination with local government units. Discussions highlighted law enforcement, curfew enforcement for minors, and support for provincial economic development.

Sep 15, 20263400

LEARNING, SAFETY: DepEd-10 Chief Education Supervisor Ricardo Dragon discusses measures to recover learning gaps, protect classroom time, and strengthen school security in Northern Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of KPM/PIA-10)

Deped Normin moves to recover lost learning time

The Department of Migrant Workers-10 shut down 19 illegal recruitment agencies and aided in the arrest of nine suspected recruiters in Northern Mindanao this year. DMW-10 also released over ₱1.5 million in livelihood aid to returning OFWs while expanding LGU partnerships across the region.

Sep 10, 20263300

NUTRITION EDUCATION: NNC-10 Project Development Officer Candice Margarette Mongas discusses maternal and child nutrition during the Nutrition School-on-the-Air. The 2026 program will offer families practical lessons on nutrition and care during a child’s first 1,000 days. (Screengrab from NNC-10 Facebook page)

NNC-10 airs free lessons on child nutrition

The National Nutrition Council-10 is launching its 2026 Nutrition School-on-the-Air on September 14 to provide parents and caregivers in Northern Mindanao with free guidance on maternal and child health. The eight-episode Facebook Live series covers proper nutrition and responsive caregiving during a child’s first 1,000 days.

Sep 10, 20262800

Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette Uy performs with provincial government employees during the Bangon Cheerdance Competition on Monday, September 7, at the Capitol Grounds in Cagayan de Oro City, held as part of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration. Photo retrieved from the reel.

Misor governor dances with Capitol workers

Sep 8, 20263400

Cagayan de Oro chess standout WIM Ruelle “Taweng” Canino focuses on her match during the 2026 Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship in Alicia, Isabela. The Far Eastern University athlete placed third overall with 8 points before heading to the World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. (Photo courtesy of National Chess Federation of the Philippines)

Cagayan de Oro’s Canino battles back, takes 3rd in PH chess

Cagayan de Oro chess ace WIM Ruelle Canino recovered from an opening-day setback to take third place in the 2026 Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship. Meanwhile, Tagoloan sisters LJ and Lyn Getubig dominated the National Junior Championship, with LJ earning the title of Woman National Master.

Sep 7, 20263900

Legal counsel Atty. Tony La Viña discusses the recent dismissal of Cybercrime and Data Privacy complaints filed against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes. La Viña noted that the resolution serves as an important precedent and reference for working journalists reporting on public officials and matters of public interest. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Montes dismissal offers guide for public-interest reporting

The dismissal of cyberlibel and Data Privacy Act complaints against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes offers a helpful reference for journalists covering public officials, according to lawyer Tony La Viña. The prosecutor found insufficient basis to hold Montes liable for reporting on government scholarship delays.

Sep 3, 20263200

STANDING FOR FAIR WAGES. Labor advocates hold a banner outside the Supreme Court as media cover the protest. While legal battles delay Metro Manila's ₱85 wage hike under Wage Order No. NCR-27, Northern Mindanao workers remain under Wage Order No. RX-24, which raises daily minimum wages by ₱39 (to ₱485–₱500) effective May 1, 2026. However, the Metro Manila court dispute could set a precedent for how future regional wage orders are challenged and implemented nationwide. (Supplied photo)

CDO wage hike intact amid NCR court fight

Minimum wage earners in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao remain unaffected by the legal disputes surrounding Metro Manila's wage order, with local pay still governed by Wage Order No. RX-24. However, labor groups warn that the ongoing court challenges against NCR-27 could set a legal precedent for how future regional wage orders are contested.

Sep 1, 20264100

CHECKPOINT. Police Precinct 2 officers led by PNP team leader Capt. Lacubtan man a 24-hour checkpoint along the Indahag highway in Cagayan de Oro City as part of efforts to curb illegal drugs, contraband, and other criminal activities in Northern Mindanao. Photo by Efren Celocia.

Man arrested in Libona gun buy-bust

A 41-year-old resident was arrested during a joint police buy-bust operation against illegal firearms in Barangay Kiliog, Libona, Bukidnon on August 25. Authorities captured the suspect after a sting operation executed under the campaign against loose firearms.

Sep 1, 20263200

POWER JVA PROTEST. Roman Catholic Church leaders and members of the Diocese of Marbel, along with youth, faith-based and civil society groups, join the “Kahayag sa Tanan” (Light for All) prayer rally on Aug. 29 at Plaza Heneral Santos in General Santos City. The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice also took part in the rally, supporting calls against the proposed corporate takeover of SOCOTECO II by Ignite Power Corp. Supplied photo

Rally attendees get unsolicited texts amid SOCOTECO II JVA row

Attendees at a General Santos City prayer rally against the SOCOTECO II joint venture agreement received unsolicited text messages offering ₱500 and promoting the deal. Concerns over data privacy and manipulation escalated after one message was fraudulently sent using the mobile number of Marbel Diocese Vicar General Fr. Angel Buenavides.

Sep 1, 20263300