Cagayan de Oro
Uy calls for better communication with city depts, public
CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy emphasized the critical need for effective communication between city departments and the public.
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San Roque chair opposes pipe-laying project
ILIGAN City ― A barangay chair expressed opposition to the ongoing pipe-laying project of JE Hydro and Bio-Energy Corp., citing concerns over water supply and rising costs.
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Tribal voices, tourist joy mark 2025 Kaamulan Festival
YESTERDAY, Malaybalay City in Bukidnon celebrated the vibrant and culturally rich Kaamulan Festival, an annual gathering that honors the province’s seven indigenous tribes: Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, and Umayamnon.
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Klarex delivers 960 homes in Balubal Heights
BENEFICIARIES in Balubal Heights have received the keys to 960 new housing units here in Cagayan de Oro city.
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Alagar boosts security in tourist spots for summer vacation
THE Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10), along with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard, and other enforcement agencies, has intensified security deployments in key areas as part of ‘Oplan Summer Vacation’ (SumVac) 2025, which runs from April 1 to May 31.
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Honasan backs petition to bring Duterte home
SENATORIAL aspirant Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan yesterday, April 10, revealed that House Rep. Rodante Marcoleta will present a petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, calling for former President Rodrigo Duterte to be brought back to the Philippines.
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Muslim youths in Oro seek prayer rooms, inclusive services
MUSLIM youth leaders in this city met with former Mayor Oscar Moreno on Wednesday, April 10, to raise concerns about inclusivity and access to culturally appropriate spaces and services.
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4ID chief urges public to defend sovereignty, reject foreign narratives
BRIGADIER Gen. Michele Anayron Jr., commander of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID), on Tuesday, April 8, urged Filipinos to foster patriotism by defending the West Philippine Sea and rejecting foreign narratives, particularly those coming from China.
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SSS claimant slams delays, repeated requirements
ILIGAN City ― A claimant of Social Security System (SSS) benefits criticized the local branch for what she described as inefficient service and repeated delays.
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LTO-Gingoog launches road safety drive for Holy Week
THE Land Transportation Office in Gingoog City will conduct a series of road safety seminars for drivers and operators of utility and private vehicles, along with vehicle inspections, as part of its Holy Week 2025 activities from April 11 to April 25, according to Richie Caingles, local LTO head.
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Army condemns NPA arson attack on civilian property in Bukidnon
THE 4th Infantry Division (4ID) condemned the recent burning of civilian property in Malitbog, Bukidnon, by a group from the New People's Army (NPA).
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Guard offs self in Initao
A 36-year-old security guard died by suicide inside a staff house for security personnel in Initao on April 3, authorities said.
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