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Revilla highlights pro-people agenda

SENATORIAL candidate Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. continued his campaign trail in the city, drawing enthusiastic support from residents during a motorcade on Sunday, March 23.

Majority of Filipinos support ABS-CBN franchise renewal: survey

A majority of Filipinos (69%) support the renewal of ABS-CBN’s broadcast franchise, according to a February 2025 national survey by independent research firm WR Numero.

Filipino groups in Europe demand Duterte’s accountability at ICC

Filipino organizations in Europe, along with human rights lawyers representing victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, held a press conference on March 23 to demand justice for victims of extrajudicial killings and push for Duterte’s full accountability.

BFP stresses fire safety compliance

THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is reinforcing fire safety measures and recruitment transparency in Region 10, officials announced in a press conference, recently.

Gold Star Daily exposes local fake Facebook pages

A fake Facebook account impersonating local media outlets and the city information office has been spreading false information about Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy and Barangay Carmen Chair Ranier Joaquin ‘Kapkik’ Uy since last week, drawing scrutiny and concern from officials and the public.

Fake CIO Facebook page spreads false claims on Klarex

A fake Facebook page impersonating the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office (CIO) has been circulating false information, prompting concern from local officials.

Youth for climate justice launches Zambo chapter

Around 50 young leaders from various schools and organizations gathered on March 16 for the inaugural Youth for Climate Justice (Y4CJ) Zamboanga City Chapter General Assembly, marking a new push for climate action in the region.

MSU-IIT researcher denies plagiarism claims

Inflation in Normin drops to 1.8% in February

THE inflation rate in Northern Mindanao declined from 2.9% in January to 1.8% in February 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) confirmed Friday, March 14.

Goking dares Heydarian to visit Mindanao

CAGAYAN de Oro City Councilor George Goking last Thursday March 13, challenged political analyst Richard Heydarian to visit Cagayan de Oro after the latter compared Mindanao’s human development index to that of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Experts urge implementation of comprehensive sex ed

CALLS for comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) took center stage at a scientific conference here, where experts discussed population dynamics, adolescent reproductive health, and early pregnancies.

Duterte supporters hold prayer rally in Medina

AROUND 200 supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered in front of the Medina Public Market on Wednesday evening, March 12, for a prayer rally, chanting his name in solidarity amid his arrest.