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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks during a defense briefing. Brawner will step down from his post on July 21, 2026, completing his fixed three-year tenure under Republic Act No. 11939. Photo courtesy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Who will lead the AFP next? Brawner retires July 21

Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has scheduled farewell visits to the 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro and the 103rd Infantry Brigade in Marawi ahead of his retirement.

Jul 10, 20266800

Senators sit as the impeachment court during the trial proceedings, a case that has fueled intense public debate online while raising broader questions about government accountability and why the outcome matters to ordinary Filipinos. (Photo courtesy of the Senate of the Philippines)

The impeachment trial is bigger than politics

THE Senate impeachment trial has dominated headlines and social media, with supporters and critics trading opinions online. But beyond the political debate, many Filipinos are asking a more practical question: Why should this matter to me?

Jul 9, 20264700

FIRE AFTERMATH. The area where the fire reportedly started is seen after a blaze destroyed 20 houses in Purok 2, Barangay Cabug, Medina, Misamis Oriental, on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-two families were displaced and are now staying in temporary evacuation sites. Photo by Edwin Iyo.

20 homes lost in Medina town fire

TWENTY houses were destroyed in a fast-moving fire that swept through Purok 2, Barangay Cabug, Medina, Misamis Oriental, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving 22 families with no homes to return to. The fire broke out at around 3:47 p.m., quickly spreading through houses made mostly of light materials.

Jul 9, 20265200

Know Oro's one-way roads, no-parking zones

CAGAYAN de Oro City — A quick check of Cagayan de Oro City's one-way roads and no-parking zones before heading out could save motorists from fines, towing, and traffic delays. The city's Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) continues to enforce one-way traffic schemes and no-parking regulations to ease congestion and improve road safety.

Jul 9, 20264600

The Panguil Bay Bridge provides a direct overland link between Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, while easing transit to Pagadian City and Zamboanga City. The 3.167-kilometer infrastructure asset allows farmers, fishermen, and traders from surrounding municipalities to bypass traditional ferry bottlenecks.

Panguil Bridge opens new opportunities

For agricultural and seafood sectors across western Mindanao, the bridge translates to lowered logistical expenses and expedited delivery times.

Jul 8, 20266200

Cultural exhibition booths representing various local government units stand on the provincial capitol grounds during the opening of the Ranaw Heritage Village in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, on July 4, 2026. The weeklong exhibit, held as part of the 67th Araw ng Lanao del Sur, showcases traditional crafts, native delicacies, and agricultural products from across the province. PIA Photo

Araw ng Lanao boosts local business

The 67th Araw ng Lanao del Sur celebration features the Ranaw Heritage Village, allowing visitors to purchase authentic Meranaw products from local municipalities.

Jul 8, 20263500

Hundreds of athletes run from the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, across the Panguil Bay Bridge. The annual event creates a direct pedestrian link for sports enthusiasts from neighboring Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City. ( Photo courtesy by Ha Mid's Photography)

Run across Panguil Bridge for peace

Close to 1,000 athletes and civic delegates crossed the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge on foot during the Unity Run for Peace and Prosperity on July 5.

Jul 8, 20265800

A cultural exhibition booth representing Pualas, Lanao del Sur, showcases traditional Maranao textiles, local delicacies, and regional handicrafts during a provincial heritage festival on July 8, 2026. The display features handwoven langkit fabrics, native agricultural products, and artwork depicting Mt. Baya and Lake Dapao to promote localized eco-tourism. (Screengrabbed from the Lanao del Sur Provincial Tourism Office)

Araw ng Lanao del Sur: What every visitor should know

The annual Araw ng Lanao celebration showcases the deep history of the Maranao people through traditional music, complex woodcarvings, and architectural exhibits.

Jul 8, 20264300

Local officials in Barangay Cugman are pushing new legal boundaries to eliminate late-night public disturbances within their Cagayan de Oro neighborhood. The submitted ordinances target specific operational parameters for roadside vendors, public streets, and residential zones. Photo from CdeO City Council

Cugman eyes curbs on public drinking, noise

Local leaders in Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro, are advancing strict new local regulations aimed at limiting late-night videoke noise and public drinking.

Jul 8, 20263400

Connecting the municipal borders of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, the newly opened bridge changes daily commerce patterns. Local commuters traveling from nearby Ozamiz City can now access the national highway system via this direct point. Photo from RTVMI

Cross Panguil Bay Bridge? Here's what to know

Transit across Panguil Bay has dropped to just seven minutes via the new 3.17-kilometer bridge, entirely replacing the hours-long wait times for traditional roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries.

Jul 8, 20267410

Taxi drivers in Northern Mindanao queuing to receive the ₱5,000 DOTr fuel subsidy from LTFRB-10 officials.

Ayuda helps, but is it enough to feed families?

While state-subsidized emergency aid offers temporary relief during acute financial shocks, rapid inflation continues to erode the absolute purchasing power of family cash grants.

Jul 8, 20262811

ARRESTED. Police arrest a 39-year-old man accused of hacking a 28-year-old man following a drunken altercation in Purok 8, Sitio Lagasan, Barangay Sampagar, Damulog, Bukidnon on July 5. The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition. (Photo courtesy of Damulog MPS)

'Long samurai' remark sparks hacking in Bukidnon

A late-night drinking session in Damulog, Bukidnon, turned violent on July 5 after a comment regarding a bladed weapon allegedly triggered a severe hacking incident.

Jul 8, 20263800