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Community members from various Lanao del Sur municipalities gather in Marawi City for the launch of the Pakaradiyaan o Sarimanok 2026 festivities. The centralized venue connects local artisans, entrepreneurs, and residents from across the Bangsamoro region for a series of trade expos and public service caravans. Photo by Bonita Ermac

Araw ng Lanao del Sur opens with services, culture

The Ranaw Heritage Village gives local artisans and agricultural entrepreneurs a centralized platform to showcase native Maranao products and stimulate regional tourism.

Jul 8, 20264900

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expanded its nutritional safety net framework. The specialized feeding centers have collectively served more than 300,000 free hot nutritious meals to registered low-income beneficiaries to systematically combat structural food insecurity. Photo from Presidential Communication Office

Who can get DSWD food stamps?

Low-income households can access ₱3,000 in monthly food credits under the DSWD's Walang Gutom Program, which uses automated databases to select qualified beneficiaries.

Jul 8, 20266200

Six persons deprived of liberty smile and celebrate while holding their Alternative Learning System diplomas inside the BJMP Tagoloan facility.

6 PDLs earn fresh start through education

Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.

Jul 7, 20265100

Cagayan de Oro

Why new Ordinances don’t take effect right away

Newly passed measures by the 21st Cagayan de Oro City Council face a strict statutory timeline under the Local Government Code before taking full legal effect.

Jul 3, 20263700

Cagayan de Oro

Besigan eyes home toilets, smoke-free schools

A Cagayan de Oro City Council committee advanced 11 neighborhood measures, including a household toilet mandate and a strict school campus smoking ban for Barangay Besigan.

Jul 3, 20262800

Cagayan de Oro

Nighttime truck ban eyed for Bugo subdivisions

Jul 3, 20264200

Cagayan de Oro

Besigan eyes stricter rules on roaming livestock

Farmers and livestock owners in Barangay Besigan, Cagayan de Oro may soon face clearer rules on animal grazing as local officials move to prevent crop damage and disputes caused by roaming livestock.

Jul 3, 20263600

Cagayan de Oro

Start your disaster plan today

Jul 3, 20262100

Cagayan de Oro

Heavy trucks face a ban in subdivisions

Jul 3, 20262500

Cagayan de Oro

CDO boosts disaster response with new rescue gear

Residents can expect faster emergency response during disasters as the city launched National Disaster Resilience Month on July 1 with the presentation of new rescue and communication equipment aimed at improving disaster operations.

Jul 2, 20261700

Cagayan de Oro

Disaster readiness starts with the community

Jul 2, 20262300

Cagayan de Oro

Why preparing together matters before disasters strike

Disaster officials are urging families and communities to prepare together before emergencies happen, stressing that preparedness and teamwork can help save lives during disasters.

Jul 2, 20262100