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Claim health aid by April 29, City Hall urges

Former CDO health workers can claim their HEA benefits on April 29 at J.R. Borja General Hospital. The final cutoff for Finance Office claims is May 5.

Minor selling eco-bags in Cogon Market ran over by PUJ: Mob justice

After a tragic accident at Cogon Market, police investigate a vigilante mob for assaulting a driver and flipping his jeepney. Charges of reckless imprudence are pending.

Romualdo wins DOJ appeal to revive perjury case vs. trader

The DOJ has reinstated perjury charges against businessman Paul Rodriguez, granting Governor Romualdo’s appeal. Ruling states Rodriguez ignored the truth regarding Camiguin’s Smart Tourism Ordinance.

El Niño alert up; Oro told to save water now

PAGASA warns of a 79% chance of El Niño developing by June 2026. Cagayan de Oro residents are urged to conserve water and prepare for heatwaves.

Troops spread across Barmm hotspots ahead of Sept. polls

Security forces fan out across BARMM flashpoints to safeguard the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections, a critical milestone in Mindanao’s transition to full regional autonomy.

DILG flags stalled P250m project; Oro risks fund return

COA flags weak Misor collections; budget trimmed

Citing a ₱2 billion revenue shortfall flagged by COA, the Misamis Oriental provincial board trimmed the 2026 budget to ₱3.3 billion to ensure financial reliability.

Budget cuts slow crackdown on illegal mining, logging in Misor

Budget cuts have slashed Misamis Oriental’s environmental task force from 250 to 90 personnel, weakening the crackdown on illegal mining and increasing regional disaster risks.

Cold nights, long lines for ₱20 rice in Oro

Hundreds of residents in Cagayan de Oro spend cold nights outside the NFA warehouse to secure ₱20-per-kilo rice under the "Benteng Bigas" government program.

Misor hospitals face decline, mismanagement blamed

Board Member Rommel Maslog refutes claims of low funding for Misamis Oriental’s provincial hospitals, citing a P600 million budget and blaming management failure for deteriorating services.

Fuel aid rolls out to Normin drivers amid price hike

LTFRB and DSWD have begun distributing ₱5,000 fuel subsidies to taxi and motorela drivers in Northern Mindanao via e-wallets to mitigate rising global oil costs.

P7K aid gives brief relief to motorela drivers

Motorela drivers in Cagayan de Oro receive ₱7,000 in combined government aid, providing brief relief as soaring fuel costs slash daily earnings to just ₱400.