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Child rights group, Army clash over military base tours for Bukidnon kindergartners

Watchdog flags 91% spike in Barmm attacks

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A conflict monitoring group has flagged a “resurgence” of attacks in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm), pointing to a 91% spike over the last year — a trend punctuated by the ambush that killed four soldiers in Lanao del Norte on Sunday, Jan. 23.

Emano decries budget cut for Misor 2nd district

Second District Misamis Oriental Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano has expressed disappointment over the substantial reduction in the proposed 2026 budget for the province’s second district, warning that the cuts could delay or halt major infrastructure projects vital to economic growth and public services.

Brawner visits troops, mourns fallen soldiers

MILF condemns soldier ambush: 4 killed in Lanao Norte

Abdullah Macapaar, also known as Commander Bravo, leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters in the two provinces of Lanao, condemned last Friday's ambush that left four soldiers killed and wounded another in Munai town, Lanao del Norte.

Capitol budget deadlock displaces 1,800 workers

A deepening labor crisis has gripped the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol as 1,832 casual and job order (JO) employees were abruptly suspended effective Friday, Jan. 23.

Misor cuts hundreds of jobs amid budget crunch

MISAMIS ORIENTAL -  More than 1,800 job order (JO) and casual employees of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol have been affected by the termination of their contracts, effective January 23, following a major reduction in the province’s 2026 budget.

Oro extends biz permit renewal deadline to March 31, 2026

Business owners in Cagayan de Oro now have two extra months to renew their permits—without penalties and without lining up at City Hall.

False alarm: CHO confirms no ‘mystery deaths’ at Cogon Market

DOH launches measles-Rubella immunization drive in Oro

The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a citywide supplemental immunization campaign against measles and rubella in Cagayan de Oro, targeting children aged six months to four years old.

Immigration, Army nab foreigners in joint raid

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have successfully conducted joint operations in Mindanao, apprehending foreign nationals for alleged immigration violations.

Coast Guard races to rescue 15 after dive boat capsizes off Sarangani

A desperate search is underway for 11 recreational divers and four crew members after their boat capsized off Sarangani province Monday afternoon.