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Misamis Oriental Gov. Juliette Uy delivers her State of the Province Address, saying the provincial government is reviewing unpaid contractor claims and defective projects before releasing public funds. She said around 20% to 30% of the province’s outstanding obligations have already been settled. (Photo courtesy of Misamis Oriental Provincial Information Office)

Contractors’ unpaid bills pile up as Misor orders project checks

Governor Juliette Uy forms a dedicated task force to inspect completed public works and verify building standards before Misamis Oriental clears remaining unpaid contractor claims.

Aug 7, 20263600

Members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro Chapter announce plans to focus on the unresolved killing of blocktime anchor Federico "Ding" Gempesaw during this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on Nov. 2. The initiative aims to renew public calls for justice in one of Northern Mindanao’s long-standing media killing cases. (Photo courtesy of NUJP-CDO Chapter)

NUJP renews call for justice in unsolved killing of blocktime anchor Ding Gempesaw

NUJP Cagayan de Oro makes the unresolved murder of radio anchor Federico "Ding" Gempesaw the centerpiece of its campaign against media impunity in Northern Mindanao.

Aug 7, 20262800

ON FESTIVAL WATCH. Emergency responders activate the Incident Command Post (ICP) at Rio de Oro Boulevard to coordinate security, traffic, and emergency response operations throughout the month-long Higalaay Festival 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

Higalaay safety plan in place

Cagayan de Oro activates its month-long Incident Management Team, deploying over 300 police personnel and emergency responders to safeguard festivalgoers during Higalaay Festival 2026.

Aug 6, 20265500

TRAFFIC ADVISORY. Acting Assistant Department Manager for Traffic Operations Benedicto Ramiro outlines the special traffic scheme for the Higalaay Festival 2026 during the Meet the Press forum at the Fifth Level of SM CDO Downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Cagayan de Oro Press Club President Hanne Pisos served as guest host of the program. Photo by Edwin Iyo

Higalaay traffic plan starts today: Roads closed, reroutes in effect

Cagayan de Oro enforces a temporary traffic scheme and street closures along Rio de Oro Boulevard for the grand opening of Higalaay Festival 2026.

Aug 6, 20264600

Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus "XJ" Romualdo speaks during an official briefing in Mambajao, Camiguin, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Romualdo reiterated the provincial government’s long-standing ban on lottery operations, affirming that local authorities will continue to prohibit state-sanctioned and commercial gambling establishments across the island province. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Camiguin keeps lottery ban to protect families

Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo reaffirms Camiguin's prohibition on lottery operations, prioritizing household financial security and family needs over potential provincial gambling revenues.

Aug 6, 20262900

A poll technician verifies the printed output from a vote-counting machine during automated voting system testing. Election workers in Misamis Oriental are undergoing technical drills and equipment testing to ensure full operational readiness for precinct workers across local barangays ahead of the scheduled November polls. (Photo courtesy of DOST)

BSKE still on: Comelec readies polls for 1.52m Misor, CDO voters

Comelec advances BSKE preparations across Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro, covering over 1.52 million voters, as election offices await congressional action on proposed postponement legislation.

Aug 6, 20264300

FIRE AFTERMATH. Residents sift through the charred remains of their homes on Burgos Street in Barangay 7, Cagayan de Oro City, a day after a fire destroyed seven houses and damaged three others. The blaze, which burned for nearly three hours, left an estimated ₱8 million in property damage as authorities continued investigating its cause. Photo by Ben Balce

Fourth-alarm fire in Oro: ₱8M blaze razes 7 homes

Revised fire department estimates place total damage at ₱8 million following a fourth-alarm residential blaze along Burgos Street in Barangay 7.

Aug 5, 20264600

A Bureau of Fire Protection Station 1-A fire truck sits severely damaged after being engulfed by flames while firefighters responded to a four-alarm residential fire in Burgos, Barangay 7, Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The blaze destroyed seven houses, damaged three other structures, partially burned the Barangay 7 Hall, and displaced 24 families. (Photo courtesy of Angie Alsado)

Fire truck destroyed as CDO blaze leaves 24 families homeless

A massive four-alarm blaze in Burgos, Barangay 7 destroyed seven homes, affected the barangay hall, and consumed a BFP fire truck during emergency operations.

Aug 5, 20266600

Members of the Cagayan de Oro City Council attend a regular session at the Session Hall of the Legislative Building on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Councilor Enrico Salcedo, chairperson of the Committee on Transportation, announced that the council will study the planned regional rollout of Green GSM electric taxis to ensure local driver interests are protected. (Photo courtesy of The Gavel / Cagayan de Oro City Council)

Green GSM's arrival raises concerns over jobs for CDO taxi drivers

Cagayan de Oro officials are carefully assessing the entry of Green GSM's electric taxi fleet to ensure green transit benefits do not leave traditional drivers behind.

Aug 4, 20266700

Personnel of the Cagayan de Oro City Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) conduct a road clearing operation along a major thoroughfare. The action is part of the local government's intensified enforcement campaign against illegal parking to keep public roads unobstructed. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

CDO steps up road clearing to cut traffic gridlock

Mayor Klarex Uy has directed local agencies and police to step up road clearing and anti-illegal parking efforts across Cagayan de Oro to tackle worsening downtown gridlock.

Aug 4, 20265700

A provincial bus travels along the national highway in Cagayan de Oro City, as local authorities initiate a month-long dry run of the city's revised traffic scheme. The pilot implementation tests a long-delayed traffic ordinance designed to manage public utility vehicle flow along major thoroughfares. (Photo by Ben Balce)

CDO route shake-up: Traffic dry run begins

Cagayan de Oro has initiated a month-long trial restricting provincial PUVs to designated integrated terminals, aiming to curb downtown congestion while city leaders evaluate commuter feedback and fare structures.

Aug 4, 20267200

Green GSM VinFast electric taxi operating during test run in Cagayan de Oro City.

Can you ride Region 10's new EV taxis? Here's what commuters need to know

Vietnamese EV taxi provider Green GSM has delivered its fleet to Misamis Oriental, but regulatory guidelines temporarily prevent passengers from hailing rides within Cagayan de Oro City.

Aug 3, 20266900