Cagayan de Oro chess standout WIM Ruelle Canino is competing for the top spot at the 2026 Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship in Alicia, Isabela. The round-robin event serves as a final tune-up for Canino and national teammates before the upcoming World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan.
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Northern Mindanao is working alongside Cagayan de Oro City Hall to identify fake online accounts allegedly spreading false information about Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy. Authorities emphasized that while legitimate public criticism is constitutionally protected, defamatory cyber acts remain subject to legal scrutiny.
Student researchers from Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School in Iligan City bagged Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at Science Castle Asia 2026 in Malaysia. Led by Leishlyn M. Lucero's gold-winning water-testing device W.I.S.E.F.L.O.W., the teams showcased inventions targeting local water safety, health, and accessibility needs.
The dismissal of cyberlibel and Data Privacy Act complaints against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes offers a helpful reference for journalists covering public officials, according to lawyer Tony La Viña. The prosecutor found insufficient basis to hold Montes liable for reporting on government scholarship delays.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to involve their families in major financial and personal choices. Speaking at KABALIKAT 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara warned against online love scams and urged caution before sending money to unverified individuals.
Joint Army and police forces intercepted around 200 MILF members at a Lanao del Norte checkpoint after reports indicated some were carrying firearms. Following a calm dialogue on election security rules ahead of the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, the group peacefully returned to Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
Former DepEd Chief of Staff Atty. Michael Poa admitted at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that no department funds were given to the AFP for youth leadership summits. The testimony directly addresses how military activities were used to support DepEd's confidential fund liquidations submitted to COA.
Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa has issued a health advisory prompting residents to limit outdoor exposure as haze impacts local air quality. Authorities suspect smoke from Indonesian wildfires has drifted into parts of Misamis Oriental, urging the public to wear masks, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable individuals.
Lanao del Norte is advocating for a National Academy of Sports (NAS) satellite campus at the Mindanao Civic Center, allowing young Mindanawon athletes to access elite sports training and education closer to home. The initiative comes as the province prepares to host the inaugural Mindanao Youth Games in April 2027.
General Santos City launched its 2026 Tuna Festival on Sept. 1, turning the annual celebration into a vehicle for economic recovery following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June. Led by Mayor Lorelie Geronimo-Pacquiao, the festival highlights business revival, safety coordination, and the 6th All About Tuna Handline Summit.
Seven-year-old weightlifting prodigy Euhanne Queencess Masangkay captured a bronze medal at the 2026 Hidilyn Diaz LIFTOFF Championships in Makati City, competing against pre-teens up to 12 years old. Guided by her grandfather and coach Cirilo Dayao, the young athlete is now gearing up for the Batang Pinoy National Championships.
In a witty take on modern lifestyle crazes, this column explores the meteoric rise of pickleball in the Philippines. Blending local humor with personal health reflections, the piece reminds readers that while trendy racket sports are great for fun, sustainable diet habits remain the true foundation of health.
Mindanao State University launched its 65th founding anniversary and "SiKKKlab 2026" MSUSAA Unity Games at the Main Campus in Marawi City. Running through Sept. 8, the week-long event features system-wide sports competitions, cultural performances, and the pre-launch of three major research institutes advancing Bangsamoro development and academic excellence.
The LMP-Misamis Oriental Chapter, led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, is seeking a dialogue with Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy regarding the city's PUV rerouting dry run. Mayors are asking for a temporary suspension of the traffic scheme, highlighting increased commuting costs for provincial workers and students.
Cagayan de Oro's Jigoro Kano Judo Lab captured gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2026 Philippine National Kata and Team Judo Championships at Nazareth Gymnasium. Led by coaches John Avydas Reontoy and Euana Tagapulot, the club dominated the Juniors Mixed Team event while securing podium finishes in Youth and Seniors divisions.
Following the successful conclusion of Higalaay Festival 2026, Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy thanked Kagay-anons, festival organizers, and law enforcement for ensuring a peaceful celebration. Uy urged residents to maintain the festival's core spirit of unity (panaghiusa), mutual assistance (pagtinabangay), and friendship (panaghigalaay) throughout the rest of the year.
Eight-year-old Cagayan de Oro swimmer Carl Fredrick Quizon dominated the 3rd Cebu Race Pace Swim Meet ABC, sweeping all six events he entered and breaking a regional age-group record. Quizon captured Category A Most Outstanding Swimmer honors, showcasing Northern Mindanao's rising grassroots talent at the Cebu City Sports Center.