A 25-strong contingent of athletes with deep roots in Mindanao will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Spanning combat sports, weightlifting, track and field, ball games, and surfing, these homegrown competitors carry local pride into international competition across 39 sporting disciplines.
Cagayan de Oro-founded BPO firm SupportZebra has merged with Lean Solutions Group, securing 100 percent of its local workforce while opening global career paths for local talent. To mark the announcement, leadership donated ₱100,000 to the Calabrian Children's Foundation, highlighting the company's community commitment.
Appearing as amici curiae before the Senate impeachment court, three retired Supreme Court chief justices argued that the 16-vote threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte is variable based on qualified members, while a fourth former magistrate insisted the Constitution strictly mandates 16 votes out of all 24 members.
In a personal commentary on health and culture, a writer traces her shift from the low-fat, high-aerobics craze of the rotary phone era to a high-protein carnivore diet and resistance training, challenging traditional views on weight loss, carb-heavy Filipino feasts, and long-term metabolic health.
Lanao del Norte will host the inaugural Mindanao-ONE Youth Games from April 11 to 17, 2027, bringing over 7,000 young athletes to Tubod's Mindanao Civic Center. The event kicks off a three-year hosting agreement aimed at establishing the province as Northern Mindanao’s leading destination for regional sports development.
The Bangsamoro Sports Commission has rolled out the Bangsamoro Sports Mapping Action Research Talent Identification (B-SMART-ID) program to identify and nurture young athletic talent across BARMM. Tested pupils receive personalized sport recommendations based on physical evaluations, laying the foundation for a future Bangsamoro Academy of Sports.
In January 2021, after months of eating and occasional drinking while stuck at home during the pandemic lockdowns, my weight had climbed from my pre-pandemic 150 pounds to 180. My blood pressure finally decided to follow suit, shooting up to levels that required both divine and medical interventions.
Cagayan de Oro native Woman International Master (WIM) Ruelle “Taweng” Canino is representing Team Philippines at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Following her global campaign, the 18-year-old chess prodigy will head to Misamis Occidental in November to pursue a Woman Grandmaster norm.
Weightlifting standout Albert Ian Delos Santos and Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aira Villegas have been named flag bearers for Team Pilipinas at the 20th Asian Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The duo leads a 447-athlete delegation targeting eight gold medals across 34 sports disciplines.
Eight-year-old swimmer Carl Fredrick Quizon of Cagayan de Oro captured the Most Outstanding Swimmer award at the Diyandi Festival Swimming Competition. Representing Team E-Warriors, Quizon harvested six gold medals and one silver medal, securing the top individual title after a thrilling victory in the 100-meter butterfly event.
The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) reminded parents and agencies that children under 15 in monetized social media content must secure a Working Child Permit under RA 9231. DOLE-10 highlighted 4-hour daily work caps, prohibitions on late-night filming, and mandatory trust funds for earnings.
Davao judoka Chino Sy Tancontian captured the men's -100kg gold at the 2026 Perth International Open in Australia on Sept. 12. On the same day, Tancontian was named Male Sports Hero of the Year by the Davao Sportswriters Association, boosting his momentum ahead of the 20th Asian Games.
Following the historic first BARMM parliamentary elections, voters and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members in Lanao del Sur are urging the incoming parliament to prioritize lasting peace, good governance, and youth development, stressing that true success depends on delivering fair public services across all communities.
The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao (DMW-10) clarified that reported closures of 19 illegal recruitment operations occurred nationwide, not solely within Region 10. DMW-10 also showcased over ₱1.5 million in financial assistance for returning OFWs during the KABALIKAT 2026 event in Cagayan de Oro City.
Land Transportation Office (LTO) transactions resumed at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a temporary nationwide system shutdown. The outage occurred as the agency phased out the old Stradcom IT System to fully adopt the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) under Ombudsman directives.
Karatekas from the Bukidnon Martial Arts and Defense Academy brought home 36 medals—including nine golds, 13 silvers, and 14 bronzes—from the inaugural Malaybalay City Karatedo Championship. Head Sensei Michael Pabillore commended the team's balance of physical conditioning, mental focus, and character building on and off the tatami.
AMSAI-Cabantian broke ground for "Bahay ni Rene," a new sports dormitory dedicated to the memory of late youth basketball player Rene “Bobet” Clert Baterbonia. The facility aims to provide student-athletes with structured housing, training equipment, and basic support to help them balance sports and academics.
Labor groups and regional advocates are demanding clear safeguards for Mindanao as the national government moves forward with the US-led Pax Silica framework. While Mindanao is set to supply critical minerals like nickel and silica, leaders urge that value-added processing, fair jobs, and environmental protections stay within the region.