Cagayan de Oro’s A-Team Pilipinas crowned a milestone 10th anniversary by capturing the U11 World Youth Championship title in Singapore. Led by tournament MVP Rafael “Peja” Cabusca Reyes, the squad executed an aggressive defensive strategy to defeat the Singapore Basketball Academy in the final showdown.
Mindanao chess prodigies Jodiel Chloe Banawa and Elisha Romarate propelled the Philippines to an 83-medal performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship in Singapore.
At least 18 local government units in Misamis Oriental have suspended or shortened classes to protect students and teachers from a continuing high heat index.
Iligan City and Lanao del Norte registered the highest inflation rates in Region 10 for July at 7.9% and 8.3%, respectively.
Electricity consumers may see higher transmission charges in their August 2026 power bills following a 30.85% spike in ancillary service rates, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Interim Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy” Macacua escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen ambushed his convoy in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
Cagayan de Oro officials are moving to fast-track the development of a P6-million public skatepark and two city boulevards. Aiming for construction progress before the end of the year, the city council is expediting technical reviews while ensuring all legal, environmental, and planning safeguards are met.
Developed in Iligan City, Pic-A-Talk allows non-verbal children and those with speech delays to communicate using personalized photos, local voice recordings, and offline functionality. Supported by DOST, this homegrown assistive tool bridges home and classroom communication while eyeing expansion into the ASEAN region.
After years of podium near-misses, Cagayan de Oro native Cheska Adrienne Edulan captured her first major title in the Women’s Division at the Kadayawan Skateboarding Competition in Davao City. Following her victory, Edulan is using her platform to advocate for a dedicated public skatepark in CDO.
Founded in Iligan City by Uma Roa to help her non-verbal sister, Pic-A-Talk is an assistive communication app that turns images into spoken words. By allowing families to upload personalized photos, the app bridges communication gaps, reduces everyday frustration, and supports speech development for non-verbal children.
Camiguin’s lone district representative Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo’s election as Majority Leader of the Commission on Appointments (CA) could give Northern Mindanao a stronger voice in decisions involving key national government appointments.
The Marbel Children’s Chorus of Koronadal City and South Cotabato earned the Grand Prix Championship at the 3rd Thailand International Choral Festival in Bangkok.
Bukidnon’s inflation rate slowed significantly to 6.8% in July, down from 8.6% in June. The 1.8-percentage-point decline was primarily driven by lower transport costs, cheaper fuel, and easing vegetable prices, though high staple food costs like rice continue to strain local family budgets.
Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Joyleen Mercedes “Girlie” Balaba defended her visit to former President Rodrigo Duterte at his International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague.
Picture a bustling household where Ma and Pa are supposed to oversee the family’s well-being — planning the budget, keeping everyone on track, and occasionally reminding the children that dirty socks do not walk themselves to the laundry basket.
Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of ₱41.35 billion in 2026, up 24% from the same period last year.
In Lower Binembengan, Sumisip, Basilan, 26 local women are operating a solar-powered ice plant that provides a steady supply of ice blocks for local fishermen. Backed by MTIT-Basilan, the EU, and UNDP, the initiative helps protect catches, reduce transport costs, and strengthen women-led livelihoods.
At least 20 local government units in Misamis Oriental have suspended classes for August 13 and 14 following a dangerous 43°C heat index forecast. Driven by ongoing El Niño conditions, local leaders are moving to prevent heat-related illnesses and safeguard students during peak temperatures.