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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.

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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.

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READY FOR THE CROWN. Candidates for Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026 line up in elaborate red and formal gowns on stage while an host speaks during the preliminary competition on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. The event marks a key milestone for the contestants as they compete for the city crown in what organizers describe as a "new era" for the annual pageant. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026: Meet the 12 finalists vying for the crown

Twelve candidates showcased confidence and style at the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026 prelims, setting the stage for the coronation night at the Limketkai Atrium on August 22.

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Desiree Adrienne Lim Yu (left, panel 1) and Fate Alejandra (right, panel 1) display intense focus during different segments of their HYROX Delhi race in New Delhi, India. After navigating a three-lap course format, the doubles partners earned their first international podium finish, proving that rigorous remote preparation can lead to global success. (Photo courtesy of Desiree Adrienne Yu / Fate Alejandra)

Beyond the Daily Grind: How a Mindanao mom and night-shift worker reached a global podium

Balancing motherhood, business duties, and night shifts, Mindanao athletes Desiree Yu and Fate Alejandria earned second place at the international HYROX fitness competition in India.

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Members of the Philippine delegation, led by the Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr., hold the Philippine flag in front of the country's pavilion during LEAP East Hong Kong 2026 on Monday, August 3, 2026. Davao City-based startup Pic-A-Talk was featured alongside five other Philippine innovations at the inaugural technology expo. (Photo courtesy of DOST-TAPI)

Mindanao app for children with autism takes center stage at Hong Kong tech expo

Iligan-based startup Pic-A-Talk represented Mindanao at LEAP East Hong Kong 2026, pitching its assistive AAC app for non-verbal children to international investors.

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Desiree Adrienne Lim Yu (left) and Fate Alejandra hold HYROX Delhi banners in New Delhi, India, on July 26, 2026. The Mindanao-based duo secured second place in the Doubles division at the international fitness competition following eight months of joint preparation. (Photo courtesy of Desiree Adrienne Yu / Fate Alejandra)

Mindanao duo secures podium finish at New Delhi HYROX

Mindanao athletes Desiree Yu and Fate Alejandria overcame multi-city training and course hurdles to secure 2nd place in the HYROX Doubles race in New Delhi.

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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.

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Attendees gather along Lake Lanao at the Sarimanok Sports Complex during the 1st Pakaradiyaan Sarimanok Festival in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The milestone gathering capped off a month-long series of cultural events honoring Lanao del Sur's 67th founding anniversary and provincial heritage. (Photo by Richel V. Umel)

Lanao del Sur's first Sarimanok Festival puts Meranaw culture in the spotlight

Lanao del Sur marked its 67th Founding Anniversary with the inaugural Sarimanok Festival in Marawi, highlighting Meranaw traditions and youth-led cultural preservation.

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High-voltage power transmission lines operated by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) following a reported drop in transmission charges.

Iligan consumers form 'Combati' group over utility hikes

Iligan City residents have formed "Combati," a crowd-funded advocacy group, to challenge rising electricity and water rates following a call to action triggered by the recent SONA.

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Identity known

Moviegoers in Cagayan de Oro packed early SM Director's Club screenings for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, filling theaters on opening day alongside exclusive merchandise perks.

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The Politics of Tears

"Real pain rarely calls a press conference." An incisive reflection on how emotional theater in the Senate has alienated a public that knows what genuine suffering looks like.

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Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy meets with officials from the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) in Cagayan de Oro City on Friday, July 31, 2026, to review the rollout of a one-month traffic dry run. The municipal trial adjusts key provincial public transit routes to evaluate traffic flow changes prior to amending the city's 18-year-old traffic code. (Photo courtesy of Klarex Uy FB page)

CDO launches 1-month traffic dry run to ease congestion

Cagayan de Oro initiated a month-long dry run of its revised traffic code, rerouting provincial PUVs to edge terminals to ease urban congestion.

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A new three-story, nine-classroom Smart School Building stands decorated with balloons during its formal turnover ceremony at Carmen National High School in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Cagayan de Oro City government, in partnership with local education officials, turned over the fully furnished facility to address classroom congestion and provide technology-assisted learning spaces. (Photo courtesy of Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

Cagayan de Oro opens smart school building for Carmen NHS students

Cagayan de Oro City turned over a 3-story smart building to Carmen National High School, providing nine tech-enabled classrooms to boost digital learning.

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Leaders and representatives from Comelec, the IBP, and BARMM's MBHTE gather in Marawi City on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to formalize a partnership against voter coercion and vote-buying. By incorporating legal assistance and educational campaigns into school and community networks, the coalition aims to safeguard electoral integrity for voters participating in the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

BARMM steps up anti-vote-buying drive before Sept. 14 polls

Ahead of the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, Comelec, IBP, and MBHTE forged a partnership in Marawi City to combat vote-buying and educate voters.

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History is unkind to this senator

From the 2019 House speakership lockouts to recent clashes with fellow senators, an opinion column reflects on Alan Peter Cayetano's long political record and shifting alliances.

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Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa offers a prayer before the seven-foot-tall, 1,500-kilogram Our Lady Stella Maris (Star of the Sea) statue is transported about 1.5 kilometers offshore for installation at the underwater Marian sanctuary in Puntod Shoal, a Marine Protected Area in Gingoog City, on July 30. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

Gingoog sinks giant Marian statue to protect seas, inspire faith

Gingoog City marked its 66th Charter Day by enthroning a 7-foot Our Lady Stella Maris statue underwater at Puntod Shoal, combining marine conservation with religious tourism.

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Representatives and performers of the Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology’s Integrated Performing Arts Guild (MSU-IIT IPAG) accept the NCCA SUDI National Music Award trophy during a conferment ceremony at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Photo Courtesy of National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Mindanao Pride: MSU-IIT IPAG honored at NCCA SUDI Awards in Manila

MSU-IIT’s IPAG accepted the prestigious NCCA SUDI National Music Award at Manila's Metropolitan Theater, launching its 49th season with a powerful showcase of Mindanawon culture.

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Advisory flyers posted inside a transit unit details updated route schedules under Section 120 of Cagayan de Oro City Ordinance No. 10551-2007 [cite: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Thousands of commuters from neighboring towns faced longer trips and additional transportation costs this week as the city began enforcing a long-standing ordinance requiring provincial public utility vehicles (PUVs) and buses to use only the designated transport terminals in Bulua and Agora. Photo courtesy of Lizzie Bacor

Terminal Ordinance triggers fare hikes, delays for thousands

Cagayan de Oro begins enforcing its 2007 terminal ordinance requiring provincial PUVs to stop at Bulua and Agora hubs, sparking calls from commuters for better city transit connections.

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