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A group of young local skateboarders holding their boards stand on a concrete path during a public demonstration along Rio Boulevard in Cagayan de Oro City.

CDO skaters: 'Give us a safe place to ride'

Skateboarders in Cagayan de Oro are pushing back against long-standing social stereotypes, calling for an urgent public skatepark investment to ensure safe urban navigation.

Jul 1, 20263500

Opinion

The Ateneo Blue Eagles: bluer than blue

Behind the four UAAP titles, the Ateneo Blue Eagles' "Band of Brothers" mantra faces immense scrutiny after claims surface of past "super deadly" practices.

Jul 1, 20262600

Cagayan de Oro

CDO eyes tougher anti-bullying law

Councilor Desiree Ann Dahino targets social media harassment with a comprehensive rewrite of Cagayan de Oro’s 13-year-old anti-bullying law.

Jul 1, 20262200

The exterior facade and official seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines building located in Padre Faura, Manila.

Cagayan de Oro

Supreme Court says illness isn’t grounds for dismissal

In a significant victory for labor groups, the Supreme Court ruled that absenteeism due to documented illness or hardship cannot automatically justify termination.

Jun 30, 20263100

A group of local youth skateboarders parade down the concrete roads of Paseo del Rio and Rio de Oro Boulevard during an organized sports demonstration.

Cagayan de Oro

CDO skaters renew call for safe public skate park

Gathering along Paseo del Rio for Go Skateboarding Day 2026, Cagayan de Oro’s grassroots skate community issued a renewed call for dedicated public skate park.

Jun 30, 20263900

Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. stands at a podium, speaking to attendees during the 145th Regional Development Council-10 Full Council Meeting.

Cagayan de Oro

More infra projects seen to improve travel, power in Normin

Speaking at the 145th RDC-10 Full Council Meeting, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. pushed for swift inter-agency execution of core Northern Mindanao infrastructure assets.

Jun 30, 20261300

City personnel using high-pressure water hoses to wash concrete pathways and clear drainage systems inside the Cogon Public Market in Cagayan de Oro.

Cagayan de Oro

Cleaner markets start with proper waste segregation

Sanitation standards are rising in Cagayan de Oro as local vendors adjust to mandatory waste segregation routines under the city’s public market modernization initiative.

Jun 30, 20263200

A scenic panoramic view of the lush, forested mountain ridges and peaks of Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Parks under a clear sky in Northern Mindanao.

Cagayan de Oro

Stay safe before you hit the trail

While the ecotourism boom provides critical economic lifelines to mountain communities in Bukidnon, authorities emphasize that visitor safety protocols cannot be compromised for tourist volume.

Jun 30, 20263400

Cagayan de Oro

Fire survivor says quick rescue saved her life

"Abi nako mamatay nako," says Agapita Dupalco as she recalls her narrow escape from the fourth-alarm fire that razed closely built homes in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro on Sunday.

Jun 30, 20262300

A large array of solar panels installed on the roof or exterior framework of the Madonna and Child Hospital building in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro

Will solar and hydropower projects cut your power bills?

Mindanao's aggressive expansion into solar and hydropower promises a cleaner, more stable grid, but residents expecting immediate bill reductions will face a more gradual financial reality.

Jun 30, 20262200

Cagayan de Oro

Lapasan fire victims need aid as recovery begins

A devastating fourth-alarm fire on June 28 razed up to 163 homes in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, displacing over 400 individuals who now rely on temporary shelter and local community relief.

Jun 30, 20262500

Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets march in precise military formation during an advance academic phase graduation ceremony in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Mindanao

Over 600 ROTC cadets are ready for service

More than 600 Advance ROTC cadets from colleges across Northern Mindanao graduated in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, significantly expanding the region's emergency and disaster-response defense pool.

Jun 29, 20265731

The neoclassical facade and official seal of the Supreme Court of the Philippines building along Padre Faura Street in Manila.

Cagayan de Oro

Supreme Court ruling revives fight for fired worker's back pay

The Federation of Free Workers is pushing the Supreme Court for full backwages and reinstatement for Alvin G. Carpio, arguing that partial relief undermines the Labor Code.

Jun 29, 20263410

The top five winners of Miss Philippines Earth 2026 stand together on stage in evening gowns, crowns, and sashes during the national coronation night.

Mindanao

Miss Earth 2026 puts Malitbog tourism in spotlight

From Bagyangon Falls to paragliding in Sitio San Migara, Malitbog, Bukidnon leverages national pageantry to cement its status as Northern Mindanao's next travel destination.

Jun 29, 20265900

Opinion

Michael Jordan can’t swim

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has recommended anti-hazing criminal charges against former Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and 10 athletic personnel following the fatal June 8, 2026 drowning of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during open-sea selection drills in Dipaculao, Aurora.

Jun 29, 20265900

A street-level view of public utility jeepneys and localized three-wheeled motorelas lined up along the busy transit lanes outside Cogon Public Market in Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro

Cogon traffic? Here’s how to avoid delays

Local jeepney and taxi operators report mixed bottlenecks around the Ororama and Carmen corridors as open construction zones reduce lane capacities.

Jun 26, 20264000

Lush green peaks of Mount Kalatungan, a large stratovolcano partially covered by thick white clouds under a blue sky in Bukidnon, Philippines.

Cagayan de Oro

Illegal climbs put Mt. Kalatungan rescuers at risk

The official 11-day search for missing trekker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla on Mt. Kalatungan has ended, shifting local focus onto the hidden dangers of illegal climbs.

Jun 26, 20263400

An official missing person emergency poster titled Untitled-2.jpg for Alkharj Zamayla, a 31-year-old mountaineer measuring 5 feet 7 inches tall, who was last seen on June 12, 2026, at Mt. Kalatungan. The graphic features his portrait, the logos of the Pangantucan Municipal Police Station and the Province of Bukidnon, a notice for a 60,000-peso cash reward, and contact hotlines.

Cagayan de Oro

Search ends, hope lives for missing hiker

Search and rescue operations for missing 31-year-old mountaineer Alkharj Gomez Zamayla on Mt. Kalatungan were officially terminated after 11 days of intensive field deployment.

Jun 26, 20261100