Lifestyle
New DOT plan opens more Mindanao tourism routes
The Department of Tourism introduces a strategy expanding air connectivity, digital tools, and infrastructure across regional Mindanao destinations.
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Technology
Former defense exec urges PH to turn Pax Silica into tech gains
Former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales supports the Philippines joining Pax Silica, urging local development in advanced technology and energy infrastructure.
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Technology
SMCC sweeps top spots in Caraga Hack4Gov 2026
Saint Michael College of Caraga claims champion and first runner-up titles at the HackforGov 2026 regional cybersecurity competition.
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Mindanao
Gingoog plans new government hub to ease future traffic
Gingoog City leaders push for a master plan for the Civoleg government hub to avoid city center traffic and utility issues.
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Green GSM EV taxis get 6-month test run in CDO
Green GSM’s electric VinFast taxis begin a six-month test period in Cagayan de Oro as local authorities evaluate routes and service.
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Mindanao
216 Kolambugan students take their first step into the workplace
Two hundred sixteen Grade 12 students in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte participate in hands-on LGU workplace immersion.
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Sports
15 golds lift Tacurong in Dinagat karate meet
Thirteen young martial artists from the Tacurong Karatedo Association secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup in Dinagat Islands. Headed by Sensei John Robert Butil, the squad showcased exceptional technique, mental composure, and athletic mastery.
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Sports
Fighting side by side: Tacurong coaches and youth share mat, victory in Dinagat
The 13-member Tacurong Karatedo Association delegation secured 15 gold and eight silver medals at the 4th Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. Karate Cup 2026 in Dinagat Islands. Supported by Tacurong City Mayor Lina O. Montilla, the athletes gained valuable experience for future national martial arts events.
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Sports
Over 1K lawyers trade courtrooms for sports in CDO
Nasurok a 1,000 nga abogado manipud iti amin nga paset ti Pilipinas ti maangay idiay Cagayan de Oro City para iti umuna a Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) National Games inton Oktubre 8 agingga 11. Panggep ti pasamak a patibkeren ti dodongan ken panagkaykaysa iti ruar ti courtroom.
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Mindanao
Former rebel stronghold Lantad gets road rehab
The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has initiated the immediate rehabilitation of the 25-kilometer road connecting Sitio Lantad in Balingasag to the national highway. Gov. Juliette Uy ordered the repairs following an inspection, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for residents in the remote upland community.
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Impeachment vote threshold challenged before Supreme Court
Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Senate Impeachment Court's ruling altering the two-thirds conviction threshold in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial. Rodriguez contends that reducing the requirement from 16 to 14 votes unconstitutionally modifies the 24-member Senate denominator.
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Senate drops fixed 16-vote rule in Sara impeachment trial
The Senate impeachment court voted 13-1 to abandon a fixed 16-vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte, opting instead to compute the two-thirds constitutional requirement based on participating senators. The shift triggered intense debate between defense lawyers and prosecution experts over the 24-member constitutional denominator.
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News
Pizarro leaves a 59-year legacy in labor advocacy.
Veteran labor lawyer, trade union leader, and law professor Atty. Gregorio A. Pizarro has passed away. Remembered by FFW and FDLO, Pizarro spent nearly six decades defending workers’ rights in courtrooms across Mindanao, teaching at MSU-IIT College of Law, and shaping Philippine labor jurisprudence.
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Mindanao
Gingoog sets aside 2,000 sqm for BIR training center
Gingoog City moved closer to establishing a central government hub after a City Council committee approved land allocations for the BIR, NBI, and DENR in Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan. Mayor Erick Cañosa requested the donations to bring key administrative offices and training facilities closer to local residents.
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Misor commuters seek relief from CDO PUV restrictions
The Cagayan de Oro City Council approved a stakeholder dialogue to revisit its 2007 traffic route scheme, which limits provincial PUVs from entering the urban center. Led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, provincial leaders appealed to ease commuting burdens for workers, students, and medical patients.
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Haze worsens in parts of Northern Mindanao
Transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, caused air quality to deteriorate across Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador City on Sept. 24. DENR-EMB Region 10 urged vulnerable residents, children, and the elderly to limit strenuous outdoor activities and wear N95 masks during hazy conditions.
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Naval base plan raises questions on cost, land and timeline
The Department of National Defense is advancing plans to build a 300-hectare Philippine Navy base and dockyard within the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. While intended to serve as a strategic naval hub for Northern Mindanao, key details regarding overall costs and construction timelines remain unconfirmed.
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Mindanao
Medina SB studies legal options for colorum ‘bao-bao’ units
The Sangguniang Bayan of Medina, Misamis Oriental is examining legal mechanisms to regularize colorum "bao-bao," tricab, and motorela operations. While councilors emphasize the need for strict compliance, discussions center on balancing commuter demand with Land Transportation Office national classification guidelines for non-conventional public utility vehicles.
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