
Bonita Ermac
Bonita Ermac is a dedicated reporter for Mindanao Gold Star Daily based in Iligan City. With an eye for community-focused journalism, Bonita covers a diverse range of topics, including local government, social issues, and regional events. Her reporting keeps readers informed on the most critical developments across Lanao del Norte.
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Iligan Diocese expands Black Nazarene devotion with new pilgrimage site in Tipanoy
ILIGAN CITY — The Diocese of Iligan is cementing its commitment to the Black Nazarene devotion, moving forward with a massive 30-year development plan for a new shrine in Tipanoy while forcefully dispelling rumors of division among the faithful.

P106-m worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Maguindanao
Authorities in Maguindanao del Norte seized around 2,483 cases of smuggled cigarettes valued at approximately ₱106,232,672 during a joint law enforcement operation on January 6, 2026.

Manhunt on for cop killer; Iligan brass eye work-related motive

Hostage taker killed, 6-year-old girl rescued in Marawi
A six-year-old girl was rescued, and her captor killed, following a tense hostage situation in Barangay Sabala Manao Proper on Sunday morning, December 21.

Munai residents trade weapons for safety
ILIGAN City — Eighteen high-powered firearms were voluntarily handed over to military authorities here on Dec. 15, marking another tangible step forward for peace initiatives in Lanao del Norte.

Remote Iligan schools get solar energy, internet boost

Stakeholders clash over proposed Barmm parliamentary districts
MARAWI City — The drawing of new parliamentary district lines in the Bangsamoro region has sparked a debate between political pragmatism and historical preservation, as stakeholders voiced strong opinions during a recent series of public consultations.

From war zone to ‘Home for Humanity’

Women former combatants trade arms for kites in Lanao: Peace takes flight

Iligan kicks off holidays with whimsical ‘Candy Festival’

