Cong Corrales

Leonardo Vicente B. Corrales, known by the pen name "Cong," is the Editor-in-Chief of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A journalist since 2008, he previously served as Deputy Director for the PCIJ Multimedia Desk. His investigative work on climate justice and peace initiatives has appeared in global outlets including Agence France-Presse, Reuters, and The Philippine Daily Inquirer.

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Philippine Army troops and 6th Infantry Division personnel deploying to BARMM hotspots in Maguindanao and Cotabato ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.

Troops spread across Barmm hotspots ahead of Sept. polls

Security forces fan out across BARMM flashpoints to safeguard the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections, a critical milestone in Mindanao’s transition to full regional autonomy.

Apr 21, 2026000

The official cover of Amnesty International’s 2025/26 State of the World's Human Rights report, highlighting global rights trends and the Philippine human rights legislative agenda.

News

Rights report out as tensions rise

Amnesty International launches its global rights report in Manila on April 21, addressing impunity and the economic risks of maritime tensions in the Philippine EEZ.

Apr 17, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

DILG flags stalled P250m project; Oro risks fund return

Apr 17, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

DILG, COA close in on Oro gov’t over P250-million stalled facility, multi-million loan penalties

DILG and COA demand accountability as Cagayan de Oro City faces the reversion of ₱250 million in idle funds alongside millions in avoidable loan penalties.

Apr 16, 2026000

Mindanao

House deliberates bill targeting Mindanao’s 5 poorest provinces

Rep. Adrian Michael Amatong defends HB 7452, aiming to institutionalize aid for Mindanao’s poorest provinces, amid debates on whether MinDA or DEPDev should lead implementation.

Apr 14, 2026000

Commission on Audit report flagging 2.2 billion pesos in irregular education fund handling by the BARMM Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education.

Mindanao

COA flags ₱2.2B Barmm education funds

The Commission on Audit flags ₱2.2 billion in BARMM education funds, highlighting questionable textbook procurement and documentation gaps within the Ministry of Basic and Higher Education.

Apr 10, 2026000

BAYAN Secretary-General Raymond Palatino speaking at a Defend Talaingod 13 event to demand accountability for human rights violations under the Marcos Jr. administration.

Cagayan de Oro

Educators, clergy rally for Talaingod 13 acquittal

Apr 10, 2026000

Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) officials and core members gathering to file their registration petition at the Comelec-Barmm office.

Mindanao

Bangsamoro Federalist Party enters BARMM polls

Backed by 15,000 supporters, the Bangsamoro Federalist Party formally registered for the BARMM’s first parliamentary elections, advocating for federalism and regional unity under Dr. Tomanda Antok.

Apr 8, 2026000

DSWD-10 officials and tricycle drivers during the ₱5,000 cash grant payout in Northern Mindanao, showing the required documents for the AICS transport subsidy.

Cagayan de Oro

P5K cash aid set for trike drivers in 8 Normin cities

Starting April 8, tricycle drivers in eight Northern Mindanao cities will receive a ₱5,000 DSWD cash grant to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs.

Apr 7, 2026000

BARMM

BARMM polls reset to Sept 2026; leaders welcome move

Bangsamoro leaders hail the signing of RA 12317, setting the historic first BARMM parliamentary elections for September 2026 to ensure a credible and peaceful democratic transition.

Mar 26, 2026000

Children playing with push cars on the sidewalk of Lake Lanao in Marawi City during Ramadan.

Mindanao

Gov’t joins Muslims in marking Eid al-Fitr

The national government joins the Muslim community for Eid al-Fitr 2026, as Cagayan de Oro prepares for dawn prayers and charity to mark Ramadan's end.

Mar 24, 2026000

News

Gov't, Muslims unite for Eid al-Fitr

Mar 20, 2026000