
Froilan Gallardo
Froilan Gallardo is a veteran photojournalist and special correspondent for Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With decades of experience documenting the frontlines of conflict, environmental crises, and the Mindanao peace process, his work has appeared in major national and international news outlets. Froilan is a multi-awarded storyteller who captures the raw, essential narratives of the Southern Philippines.
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Army nabs 120 ‘flying voters’ in Lanao Sur
Brig. Gen. Jose Cuerpo, chief of the Army 103rd Infantry Brigade, said many of the ‘flying voters’ were hired by local politicians to increase their chances of winning the elections today.

12 Bukidnon mayors shift to Leni-Kiko tandem; gets support from Agusan Sur stalwarts
Her campaign attracted politicians notably the political kingpin Rep. Eddiebong Plaza (2nd district, Agusan del Sur) and Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago ‘Santi’ Cane Jr.

Robredo rally canceled due to warring local politicos
Deputy Speaker Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district, Cagayan de Oro) said the issue of the venue where Robredo would hold the rally has remained unresolved among her supporters — Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno, Rep. Juliet Uy (2nd district, Misamis Oriental), and himself.

Pacman honors journos killed in line of duty
“Press freedom is the face of democracy. We will not allow a return to the time of Marcos (the late strongman President Ferdinand Marcos) where the press is controlled by the government,” Pacquiao later told the local community press.

Marawi residents hail Compensation Act
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Parliament Member Zia Alonto Adiong said the Marawi Compensation Act or Republic Act 11696 “unequivocally” acknowledges the claims of Marawi residents to their land and reparations.

Comelec will screen voters for Covid-19
Some 40 journalists attended the workshop “Covering the May 9 elections” organized by the Cagayan de Oro Press Club’s Journalism Institute in partnership with Hann Seidel Foundation, a German non-government organization.
Cops seized 8 guns from Bukidnon security agency

Like son, like father: Klarex snubs XU forum
Only two candidates — former Phividec Industrial Authority Administrator Jose Gabriel ‘Pompee’ La Viña and businessman Adonis Ragasi — attended among the eight candidates running for mayor of Cagayan de Oro City.

Ka Leody, party escape death in Bukidnon
“Hindi pala uso ang negosasyon dito. Putukan kaagad pala,” de Guzman said.

Tagbak: A waterless village

