Froilan Gallardo

US troops arrive in CDO for disaster response training

US troops arrive in Cagayan de Oro for joint humanitarian training at Lumbia Air Base, as local officials move to clarify the exercise’s temporary nature.

Oro flags 9 gas stations for overpricing

Authorities flag nine Cagayan de Oro gas stations for fuel overpricing and permit violations following DOE inspections. Officials warn of sanctions as Mindanao pump price monitoring intensifies.

US troops land in Oro for joint drills

US servicemen arrive at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro for EDCA-joint training. Major General Michele Anayron confirms the focus is on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Northern Mindanao.

Oro adopts 4-day workweek to conserve energy

CAGAYAN DE ORO — Mayor Rolando Uy has officially implemented a four-day compressed workweek for City Hall employees as a strategic move to reduce energy consumption amid rising global fuel costs. Following Memorandum Circular No. 114, city offices will now operate from Monday to Thursday, extending daily hours until 7:00 PM, with Fridays designated as non-working days. While essential services like the City Hospital and CDRRMO remain exempt, the policy has sparked debate among local leaders. Former councilor George Goking questioned the actual savings for employees, citing increased personal expenses, while CEPALCO’s Ralph Paguio noted that private traders might hesitate to adopt the shift. This energy-saving measure aligns CDO with other Mindanao provinces, including Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato, in response to ongoing Middle East tensions.

Laguindingan Airport adjusts parking rates, deploys more staff

Aboitiz InfraCapital has added personnel and designated pick-up zones at Laguindingan Airport to solve traffic bottlenecks following passenger complaints. The move coincides with new 2026 parking rates, including a P25 entry fee. The operator aims to improve the "passenger experience" as the airport expands to accommodate 3.9 million travelers annually.

3,000 cops deployed for Oro, Iligan EDSA@40 events

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed across Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City on Wednesday as church groups, students, and activists take to the streets to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Cabantan to lead Oro EDSA anniv. march

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is calling on the faithful to join a march this Wednesday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Dynasty dialogue: Normin students, leaders clash with Comelec over political families

Fall of ‘Bongwaco,’ ‘Rhedda’ may end NPA in Normin

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro — The military says communist insurgency in Northern Mindanao and Caraga may be nearing its end, with only two senior leaders of the New People's Army (NPA) still at large following the death of a key commander in Agusan del Sur.

Basyang hits Iligan as storm shifts, spares CDO

As ‘Basyang’ hits Mindanao: Road to Claveria resorts shut, Oro halts work

Mindanao towns close roads after ‘Ironman’ tragedy

Public outrage has prompted several local governments in Mindanao to shut down long-distance motorcycle races on public roads after a weekend event left at least two people dead, including a child, and drew condemnation for what officials described as a “total disregard” for traffic laws.