Kristian Dave Abonitalla Achondo is the current Online Content Coordinator and Editorial Staff for Mindanao Gold Star Daily since 2014, where he oversees digital strategy and editorial content. With an extensive background in community journalism. Dave has previously served as Lifestyle writer, Feature, and Business Editor. He is also a contributor to Southwall Magazine and specializes in bridging the gap between traditional journalism and modern digital performance.
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DSWD Northern Mindanao is deploying case managers to bring out-of-school 4Ps youth back to classrooms through targeted counseling and financial partner aid during Brigada Eskwela.
The Mas Asenso NorMin Stars secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa with an 89-medal haul. High school division athletes led the delegation by finishing in the category's Top 5.
DSWD-10's 120-day feeding program rehabilitated 91.13% of malnourished children in Northern Mindanao, lowering critical stunting and wasting metrics.
Agusan del Sur launches a tech-driven Palarong Pambansa 2026 opening ceremony, featuring drone light shows, tight logistics, and top entertainment.
PSA labor statistics show Bukidnon leading Northern Mindanao in underemployment at 31.3%, driven heavily by agricultural volatility and seasonal work cycles.
Philippine Statistics Authority data shows Cagayan de Oro leading regional job quality as underemployment drops to 5.5%, beating agricultural areas.
Regional labor data highlights a complex economic shift for Northern Mindanao, marked by a major drop in agricultural jobs and notable gaps between local economies.
Northern Mindanao sustained a 96% employment rate in 2025, but regional data reveals a shrinking labor pool and severe underemployment gaps in agricultural hubs like Bukidnon.
Inflation in Cagayan de Oro surged to 7.4 percent in April 2026, driven by a 28.7 percent spike in transport costs and rising utility rates.
Northern Mindanao faces an 8.2% inflation surge, driven by soaring fuel and food costs. Regional agencies implement strategic imports and discounts to protect local consuming public.
