Shiela Mae Butlig

Shiela Mae Butlig is a correspondent for Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Based in Cagayan de Oro, She covers a wide range of local governance, social issues, and community-driven stories. Her work provides readers with essential, on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that the voice of the community remains at the forefront of the region’s news cycle.

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A Bureau of Fire Protection Station 1-A fire truck sits severely damaged after being engulfed by flames while firefighters responded to a four-alarm residential fire in Burgos, Barangay 7, Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The blaze destroyed seven houses, damaged three other structures, partially burned the Barangay 7 Hall, and displaced 24 families. (Photo courtesy of Angie Alsado)

Fire truck destroyed as CDO blaze leaves 24 families homeless

A massive four-alarm blaze in Burgos, Barangay 7 destroyed seven homes, affected the barangay hall, and consumed a BFP fire truck during emergency operations.

Aug 5, 2026000

Members of the Cagayan de Oro City Council attend a regular session at the Session Hall of the Legislative Building on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Councilor Enrico Salcedo, chairperson of the Committee on Transportation, announced that the council will study the planned regional rollout of Green GSM electric taxis to ensure local driver interests are protected. (Photo courtesy of The Gavel / Cagayan de Oro City Council)

Green GSM's arrival raises concerns over jobs for CDO taxi drivers

Cagayan de Oro officials are carefully assessing the entry of Green GSM's electric taxi fleet to ensure green transit benefits do not leave traditional drivers behind.

Aug 4, 2026000

READY FOR THE CROWN. Candidates for Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026 line up in elaborate red and formal gowns on stage while an host speaks during the preliminary competition on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. The event marks a key milestone for the contestants as they compete for the city crown in what organizers describe as a "new era" for the annual pageant. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026: Meet the 12 finalists vying for the crown

Twelve candidates showcased confidence and style at the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026 prelims, setting the stage for the coronation night at the Limketkai Atrium on August 22.

Aug 3, 2026000

Leaders and representatives from Comelec, the IBP, and BARMM's MBHTE gather in Marawi City on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to formalize a partnership against voter coercion and vote-buying. By incorporating legal assistance and educational campaigns into school and community networks, the coalition aims to safeguard electoral integrity for voters participating in the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

BARMM steps up anti-vote-buying drive before Sept. 14 polls

Ahead of the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, Comelec, IBP, and MBHTE forged a partnership in Marawi City to combat vote-buying and educate voters.

Jul 31, 2026000

San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, El Salvador City Mayor Edgar Lignes, and Gingoog City Mayor Eric Cañosa sign historic sisterhood agreements on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The inter-city partnership formalizes cooperation across trade, tourism, education, and local governance initiatives between the Metro Manila municipality and the Northern Mindanao cities. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Sister city pact brings Misor products closer to Metro Manila buyers

Sisterhood pacts signed between San Juan City and Misamis Oriental’s El Salvador and Gingoog will bring local products—including oolong tea and faith tourism—directly to Metro Manila buyers.

Jul 30, 2026000

Members of the Cagayan de Oro City Council gather during a legislative session at the City Hall session hall in Cagayan de Oro City on Monday, July 27, 2026. Councilors Imee Rose Moreno and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. called for heightened safety and security protocols in local schools following viral online threats involving a minor that prompted class suspensions across several institutions. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

School threats prompt CDO safety push

Cagayan de Oro lawmakers are pushing for police visibility and campus mental health support after viral shooting threats forced class suspensions in local public high schools.

Jul 28, 2026000

POLOGY ISSUED: A screenshot from a video shows a 17-year-old student issuing an apology on social media following a viral threat that disrupted local public schools in Cagayan de Oro City on Monday, July 27, 2026. The minor, currently under the investigation of the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) at Police Station 8 (Lumbia), stated the video was intended as a joke and asked the public to stop sharing the clip.

Viral school threat: Student now under CSWD care

A 17-year-old student behind a viral video threatening public schools in Cagayan de Oro is now under City Social Welfare and Development care. The minor surrendered to police on Monday, claiming the clip was a joke. Face-to-face classes were suspended in affected schools as police heightened citywide campus security.

Jul 27, 2026000

Officials including DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Camiguin Gov. Xavier Jesus Romualdo reveal a historical marker commemorating the 1951 eruption of Mt. Hibok-Hibok during the opening of Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week in Mambajao, Camiguin, on July 22, 2026. The unveiling highlighted how scientific advancements and volcano monitoring have strengthened community resilience since the tragedy. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

New disaster technologies showcased in Camiguin

DOST has launched the Philippines' first Smart Mobile Kitchen in Camiguin to provide hot meals for evacuees during disaster relief operations.

Jul 23, 2026000

Two former food suppliers of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to government authorities in Talakag, Bukidnon on July 20,2026. During the surrender, they turned over firearms and pledged to support the government's peace and reconciliation efforts. Authorities said the surrender reflects the continuing decline of the CTG's support network in the province. Photo courtesy of PRO-10.

2 former NPA supporters surrender in Bukidnon, yield firearms

Jul 22, 2026000

Laguindingan International Airport approaches its maximum annual cap of 2.9 million passengers, tracking 2.17 million travelers and 17,451 aircraft movements in its inaugural year under private management. Operator Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) confirmed that while the physical infrastructure is prepared for overseas operations, commercial deployment rests on airline routing schedules. Photo by Dave Achondo

Laguindingan gears up for international flights

Private operator Aboitiz InfraCapital logged 2.17 million passengers and over 17,000 aircraft movements during its first year of management.

Jul 20, 2026010

P1.75M SUSPECTED MINERAL ORES. Police seized around 350 sacks of suspected mineral ores worth an estimated P1.75 million during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Samburon, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, on July 15. Authorities said the shipment was allegedly being transported without the required documents and is now under police custody pending examination by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 10. (Photo courtesy of PRO-10)

P1.75m suspected mineral ores seized in Lanao Norte

A routine traffic stop for a minor seatbelt violation led PRO-10 officers to discover 350 sacks of suspected mineral ore hidden inside a Hino wing van.

Jul 17, 2026000

MURDER WEAPON RECOVERED. A 16-inch kitchen knife allegedly used in the fatal stabbing of a 47-year-old man in Barangay Kauswagan, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental on July 13 is now in the custody of the Lagonglong Municipal Police Station as evidence in the ongoing investigation. The 38-year-old suspect voluntarily surrendered to police shortly after the incident. (Photo courtesy of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Police Office)

Man dies after being stabbed 14 times by neighbor

Jul 16, 2026000