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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Helping Flood Victims. BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua distributes food packs and other relief assistance under the SAM-KITS Program to families affected by flooding in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, on Friday. More than 44,000 families across the region have been affected by widespread flooding. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Chief Minister, BARMM)

Flood aftermath: 44,000 Barmm families need aid

Jul 13, 2026000

Quieter Nights? ABC President and Councilor Marlo Tabac presents proposed amendments to Cagayan de Oro City's 1994 Noise Ordinance during the July 6 City Council session. The measure seeks stricter limits on loud sound-producing devices, including a proposed 10 p.m. cutoff for residential areas, and is now under committee review. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Noise crackdown: CDO considers

Local lawmakers are deliberating a strict 10 p.m. residential cutoff for karaoke, videoke, and loud audio devices to replace the city's outdated midnight limit.

Jul 10, 2026000

BUILDING YOUNG MINDS. Misamis Oriental Provincial Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Head Maryden Ocot encourages parents to stay actively involved in their children's early learning during the Meet the Press forum at SM CDO Downtown Premier on Thursday, July 9. She said learning should continue at home, where parents play a key role in reinforcing lessons and celebrating every milestone. Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig.

Parents urged to stay involved in kids’ early learning

Enrolling children in early development centers is only the first step. An official in Misamis Oriental highlights home-based lesson reinforcement as the real key to cognitive growth.

Jul 10, 2026000

ARRESTED. Police arrest a 39-year-old man accused of hacking a 28-year-old man following a drunken altercation in Purok 8, Sitio Lagasan, Barangay Sampagar, Damulog, Bukidnon on July 5. The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition. (Photo courtesy of Damulog MPS)

'Long samurai' remark sparks hacking in Bukidnon

A late-night drinking session in Damulog, Bukidnon, turned violent on July 5 after a comment regarding a bladed weapon allegedly triggered a severe hacking incident.

Jul 8, 2026000

Regional Development Council Region 10 Chairperson Governor Henry Oaminal leads a panel discussion at the 145th RDC Full Council Meeting in Cagayan de Oro City.

₱479 Billion plan targets better roads, jobs in Northern Mindanao

The modernization of Laguindingan Airport and completion of the Bukidnon Airport development project lead the infrastructure priorities officially endorsed by RDC-10.

Jul 7, 2026000

Six persons deprived of liberty smile and celebrate while holding their Alternative Learning System diplomas inside the BJMP Tagoloan facility.

6 PDLs earn fresh start through education

Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.

Jul 7, 2026000

Northern Mindanao student-athletes smile while holding up cash incentive envelopes during the 145th Regional Development Council meeting in Cagayan de Oro City.

Northern Mindanao Palaro winners get cash rewards

Northern Mindanao’s 2026 Palarong Pambansa medalists received cash incentives up to P200,000 during the 145th RDC Meeting at USTP in Cagayan de Oro.

Jul 7, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

BARMM backs stronger gov’t coordination

Bangsamoro leaders are pushing for enhanced structural coordination with the national government to lock in long-term peace frameworks and streamline public service distribution channels.

Jul 2, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

City Hall: No INC rally permit filed

The City Information Office (CIO) clarified on Wednesday, July 2, that no request or letter seeking permission to hold an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in the city has been submitted to City Hall.

Jul 2, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

CDO eyes tougher anti-bullying law

Councilor Desiree Ann Dahino targets social media harassment with a comprehensive rewrite of Cagayan de Oro’s 13-year-old anti-bullying law.

Jul 1, 2026000

Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. stands at a podium, speaking to attendees during the 145th Regional Development Council-10 Full Council Meeting.

Cagayan de Oro

More infra projects seen to improve travel, power in Normin

Speaking at the 145th RDC-10 Full Council Meeting, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. pushed for swift inter-agency execution of core Northern Mindanao infrastructure assets.

Jun 30, 2026000

Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets march in precise military formation during an advance academic phase graduation ceremony in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Mindanao

Over 600 ROTC cadets are ready for service

More than 600 Advance ROTC cadets from colleges across Northern Mindanao graduated in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, significantly expanding the region's emergency and disaster-response defense pool.

Jun 29, 2026331