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Customs seizes P2-m smuggled red onions

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. personally inspected P2 million worth of smuggled red onions at the Mindanao Container Terminal this morning, June 24.

Suan takes oath in Besigan, honors father's support

“I love you, dad.” -- This was the heartfelt declaration of re-elected 1st District Representative Lordan Suan as he took his oath of office on June 23 before Besigan Barangay Chairman Samuel Minister.

‘Ma-panget Ko:’ Uy vows Capitol open to all

“Dili ako magdumot kay ma-panget ako.” This was the bold statement of Misamis Oriental Governor-elect Juliette Uy on Friday, June 20, as she assured that the Provincial Capitol would be open and accessible to all — regardless of political alliance.

Some Capitol workers get midyear bonus

Governor-elect Uy vows unity, progress at oath-taking rites

“WE ran against all odds. We are underdogs, but we won.” -- This was the pronouncement of Misamis Oriental Gov.-elect Juliette Uy today, June 20, during the mass oath-taking of the Unity Party’s elected officials, as she looked back on her struggles during the May 12 election.

Capitol workers decry delay in clothing allowance, midyear bonus

SOME employees at the provincial capitol have expressed concern over the delayed release of their clothing allowance and midyear bonus.

4Ps beneficiaries to exit after 7 years, Jamen says

DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-10) Director Ramel Jamen reiterated on Wednesday, June18, that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are expected to exit the program after seven years to allow others the opportunity to benefit.

Macacua defends legitimacy as Barmm chief

BANGSAMORO Government Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on June 17 firmly responded to statements from certain civil society organizations (CSOs) questioning the legitimacy of his appointment, calling their claims speculative and divisive.

Uy: No public funds used for ‘Kasalan ng Bayan’

CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy on Monday, June 16, denied allegations that he used government funds to support his Kasalan ng Bayan program, pointing out that it was his family who covered the expenses.

Oro village chiefs split on Tabac ouster

BARANGAY chairpersons from across the city expressed mixed views last Saturday, June 14, regarding the removal of Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac as executive vice president of the Liga ng mga Barangay.

Uy camp decries absence of Unabia team at transition meeting

THE transition team of Misamis Oriental governor-elect Juliette Uy on June 11, criticized the absence of the outgoing administration’s team during their scheduled meeting, calling it unfair and disruptive to the transition process.

Basilan declared free of Abu Sayyaf presence

LAMITAN, Basilan was formally declared free of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) presence on Monday, June 9 — a historic and hard-earned victory, according to Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua.