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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Budget cuts have slashed Misamis Oriental’s environmental task force from 250 to 90 personnel, weakening the crackdown on illegal mining and increasing regional disaster risks.
Board Member Rommel Maslog refutes claims of low funding for Misamis Oriental’s provincial hospitals, citing a P600 million budget and blaming management failure for deteriorating services.
Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.
LTFRB and DSWD have begun distributing ₱5,000 fuel subsidies to taxi and motorela drivers in Northern Mindanao via e-wallets to mitigate rising global oil costs.
Cagayan de Oro declared a state of energy emergency to access disaster funds for fuel subsidies, providing immediate ₱7,000 total relief to local motorela drivers.
LTFRB Region 10 Director Alexes Joseph Bendijo clarified that PUV drivers cannot mandate fare increases, even as fuel prices are projected to spike by ₱20 per liter.
Rising fuel costs are reshaping Holy Week for Cagayan de Oro residents, with many opting for local church services and home-based sacrifices to save money.
The PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority achieved a record-breaking ₱1.48 billion in 2025 revenue, reinforcing its status as a self-sustaining contributor to national and local economic growth.
A proposed P8.5-billion loan for a modern government complex in Upper Carmen has ignited a political firestorm between Mayor Rolando Uy and critic Rep. Lordan Suan.
As fuel prices spike, the Oro Chamber convenes major distributors and government agencies to address the supply stability and economic pressure facing Cagayan de Oro’s businesses.
193 Cagayan de Oro students received free, customized eyeglasses through the Lions Club "Sight for Kids" program, helping them overcome vision barriers to achieve academic success.
