BATTLE SCENE

MGSDDecember 28, 20151 min read

Recovered M16 rifles and military gear from an NPA encounter site in Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, and neutralized one of red member Odelo Compas a.k.a. Sapayanan.

Some 60 NPA rebels assemble during the celebration. (PHOTO BY ROEL CATOTO)

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

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Desiree Adrienne Lim Yu (left, panel 1) and Fate Alejandra (right, panel 1) display intense focus during different segments of their HYROX Delhi race in New Delhi, India. After navigating a three-lap course format, the doubles partners earned their first international podium finish, proving that rigorous remote preparation can lead to global success. (Photo courtesy of Desiree Adrienne Yu / Fate Alejandra)

Beyond the Daily Grind: How a Mindanao mom and night-shift worker reached a global podium

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Members of the Philippine delegation, led by the Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr., hold the Philippine flag in front of the country's pavilion during LEAP East Hong Kong 2026 on Monday, August 3, 2026. Davao City-based startup Pic-A-Talk was featured alongside five other Philippine innovations at the inaugural technology expo. (Photo courtesy of DOST-TAPI)

Mindanao app for children with autism takes center stage at Hong Kong tech expo

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Desiree Adrienne Lim Yu (left) and Fate Alejandra hold HYROX Delhi banners in New Delhi, India, on July 26, 2026. The Mindanao-based duo secured second place in the Doubles division at the international fitness competition following eight months of joint preparation. (Photo courtesy of Desiree Adrienne Yu / Fate Alejandra)

Mindanao duo secures podium finish at New Delhi HYROX

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