The Tapestry of the South. Welcome to the home of Mindanao feature stories. Beyond the daily headlines, Mindanao Gold Star Daily celebrates the diverse narratives that define our island’s identity. In 2026, we explore the "Colors of Mindanao"—from the ancestral wisdom of our indigenous Lumad communities and the vibrant Islamic heritage of Western Mindanao to the world-class surf breaks of Siargao. Our features dive deep into Mindanaoan cuisine, sustainable eco-tourism, and the human interest stories of local innovators shaping the "trillion-peso" regional economy. This is where we tell the story of who we are: fearless, factual, and deeply rooted in the heart of the southern Philippines.
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Aside from the surfing mecca of Siargao, Mindanao is also home to dozens, if not hundreds, of surfing spots awaiting to be discovered. After decades since the birth of Philippine surfing, the spots in the south remain uncharted to many surfing enthusiasts.
Peace Crops president Robert de la Serna said the vaccine information materials they designed were effective because they used the Higaonon language as its language medium and their leaders as role models.
Those who died during ‘Sendong’ did not die in vain.
“Vehicles parked everywhere along the designated lanes and jeepney drivers are rude enough that they would pull to a stop to pick a passenger,” Achondo said.
The band had its debut in 2006 with its first album “In Awe Of His Amazing Love,” followed by the defining second album “Thoughts and Notions” plucking the title from the band's own name.
“S’werte karong buntaga kay nagpaduol ang mga tamban sa higad. Tiba-tiba gyod ang mga mangingisda,” said Islaw Timkang, the best ‘chef’ for tamban kinilaw in the barangay.
“In many cultures including ours, mental health cases are associated with stigma and superstition, where people resort to exorcism and folk healing rather than proper medication and psychological support. Nevertheless, people coming forward to us is already a huge step. We continue to raise awareness around mental health and promote de-stigmatization,” shared Dr. Babay Malawani of the mental health cases referred to them in Malabang town, Lanao del Sur.
“We already buried the hatchet as I always visited bai (Elorde) in Manila at the time when he was seriously ill with lung cancer. When he was still in good shape, he made an effort to come here to Cagayan de Oro for a week-long vacation. They (Elordes) are my extended family in Manila. I don’t know I have no vices then, but after forging intimate relations with bai I’ve also learned to smoke cigarettes. Maybe I’m quite sentimental for old time’s sake," Barrientos shared.