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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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Bayanihan for WellBeing invites all families to join the Philippines’ first-ever Filipino Family WellBeing Virtual Conference

A new hope for crocodile conservation
“We have a new hope for 2021, it will be an exciting year for the Mindorensis as the newly found egg and nesting site in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte is an indication of a successful introduction of the critically endangered species in the wild,” said Marine biologist Rainier I. Manalo, program head of crocodile research and conservation of the Crocodylus Porosus Philippines Incorporated (CPPI).

Sea turtles thriving in Siargao amid pandemic
Amid the travel restrictions, the island’s small coastal community in the town of Del Carmen recorded 48 rescued sea turtles, the largest number of sea turtles rescued in more than two decades.
PLDT-Smart serves customers 24/7 in a pandemic

Covid-19 scare stops a youth’s vaping habit but ‘new normal’ sustains abstinence
DYING young due to the novel coronavirus hovered close to mind as Lavender Angilee (not her real name) decided to quit vaping cold turkey in March last year, barely a week after President Rodrigo Duterte declared a nationwide community quarantine to stave off the spread of the epidemic.
Smart leads ‘Opensignal’ report in Normin

Telco firm empowers Normin schools, provides solutions to online learning

Dyna Drug brings Recogen to the Philippines: A food supplement to help improve muscle mass building
Ayala Foundation empowers Oro youth via Sari-Saring Aralan

Power firm distributes school supplies to kids

