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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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The dance of blessings

Filmmaker from Oro start’s Hollywood journey

Book, photo exhibit honor Marawi’s missing

A life of art: Three artists exhibit at Museo de Oro
A family of artists, a mother and her two daughters who are long-time residents of Carmen ― west of this city, are holding an art exhibition from August 9 to September 6, at the Fr. Demetrio Art Gallery in Museo de Oro inside the Ateneo de Cagayan University campus in Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.

Normin: Where rubber meets the gnar

Oro battles hidden biases
Cagayan de Oro prides itself as the ‘City of Golden Friendship.’ Yet, true friendship extends beyond kindness. It necessitates confronting discrimination, addressing inequality and building a city where diversity is not merely acknowledged but celebrated.
Documentary film highlights decade of global peace efforts

A closer look at Oro’s pedestrian lanes: Fading lines, rising risks

Heat and hope: Crowding outside NMMC sparks questions
Gambling in Oro: From tong-its tables to online betting apps
Aside from traditional gambling, online betting platforms are now becoming more common in the city.

De Lara Park: The heartbeat of Cagayan de Oro’s city life
The park at the Capitol Grounds in Cagayan de Oro used to be named after WWII American General Douglas MacArthur. It was renamed De Lara Park in 1983
