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Industrial Powerhouse and City of Waterfalls. Welcome to the most comprehensive source for Iligan City news. As the primary industrial and hydroelectric hub of Northern Mindanao, Iligan is a city of resilience and rapid transformation. In 2026, Mindanao Gold Star Daily is at the forefront of reporting on the Iligan drainage master plan and the vital rehabilitation of the Mandulog and Tubod bridges. From the economic surge of the local manufacturing sector to the cultural vibrance of the Diyandi Festival and the preservation of our 23 majestic waterfalls, we deliver the "countryside journalism" that matters to every Iliganon. Stay updated on local governance, peace and security initiatives, and the city's journey toward becoming a disaster-resilient "Smart City."

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Mindanao

Iligan records its 11th fire this January as latest blaze leaves 300 homeless

Jan 23, 2026000

News

Suspected Maute fighters kill 4 soldiers in Munai ambush

SUSPECTED Islamist militants ambushed an army vehicle in Lanao del Norte at around 10 am today, Jan. 23, killing four soldiers and wounding a fifth.

Jan 23, 2026000

News

Iligan Diocese to build Black Nazarene Shrine; devotee unity assured

Jan 13, 2026000

Mindanao

Iligan Diocese expands Black Nazarene devotion with new pilgrimage site in Tipanoy

ILIGAN CITY — The Diocese of Iligan is cementing its commitment to the Black Nazarene devotion, moving forward with a massive 30-year development plan for a new shrine in Tipanoy while forcefully dispelling rumors of division among the faithful.

Jan 13, 2026000

Manhunt on for cop killer; Iligan brass eye work-related motive

Dec 22, 2025000

Mindanao

Munai residents trade weapons for safety

ILIGAN City — Eighteen high-powered firearms were voluntarily handed over to military authorities here on Dec. 15, marking another tangible step forward for peace initiatives in Lanao del Norte.

Dec 17, 2025000