Misamis Oriental

Plenro to halt Misor illegal mining

PLENRO Misamis Oriental will issue a cease and desist order against illegal mining in Naawan, following investigations confirming that the site’s permit expired in 2011.

Misor board probes alleged use of Capitol equipment in illegal mining

Misamis Oriental officials probe the alleged use of provincial heavy equipment in illegal mining operations in Initao, following a site inspection by the Environment and Infrastructure committees.

Budget cuts slow crackdown on illegal mining, logging in Misor

Budget cuts have slashed Misamis Oriental’s environmental task force from 250 to 90 personnel, weakening the crackdown on illegal mining and increasing regional disaster risks.

Misor hospitals face decline, mismanagement blamed

Board Member Rommel Maslog refutes claims of low funding for Misamis Oriental’s provincial hospitals, citing a P600 million budget and blaming management failure for deteriorating services.

Opol music fest boosts tourism, local sales

Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.

FDC Misamis advances climate action through carbon mapping and accounting of reforestation sites

FDC Misamis Power Corporation strengthens environmental stewardship through carbon mapping and reforestation in El Salvador City, partnering with CMU to build data-driven climate resilience solutions.

Aussie firm to build P339-m plant in PHIVIDEC

PHIVIDEC Administrator Joseph Donato Bernedo confirms a P339-million manufacturing deal with Newly Weds Foods Australia, set to rise in Tagoloan and create new local jobs.

Cheap but high quality: NFA assures standards for P20/kilo subsidized rice

NFA Northern Mindanao assures the public that the "Benteng Bigas" sold at P20 per kilo in Misamis Oriental meets high quality standards. Sourced locally at P33/kilo and subsidized by the government, the rice is reserved for low-income households, PWDs, and senior citizens. Governor Juliette Uy highlighted that rigorous inspections have solved previous quality concerns, with distribution now active for qualified residents at the NFA office in Tablon.

Misor rolls out fuel-saving measures

Misamis Oriental and Opol are adopting a four-day workweek effective March 9 as part of a provincial-wide fuel conservation strategy. Gov. Juliette Uy and Mayor Jay Francis Bago announced the move to mitigate the impact of Middle East tensions on local fuel costs, ensuring government services remain efficient amid global market volatility.

Laguindingan Airport adjusts parking rates, deploys more staff

Aboitiz InfraCapital has added personnel and designated pick-up zones at Laguindingan Airport to solve traffic bottlenecks following passenger complaints. The move coincides with new 2026 parking rates, including a P25 entry fee. The operator aims to improve the "passenger experience" as the airport expands to accommodate 3.9 million travelers annually.

Climate group flags FDC solar amid coal expansion

Comelec junks Unabia protest vs Uy