Cagayan de Oro
CDO beats regional peers in high-quality, full-time jobs
Philippine Statistics Authority data shows Cagayan de Oro leading regional job quality as underemployment drops to 5.5%, beating agricultural areas.
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Cagayan de Oro
Northern Mindanao's labor surge; agriculture loses 97k jobs
Regional labor data highlights a complex economic shift for Northern Mindanao, marked by a major drop in agricultural jobs and notable gaps between local economies.
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Cagayan de Oro
Northern Mindanao workforce dips; employment holds at 96% in 2025
Northern Mindanao sustained a 96% employment rate in 2025, but regional data reveals a shrinking labor pool and severe underemployment gaps in agricultural hubs like Bukidnon.
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Pag-IBIG Fund net income rises 11% to ₱16.772B in Q1 2026
Pag-IBIG Fund reported an 11% net income growth to ₱16.772 billion in Q1 2026, boosting its capacity to finance affordable housing and member dividends.
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Iligan
Iligan city rolls out fuel aid for PUJ operators
Iligan City has rolled out a P3,000 fuel subsidy for PUJ operators through the Pantawid Pasada Program, complementing existing LTFRB aid to combat rising diesel costs.
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Cagayan de Oro
Oro inflation jumps to 7.4% in April
Inflation in Cagayan de Oro surged to 7.4 percent in April 2026, driven by a 28.7 percent spike in transport costs and rising utility rates.
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Transmission charges dip in May power bills
NGCP transmission rates declined by 8.8 percent for the May 2026 billing cycle, driven by significant reductions in wheeling charges and lower ancillary service costs.
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Cagayan de Oro
Northern Mindanao inflation hits 8.2% in April
Northern Mindanao faces an 8.2% inflation surge, driven by soaring fuel and food costs. Regional agencies implement strategic imports and discounts to protect local consuming public.
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Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases grow 9% to ₱32.92B in Q1 2026
Pag-IBIG Fund released ₱32.92 billion in home loans during Q1 2026, a 9% increase, financing 20,926 homes and boosting socialized housing for low-income Filipino workers.
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Pag-IBIG Fund continues housing fairs in South Luzon and Visayas to expand access to homeownership
Pag-IBIG Fund schedules regional housing fairs in Laguna and Cebu, showcasing 20,000 units with subsidized 3% interest rates under the Marcos administration's Expanded 4PH Program.
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Money Matters
Filinvest’s 20.774-MWp Misamis Solar Power Project secures ERC Certificate of Compliance
Filinvest’s FDC Green has secured ERC clearance for its 20.774-MWp solar project in Misamis Oriental, boosting the Mindanao grid with 30.2 million kWh annually.
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National
Pag-IBIG Fund, CHED push affordable rental housing for SUCs nationwide
Pag-IBIG Fund and CHED’s Project BALAY provides ₱6.3 billion in low-interest loans for SUCs to build affordable rental housing for students, teachers, and personnel nationwide.
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