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Sen. Jinggoy Estrada distributing food packs to 1,000 flood victims in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City. On-the-ground relief efforts and drainage assessment on Feb 22. Photo by Bonita L. Ermac.

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Win, Jinggoy back Iligan flood control, vows to fast-track 3-year stalled dredging permit

Feb 23, 2026000

Residents in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur evacuate via motorized tricycle through heavy shear line flooding and overflowing rivers.

Mindanao

Cabantan to lead Oro EDSA anniv. march

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is calling on the faithful to join a march this Wednesday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Feb 23, 2026000

PMCJ slams Agus-Pulangi privatization, warns of higher rates

Feb 21, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

CAWS urges vigilance after viral dog-dragging incident in Villanueva

Feb 20, 2026000

Leaders of the 16 Royal Houses of Lanao convening for a quarterly meeting in preparation for the 2026 Lanao Grand Congress and induction of officers. Supplied Photo

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16 Lanao royal houses set grand congress, name 2026 leaders

ILIGAN CITY — The 16 Royal Houses of Lanao, the highest traditional authority of the Lanao Sultanate, are set to convene the Lanao Sultanate Grand Congress alongside the 2026 induction of officers, a gathering aimed at strengthening unity and reinforcing the role of traditional leadership in peace-building and cultural preservation.

Feb 19, 2026000