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92 surrender in Talaingod as amnesty deadline looms

WITH the deadline for national amnesty applications just weeks away, the push for peace in Mindanao is pushing forward, marked by a mass surrender of 92 former rebels in Davao del Norte and a surge of amnesty filings in Bukidnon.

Overpass construction suspended in Oro

The Cagayan de Oro City Council on Tuesday, January 26, approved a resolution temporarily suspending the construction of a pedestrian overpass along Masterson Avenue, citing concerns that the project encroaches on the roadway and poses traffic and public safety risks.

Beyond the meltdown: How Aquino’s new bill shields taxpayers from nuclear disasters

SENATOR Benigno Paolo ‘Bam’ Aquino IV is leading a push to establish a robust legal safety net for the Philippines’ nuclear energy ambitions, warning that public support remains fragile and strictly tied to the promise of lower electricity bills.

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.

Barmm board okays P1.6b for Maguindanao’s food, water security

Specialized penalties for schools using ‘ghost students’ sought

Citing the "moral weight" of stealing from students, Senator Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV is pushing for stricter, specialized penalties against schools and individuals found defrauding the government’s Senior High School (SHS) voucher program. Aquino, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, emphasized that existing laws are insufficient to deter the exploitation of state education funds.

Westmincom chief visits 103rd Infantry Brigade

Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran conducted a command visit to the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Task Group Haribon, on January 19, 2026, to personally assess the security situation and check on the welfare and operational readiness of the troops.

‘Jail the big fish’: Group demands life terms for smuggling masterminds

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Minimum wage in Oro, Normin rises to P486 tomorrow

Iligan Diocese to build Black Nazarene Shrine; devotee unity assured

Miss Kuyamis 2026 champions tourism as a ‘language of peace’

It was a night of glamour and grace, but for Rexzil Paayas of Manticao, winning the Miss Kuyamis 2026 crown was about more than beauty — it was a platform to deliver a powerful message of unity and sustainable progress.