The Pulse of Our Communities. Welcome to the definitive source for local news in Northern Mindanao and beyond. From the bustling streets of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan to the heart of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, we bring you the stories that impact your daily life. Our dedicated correspondents cover the grassroots issues—governance, peace and order, community triumphs, and local heritage—that national outlets often miss. Since 1989, we have remained committed to "countryside journalism," ensuring that every municipality has a voice and every citizen stays informed.
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AFTER a year defined by economic surprises and tight spending, Filipino households should prepare for a shifting landscape in 2026: a "constructive" recovery characterized by slightly higher daily costs but significantly more accessible credit.
BRIGADIER General Febie N. Lamerez has officially concluded his 38-year tour of duty in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
FORMER Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Cullamat argues the recent conviction of the "Talaingod 13" is not just a legal setback, but a calculated move to protect entrenched power structures in Mindanao.
THE Philippines is entering a historic fiscal year for education in 2026, but Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV warns that a record-breaking budget does not automatically guarantee financial relief for the nation’s educators.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In the narrow arteries of a rapidly modernizing city, the trisikad driver trades sweat for coins. For drivers like Lourderico “Rico” Pedimonte and Ferdielito “Nong Lito” Sinag, the three-wheeled cycle is not just a livelihood—it is a "debt machine." While the city implements "urban order" through strict RTA enforcement and digital payment programs like Paleng-QR Ph, the men pedaling the interior alleyways of Barangay Lapasan and Cogon find themselves squeezed into a shrinking cage of prohibited routes and insurmountable impound fees. A single P1,500 citation for plying the national highway often becomes an economic death sentence for families living on ten-peso fares. This deep-dive explores the human cost of Cagayan de Oro’s race toward the future and asks: how does a city move forward without running over those pedaling hardest to keep up?
IN a bid to beat the clock on a crucial electoral deadline, Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Abdulraof Macacua has formally requested the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) parliament to convene a special session during the final three days of December.
NATIONAL Master Joey Albert Florendo of Zamboanga City outmaneuvered a crowded field of 122 woodpushers to clinch the Christmas Open blitz chess title Saturday night, Dec. 20, at the City Tourism Hall.
AIMING to dismantle the concentration of power among a few elite families, Cagayan de Oro First District Representative Lordan Suan has filed House Bill No. 6799, also known as the Anti-Political Dynasty Act.