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TWENTY houses were destroyed in a fast-moving fire that swept through Purok 2, Barangay Cabug, Medina, Misamis Oriental, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving 22 families with no homes to return to. The fire broke out at around 3:47 p.m., quickly spreading through houses made mostly of light materials.
CAGAYAN de Oro City — A quick check of Cagayan de Oro City's one-way roads and no-parking zones before heading out could save motorists from fines, towing, and traffic delays. The city's Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) continues to enforce one-way traffic schemes and no-parking regulations to ease congestion and improve road safety.
For agricultural and seafood sectors across western Mindanao, the bridge translates to lowered logistical expenses and expedited delivery times.
The 67th Araw ng Lanao del Sur celebration features the Ranaw Heritage Village, allowing visitors to purchase authentic Meranaw products from local municipalities.
Close to 1,000 athletes and civic delegates crossed the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge on foot during the Unity Run for Peace and Prosperity on July 5.
The annual Araw ng Lanao celebration showcases the deep history of the Maranao people through traditional music, complex woodcarvings, and architectural exhibits.
Local leaders in Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro, are advancing strict new local regulations aimed at limiting late-night videoke noise and public drinking.
Transit across Panguil Bay has dropped to just seven minutes via the new 3.17-kilometer bridge, entirely replacing the hours-long wait times for traditional roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries.
While state-subsidized emergency aid offers temporary relief during acute financial shocks, rapid inflation continues to erode the absolute purchasing power of family cash grants.
A late-night drinking session in Damulog, Bukidnon, turned violent on July 5 after a comment regarding a bladed weapon allegedly triggered a severe hacking incident.
The Ranaw Heritage Village gives local artisans and agricultural entrepreneurs a centralized platform to showcase native Maranao products and stimulate regional tourism.
Low-income households can access ₱3,000 in monthly food credits under the DSWD's Walang Gutom Program, which uses automated databases to select qualified beneficiaries.