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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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A scenic panoramic view of the lush, forested mountain ridges and peaks of Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Parks under a clear sky in Northern Mindanao.

Cagayan de Oro

Stay safe before you hit the trail

While the ecotourism boom provides critical economic lifelines to mountain communities in Bukidnon, authorities emphasize that visitor safety protocols cannot be compromised for tourist volume.

Jun 30, 2026000

A street-level view of public utility jeepneys and localized three-wheeled motorelas lined up along the busy transit lanes outside Cogon Public Market in Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro

Cogon traffic? Here’s how to avoid delays

Local jeepney and taxi operators report mixed bottlenecks around the Ororama and Carmen corridors as open construction zones reduce lane capacities.

Jun 26, 2026000

Lush green peaks of Mount Kalatungan, a large stratovolcano partially covered by thick white clouds under a blue sky in Bukidnon, Philippines.

Cagayan de Oro

Illegal climbs put Mt. Kalatungan rescuers at risk

The official 11-day search for missing trekker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla on Mt. Kalatungan has ended, shifting local focus onto the hidden dangers of illegal climbs.

Jun 26, 2026000

FDC Misamis Power Corporation employee volunteers repair wall-mounted electrical fixtures and arrange rows of notebooks and school supplies on wooden desks inside a classroom at Balacanas Elementary School.

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Sustained Public-Private Partnership for Safer Classrooms

Corporate technicians and public teachers mobilized at Balacanas Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, to deploy technical facility upgrades for Brigada Eskwela 2026.

Jun 26, 2026000

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Grab, McDonald’s mobilize food aid, community support, and public donations for Mindanao earthquake relief

Jun 25, 2026000

Atty. Sonny Matula, chairperson of the NAGKAISA! labor coalition, speaks at a media briefing regarding the Senate's handling of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Cagayan de Oro

On PBBM's VP Trial View: Labor group pushes back

NAGKAISA!, the country’s largest labor coalition, is urging the Senate to appoint Senate President Win Gatchalian—not Senator Chiz Escudero—to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to ensure public trust.

Jun 22, 2026000

Members of the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition speak at a press conference in the Philippines, holding documents and calling for legislative protections for gig economy and public sector workers.

Cagayan de Oro

After Geneva labor talks: Protect gig workers now

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Millions of Filipino delivery riders, drivers, and public sector employees could secure structural legal protections as the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition pushes the Marcos administration to adopt newly approved global International Labour Organization (ILO) standards into domestic law.

Jun 16, 2026000

A wide, high-angle landscape view of the rugged, dark green ridges and peaks of the Mount Kalatungan mountain range in Bukidnon, with thick white layers of low-lying clouds and mist settling between the valleys under a pale blue and grey sky.

Cagayan de Oro

Missing hiker case raises safety questions on organized climbs

A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, for missing hiker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla. Local authorities revealed the 31-year-old Valencia City resident was allegedly unlisted on official tourism permits submitted for the 60-person expedition across the mountain range.

Jun 16, 2026000

The exterior facade and official signage of the Commission on Higher Education central office building in Quezon City.

Cagayan de Oro

Student-Athlete safety under scrutiny after camp tragedy

Following collegiate training camp tragedies, CHED rules enforce non-transferable school liability and provide direct safety complaint channels for parents.

Jun 10, 2026000

A geological map of Mindanao Island and the Celebes Sea highlighting subduction zones and fault lines, including the Cotabato Trench, Philippine Trench, and the Sangihe Arc.

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Why the quake hit hard—and triggered a tsunami alert

Tectonic movements along the Cotabato Trench caused Monday's powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, renewing fears of its historic tsunami risks.

Jun 9, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

Juliette unveils plan to rehabilitate Pelaez Sports Center

Governor Juliette Uy announced a P200-million modernization plan for the Pelaez Sports Center in Misamis Oriental, using proceeds from a Capitol property sale to fund public sports infrastructure and ground-floor commercial rental spaces.

Jun 5, 2026000

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua speaking into a microphone during a press conference at the Bangsamoro Government Center.

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Macacua defends independent bid after suspension as BIAF Chief of Staff

Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua defended running as an independent in the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections after the MILF Central Committee suspended him as BIAF Chief of Staff.

Jun 5, 2026000