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Veteran Mindanao journalist Editha Caduaya earns international acclaim, winning the Outstanding Excellence Award for her documentary exploring the human story behind Col. Hansel Marantan’s badge.
Soaring diesel prices and declining fish stocks ground Opol’s fishing fleet, forcing 70% of Luyongbonbon's residents to seek alternative labor as fuel costs triple per trip.
Councilor Edgar Cabanlas and the Cagayan de Oro City Council discussing legal ramifications of US troop presence under the VFA.
COWD and COBI begin a phased rehabilitation of the Taguanao water treatment plant on March 17, causing scheduled low pressure across Cagayan de Oro through May.
Philippine Air Force officials clarify that US military vessels at Macabalan Port and troops at Lumbia Air Base are participating in scheduled bilateral disaster response training.
Authorities leverage Republic Act 11930 and international partnerships to crush online child exploitation dens in Davao Oriental, securing convictions through advanced digital forensics and community vigilance.
Iligan City implements a 4-day compressed workweek starting March 16, 2026. Learn about the new 8 AM to 7 PM schedule and exemptions for frontline services.
Authorities flag nine Cagayan de Oro gas stations for fuel overpricing and permit violations following DOE inspections. Officials warn of sanctions as Mindanao pump price monitoring intensifies.
US servicemen arrive at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro for EDCA-joint training. Major General Michele Anayron confirms the focus is on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Northern Mindanao.
Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting the public to two special events in March and April 2026. Featuring a global talk titled “Who Will Restore the Earth?” and the annual Memorial of Jesus' death on April 2, the programs highlight the Bible’s promises for a future without anxiety and a restored earth.
The Philippine Army’s 11th Field Artillery Battalion conducted its 5th Live Fire Exercise in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on March 7–8. Led by Lt. Col. Rogelio Baytec, the drill involved regular troops and reservists practicing gunnery proficiency to strengthen territorial integrity and operational readiness against potential global defense threats.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Stakeholders across the city are raising concerns as Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy implements a four-day government workweek under Executive Order No. 103-26. While intended to curb energy consumption amid rising fuel prices, the shift threatens the daily earnings of habal-habal and motorela drivers, as well as ambulant vendors who rely on City Hall foot traffic. Legal and banking experts also warn of a "double whammy": significant backlogs in government transactions and delayed property documentation due to Friday closures. As the city adjusts to extended Monday-to-Thursday hours, the informal sector fears that the loss of a fifth working day will permanently slash weekly revenues, while professionals worry about the efficiency of late-evening operations.