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Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa offers a prayer before the seven-foot-tall, 1,500-kilogram Our Lady Stella Maris (Star of the Sea) statue is transported about 1.5 kilometers offshore for installation at the underwater Marian sanctuary in Puntod Shoal, a Marine Protected Area in Gingoog City, on July 30. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

Gingoog sinks giant Marian statue to protect seas, inspire faith

Gingoog City marked its 66th Charter Day by enthroning a 7-foot Our Lady Stella Maris statue underwater at Puntod Shoal, combining marine conservation with religious tourism.

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Representatives and performers of the Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology’s Integrated Performing Arts Guild (MSU-IIT IPAG) accept the NCCA SUDI National Music Award trophy during a conferment ceremony at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Photo Courtesy of National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Mindanao Pride: MSU-IIT IPAG honored at NCCA SUDI Awards in Manila

MSU-IIT’s IPAG accepted the prestigious NCCA SUDI National Music Award at Manila's Metropolitan Theater, launching its 49th season with a powerful showcase of Mindanawon culture.

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Advisory flyers posted inside a transit unit details updated route schedules under Section 120 of Cagayan de Oro City Ordinance No. 10551-2007 [cite: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Thousands of commuters from neighboring towns faced longer trips and additional transportation costs this week as the city began enforcing a long-standing ordinance requiring provincial public utility vehicles (PUVs) and buses to use only the designated transport terminals in Bulua and Agora. Photo courtesy of Lizzie Bacor

Terminal Ordinance triggers fare hikes, delays for thousands

Cagayan de Oro begins enforcing its 2007 terminal ordinance requiring provincial PUVs to stop at Bulua and Agora hubs, sparking calls from commuters for better city transit connections.

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An aerial view captures the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) Sports Complex in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, home to a FIFA-standard football pitch and World Athletics Class 2 track oval. The venue provides homegrown student-athletes from surrounding municipalities with regulation-grade training grounds for regional meets like the NMRAA and national events like the Palarong Pambansa. (Photo courtesy of Lanao del Norte Provincial Information Office)

Certified world-class: Lanao del Norte’s MCC Sports complex boosts youth, local economy

Certified by FIFA and World Athletics, Tubod’s 66.4-hectare Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex gives Lanao del Norte student-athletes a home-field advantage while powering the local economy.

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National Academy of Sports student-athlete Ma. Jezrah Lyana Velo Timpangco displays her gold medal at the 7th Kim Un Yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championship at Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea. Timpangco's success highlights the impact of state-backed athletic programs like the National Academy of Sports in nurturing regional grassroots talent from Zamboanga City for international competition. (Photo Courtesy of ZC Sports FB Page)

Zamboangueña athlete Jezrah Timpangco rules Poomsae at Seoul Taekwondo tourney

Led by gold medalists Jezrah Timpangco of Zamboanga and Samantha Duria of Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga city athletes spearheaded a triumphant Philippine campaign in Seoul.

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San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, El Salvador City Mayor Edgar Lignes, and Gingoog City Mayor Eric Cañosa sign historic sisterhood agreements on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The inter-city partnership formalizes cooperation across trade, tourism, education, and local governance initiatives between the Metro Manila municipality and the Northern Mindanao cities. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

Sister city pact brings Misor products closer to Metro Manila buyers

Sisterhood pacts signed between San Juan City and Misamis Oriental’s El Salvador and Gingoog will bring local products—including oolong tea and faith tourism—directly to Metro Manila buyers.

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Vendors sell fresh produce and local goods during the Monthly Tabo at the City Hall Mini-Park in Cagayan de Oro City. Organizers under the municipal Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) designed the ongoing livelihood campaign to combine healthcare-led rehabilitation with practical economic support for long-term community reintegration. (Photo courtesy of Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

CDO monthly market gives recovering PWUDs a fresh start

Through the Monthly Tabo at City Hall, Cagayan de Oro's CADAC is turning rehabilitation into sustainable entrepreneurship for recovering drug responders.

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Bureau of Customs District 10 District Collector Arnaldo M. Saulong, center, confers with local journalists and officials from the Cagayan de Oro Press Club during a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Custom officials emphasized the vital role of local press partnerships in keeping the public informed on customs enforcement and trade compliance across the region. (Photo by Edwin Iyo)

BOC-10 collects ₱21.9b, steps up anti-smuggling

Backed by heavy petroleum import duties, BOC Collection District X surpassed its H1 revenue target by over ₱1 billion while tightening local anti-smuggling operations.

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Kagay-anon taekwondo standout Samantha Gley Duria displays her gold medal and award certificate following her championship victory at the 7th Kim Un Yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Duria's victory adds to her growing international resume, following previous national titles at Palarong Pambansa and appearances for the Philippine cadet national team. (Supplied Photo)

Another CDO taekwondo athlete bags gold in Seoul

On the heels of a dominant local showing, Cagayan de Oro’s Samantha Gley Duria conquered the international stage, bagging gold at the 7th Kimunyong Cup in Seoul.

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Members of the Cagayan de Oro taekwondo delegation at their home gym, Furious A's Academy ahead of the Smart MVP Sports Foundation National Taekwondo Championship in Manila. The city's strong showing reinforces the city's growing reputation as a grass-roots sports hub capable of developing top-tier youth martial artists for national competition. Photo Courtesy of Ben Ree "JB" Toledo/Furious A's Academy coach

CDO Taekwondo team brings home 3 golds

Cagayan de Oro’s next generation of athletes made their mark in Manila, capturing three golds and an overall runner-up title at the 2026 National Taekwondo Championship.

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EDUCATION REFORMS. Members of the City Education and Development Advisory Council (CEDAC) gather at the Cagayan de Oro City Council Session Hall on July 28 after endorsing key education initiatives, including proposed barangay reading centers, a special needs intervention center for children, expanded technical skills training, and learning recovery programs aimed at improving educational outcomes for Kagay-anon learners. (Photo courtesy of Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

CDO backs reading hubs, special needs center, job-ready skills

From barangay reading centers to a dedicated special needs intervention facility, Cagayan de Oro's CEDAC endorsed 17 major reforms to ensure no Kagay-anon learner is left behind.

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PEACE PLEDGE. Participants sign a Peace Covenant during the Youth for Peace Youth Leadership Summit in Munai, Lanao del Norte, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The three-day event, held from July 24 to 26, brought together local youth to pledge their commitment against violence and illegal activities while promoting unity and responsible leadership.

Youth summit inspires Munai's next peace leaders

Forty-five young leaders from Munai, Lanao del Norte completed a three-day leadership summit organized by the 44th Infantry Battalion to advocate for peace and combat violent extremism.

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Impeachment Muzak

From Mariah Carey’s "Hero" and 80s Manila radio memories to Burt Bacharach, a reflection on how music accompanies our view of Philippine political circuses.

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WORKERS' SONA. Representatives of the NAGKAISA! Labor Coalition hold a press conference following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2026 State of the Nation Address, saying the speech failed to address workers' key concerns, including low wages, job security, and contractualization. The coalition renewed its call for a ₱200 national legislated wage increase, saying Filipino workers need concrete reforms rather than temporary relief measures. (Supplied photo)

Marcos' SONA missed workers' biggest concerns

The NAGKAISA! Labor Coalition criticized President Marcos' 2026 SONA for ignoring key worker issues, urging the government to pass a ₱200 national wage hike, end contractualization, and protect platform workers.

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Members of the Cagayan de Oro City Council gather during a legislative session at the City Hall session hall in Cagayan de Oro City on Monday, July 27, 2026. Councilors Imee Rose Moreno and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. called for heightened safety and security protocols in local schools following viral online threats involving a minor that prompted class suspensions across several institutions. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig)

School threats prompt CDO safety push

Cagayan de Oro lawmakers are pushing for police visibility and campus mental health support after viral shooting threats forced class suspensions in local public high schools.

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Philippine para table tennis athletes Jhona Peña, left, and Lhey Marie Manginsay hold the national flag during the ITTF World Para Future 2026 tournament in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The duo represented the country in international competition following rigorous regional qualifiers. (Photo courtesy of PSC)

PH para paddlers win silver, bronze in Thailand

Filipina para table tennis players Jhona Peña and Lhey Marie Manginsay secured silver and bronze medals in Thailand, boosting the Philippines' preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games.

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Sagay Municipal Mayor Joseph G. Uayan, PhD, RN, center, gathers with members of the Municipal Community-Based Monitoring System Coordinating Board (CCB) of LGU Sagay and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Camiguin representatives during the Municipal Convening for the 2027 CBMS in Sagay, Camiguin, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Local officials and statistics officers established execution strategies and inter-agency workflows for the upcoming municipal data collection program. (Supplied Photo)

Camiguin households to benefit from 2027 census

Camiguin's five municipalities have begun operational planning for the 2027 CBMS census to improve local public services, social welfare targeting, and emergency disaster response.

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Why “resilient” Is the most insulting compliment for a Pinoy

Labeling Filipinos as "resilient" during super typhoons and floods isn't a compliment—it turns systemic corruption and government neglect into a forced virtue.

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