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Around 4,500 Boy Scouts and adult leaders across Mindanao assembled at Camp Obedencia in Lala, Lanao del Norte, for the 7th One Mindanao Scout Jamboree. The four-day event featured environmental action, obstacle challenges, and youth leadership training aimed at building character, environmental stewardship, and lifelong friendships.
Police Regional Office-10 has deployed 149 additional personnel from RMFB-10 and organic units to reinforce security in Iligan City for the Diyandi Festival 2026. Under Regional Director PBGen. Nestor Babagay Jr., heightened police visibility will cover all 133 scheduled events in coordination with Task Force Iligan.
A proposed ₱40-billion naval base in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, promises to become Mindanao’s largest naval hub, serving dry-dock maintenance and disaster-response functions. Raised by Rep. Rufus Rodriguez during DND budget talks, the project faces key questions as Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro confirmed the site still awaits final titling.
A total of 16,250 Northern Mindanao residents purchased ₱20-per-kilo rice during the Sept. 14 Handog ng Pangulo Serbisyo Fair. Alongside rice sales, DA-10 delivered ₱56.6 million in farm machinery, inputs, and Kadiwa grants, underscoring a regional commitment of over ₱3 billion in agricultural support this year.
A total of 177 cyclists joined the 64-kilometer Isle Cycle Island Bike Fun Tour along Camiguin's scenic circumferential road on Aug. 23. Passing iconic heritage stops, the non-competitive event served as a major kickoff activity leading up to the province's 47th Lanzones Festival in October.
Lanao del Sur provincial officials are preparing contingency plans following DOST-PAGASA forecasts warning of dry conditions by December. The PDRRMC is taking proactive measures to safeguard local agriculture, fisherfolk around Lake Lanao, and public health, focusing on disease surveillance and water safety across vulnerable communities.
On the anniversary of Martial Law, the Federation of Free Workers called for extending democratic rights into workplaces through unionization, collective bargaining, and living wages. FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula emphasized that political freedoms are incomplete while workers face low pay, job insecurity, and debt across the country.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolfo Azcuna's stance that 16 votes are strictly required to convict in an impeachment trial brings historical weight as a 1986 Constitutional Commission framer. However, legal analysts note that while framers' intentions offer vital historical evidence, they do not dictate absolute judicial interpretation.
Appearing as amici curiae before the Senate impeachment court, three retired Supreme Court chief justices argued that the 16-vote threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte is variable based on qualified members, while a fourth former magistrate insisted the Constitution strictly mandates 16 votes out of all 24 members.
The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) reminded parents and agencies that children under 15 in monetized social media content must secure a Working Child Permit under RA 9231. DOLE-10 highlighted 4-hour daily work caps, prohibitions on late-night filming, and mandatory trust funds for earnings.
The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao (DMW-10) clarified that reported closures of 19 illegal recruitment operations occurred nationwide, not solely within Region 10. DMW-10 also showcased over ₱1.5 million in financial assistance for returning OFWs during the KABALIKAT 2026 event in Cagayan de Oro City.
Labor groups and regional advocates are demanding clear safeguards for Mindanao as the national government moves forward with the US-led Pax Silica framework. While Mindanao is set to supply critical minerals like nickel and silica, leaders urge that value-added processing, fair jobs, and environmental protections stay within the region.