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Tourism data can help protect jobs, heritage, PSA says
PSA-10 urged local leaders to use reliable tourism statistics to ensure industry growth brings jobs and protects heritage during National Statistics Month.
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Ben Balce is the Associate Editor of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A veteran journalist since 1997, Ben has served as a city reporter, editorial cartoonist, and regional correspondent for national dailies like Malaya and Abante. An active member of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, he specializes in regional governance, investigative reporting, and visual commentary.
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Iligan plans school metal detectors using 2026 peace funds
Iligan City plans to use unspent 2026 CPOC funds for school metal detectors while hosting international delegations to boost tourism and security ratings.
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Misocc economy grows 3.8%, but industry and farming decline
Misamis Occidental’s economy grew 3.8% to ₱142.07B in 2025, driven by services and trade, though contractions in agriculture and industry reflect uneven sectoral performance.
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CDO moves to resolve exam permit issues for 3,000 PHINMA-COC scholars
Following student concerns over exam permit fees, the Cagayan de Oro City Education and Development Office is stepping in to align billing procedures with PHINMA-COC, ensuring 3,000 city scholars are not barred from taking scheduled examinations during pending voucher settlements.
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₱817-M wealth allegations figure in Sara Duterte conviction outlook
According to PUBLiCUS Asia’s Q3 2026 PAHAYAG survey, 44% of registered voters anticipate a conviction in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, as interest remains high following prosecution testimony on ₱817.87 million in allegedly unexplained wealth.
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₱3.54-B shabu haul: PH probes local drug links
Philippine drug enforcement and police authorities are tracking local handlers, charter flight arrangements, and syndicate connections as they investigate who financed and organized the ₱3.54-billion shabu shipment intercepted aboard a private jet in Laos.
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Carpio: Unreported wealth key to Sara Duterte impeachment case
Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio highlights what he calls strong documentary evidence regarding Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged undeclared assets, drawing parallels to the 2012 Corona impeachment trial as Senate proceedings focus on Article II.
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Dropped Sara charges raise due-process questions
The Senate Impeachment Court accepts the House prosecution’s withdrawal of three out of four charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving Article II on unexplained wealth as the sole focus while sparking sharp debates over due process and defense remedies.
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Normin gets ₱2.83b in crisis aid in 2025; ₱7.2t 2027 budget draws scrutiny
DSWD Field Office 10 reports releasing ₱2.83 billion in crisis aid to more than 546,000 clients across Northern Mindanao, bringing public assistance transparency into focus as Congress approves the proposed ₱7.2-trillion 2027 national budget.
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Talaandig farmers learn organic farming to improve harvests and income
Talaandig farmers of the Balugto Agroforestry Association undergo hands-on organic farming and beekeeping training under DOST-10's community-based farm project, working to convert new agricultural techniques into higher yields and better market access.
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PSA urged to show how better data will guide local spending
The Philippine Statistics Authority expands its subnational economic surveys and data integration efforts as Lanao del Sur posts a ₱80.78-billion GDP, emphasizing the need for local government units to translate statistical growth into targeted anti-poverty programs.
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Camiguin Lanzones Festival to offer 11 days of culture, food and fun
Camiguin rolls out an 11-day itinerary for its 47th Lanzones Festival from Oct. 15 to 25, blending agricultural forums, street dancing, and tourism capacity-building with island-wide cultural festivities.
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