Mindanao
Iligan launches triple celebrations for 76th city anniversary
Iligan City celebrates its 76th founding anniversary this June with a "Triple Celebration" featuring local talent, civic parades, and the launch of the "Kaagi" history book.
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Bonita Ermac
Bonita Ermac is a dedicated reporter for Mindanao Gold Star Daily based in Iligan City. With an eye for community-focused journalism, Bonita covers a diverse range of topics, including local government, social issues, and regional events. Her reporting keeps readers informed on the most critical developments across Lanao del Norte.
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Mindanao
Iligan shuts schools for 2 days following earthquake
Iligan City ordered a two-day suspension of all public and private school classes following Monday morning's powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake off Sarangani Province.
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Business
Aboitiz, Vietnam eye deeper ties in energy, food security
The Aboitiz Group is deepening its business ties with Vietnam. Corporate leaders met with President To Lam to expand cross-border investments in animal feed mills, clean energy infrastructure, and direct flights between Cebu and Vietnamese cities.
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Mindanao
Iligan marks Flag Day with call for unity, reform
Marking National Flag Day, Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao addresses infrastructure, utility reforms, and upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
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Top Stories
MILF, army unite against extremism in Munai town
In a historic security partnership, the MILF and the Philippine Army officially declared ISIS-affiliated groups unwelcome in Munai, Lanao del Norte.
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Mindanao
Twin fires hit Iligan city: 1 dead, 35 houses destroyed
One resident died and dozens of families lost their homes after simultaneous fires hit Barangays Tambacan and Del Carmen in Iligan City.
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Mindanao
Lanao Sur towns yield 108 firearms for Barmm peace
Four municipalities in Lanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 108 high- and low-powered loose firearms under the BARMM SALW Management Program.
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Mindanao
Rare Tarsier rescued, released in Lanao Sur Forest
Environmental teams have successfully rescued and released a rare juvenile Mindanao tarsier into Lanao del Sur’s Piyapayungan Mountain Range, signaling hopeful biodiversity survival within the BARMM.
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Mindanao
5 skeletal remains found in Lanao Sur
Joint military and police operatives recovered five skeletal remains in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on May 11. Authorities are now calling on families of missing persons.
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Iligan
Iligan city rolls out fuel aid for PUJ operators
Iligan City has rolled out a P3,000 fuel subsidy for PUJ operators through the Pantawid Pasada Program, complementing existing LTFRB aid to combat rising diesel costs.
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Mindanao
Lanao Sur PPO denies ‘rido’ claims in police operation
Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office officially denied claims that the fatal Buadipuso Buntong operation was a "rido," affirming the mission was a legitimate judicial service.
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Mindanao
P20 rice rolls out in Iligan
Iligan City launched its “Benteng Bigas” program at the City Public Plaza, providing ₱20-per-kilo subsidized rice to thousands of vulnerable residents and low-income families.
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