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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Iligan City Police Station 1 officers, Police Chief Master Sergeant Marc T. Claro and Police Corporal Grace E. Bautista, assisting in the safe emergency delivery of a baby boy inside the female comfort room of the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) East.

Cop helps deliver baby at Iligan terminal

Apr 30, 20262600

Philippine Army 1st Infantry Division personnel conducting a field assessment in Lanao del Sur following an operation that linked slain Maute Group members to the January 2026 Munai ambush.

Mindanao

Slain Maute men tied to Munai town ambush

Philippine Army's 1st Infantry Division links slain Maute members to the Munai ambush after recovering video evidence during a legitimate law enforcement operation in Marantao.

Apr 29, 20264100

Army personnel and Inner Wheel Club members distributing food packs and essential supplies to Omayamnon families at Dimayon Elementary School.

Mindanao

Army, civic group bring aid to Umayamnon tribe

Apr 28, 20263000

Colorful bamboo rafts known as Gakit with performers in marine-inspired costumes during the Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival and Sr. San Vicente Ferrer town fiesta in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.

Mindanao

Kauswagan showcases sea bounty, unity at Hugyaw Fest

Apr 28, 20263900

Mindanao

Two dead, 2 wounded in brazen daytime shooting in Kolambugan

Two people were killed and two wounded in a brazen daytime shooting in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt under "Oplan Shield."

Apr 23, 20262800

Local organic produce and sustainable farming exhibits at the 2026 Kauswagan Agri-Aqua and Livestock Fair held at the International Organic Convention Center.

Mindanao

Kauswagan showcases Agricultural Excellence at Agri-Aqua and Livestock Fair 2026

Kauswagan LGU hosts the 2026 Agri-Aqua and Livestock Fair, featuring 13 barangays in a Bahay Kubo competition to promote sustainable farming and local economic growth.

Apr 21, 20263600

A cache of recovered firearms, improvised explosive device (IED) components, and ammunition seized from the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group after a joint operation in Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

10 DI-Maute fighters slain in Lanao Sur ops

Ten DI-Maute fighters were killed in a joint Lanao del Sur operation on April 17, 2026, including suspects linked to the January ambush in Munai.

Apr 17, 20265300

Philippine law enforcement and 1ID personnel stand with four arrested foreign nationals and seized smuggled exotic animals in Zamboanga Peninsula.

Mindanao

Four Chinese held in Zambo for immigration, fraud raps

Joint forces arrested four Chinese nationals in Zamboanga and Sibugay for immigration violations, fraud, and smuggling exotic animals, marking a major inter-agency security crackdown.

Apr 17, 20263400

Community members and military officials during the first-ever Small Arms and Light Weapons Management Program turnover in Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

Guns to livelihoods: Amai Manabilang leads peace shift

Amai Manabilang leads a historic shift in Lanao del Sur, trading loose firearms for livelihood tools to break cycles of violence and foster lasting regional peace.

Apr 16, 20263300

Iligan

Zero commissions, fuel vouchers boost riders' earnings

Maxim implements a 0% commission policy in select cities and provides bi-monthly fuel vouchers to help TNVS drivers maximize earnings amid soaring fuel prices.

Apr 16, 20265800

Philippine Army 64th Infantry Battalion soldiers seizing lathe machines, milling equipment, and .50 caliber rifle barrels from a Maute Group weapons factory in Marogong, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

Army raid busts terror arms factory in Lanao Sur

Government troops raided a terrorist arms manufacturing site in Marogong, Lanao del Sur, recovering heavy machinery and components for high-powered Barrett rifles on April 11.

Apr 14, 20263400

Brig. Gen. Billy O. Dela Rosa and Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr. present a bird-shaped plaque to Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. at Kampo Ranao.

Mindanao

Army’s 103rd Brigade marks 52 years, cites peace gains

Celebrating 52 years at Kampo Ranao, the 103rd Infantry Brigade cited major stability gains in Lanao del Sur through decades of resilient service and community partnerships.

Apr 7, 20264300