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Months after a devastating June house fire in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte destroyed his home and training gear, 12-year-old Arena Candidate Master Kyle Windylle Espares returned to competitive play at the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships thanks to WGM Janelle Mae Frayna and generous donors.
Technology leaders across Mindanao emphasized continuous workforce upskilling and stronger cybersecurity defenses during the 11th National ICT Confederation of the Philippines Mindanao ICT Conference (MindaCon 2026) in Pagadian City.
Outpacing 23 competing squads across two qualifying rounds, Team pwngenius from Mindanao State University – General Santos captured the Region XII Grand Championship in the DICT HackForGov 2026 Capture-the-Flag competition.
Grassroots football in Caraga received a major boost as Surigao City broke ground on a ₱26-million artificial turf facility in Barangay Sukailang on Nov. 9, 2026, supported by FIFA and the Philippine Football Federation.
SF Kickers Taekwondo Gym of Agusan del Sur captured the 2nd Overall Championship title at the 2026 MVP Sports Foundation Mindanao-Wide Taekwondo Championships – Poomsae held at the Tagum City Hall Atrium.
Bukidnon karatekas Leirian Gabrielle Obsioma and Chadwyck Sevilla secured national selection berths for the 2027 Karate 1 World Youth League Manila after capturing bronze medals in Tagaytay City on Nov. 7.
Derived from the Maguindanaon word for "gathering," Sultan Kudarat province is set to celebrate its rich heritage and 34th founding anniversary with the annual Kalimudan Festival 2026 running from November 19 to 22.
Trading lavish festivities for moments of reflection following recent disasters, Sarangani Province is marking its 34th Foundation Anniversary this November with a scaled-down MunaTo celebration centered on healing, local culture, and community hope.
Following a successful 42-day run of food, local crafts, and live entertainment, Zamboanga City’s Festival Engrande de Sabores officially closed its Veterans Avenue night market on Nov. 8 as part of Fiesta Hermosa 2026.
Demonstrating the direct impact of sustained local government support, 25 Zamboangueño athletes captured 72 total medals—including 27 golds—across three major national swimming and muaythai competitions in Luzon.
Fresh off their gold medal win at the CDO Division Athletic Meet 2026, the Canitoan National High School softball team has launched a community fund drive to represent Cagayan de Oro at the Mindanao Babe Ruth League in Bukidnon.
The Mindanao Development Authority and LANDBANK joined forces during the Mindanao Development Forum 2026 to provide small farmers with fast-tracked bank loans and direct connections to buyers.