Edwin Iyo is a veteran correspondent for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily, covering the critical beats of Gingoog City and the wider Misamis Oriental province. With decades of experience in community journalism. Today, Iyo continues to bridge the gap between regional authorities and the public, ensuring that the narratives of Northern Mindanao are told with accuracy, integrity, and a deep-seated passion for social justice.
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Gingoog City moved closer to establishing a central government hub after a City Council committee approved land allocations for the BIR, NBI, and DENR in Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan. Mayor Erick Cañosa requested the donations to bring key administrative offices and training facilities closer to local residents.
Transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, caused air quality to deteriorate across Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador City on Sept. 24. DENR-EMB Region 10 urged vulnerable residents, children, and the elderly to limit strenuous outdoor activities and wear N95 masks during hazy conditions.
The Sangguniang Bayan of Medina, Misamis Oriental is examining legal mechanisms to regularize colorum "bao-bao," tricab, and motorela operations. While councilors emphasize the need for strict compliance, discussions center on balancing commuter demand with Land Transportation Office national classification guidelines for non-conventional public utility vehicles.
Two active PNP personnel face criminal and administrative proceedings after being arrested in connection with the shooting of a 38-year-old civilian in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. PRO-10 and COCPO leadership assured the public of a transparent investigation with no special treatment or cover-up.
DepEd Gingoog City has issued a stern reminder to public school officials against making unauthorized financial collections from students. Reaffirming DepEd Memorandum No. 41, s. 2024, Schools Division Superintendent Edgardo Abanil emphasized that public education must remain free, equitable, and clear of mandatory monetary demands.
A massive coastal cleanup along Lapasan Coastal Road yielded about eight tons of garbage on Sept. 19. Organized in partnership with CLENRO, the activity mobilized over 1,800 volunteers, schools, and private sectors, emphasizing the urgent need for proper waste disposal and community action to safeguard local marine waters.
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left three dead, including the Grade 9 shooter, and eight wounded. As authorities investigate how a firearm was taken from a home vault and examine dark web influences, leaders urge national security audits and stronger gun safeguards.
Motorists and pedestrians passing near the Agora Public Market may face slower traffic after vendors and improperly parked vehicles were found occupying parts of Doña Graciana Street during an inspection Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Land Transportation Office (LTO) transactions resumed at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, following a temporary nationwide system shutdown. The outage occurred as the agency phased out the old Stradcom IT System to fully adopt the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) under Ombudsman directives.
Newly appointed Police Regional Office-10 Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. met with Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette T. Uy to commit sustained police visibility and stronger coordination with local government units. Discussions highlighted law enforcement, curfew enforcement for minors, and support for provincial economic development.
Police Regional Office 10 arrested 217 suspects and confiscated more than ₱11.4 million in illegal drugs and contraband during a weeklong operation across Northern Mindanao. Regional Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. recognized key personnel during Monday's awarding ceremony at Camp 1Lt. Vicente G. Alagar.
Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Atty. Jennifer “Karen” Lagbas is advocating for House Bill No. 7715, the Responsible Suicide Reporting Act. Filed in time for National Suicide Prevention Month, the bill urges stricter media guidelines to prevent copycat incidents, reduce sensationalism, and encourage help-seeking behavior.