Shiela Mae Butlig is a correspondent for Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Based in Cagayan de Oro, She covers a wide range of local governance, social issues, and community-driven stories. Her work provides readers with essential, on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that the voice of the community remains at the forefront of the region’s news cycle.
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Air quality in parts of Northern Mindanao reached an "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" status with an AQI of 103 on Sept. 21. Officials and Greenpeace campaigners attribute the smoke haze to recurring peatland and forest fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region, compounded by dry El Niño conditions.
A 32-year-old woman is in police custody after security personnel at New Gaisano City Valencia caught her attempting to leave with ₱11,911.75 worth of unpaid grocery items in an eco bag. Bukidnon Police Provincial Director PCOL Oliver Sotto Navales ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
In response to campus shootings nationwide, PRO-10 has ordered increased police visibility and stricter security protocols across Northern Mindanao schools. Misamis Oriental Rep. Yevgeney Vincente Emano emphasized that preventing student violence requires active community involvement, responsible gun ownership, and parental monitoring of children’s online interactions.
PhilHealth members in Northern Mindanao are being urged to update their membership records and enroll in the YAKAP program now—before they need medical care.
Following the historic first BARMM parliamentary elections, voters and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members in Lanao del Sur are urging the incoming parliament to prioritize lasting peace, good governance, and youth development, stressing that true success depends on delivering fair public services across all communities.
More than 900 police officers from Northern Mindanao are being deployed to Lanao del Sur to help secure the first parliamentary election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on September 14.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara urged teachers to build stronger personal connections with learners during the National Teachers’ Month kick-off at Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro. However, local educators highlighted the need for reciprocal support, citing the heavy physical and emotional demands of the current teaching workload.
A robbery suspect was arrested and his alleged accomplice killed in a police encounter in Zamboanga del Sur less than 24 hours after robbing an Ozamiz City commercial store. PRO-10 authorities linked the Pondoyo Robbery Group suspects to several commercial break-ins across Region 10.
The dismissal of cyberlibel and Data Privacy Act complaints against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes offers a helpful reference for journalists covering public officials, according to lawyer Tony La Viña. The prosecutor found insufficient basis to hold Montes liable for reporting on government scholarship delays.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to involve their families in major financial and personal choices. Speaking at KABALIKAT 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara warned against online love scams and urged caution before sending money to unverified individuals.
The LMP-Misamis Oriental Chapter, led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, is seeking a dialogue with Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy regarding the city's PUV rerouting dry run. Mayors are asking for a temporary suspension of the traffic scheme, highlighting increased commuting costs for provincial workers and students.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing partnerships with private quarry operators to dredge shallow, silted portions of the Tagoloan River. Officials expect heavy equipment to be deployed within two weeks to address critical areas of the waterway.