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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“KINSA may politiko nga wala manghatag?” This was the rhetorical question posed by Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy when asked by the media today about alleged vote buying, as earlier revealed by Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac.
CAGAYAN de Oro Liga ng mga Barangay President and ex-officio Councilor Alam Lim said Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac should “look in the mirror” before blaming different political parties for internal disputes.
CAGAYAN de Oro re-elected 2nd District City Councilor Yevonna Yacine ‘Yvy’ Emano took her oath of office on June 9 before Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac during the barangay’s weekly flag-raising ceremony.
FIVE Ateneo law schools and colleges released a joint statement on June 8 calling for the immediate commencement of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-10) in Northern Mindanao said Thursday, June 5, that the current status quo on the implementation of the Local Transport Public Route Plan (LTPRP) provides a good opportunity to address lingering issues.
“ORDERS cannot move kung wala’y backhoe ug walay driver sa backhoe.” This was the statement of Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac, who was recently ousted as vice president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, during a closed-door session held by the Cagayan de Oro chapter on Thursday, June 5.
A rumored petition to remove Gusa Barangay Chairman Marlo Tabac as executive vice president of the Liga ng mga Barangay has reportedly surfaced due to alleged loss of trust and confidence.
“DILI nako madalag hilak-hilak.” This was the firm statement of City Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy on Monday, June 2, during the city hall’s flag-raising ceremony, as he announced that no casual employees will be renewed and that job orders (JOs) whose contracts expire will not be rehired.
CAGAYAN de Oro residents have expressed mixed reactions to the renewed enforcement of minimum public health standards, which the City Health Office began implementing in government offices, health centers, and barangay halls starting Monday, May 26.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Pat-Pat yesterday afternoon, May 28, according to police.
CAGAYAN de Oro City Health Office (CHO) has confirmed there are no recorded cases of mpox in the city as of May 27. However, City Health Officer Dr. Rachel Dilla urged the public to maintain health practices such as regular handwashing and wearing face masks.
The Cagayan de Oro City Health Office issued a memorandum on May 26 mandating the wearing of face masks as an added precaution following confirmed cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox) outside Region 10.