Parents urged to stay involved in kids’ early learning
Enrolling children in early development centers is only the first step. An official in Misamis Oriental highlights home-based lesson reinforcement as the real key to cognitive growth.
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Shiela Mae Butlig
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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'Long samurai' remark sparks hacking in Bukidnon
A late-night drinking session in Damulog, Bukidnon, turned violent on July 5 after a comment regarding a bladed weapon allegedly triggered a severe hacking incident.
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₱479 Billion plan targets better roads, jobs in Northern Mindanao
The modernization of Laguindingan Airport and completion of the Bukidnon Airport development project lead the infrastructure priorities officially endorsed by RDC-10.
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6 PDLs earn fresh start through education
Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.
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Northern Mindanao Palaro winners get cash rewards
Northern Mindanao’s 2026 Palarong Pambansa medalists received cash incentives up to P200,000 during the 145th RDC Meeting at USTP in Cagayan de Oro.
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Cagayan de Oro
BARMM backs stronger gov’t coordination
Bangsamoro leaders are pushing for enhanced structural coordination with the national government to lock in long-term peace frameworks and streamline public service distribution channels.
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Cagayan de Oro
City Hall: No INC rally permit filed
The City Information Office (CIO) clarified on Wednesday, July 2, that no request or letter seeking permission to hold an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in the city has been submitted to City Hall.
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Cagayan de Oro
CDO eyes tougher anti-bullying law
Councilor Desiree Ann Dahino targets social media harassment with a comprehensive rewrite of Cagayan de Oro’s 13-year-old anti-bullying law.
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Cagayan de Oro
More infra projects seen to improve travel, power in Normin
Speaking at the 145th RDC-10 Full Council Meeting, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. pushed for swift inter-agency execution of core Northern Mindanao infrastructure assets.
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Mindanao
Over 600 ROTC cadets are ready for service
More than 600 Advance ROTC cadets from colleges across Northern Mindanao graduated in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, significantly expanding the region's emergency and disaster-response defense pool.
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Mindanao
Miss Earth 2026 puts Malitbog tourism in spotlight
From Bagyangon Falls to paragliding in Sitio San Migara, Malitbog, Bukidnon leverages national pageantry to cement its status as Northern Mindanao's next travel destination.
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Cagayan de Oro
CDO City Council presses Supreme Court to build permanent Hall of Justice
Eleven years after a devastating fire razed Cagayan de Oro's old judicial building, local councilors argue that the safety and dignity of Northern Mindanao's legal system depend heavily on a permanent facility.
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