
CBAs test balance between worker welfare, business growth in Normin
Northern Mindanao industries face evolving labor challenges, from wage distortions following recent hikes to the ongoing struggle for expanded CBA coverage.
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Northern Mindanao industries face evolving labor challenges, from wage distortions following recent hikes to the ongoing struggle for expanded CBA coverage.

Olympian Carlo Paalam announced his return to the ring with a gold medal performance at the Eindhoven Box Cup, beginning his journey toward a third Olympic appearance in 2028.

A local civic group welcomed a national order directing DENR Region 10 to update leaders on an investigation into the use of the Xavier University Manresa campus land.

Emergency teams in Cagayan de Oro, Sarangani, and General Santos are checking roads and public spaces for damage after a strong magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Mindanao.

Governor Juliette Uy announced a P200-million modernization plan for the Pelaez Sports Center in Misamis Oriental, using proceeds from a Capitol property sale to fund public sports infrastructure and ground-floor commercial rental spaces.

DSWD Northern Mindanao is deploying case managers to bring out-of-school 4Ps youth back to classrooms through targeted counseling and financial partner aid during Brigada Eskwela.

The Mas Asenso NorMin Stars secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa with an 89-medal haul. High school division athletes led the delegation by finishing in the category's Top 5.

DSWD-10's 120-day feeding program rehabilitated 91.13% of malnourished children in Northern Mindanao, lowering critical stunting and wasting metrics.

Over 1,500 farmers in Cagayan de Oro received free seeds and fertilizer from the city government to cut production costs and improve food security.

Labor group chief Atty. Sonny Matula slams the Senate virtual attendance proposal, calling it an insult to everyday workers tied to "no work, no pay."

PSA labor statistics show Bukidnon leading Northern Mindanao in underemployment at 31.3%, driven heavily by agricultural volatility and seasonal work cycles.

Philippine Statistics Authority data shows Cagayan de Oro leading regional job quality as underemployment drops to 5.5%, beating agricultural areas.