Cagayan de Oro

No legal basis: DENR-10 clears XU-CLI project

DENR Region 10 has officially dismissed a petition seeking to cancel Xavier University’s land titles, removing a critical roadblock for the Manresa Town project.

Tacloban tragedy reignites juvenile justice debate

A deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has left multiple students dead and wounded, thrusting the country’s juvenile liability thresholds back into the spotlight.

Beyond the gates: The real challenge of campus safety

Moving beyond the gates, a collaborative ecosystem between parents, school officials, and barangay tanods is developing to eradicate hidden hazards like unlit corridors and unmonitored drop-off paths.

Beyond police: Parents key to safe schools

Following a fatal school shooting in Tacloban City, Cagayan de Oro officials and parents are re-evaluating campus security, emphasizing that home guidance is just as critical as police visibility.

Misor opens affordable pickleball hub in Capitol grounds

A new public sports venue at De Lara Park offers affordable access to pickleball courts, night lighting, and public amenities for fees starting between P50 and P150.

On PBBM's VP Trial View: Labor group pushes back

NAGKAISA!, the country’s largest labor coalition, is urging the Senate to appoint Senate President Win Gatchalian—not Senator Chiz Escudero—to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to ensure public trust.

Ombudsman order unseats Pagatpat village chief

Cagayan de Oro City’s Barangay Pagatpat has a new village chief after the Ombudsman for Mindanao ordered the dismissal of Achilles Jude Babaran. Councilor Jude Fuentes has assumed the post.

ARTsurnon’s Mural honors Rene Baterbonia

The mural does more than depict a basketball player; it highlights Rene Baterbonia's leadership, generosity, and humility that continue to inspire Agusanons.

COWD pushes water rate hike

Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) seeks Local Water Utilities Administration approval to adjust Cagayan de Oro water tariffs to address non-revenue water and pipeline leaks.

Will water bills rise? Audit says rates fair, but CDO's leaks remain a problem

A Commission on Audit (COA) report confirms current local water rates are justified, sparing consumers from immediate billing increases. However, the state audit reveals that the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) loses nearly half its treated supply to leaks and illegal connections while bulk water procurement costs have almost doubled.

Higher water bills in CDO? Here’s what the COA found

Consumers pay more, COA flags COWD, COBI water deal

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Commission on Audit (COA) special report has flagged the bulk water supply agreement between the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) and Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI), revealing steep price increases for local households alongside unresolved infrastructure delays and water loss levels that exceed national regulatory limits.