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The open rear cargo doors of a white utility vehicle reveal master cases of confiscated Cannon cigarettes covered by a black tarp during a police highway checkpoint intercept in Iligan City.

Iligan police seize ₱800,000 in cigarettes at checkpoint

Police seized 1,000 reams of contraband cigarettes valued at ₱800,000 after intercepting a barangay rescue vehicle at a checkpoint in Barangay Suarez, Iligan City.

Oct 30, 20261300

A man applies fresh cement to seal an apartment niche grave at a public cemetery in Iligan City ahead of the annual Undas observance.

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Priest reminds families to keep Undas visits peaceful, prayerful

Iligan City Church leaders called on families visiting cemeteries for Undas to focus on prayer and keep visits peaceful and solemn.

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A small, curved bladed knife allegedly used in a stabbing incident lies flat against a plain surface following its surrender to police in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

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Man stabbed three times in Malaybalay after confrontation over wife’s ex-lover

Northern Mindanao trainees secured gold in artificial intelligence and silver in automobile technology at WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026.

Oct 29, 20261300

Members of GSK work around a candle molding table during a community livelihood training project, filling molds to manufacture candles for supplementary income.

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Church candle project helps families earn extra income

A 13-year-old candle-making project linked to the Gagmayng Simbahang Katilingban in Iligan City provides Church members with supplementary household income.

Oct 29, 20261200

A medical volunteer writes notes at a table labeled "MEDICINE DISTRIBUTION" while attending to local women wearing traditional hijabs during a military community outreach program in Barangay Lininding, Munai.

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Free medical aid reaches former MILF stronghold in Munai town

The Army’s 44th Infantry Battalion brought free medical consultations, medicines, and community assistance to residents of Barangay Lininding in Munai, Lanao del Norte, as part of its 49th founding anniversary activities.

Oct 20, 20262200

Marawi City Vice Mayor Majul U. Gandamra stands at a wooden podium under a covered outdoor pavilion flanked by floral arrangements while speaking during the ninth anniversary of Marawi's liberation.

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Nine years after Marawi siege, families still await full recovery

Nine years after the 2017 siege, Marawi City marks its 9th liberation anniversary with signs of economic progress, even as affected families continue waiting for complete housing and livelihood restoration.

Oct 20, 20262100

Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao and Korean Freedom Federation President Capt. Yunkwon Ko hold signed memorandum of understanding documents at a blue table in front of city officials and event attendees at Iligan City Hall.

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Iligan school to get e-library through Korean partnership

Students of South 1-A Central School in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City will soon access digital learning resources through a new e-library partnership with the Korean Freedom Federation.

Oct 20, 20262100

CoScho scholars, program graduates, and organizers wearing woven ceremonial sashes pose for a group photo inside a decorated hotel ballroom during the inaugural regional Scholars’ Summit in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Coconut farmers’ children gain college opportunities through CHED scholarship

The CoScho scholarship program implemented by CHED-10 and PCA has produced 308 graduates from coconut farming families across Northern Mindanao and BARMM since 2023.

Oct 19, 20262300

Uniformed military, air force, and police officers in headscarves render hand salutes behind a ceremonial green wreath at the Heroes Wall inside Kampo Ranao during the Marawi Liberation anniversary ceremony.

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Marawi marks 9th liberation anniversary, renews call for lasting peace and rehabilitation

Marawi City marked its 9th liberation anniversary at Kampo Ranao, renewing commitments to complete rehabilitation, process compensation claims, and expand livelihoods.

Oct 19, 20262300

The red "MORESCO 2" sign stands along a wire fence in front of the Misamis Oriental II Rural Electric Service Cooperative office building in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

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Medina councilor seeks end to Sunday power bill penalties

Medina municipal officials are pressing electric power distribution utility MORESCO II to re-evaluate its billing schedules after local consumers were charged late-payment penalties when their payment due dates fell on Sundays, a day when cooperative offices are closed to the public.

Oct 15, 20262400

An exterior view of the newly constructed two-storey DepEd Gingoog City Division Office building with bunting decorations, flagpole, and attendees gathered under tents during the blessing ceremony.

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Deped opens first office at Gingoog government hub

The DepEd Gingoog City Division inaugurates its new ₱76-million division office in Barangay Lunotan, establishing the flagship facility within the city's planned 76-hectare government center.

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Brig. Gen. Bernardo A. Taqueban stands in silent reflection beside the white casket of Lt. Col. Rommel A. Endozo during a military wake in Iligan City.

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Iligan Army reserve chief remembered for peacekeeping leadership

Military commanders and local government officials gather in Iligan City to honor the life and military service of Lt. Col. Rommel A. Endozo, who led community defense and reserve force operations across the region.

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