
Opol music fest boosts tourism, local sales
Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.
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Mayor Jay Bago’s OpolFrolic Music Festival brings a "Siargao vibe" to Misamis Oriental, supporting local vendors and artists while driving tourism during the economic slowdown.

FDC Misamis Power Corporation strengthens environmental stewardship through carbon mapping and reforestation in El Salvador City, partnering with CMU to build data-driven climate resilience solutions.

PHIVIDEC Administrator Joseph Donato Bernedo confirms a P339-million manufacturing deal with Newly Weds Foods Australia, set to rise in Tagoloan and create new local jobs.

NFA Northern Mindanao assures the public that the "Benteng Bigas" sold at P20 per kilo in Misamis Oriental meets high quality standards. Sourced locally at P33/kilo and subsidized by the government, the rice is reserved for low-income households, PWDs, and senior citizens. Governor Juliette Uy highlighted that rigorous inspections have solved previous quality concerns, with distribution now active for qualified residents at the NFA office in Tablon.

Misamis Oriental and Opol are adopting a four-day workweek effective March 9 as part of a provincial-wide fuel conservation strategy. Gov. Juliette Uy and Mayor Jay Francis Bago announced the move to mitigate the impact of Middle East tensions on local fuel costs, ensuring government services remain efficient amid global market volatility.

Aboitiz InfraCapital has added personnel and designated pick-up zones at Laguindingan Airport to solve traffic bottlenecks following passenger complaints. The move coincides with new 2026 parking rates, including a P25 entry fee. The operator aims to improve the "passenger experience" as the airport expands to accommodate 3.9 million travelers annually.






Second District Misamis Oriental Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano has expressed disappointment over the substantial reduction in the proposed 2026 budget for the province’s second district, warning that the cuts could delay or halt major infrastructure projects vital to economic growth and public services.