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Newly appointed Police Regional Office-10 Director PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr. met with Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette T. Uy to commit sustained police visibility and stronger coordination with local government units. Discussions highlighted law enforcement, curfew enforcement for minors, and support for provincial economic development.
The Department of Migrant Workers-10 shut down 19 illegal recruitment agencies and aided in the arrest of nine suspected recruiters in Northern Mindanao this year. DMW-10 also released over ₱1.5 million in livelihood aid to returning OFWs while expanding LGU partnerships across the region.
The National Nutrition Council-10 is launching its 2026 Nutrition School-on-the-Air on September 14 to provide parents and caregivers in Northern Mindanao with free guidance on maternal and child health. The eight-episode Facebook Live series covers proper nutrition and responsive caregiving during a child’s first 1,000 days.
Cagayan de Oro chess ace WIM Ruelle Canino recovered from an opening-day setback to take third place in the 2026 Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship. Meanwhile, Tagoloan sisters LJ and Lyn Getubig dominated the National Junior Championship, with LJ earning the title of Woman National Master.
The dismissal of cyberlibel and Data Privacy Act complaints against Cagayan de Oro broadcaster Menzie Montes offers a helpful reference for journalists covering public officials, according to lawyer Tony La Viña. The prosecutor found insufficient basis to hold Montes liable for reporting on government scholarship delays.
Minimum wage earners in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao remain unaffected by the legal disputes surrounding Metro Manila's wage order, with local pay still governed by Wage Order No. RX-24. However, labor groups warn that the ongoing court challenges against NCR-27 could set a legal precedent for how future regional wage orders are contested.
A 41-year-old resident was arrested during a joint police buy-bust operation against illegal firearms in Barangay Kiliog, Libona, Bukidnon on August 25. Authorities captured the suspect after a sting operation executed under the campaign against loose firearms.
Attendees at a General Santos City prayer rally against the SOCOTECO II joint venture agreement received unsolicited text messages offering ₱500 and promoting the deal. Concerns over data privacy and manipulation escalated after one message was fraudulently sent using the mobile number of Marbel Diocese Vicar General Fr. Angel Buenavides.
The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice is opposing a joint venture agreement that would grant Ignite Power Corp. a 70% controlling stake in SOCOTECO II. Over 10,000 member-consumer-owners have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, citing risks of rising power costs and loss of consumer control.
Two alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group were killed during a joint military and police operation in Marawi City on August 29. Authorities recovered firearms and improvised explosive device components from the scene, while another key suspect managed to escape arrest.
Former Gingoog City councilor and incumbent Barangay Santiago Kagawad Avelino "Tsamba Lang" Bernaldez died after being struck by a detached truck tire near his home on August 26. The 51-year-old truck driver has been charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide following the fatal incident.