
Oil crisis squeezing jeepney drivers, gas stations
As fuel prices spike, the Oro Chamber convenes major distributors and government agencies to address the supply stability and economic pressure facing Cagayan de Oro’s businesses.
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As fuel prices spike, the Oro Chamber convenes major distributors and government agencies to address the supply stability and economic pressure facing Cagayan de Oro’s businesses.



The National Wage Coalition demands an urgent P200 legislated wage increase and a special Congressional session to shield Filipino workers from skyrocketing fuel and transport costs.

Councilor Edgardo Cabanlas pushes for a preemptive commercial bar ban near Lumbia Air Base, citing concerns over crime and exploitation linked to increased EDCA military presence.

LTFRB-10 finalizes a P2 fare hike for modern jeepneys in Northern Mindanao while preparing multiple waves of fuel subsidies for over 4,000 eligible regional drivers.

Authorities rescued three children, including a 10-month-old infant, during an anti-online sexual abuse raid in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City, on March 17, 2026. One suspect remains in custody.

CPD Northern Mindanao launches Project 25@28, aiming to cut teenage pregnancy rates by 25%. Regional Director Neil Aldrin Omega urges adolescents to prioritize their future.

Local leaders fear a vague EDCA clause may allow US forces to use Mindanao's Lumbia Air Base for foreign military operations, despite official denials of involvement.

Soaring diesel prices and declining fish stocks ground Opol’s fishing fleet, forcing 70% of Luyongbonbon's residents to seek alternative labor as fuel costs triple per trip.

Councilor Edgar Cabanlas and the Cagayan de Oro City Council discussing legal ramifications of US troop presence under the VFA.

COWD and COBI begin a phased rehabilitation of the Taguanao water treatment plant on March 17, causing scheduled low pressure across Cagayan de Oro through May.