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Philippine Air Force officials clarify that US military vessels at Macabalan Port and troops at Lumbia Air Base are participating in scheduled bilateral disaster response training.
US troops arrive in Cagayan de Oro for joint humanitarian training at Lumbia Air Base, as local officials move to clarify the exercise’s temporary nature.
The Nagkaisa Labor Coalition is pushing for a six-hour workday pilot in the Philippines, arguing that shorter hours reduce burnout and improve overall worker productivity.
Authorities flag nine Cagayan de Oro gas stations for fuel overpricing and permit violations following DOE inspections. Officials warn of sanctions as Mindanao pump price monitoring intensifies.
Police arrested Danilo Macapayag, Northern Mindanao's top regional drug priority, during a violent buy-bust in Barangay Camaman-an. The 65-year-old suspect bit a police operative and attempted to swallow evidence before authorities seized 75 grams of suspected shabu valued at P510,000. Macapayag now faces multiple drug-related charges.
The House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 8220, rescheduling the first BARMM parliamentary elections to September 2026. The measure, awaiting President Marcos’ signature, extends the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s (BTA) term to prevent a leadership vacuum, ensuring a stable democratic transition and the use of automated voting systems for regional integrity.
US servicemen arrive at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro for EDCA-joint training. Major General Michele Anayron confirms the focus is on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Northern Mindanao.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy’s Executive Order No. 103-26 shifts City Hall to a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–7 PM). Targeting a 20% energy cut, the policy mandates 24°C thermostats and virtual meetings. Essential services like J.R. Borja General Hospital remain fully operational despite the new schedule.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Stakeholders across the city are raising concerns as Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy implements a four-day government workweek under Executive Order No. 103-26. While intended to curb energy consumption amid rising fuel prices, the shift threatens the daily earnings of habal-habal and motorela drivers, as well as ambulant vendors who rely on City Hall foot traffic. Legal and banking experts also warn of a "double whammy": significant backlogs in government transactions and delayed property documentation due to Friday closures. As the city adjusts to extended Monday-to-Thursday hours, the informal sector fears that the loss of a fifth working day will permanently slash weekly revenues, while professionals worry about the efficiency of late-evening operations.
CAMIGUIN — Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo has launched a provincial crackdown on fuel overpricing, flagging 19 gasoline stations for exceeding the Department of Energy's (DOE) allowable price range. Following reports of diesel being sold for as high as P83 per liter in Sagay—well above the permitted P49 to P69 range—the Governor issued Executive Directive No. 17. The order mandates municipal mayors to serve show-cause orders to the violators, who now face the potential suspension or revocation of their business permits. In a formal letter to DOE Undersecretary Sharon Garin, Romualdo urged national intervention to stabilize local prices amid global market volatility. The province continues to monitor all petroleum outlets to ensure compliance with the Price Act and DOE directives.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Veteran businessman George Goking is calling for immediate fuel rationing and price monitoring in the city to prevent hoarding and economic instability as Middle East tensions escalate. Drawing parallels to the logistics management of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goking warned that local businesses might exploit the crisis by raising prices on old stocks. While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently assured the public of a 50-to-60-day national fuel stockpile—including 50.5 days of diesel and 51.5 days of gasoline—Goking insists the city should "play it safe" by planning for a 30-day window. Under DOE Circular No. DC2003-01-001, refiners must maintain a 30-day supply, but Goking urges City Hall to be proactive rather than relying on national estimates to protect the local economy from panic buying.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Malacañang and military leaders have issued a firm assurance that the historic peace agreement between the national government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remains fully operational. Despite recent armed skirmishes in the Bangsamoro region, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. reaffirmed the Marcos administration's commitment to the peace process and human rights. Major General Vladimir Cagara, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, clarified that recent violence stems from "horizontal conflicts" or personal clan disputes (rido) rather than a breakdown of the overarching peace framework. Military officials emphasized that the established peace mechanisms continue to function, serving as vital tools for stability as the region works toward long-term peace and the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections.