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The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Northern Mindanao is working alongside Cagayan de Oro City Hall to identify fake online accounts allegedly spreading false information about Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy. Authorities emphasized that while legitimate public criticism is constitutionally protected, defamatory cyber acts remain subject to legal scrutiny.
Former DepEd Chief of Staff Atty. Michael Poa admitted at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that no department funds were given to the AFP for youth leadership summits. The testimony directly addresses how military activities were used to support DepEd's confidential fund liquidations submitted to COA.
Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa has issued a health advisory prompting residents to limit outdoor exposure as haze impacts local air quality. Authorities suspect smoke from Indonesian wildfires has drifted into parts of Misamis Oriental, urging the public to wear masks, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable individuals.
The LMP-Misamis Oriental Chapter, led by Opol Mayor Jay Francis Bago, is seeking a dialogue with Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy regarding the city's PUV rerouting dry run. Mayors are asking for a temporary suspension of the traffic scheme, highlighting increased commuting costs for provincial workers and students.
Following the successful conclusion of Higalaay Festival 2026, Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy thanked Kagay-anons, festival organizers, and law enforcement for ensuring a peaceful celebration. Uy urged residents to maintain the festival's core spirit of unity (panaghiusa), mutual assistance (pagtinabangay), and friendship (panaghigalaay) throughout the rest of the year.
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.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing partnerships with private quarry operators to dredge shallow, silted portions of the Tagoloan River. Officials expect heavy equipment to be deployed within two weeks to address critical areas of the waterway.