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Marawi Compensation Board intake officers review documents and conduct validation procedures with local claimants across office tables in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

Marawi siege compensation to hit ₱7.1b this October

Compensation for 2017 Marawi siege victims is expected to reach ₱7.1 billion by late October as 380 claimants receive ₱505.7 million.

Oct 27, 20261400

Medical staff and provincial health workers conduct blood pressure and health screenings for elderly residents and Indigenous Peoples of Barangay Lubilan during the Panaghiusang Serbisyo outreach led by Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette Uy in Naawan town.

News

Lubilan farmers seek better roads to ease daily struggles

Barangay Lubilan farmers in Naawan urged provincial leaders for better roads, school facilities, and watershed protection during a community dialogue.

Oct 27, 20261300

Business

86 Normin businesses recognized for fair trade practices

Eighty-six business establishments in Northern Mindanao earned DTI Bagwis Awards for exemplary compliance with fair trade laws and consumer protection.

Oct 27, 20261100

Poona-Piagapo Mayor Ashley “Kaulit” Rakiin and 44th Infantry Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Jeremy Damonsong inspect nine surrendered loose firearms displayed on a table at the 44IB headquarters in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte.

News

Poona-Piagapo town in Lanao Norte turns over 9 firearms for peace

Poona-Piagapo officials turned over nine loose firearms to the 44th IB to enhance security alongside local road and municipal service improvements.

Oct 27, 20261200

Sumilao Mayor Venice Marie P. Villo leads municipal officials and engineers in cutting a green ceremonial ribbon during the turnover of ₱25 million worth of farm-to-market roads in Sumilao, Bukidnon.

News

Sumilao turns over ₱26M projects; upkeep, farmer benefits next test

Sumilao turned over ₱26.153M in farm-to-market roads and a municipal steel shed funded by national government development grants.

Oct 27, 20261200

Lanao del Sur Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid “Mujam” R. Adiong and provincial officials pose on stage with traditional Meranaw artisans holding trophies and award tokens during the OMAR Awards 2026 ceremony in Marawi City.

Lifestyle & Culture

Seven Meranaw artisans receive ₱50,000 each to preserve traditional arts

Seven Meranaw artisans were honored with ₱50,000 each at the OMAR Awards in Marawi City for their dedication to preserving traditional crafts.

Oct 27, 20261700

Marawi Compensation Board officials, led by Chairperson Maisara Dandamun-Latiph, present a traditional token to European Union Ambassador H.E. Massimo Santoro during the ceremonial launch of the Claims Processing Information System at Mindanao State University in Marawi City.

How Marawi siege victims can track compensation claims online

The Marawi Compensation Board introduced a digital system enabling 2017 siege victims to track claim statuses and identify missing documents.

Oct 27, 20261700

A former rebel wearing a shirt printed with a peace emblem raises a hand to ask a question to Jose Regulus Ortega of OPAPRU during a government assistance orientation at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Grounds.

News

Misamis Oriental links 30 former rebels to government aid

Thirty former rebels in Misamis Oriental attended a government services orientation under the E-CLIP program to aid their return to civilian life.

Oct 27, 20261400

Sports

Carmen NHS athletes win 44 golds at CDO meet

Carmen National High School won 44 gold medals at the CDO Division Athletic Meet 2026, securing 40 qualifier slots for the regional meet.

Oct 27, 20261500

A composite image displaying the official school crests of the five Mindanao secondary schools qualifying for the 10th DOST-SEI iMake.WeMake national finals: Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School, Valencia National High School, Panabo City National High School, Iligan City East National High School, and Camiguin National High School.

Technology

Mindanao schools secure five finalist spots in national DOST tech challenge

Five Mindanao high schools secured Top 20 national finalist spots in the 10th DOST-SEI iMake.WeMake competition with community tech innovations.

Oct 27, 20261500

An aerial view showing the newly constructed multi-story City Hospital in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, surrounded by residential structures and construction equipment.

News

Tablon hospital turnover set, health services eyed in 2027

The City Hospital in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro is scheduled for turnover on Oct. 27 as the city aims for infirmary status by Q1 2027.

Oct 26, 20261300

A rescued stray dog held by an animal welfare volunteer during a community adoption and health screening drive organized with the Gingoog City Veterinary Office.

News

Gingoog group seeks homes for impounded dogs, pushes rabies awareness

Gingoog Animal Defenders is partnering with the city vet to find adoptive homes for unclaimed dogs while advocacy grows for rabies awareness.

Oct 26, 20261300

A multi-panel collage featuring sisters Mitch Brielle and Alythea Micka Q. Gutierrez posing with their families, ceremonial cash prize checks, trophy plaques, and winning artworks from the Mongol Sketch It! and Titus Pens iDoodle Challenge 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sports

Gutierrez sisters sweep youth art competitions in back-to-back wins

Sisters Alythea Micka and Mitch Brielle Gutierrez won back-to-back championships in the 2026 Titus iDoodle and Mongol sketching competitions in CDO.

Oct 26, 20261500

A three-frame video screenshot sequence showing a police officer holding a young skateboarder by the neck and arm while escorting him away at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Grounds in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sports

Capitol incident renews call for CDO skatepark

A viral police apprehension at the Misamis Oriental Capitol Grounds renewed calls for a ₱6M skatepark at Zayas Eco-Park in Cagayan de Oro.

Oct 26, 20261701

A newborn girl wrapped in a white blanket and cap, named Aurora Hope Medina, is held securely by a care worker following her rescue at a local cemetery in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

Newborn found in Medina cemetery now under DSWD care

A newborn girl found at a Medina cemetery is now safe under DSWD Region 10 care as officials process her registration and search for her mother.

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