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Oro promotes free HIV testing amid rising cases

Donald Trump · Misamis Oriental

Oro promotes free HIV testing amid rising cases

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THE City Health Office (CHO) is intensifying efforts to combat the rising number of HIV cases by promoting free and confidential testing, particularly among high-risk groups. Despite ongoing public health campaigns, recent data shows an uptick in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the region, prompting urgent action. Dr. Ronald Romano, program coordinator at the CHO’s Reproductive Health and Wellness Center for STD and HIV/AIDS Prevention…See the Story

Ruelle Canino skips Asean tilt for tougher global chess campaign

GM · Cagayan De Oro

Ruelle Canino skips Asean tilt for tougher global chess campaign

THE pressure is rising for Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Ruelle ‘Tawing’ Canino as the 17-year-old chess prodigy from this city intensifies her pursuit of an International Master (IM) title — and, eventually, the coveted Grandmaster (GM) status. Canino will skip the 23rd Asean Age Group Championship next month in Penang, Malaysia, despite being one of the country’s designated representatives. Instead, the reigning national women’s champion and a key m…Read Article

Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service

Misamis Oriental · Misamis Oriental

Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service

SUGBONGCOGON, Misamis Oriental — Incoming 1st District Representative Atty. Jennifer ‘Karen’ A. Lagbas took her oath of office on a rainy Saturday, June 21, at the municipal grounds along the highway in this eastern Misamis Oriental town. Lagbas, the youngest and only daughter of the late Vice Governor and Congressman Danilo Lagbas, becomes the first woman to represent the district in Congress. In an emotional speech, Lagbas declared that the di…Read Article

Suan takes oath in Besigan, honors father's support

“I love you, dad.” This was the heartfelt declaration of re-elected 1st District Representative Lordan Suan as he took his oath of office on June 23 before Besigan Barangay Chairman Samuel Minister. Joining the ceremony were re-elected 2nd District Misamis Oriental Representative Yevgeny Vincente Emano, Padayon Pilipino barangay chairpersons, City Councilors Imee Rose Moreno and Yevonna Yacine Yvy Emano, as well as Suan’s brother, Agapito Suan, …Cagayan De Oro · Cagayan De Oro Read Article

Puto maya and sikwate

“COME Saturday morning/I’m goin’ away with my friend/We’ll Saturday-spend till the end of the day/Just I and my friend/We’ll travel for miles in our Saturday smiles/And then we’ll move on/But we will remember long Saturday’s gone.” So, there we were on Saturday at Claveria, Misamis Oriental where I couldn’t stop eating carbs: puto maya, turon, sikwate, pizza, and blueberry cheesecake. Upon arriving home, I ate the pasalubong that I bought: banan…Health · Misamis Oriental Read Article

Oro Muslims, Lumads still face quiet discrimination

By Reem B. Pandapatan,and Princess Haynee B. PangcatanMSU Interns “DILI ko ganahan. Muslim man gud.” “DILI ko ganahan. Muslim man gud.” “Every time may bagong tenant na mag-i-inquire, they back out. I never thought it was about me, until narinig ko mismo — ‘Dili ko ganahan, Muslim man gud,’” Guinar recalled. For other Muslim women living in Cagayan de Oro, wearing a hijab on a random day can attract unwanted stares, as if they are being examined…Cagayan De Oro · Cagayan De Oro Read Article

New teachers take oath in Oro

By REEM PANDAPATANMSU Intern HUNDREDS of newly licensed professional teachers took their oath Monday, June 23, at the Atrium of Limketkai Center in a face-to-face ceremony organized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Hon. Paz I. Lucido, vice chairperson of the Board for Professional Teachers, presided over the event and delivered the keynote address. She pointed out the essential role educators play in shaping future generations by…Misamis Oriental · Misamis Oriental Read Article

Oro eyes dedicated village funds in anti-drug push

CAGAYAN de Oro City is taking a major step in its anti-drug campaign by proposing an ordinance that would allocate dedicated funding to barangays. The initiative, led by the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Cadac), aims to strengthen the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (Badacs), which serve as frontline units in the city’s efforts against illegal drugs. The ordinance, recently endorsed by Cadac, seeks to establish a reliable financial foundation …Cagayan De Oro · Cagayan De Oro Read Article

Garbage woes stink up Villa Angela

By Princess Haynee B. PangcatanMSU Intern RESIDENTS of Villa Angela, a neighborhood in Barangay Balulang, continue to endure persistent garbage pileups that stretch from morning until night, raising alarm over local waste management practices. Garbage regularly accumulates in at least two areas in the subdivision, one of which sits just steps from the barangay hall. Though city garbage trucks typically collect the trash the following day, reside…Cagayan De Oro · Cagayan De Oro Read Article

‘Ma-panget Ko:’ Uy vows Capitol open to all

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental — “Dili ako magdumot kay ma-panget ako.” This was the bold statement of Misamis Oriental Governor-elect Juliette Uy on Friday, June 20, as she assured that the Provincial Capitol would be open and accessible to all — regardless of political alliance. Uy made the pronouncement during the mass oath-taking of National Unity Party (NUP) members at the Villanueva Municipal Building. “Open ang atong kapitolyo sa inyo. Naa …Misamis Oriental · Misamis Oriental Read Article

‘Take Pride’ event draws cheers, flak in Oro

By Reem Pandapatan,MSU Intern WITH vibrant colors, energetic performances, and powerful conversations, the city celebrated Pride Month 2025 through a two-day “Take Pride” event held June 20–21 at the 1L West Event Center, bringing together members of the LGBTQIA+ community, advocates, youth groups, and allies. Organized by the city government through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, the program featured opening remarks from government of…Pride Month · Cagayan De Oro Read Article