CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10) — With uneven progress across key development targets, Northern Mindanao is ramping up efforts to meet its commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a new strategy aimed at catching up on lagging indicators. Regional planners and statisticians are pinning their hopes on the SDG Catch-Up Plan, a roadmap designed to … [Read more...] about Northern Mindanao pushes SDG ‘catch-up plan’ to close development gaps
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Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
DAVAO CITY (October 9) — Senior citizens here received a warm tribute and easier access to government services as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Regional Office 11 rolled out its “Serbisyo Caravan” for the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week. The event, held in partnership with the City Government of Davao, Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), and City Health … [Read more...] about Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
Lawmaker to Marcos, Duterte: Break dynasties, not just express anger
MANILA (October 8) — Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice has thrown down a political gauntlet — calling on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte to show they are serious about transparency and accountability by supporting an anti-political dynasty bill, even if it means weakening their own families’ grip on power. In a privilege speech before … [Read more...] about Lawmaker to Marcos, Duterte: Break dynasties, not just express anger
Marcos names Remulla as new Ombudsman
MANILA (October 8) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman, filling the post vacated by retired Ombudsman Samuel Martires in July. Malacañang announced the appointment on Tuesday, Oct. 7, calling it a move that underscores the administration’s continuing effort to uphold integrity … [Read more...] about Marcos names Remulla as new Ombudsman
Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 7) — At the heart of Northern Mindanao’s drive toward more inclusive governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Region 10 (DILG-10) is working to move gender equality from policy paper to daily practice. This week, regional officials reaffirmed their “obligation” to advance Gender and Development (GAD) as a core … [Read more...] about Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
