DAVAO CITY (May 14)--- The votes have been cast, the numbers have been tallied, and the verdict is clear: Team Asenso has redrawn the political map of Misamis Occidental. In a historic sweep, Governor Henry S. Oaminal and his entire slate delivered a crushing blow to their opponents in the 2025 midterm elections, capturing every major elective post in the province—from the … [Read more...] about A Political Earthquake: Team Asenso Wipes Out Opposition in Misamis Occ
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Notorious crime group member killed in Maguindanao del Norte shootout
BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte (May 7) — A notorious member of an organized crime group was killed during a joint law enforcement operation in Sitio Dulayap, Barangay Panggao, Barira, on Monday. Authorities identified the slain suspect as 34-year-old Kamlon Manardas Ragundo, a resident of the area. According to police reports, the operation was meant to serve an arrest … [Read more...] about Notorious crime group member killed in Maguindanao del Norte shootout
Bukidnon town declares political analyst ‘Persona Non Grata’ over controversial comment
VALENCIA, Bukidnon—The city's local legislative body has passed a resolution declaring political analyst Richard Heydarian persona non grata after he compared the living conditions in Mindanao to those of sub-Saharan Africa, a remark that sparked outrage among local officials and residents. Heydarian’s comment, which was made in a public discussion, was met with mixed … [Read more...] about Bukidnon town declares political analyst ‘Persona Non Grata’ over controversial comment
A love cut short: First Lieutenant April John Dadulla’s sacrifice in service
DAVAO CITY --- Ten days from now, First Lieutenant April John Dadulla was set to walk down the aisle with his fiancée, a fellow fighter jet pilot. Their wedding was scheduled for March 15, a carefully planned celebration of love and commitment. However, duty called, and the official mission on the night of March 4 in the hinterlands of Bukidnon tragically shattered the … [Read more...] about A love cut short: First Lieutenant April John Dadulla’s sacrifice in service
Missing FA-50 aircraft and burned bodies discovered in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon
Mt. Kalatungan Bukidnon.-Wikipedia DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The wreckage of the missing FA-50 aircraft (Tail No. 002) and the burned bodies believed to be of the missing pilots were found in the foothills of Mt. Kalatungan Complex, near Barangay Mirayon, Talakag, Bukidnon The Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Special Forces Team 103 “ISAAC”,1SFC of 1SFB, discovered … [Read more...] about Missing FA-50 aircraft and burned bodies discovered in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon
