PROGRESS WATCH: Metro Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao

Development continues at Glorious Fantasyland Tagoloan inside Valley View Township in Sta. Ana, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, with several larger thrill rides already in place. Unlike the temporary carnivals that typically operate only during fiesta seasons and special occasions, the planned attraction is envisioned as a permanent, year-round amusement and entertainment destina...

A first in Mindanao! Demetrio’s Pizzeria – Pueblo de Oro branch in Uptown Cagayan de Oro is making history as the first restaurant in Mindanao to offer free EV charging for its customers, giving electric vehicle owners another convenient reason to dine in. Under the promotion, dine-in customers who spend at least ₱2,000 in a single receipt can enjoy one hour of FREE EV chargi...

At around 7:30 a.m. on September 2, 2026, Army and police personnel intercepted around 200 MILF members, about half of whom were reportedly armed and in uniform, at a checkpoint in Barangay Libertad, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. The group was reportedly en route to Camp Kura-Kura in Munai to attend an MILF monthly meeting. They agreed to turn back after being informed that MI...

More than a year after it was first unveiled early last year, Masterson Walk 1 & 2, the planned commercial development within Pontefino Estates in Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, is finally moving forward. A public hearing was held today at the project site, attended by city and barangay officials, as well as local stakeholders, to discuss concerns and issues surroundi...

A major upgrade is coming to the Opol Public Market as the local government moves forward with a ₱50-million rehabilitation program aimed at improving the market’s facilities, safety, cleanliness, and overall experience. As announced by Mayor Jayfrancis Bago during his State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) on Monday, August 31, the project is expected to provide vendors wi...