PROGRESS WATCH: Metro Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao

The first batch of 200 Green GSM VinFast electric vehicles has arrived at the company’s depot in El Salvador City, signaling the upcoming launch of its modern and eco-friendly transport service in Northern Mindanao. The arrival follows the company’s Local Recruitment Activity (LRA) held at El Salvador City Hall on June 3, 2026, where it hired for key positions, including GSM ...

Consumers are urged to be vigilant when purchasing LPG tanks and refills, as some products may be counterfeit or may not comply with required safety standards. The reminder came after the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cagayan de Oro, led by Police Major Jerson Soliven, arrested a 59-year-old man identified only as alias “Jose” of Mambuaya, Cagayan de Oro C...

Candidate No. 12, Kriezl Jane Vitorillo Torres of Barangay Tablon, emerged as the early frontrunner for the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2026 crown after capturing seven of the 16 Corporate Awards presented during the preliminary competition held on Saturday, August 1, at the SM CDO Downtown Event Hall. Torres, who previously won Miss Philippines Earth – Eco Tourism 2025 while represe...

The Pedestrian Overpass Project at Malasag Junction in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City is nearing completion, with construction now in its final stages. The steel footbridge features a modern industrial design, highlighted by a dark gray steel truss structure and striking bright orange steel frames that extend above the walkway, creating a distinct geometric appearance. The orang...

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) officially launched its pioneering College of Nursing on July 30, 2026, at the Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Memorial Hall in USTP Cagayan de Oro, marking a new chapter in the university’s healthcare education program. The milestone also welcomed the first-ever batch of 88 pioneering nursing students, sig...