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CDO chess prodigy Ruelle “Taweng” Canino earns Woman International Master title from FIDE
Cagayan de Oro’s young chess sensation Ruelle “Taweng” Canino has officially earned the Woman International Master (WIM) title this year, as confirmed by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) or International Chess Federation. She secured the WIM title after winning the silver medal in the Women’s Division of the 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships held… Read more
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Fourteen grads from Northern Mindanao schools among topnotchers in September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers
Fourteen (14) graduates from schools in Northern Mindanao placed in the Top 10 of the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers, with five (5) topnotchers in the Elementary Level and nine (9) in the Secondary Level. Meanwhile, MSU–IIT ranked No. 1 among Top Performing Schools with 50–99 examinees, and at least a… Read more
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MisOr’s Janry Ubas wins silver in SEA Games long jump
Misamis Oriental’s Janry Ubas clinched the silver medal in the long jump at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Ubas recorded a leap of 7.64 meters, finishing just behind Malaysia’s Andre Anura, who claimed gold with a jump of 7.71 meters. Congratulations! Read more
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Bukidnon athlete wins bronze in SEA Games heptathlon
Sarah Dequinan from Valencia City, Bukidnon bagged the bronze medal in women’s heptathlon event at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Dequinan garnered 5,201 points for a podium spot at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok. Congratulations! Read more
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CDO’s Alcantara and Alex Eala claim bronze in SEA Games mixed doubles
Cagayan de Oro’s Francis Casey ‘Niño’ Alcantara and young tennis sensation Alex Eala fell short in the mixed doubles semifinals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, losing to Thailand 7-5, 5-7, 7-10. to settle for bronze medals in the event. Eala, meanwhile still has a chance at gold in women’s singles, facing Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew… Read more
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RANDOM SHOTS: BIR cracks down on illegal vapes, destroys thousands of seized items in Northern Mindanao
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its crackdown on illegal vape products by destroying thousands of illicit items seized from 61 enforcement operations across Northern Mindanao, sending a clear message that tax evasion and illegal trade will not be tolerated as the agency continues to protect public revenue and enforce the law. Read more