Rappler's latest stories on Iligan
16 students arrested in Iligan City during Independence day protest
(3rd UPDATE) Kabataan Partylist Northern Mindanao says the protesters were arrested around 10 am on Friday
[FRONTLINERS] An Iligan doctor's 'elaborate nightmare' battling coronavirus
As Iligan's sole infectious disease specialist, it is Dr Leonell Quitos' duty to protect his people against COVID-19. Every day, he fears for his life.
Lanao del Sur, 3 more Mindanao cities under community quarantine
(UPDATED) The local governments of Valencia, Iligan, and Marawi also place their respective cities under community quarantine to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus
Two students from Mindanao’s conflict-affected area win first JICA video blog contest
Students from Mindanao State University win the contest with their entry about witnessing the effect of the armed conflict in Marawi in 2017 and their wish for peace and solidarity in the city
IN PHOTOS: Strong Davao del Sur earthquake causes serious damage
Several buildings in Davao del Sur are destroyed, including the Southern Trade commercial center and the Magsaysay Municipal Hall
Writers urge NCCA to probe alleged sexual assault at Iligan workshop
Over 300 writers sign an open letter calling on the National Commission on Culture and the Arts to conduct a 'thorough and independent' probe considering it had funded the workshop
Iligan mother arrested for offering children for online sexual exploitation
She offered her 5-year-old son for online sexual abuse before being captured by the Philippine National Police
BFAR invests P50 million for coastal management in Northern Mindanao
The amount is for the coastal resource management program of Macajalar Bay in Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog Bay in Gingoog City, Iligan Bay in Iligan City, and Panguil Bay in Ozamiz-Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte mayor detained after gun check
Authorities are still checking for proper Comelec gun ban exemption certificates the guns of Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago and 8 other people
Schools to fight SC ruling removing Filipino as required college subject
(UPDATED) University professors say the teaching of Filipino and Panitikan in college deepens knowledge that shapes Filipino culture and identity
Only U.P. makes it to top 100 of QS Asian university rankings for 2019
Mapúa University and MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology round up the list of 8 Philippine universities in the 2019 Quacquarelli Symonds Asia University Rankings
[OPINION] Protests remind us that we can do better
Mindanaons continue to be at the forefront of demanding reforms in the rehabilitation of Marawi, militarization of Lumad communities, and the stalled Bangsamoro Basic Law. We continue to fight today in the same way our mentors fought for our future before.
IN PHOTOS: Revisiting Cagayan de Oro's dwindling forest cover
Here's a look back at the environmental degradation observed in the wake of Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) in December 2011
Flash floods wipe out village in Lanao del Norte due to Vinta
(UPDATED) Police, soldiers, and volunteers are digging through the rubble of Dalama, a farming village of about 2,000 people, in search of more bodies
Omar Maute's Indonesian wife arrested in Iligan
(UPDATED) Police also recover blasting caps, detonating cords, and a time fuse from the residence of Minhati Madrais
Mindanaoan exam topnotchers: 'Let's aim for unity through education'
'Maybe the results reflect how academic institutions all over the country are gearing themselves to produce competent professionals through quality education,' says Lovelle Rhoy Cariño Manpatilan of the Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology
U.S. agents check for most wanted terrorists among Marawi bodies
'They have reward money for some of them like Isnilon Hapilon, which has a $5M tag,' Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana tells Rappler
UNHCR restores hope among Marawi victims amid ongoing conflict
According to government data there have been 78 466 families or 359 680 persons displaced as of August 18 due to the ongoing siege in Marawi City
Sandiganbayan affirms graft charges vs Iligan congressman Siao
Siao as city councilor in 2013 signed a a resolution to approve a lease contract without public bidding
Mindanaoan youth: 'We want just and lasting peace'
The youth leaders from Mindanao want to be part of the process in making just and lasting peace in Mindanao a reality
Ozamiz City officials surrender firearms given by Parojinog family
The 42 loose firearms are surrendered to Chief Inspector Joven Espinido who is Ozamiz City s police chief
PH Navy delivers fresh military hardware, relief goods for Marawi
Seven tons of relief goods as well as additional military vehicles from the Philippine Marines are delivered
The week in photos: July 1-7, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
17 decomposing bodies of civilians retrieved in Marawi
The military believes these are Christians executed by the terrorists during the clashes The fighting is now on its 37th day
Maranaos call for quick release of cash aid needed for Eid'l Fitr
Eid l Fitr or the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan falls on Monday June 26
'Safe spaces' set up for women, children who fled Marawi
In these formal or informal areas women and children can feel safe – free from violence trauma and threats
Duterte, BIFF, Brussels attack | Midday wRap
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Duterte promises evacuees help to rebuild Marawi
Tutulungan ko kayo hanggang relocation And then we will rehabilitate ang Marawi Gaganda iyon ulit says President Rodrigo Duterte as he visits evacuees staying in Iligan City
Only 3 schools used as evacuation centers in Iligan City, says DepEd
These schools still opened on Monday June 5 as evacuees are only using the gyms or multi purpose buildings
2-year-old victim of online sex trafficking rescued in Iligan
Authorities catch the suspects live streaming sexual abuse of Filipino minors
80% of Marawi evacuated, gov't vows 'maximum power'
UPDATED Almost all of the city s 200 000 population have evacuated to nearby Iligan City says Lanao del Sur Vice Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr
WATCH: Marawi residents flee clashes on Day 1 of Martial Law
President Rodrigo Duterte is already threatening to expand his Martial Law declaration to cover the entire country If there s anything we learned he doesn t make empty threats about martial law
Students walk 32 kilometers to flee Marawi City
Mindanao State University s satellite campus in Iligan City is prepared to accommodate students who evacuated from the main campus in Marawi City
Celebrated poets perform, talk at MSU Iligan on April 10
Students will be able to watch the performances of poets Lourd Ernest de Veyra Victor Emmanuel Carmelo Nadera Jr Joel Toledo and Cerrine Cecilia Tuason
SteelAsia offers to revive defunct National Steel
Local steel bar maker SteelAsia wants to ride the infrastructure boom and offers to revive the thrice privatized National Steel in Iligan City
Iligan City mayor Celso Regencia freed
The release of Celso Regencia follows the dismissal of the murder cases against him Regencia is previously accused of an ambush on foremer Iligan Representative Vicente Belmonte Jr
#WalangPasok: Class, work suspensions, Tuesday, January 17
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas where classes and work have been suspended for Tuesday January 17 due to rains and floods in the Visayas and Mindanao
Murder cases vs Iligan mayor dismissed
Mayor Celso Regencia who is on his second term has been behind bars for the alleged ambush on the convoy of former Iligan congressman Vicente Belmonte
Duterte tags former Iligan congressman, mayor in drug list
President Rodrigo Duterte says ex Iligan City representative Vicente Belmonte Jr and ex Iligan City mayor Lawrence Cruz are included in his final drug list
4 injured in Iligan City explosion
3rd UPDATE A military report says an unidentified individual in a black shirt with bonnet and white shoes rode past on a motorcycle and threw a grenade at the vicinity of Public Plaza Poblacion Iligan City
WATCH: Students in Iligan cross rope bridge to get to school
A teacher in a remote barangay in Iligan City hopes the government can help build a proper and safe bridge for her students who risk their lives daily to get a good education
Thousands support jailed Iligan City Mayor Regencia
Local residents say they believe Regencia is a victim of narco politics
Rescued? 'Kidnappers released us,' says MSU student
(UPDATED) One of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology students who surfaced on Monday denies reports law enforcers rescued them from kidnappers
Kidnapped students in Lanao del Norte rescued
Authorities have yet to find two more students of the the Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology
Traveling to Rody Duterte’s misunderstood Mindanao
I am looking forward to the time when hearing of places such as Kidapawan Tawi Tawi Zamboanga Sulu or Mindanao will not elicit fear but fond beautiful memories
Mayoral bet wins in Numancia, Aklan by just 10 votes
The Liberal Party s Jeserel Templonuevo wins by a very slim margin in the mayoral race in Numancia Aklan
7 breathtaking Mindanao destinations you shouldn't miss
Mindanao is home to many pristine beaches fetching landscapes and beautiful waterfalls that will entice anyone to return
Binay to voters: Take politicians' money but vote for your choice
Take the money put in your pocket and then vote for who you want especially the likes of Binay and Honasan the United Nationalist Alliance standard bearer tells voters in Iligan City
Binay vows int'l airport in CDO, solution to Mindanao power woes
The Vice President speaks in front of a crowd of 7 000 during the regional launch of the United Nationalist Alliance in Mindanao
Holcim PH okays plan to buy Lafarge Republic's assets
It was in July 2014 when Holcim and Lafarge came up with a plan to create the world’s largest cement manufacturer
