A young cadet from Kabacan, North Cotabato has achieved a remarkable milestone abroad, earning recognition that has sparked pride throughout Central Mindanao. Cadet First Class Guidson Tesoro Domingo, 24, has become the first Filipino to receive the prestigious Star Cadet Award from the Korean Military Academy (KMA). 

Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories.

The “Panunod: A Way of Life Project” will begin this year after securing a P20 million grant from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to enhance the Kadayawan Cultural Village at Magsaysay Park in Davao City.