Dawn Devotions Unleashed: Malasag Ecopark Turns Good Friday into a Soul-Stirring Sunrise Spectacle

COURTESY: CIO

The Faithful Flood In at First Light

Devotees packed the trails before the roosters even crowed. EARLIER: Devotees were seen as early as 5:00 AM at Malasag Ecopark to participate in the Stations of the Cross this Good Friday. They walked quietly yet purposefully, prayers mixing with the cool morning mist while the sun peeked over the hills.  

Moreover, the energy felt electric yet peaceful. Families huddled together, friends supported each other up the slopes, and everyone reflected deeply on sacrifice and hope.  

Safety Squad Keeps the Peace

Meanwhile, the pros stayed sharp and ready. Members of the Incident Management Team (IMT) composed of CDRRMD, COCPO, TASK FORCE ORO, and Brgy. Force Multipliers, were also present in the area to ensure the safety and security of the public. They moved smoothly through the crowds, chatting with devotees and scanning every corner.  

Furthermore, their calm presence let everyone focus on the moment. No worries, just pure devotion under the watchful eyes of the team that turned potential chaos into smooth, sacred vibes.

Blaze Blitz at the Dump: Heroes Crush Landfill Inferno in Record Time!

COURTESY: LGU CDO - Office of the City Agriculturist

𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄, 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃

Pagalungan, CdeO — Emergency responders swiftly acted after a portion of the Pagalungan Sanitary Landfill caught fire earlier today, April 2, preventing the situation from escalating. First, flames roared up fast, yet crews jumped right in and tamed the chaos before it spread.

Initial reports indicate that the fire had already intensified upon discovery but was immediately addressed through coordinated efforts from multiple response teams. Moreover, fire trucks from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department rolled out strong, and teams kept refilling water nonstop to soak every last ember.

Landfill Heroes Team Up Like Pros

APOO’s Engr Gabriel Francis De Guzman, ABE Division Chief, charged in alongside Bernard Tumaneng and Michou Gee Tobil with their backhoe unit after an urgent call from Engr. Bernie. Then, heavy equipment from the City Engineer’s Office joined the fight, pushing dirt and smashing hot spots like true MVPs. 

City officials emphasized that the swift and coordinated response reflects the directive of Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, who has consistently pushed for unity and teamwork among all departments during emergency situations. Finally, responders prepped the site for soil covering once the waste cooled, and the Earthworks group requested backup to lay down that protective “tambon” layer. No injuries popped up, and crews still watch the spot close to stop any sneaky re-ignition.

CDRRMD Update

COURTESY: CDRRMD

10:35 AM 03APRIL2026

Based on the advisory of PAGASA at 10:00 in the morning, Northern Mindanao has a BIG possibility of experiencing rain, lightning and thunderstorms within 12 hours.

There is no rain in CDO this time.

No rain in Libona; Mampayag, Dahilayan and Lindaban, Manolo Fortich.

No rain again in Talakag and Baungon.

The water level of the rivers of Cagayan and Iponan is NORMAL.

CDRRMD stay on monitoring.