Friday, May 15, 2026

PBBM tasks DENR to transform forest dependents into eco-partners

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-10) is turning forest-dependent communities in Northern Mindanao into environmental partners through livelihood and reforestation programs In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to balance environmental protection and economic growth, DENR-10 hires residents for tree planting and maintenance and helps them secure […]

How Bukidnon lawmakers voted on VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net / 12 May 2026) — Bukidnon lawmakers joined the House of Representatives in voting on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte after 257 lawmakers approved Committee Report No. 261, transmitting the articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial The House conducted a nominal voting during plenary session Monday, with […]

P20 PBBM rice program eases burden of 2,000 Bukidnon residents

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

TALAKAG, Bukidnon — About 2,000 families in Talakag town received subsidized rice on May 1 under the national government’s “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” program, alongside a vegetable distribution activity led by the Office of the President As part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s food security initiative, the rollout helps vulnerable households access affordable staples amid […]

DOLE rolls out ‘Tuloy Pasada,’ shields 400 Bukidnon drivers from fuel price hikes

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment-Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) launched the TUPAD Tuloy Pasada on April 30, providing emergency employment to transport workers hit by rising fuel costs. The move operationalizes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to cushion vulnerable sectors from global economic pressures Initially, 419 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will each […]

Emotional intelligence training for Malaybalay teachers, students backs ASEAN wellness goals

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Malaybalay City has become the first local government unit in the country to pilot Emotional Intelligence (EI) training for teachers and learners, supporting ASEAN’s push to strengthen mental health and emotional well-being in schools and communities Project 12, a Human Project Foundation initiative, gathered Malaybalay Division teachers from May 4 to […]

Malaysia’s Ismail tops AFA Asian Paragliding XC League in Malitbog

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net / May 11, 2026) — Malaysian pilot Nurhaqimy Ismail emerged as the overall champion of the Airsports Federation of Asia (AFA) Asian Paragliding XC League 2026 – Series 1 held in San Migara, Barangay San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon after four cross-country race tasks conducted from May 7 to 10 Official results published […]

PASu Kalatungan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Warm greetings to all participants of the 20th Aldaw ta Kalatungan celebration, with heartfelt recognition to our esteemed Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities and our valued partner institutions As the Protected Area Superintendent, I extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the protection, preservation, and sustainable management of the Mt. Kalatungan […]

Bukidnon produces 8 topnotchers in LET March 2026 exams

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (May 12, 2026/ BukidnonNews.Net) – Graduates from Bukidnon State University (BukSU) and Central Mindanao University (CMU) landed among the country’s topnotchers in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) BukSU produced five topnotchers in the national examination, led by Princess Willah M. Yamahon of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECEd) […]

DOH-10 warns public against waterborne, vector-borne diseases during El Niño

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health in Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) warned the public against waterborne and vector-borne diseases as El Niño conditions develop The move follows the issuance of an El Niño Alert by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), prompting health authorities to monitorrelated health risks.DOH-10 Non-communicable Diseases Cluster […]

23 ex-rebels receive aid, welding equipment under E-CLIP in Valencia City

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Twenty-three former members of the New People’s Army (NPA), now referred to as “Friends Rescued,” received financial assistance and livelihood support through the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) in Valencia City, Bukidnon, on May 1, 2026 The distribution, held at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)training facility, […]