Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Strong El Niño anaa na, apan natabonan sa ulan ang epekto – PAGASA

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Bisan pa sa opisyal nga pagsulod sa nasud sa strong El Niñokarong Hulyo, wala pa kini mabati sa kadaghanan sa katawhan, ilabina sa Bukidnon, tungod sapadayon nga pag-ulan nga dala sa mga bagyo ug sa habagat Gipahibalo sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration(PAGASA) nga ang klima sa nasud misulod […]

Sumilao youth dance out town’s 70-year history into the streets

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

SUMILAO, Bukidnon – For decades, Sumilao town’s anniversary celebration followed a familiarscript of speeches, parades, and civic programs. This year, however, the local governmenttransformed the streets into an open-air stage as young residents brought the town’s 70-yearhistory to life through dance during the maiden Sidlak Festival Dance Competition early thisJuly Instead of performing routine dance […]

Valencia City strengthens grassroots disaster response through RescueMERGE

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (PIA) — Valencia City strengthened the disaster responsecapabilities of barangay rescue teams and emergency responders through the 6th RescueMERGE (Massive Emergency Response Group Exercise), reinforcing local preparedness andinter-agency coordination in observance of National Disaster Resilience Month. The exercise, themed “Golden Harvest Rescue Olympics and Fire Suppression” gathered rescueteams from barangays and government […]

Cabanglasan poverty rate drops to 31.6% in support of PBBM’s inclusivedev’t agenda

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CABANGLASAN, Bukidnon (PIA) — Mayor Bernie C. Castillanes delivered his 2026 State ofthe Municipality Address (SOMA) at the Cabanglasan Municipal Gymnasium early this July,highlighting his administration’s first-year achievements and priorities for local development insupport of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda for inclusivegrowth and poverty reduction. Reflecting on his first full year in […]

Highway in Bukidnon’s southernmost town shows cracks after heavy rains

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —  Vehicles passing through Damulog town in Bukidnon couldexpect delays after a portion of the highway there measuring around 100 meters cracked due toheavy rains on Friday night that almost led to its closure Damulog borders Carmen town in Cotabato province in Region 12, an alternative route to andfrom Davao City whenever portions […]

DOLE facilitates payment of P1.9-M back wages for Bukidnon workers

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (NorthernMindanao) facilitated the settlement of PHP1.9 million in back wages for workers in Bukidnonprovince on Tuesday In a statement, DOLE-10 said the 30 workers and their employer settled the final pay disputesthrough DOLE’s Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program.The workers coursed their complaints to […]

367 Bukidnon PUV drivers receive P2.75M in TUPAD aid under PBBM livelihood program

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — A total of 367 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers from the NorthernBukidnon Transport Service Cooperative (NOBTSCO) received P2,752,500 under the TulongPanghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Tuloy Pasada program during theJuly 7 payout in Barangay 9 Covered Court, supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’sdirective to strengthen social protection and safeguard workers’ livelihoods. […]

Bukidnon inflation slows to 8.6%; PBBM’s P20 rice program helps ease food costs

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — Bukidnon’s overall inflation rate slowed to 8.6 percent in June 2026 from 8.9 percent in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Bukidnon reported at a July16 press conference. Inflation means prices go up, so money buys less. When it stays high, families spend more onbasic needs and have less left for other expenses, […]

Philippine Eagle rescued in Bukidnon dies

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 18 July 2026) – The Philippine Eagle rescued by members of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan tribe in Malaybalay City has died, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon. PEF said the female raptor died while undergoing rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center inDavao City. Wildlife“After her rescue, she […]

Indian tourist naangol sa zipline mishap; Greek Hills Resort gisuspenso

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Temporaryong gipasirado sa Local Government Unit (LGU) sa Kitaotao ang Greek Hills Resortnga nahimutang sa Sitio Pulang Bato, Barangay Sinuda, human sa usa ka insidente diin nahulogang usa ka Indian tourist nga zipline rider sa dihang naputol ang kable sa zipline atol sa iyangpagsakay Sumala kang Police Major JoAnn Navarro, tigpamaba sa Police Regional Office-10 […]