Senate probe on construction of Bukidnon hydropower plant sought
MANILA (Feb 23, 2026 07:10 PM PHT) – Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday called for a Senate investigation into the construction of the Cabanglasan Hydropower Plant in San Fernando, Bukidnon, saying the facility was built without permission from the local government “The Local Government of San Fernando, Bukidnon did not issue a building or construction […]
Love runs deep: 550 runners tackle Bukidnon trails for dialysis patients
LANTAPAN, Bukidnon — While many celebrated Valentine’s Day with flowers and gifts, more than 550 runners chose to spend Saturday morning on rugged mountain trails, turning love into action for patients battling kidney diseases Residents and visitors joined the Lantapan Kidney Trail Run in this vegetable capital of Lantapan, Bukidnon. The activity is an […]
Kaamulan festival wields culture, competition to reach world-class stage
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Every year, Kaamulan transforms Malaybalay—Bukidnon’s capital—into a vibrant stage of color, rhythm, and tradition This 2026, the month-long Kaamulan Festival intensifies the challenge as nine local government units (LGUs) compete in street dancing, float, and ground presentation, drawing crowds eager to see former champions reclaim or defend their titles. Malaybalay […]
DOLE aid nurtures Kitaotao’s cacao, strawberry fields
KITAOTAO, Bukidnon (February 18, 2026) – The aroma of roasted cacao and the sight of ripening strawberries in the highlands of Kitaotao signify more than agricultural gains; they are the seeds of a resilient community Through a ₱750,000 livelihood grant from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), two local organizations, KPRIC and LAMDAG, are […]
4ID commander says NPA down to 54 fighters in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Caraga
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 17, 2026 – 9:24 pm) – With the killing of a top New People’s Army (NPA) leader in Bukidnon, the military said only two commanders remain leading the remnants of the communist group in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Caraga Major General Michele Anayron, commander of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division […]
7 Chinese caught in illegal mining operation in Libona, Bukidnon
MANILA, Philippines – Seven Chinese male nationals were recently arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Libona, Bukidnon, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on February 11, 2026 In a statement, the PNP said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the raid at an illegal mining site on February […]
14 Northern Mindanao businesses receive Halal certification
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 10, 2026) — Fourteen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao received Halal certificates during the 8th Regional Halal Committee Meeting on Feb. 4 at N Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City The certifications were issued after the MSMEs completed requirements and evaluation under the Halal Certification Assistance […]
DOH-10 steps up measles immunization in rural areas
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 11, 2026, 8:10 pm) – The Department of Health in Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) targets to reach more qualified children in rural communities to be vaccinated against measles and rubella During a media briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Elma Oclarit, head of the DOH-10 Family Center, said they have so far vaccinated […]
Over 100 Fil-Am pilgrims reconnect with Filipino faith in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY (February 6, 2026) — A delegation of 125 Filipino-American pilgrims from the Archdiocese of San Francisco arrived in Malaybalay on February 1 as part of Philippine Pilgrimage 2026, a faith-based tourism initiative enabling overseas Filipinos to reconnect with their Filipino identity and spiritual heritage through visits to religious landmarks in Bukidnon Malaybalay City […]
5 pineapple workers die in Bukidnon truck crash
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Five pineapple harvesters were killed after the fruit hauler truck they were riding lost control and crashed in Purok 4, Barangay Lurogan here on Sunday, February 8 The Valencia City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the truck was traveling downhill at high speed when the driver lost control, causing […]