AI in governance, agriculture tackled at 11th Mindanao Policy Research Forum
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Researchers from Bukidnon State University (BukSU) and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) presented studies on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in governance, agriculture, and forecasting during the 11th Mindanao Policy Research Forum (MPRF), held on October 21, 2025, at BukSU’s main campus in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon The forum, jointly organized […]
Bukidnon sugarcane growers appeal for halt to sugar import plan
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A group of Bukidnon sugarcane planters has appealed for a careful reassessment of the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) plan to import 424,000 metric tons of refined sugar, saying the country still has sufficient local supply The Mindanao Sustainable Sugarcane Agricultural Development, Inc. (MINFED) — composed of planters and workers in Bukidnon […]
DA-10 hosts national training on crop diversification, permaculture for IPs
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) hosted the Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4K) program’s nationwide training on crop selection, diversification, agroforestry, and permaculture for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from October 20 to 24, 2025 Participated in by IP representatives from 13 regions across the country, the […]
Rescuers recover couple buried in Bukidnon–Davao Road landslide
QUEZON, Bukidnon (October 27, 2025) — Rescuers’ dedication was spotlighted when, after nearly six days of grueling operations, they recovered the bodies of Ely Ubatay Sr. and his wife, Thelma, found locked in each other’s arms under the rubble of a landslide that recently hit the Bukidnon–Davao Road in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao Mayor Pablo […]
Bag-ong facility sa Valencia City farmer’s Market natugyan
Gipangunahan ni Mayor Amie Galario ang seremonya sa pag-turnover sa mga bag-ong pasilidad sa Valencia City Farmer’s Market niadtong Oktubre 21, 2025 Lakip sa proyekto ang pag-convert sa usa ka bahin sa dry goods section ngadto sa wet section nga adunay 28 ka lantay (countertops) ingon man ang dugang 25 ka fruit stalls ug 23 […]
Northern Mindanao joins trillion-peso economy club, posts 6% growth in 2024
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Northern Mindanao has joined the trillion-peso economy club, posting a 6.0 percent growth in 2024, up from 5.2 percent in 2023 “Northern Mindanao has long been a vital contributor to the country’s development—dynamic, diverse, and forward-looking. With its strategic location, strong economy, and rich resources, it continues to be a […]
DoTr completes pre-feasibility study for Mindanao Railway Project
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 20, 2025, 6:21 pm) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday revealed that the pre-feasibility study of the Phase 3 Mindanao Railway Project (MRP3) has been completed During the Philippine Economic Briefing, organized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Planning and Development Office Director Crinezza Veil Mendoza said the […]
DA-10 debuts Mobile Soil Lab deployment in Bukidnon
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – To provide Accessible, Available, and Accurate (3As) solutions for soil health management and crop productivity improvement in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10), through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management’s National Soil Health Program in partnership with the Regional Soils Laboratory (RSL), debuted its Mobile Soil […]
INREMP Impact Evaluation study wraps up fieldwork phase
MARAMAG, Bukidnon—The fieldwork phase of the Impact Evaluation Study (IES) on the Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project (INREMP) concluded with a culmination meeting held at Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Maramag, Bukidnon, on October 2 The study is implemented by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev)-10, in partnership with CMU. It […]
Bukidnon roaster takes top spot in 2025 Philippine coffee competition
TACURONG CITY (October 18, 2025 | 4:41pm) — A Bukidnon-based roaster claimed the top prize at the 2025 Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition, held from October 5 to 9 at the Sultan Kudarat Convention Center in Tacurong City Representing Coffee Wagon Café and Roastery, Bruce Bryan Rubio bested 14 other top-tier roasters from across the country […]