Bukidnon Daraghuyan to hold nature, culture fest
MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net / April 20, 2026) — The Bukidnon Daraghuyan, an Indigenous community in Upper Dalwangan in this city is set to stage a three-day festival that blends culture, spirituality, and environmental stewardship From April 25 to 27, 2026 the Daraghuyan-Bukidnon community will host the 1st Daraghuyan Nature and Cultural Festival at its tribal […]
Malitbog dominates Kaamulan 2026 ground presentations, wins multiple special awards
MALAYBALAY CITY (18 April 2026/BukidnonNews.Net) – The Municipality of Malitbog emerged as one of the biggest winners in the Kaamulan 2026 competitions, topping the ground presentation category while securing multiple recognitions across major events Malitbog was named champion in the ground presentation competition, placing second runner-up in street dancing, and winning four of the five […]
DOH pushes for stronger road safety messaging in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Road crashes remain among the leading causes of death in the Philippines, prompting the Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) to lead efforts to improve how road safety is communicated to the public From April 6 to 8, health officials and partner agencies gathered at De Luxe […]
596 Malaybalay tricycle drivers receive P5K government cash aid
MALAYBALAY CITY — A total of 596 tricycle drivers here received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the national government on April 8 to help address the impact of rising fuel prices on transport workers The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office led the distribution as part of social protection efforts for […]
NorMinRIPE 2026 expands to Valencia City, promotes inclusive innovation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Valencia City will host the Northern Mindanao Regional Innovation Program and Exhibit (NorMinRIPE) 2026, in an effort to promote inclusive innovation and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem The initiative is part of the observance of National Innovation Day on April 21. In Northern Mindanao, the activity has expanded into a […]
DA assures ample food supply in NorMin despite price hikes
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao has assured the public of sufficient food supply in the region despite rising prices driven by higher transport costs DA Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan said rice and other key commodities remain adequate to meet local demand in the coming […]
DOH certifies 32 workplaces in NorMin as ‘Mother, Baby Friendly’
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development–Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) reported that 32 workplaces in Northern Mindanao were certified as “Mother-Baby Friendly” in 2025 The update was presented at a meeting with members of the technical working group of the Regional Nutrition Committee-10 on March 17. Through quarterly monitoring […]
PDEA destroys P142M worth of illegal drugs in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed illegal drugs and expired medicines worth P142,109,254.33 on March 25 in Cagayan de Oro City, removing them from circulation and preventing reuse PDEA Director General Isagani R. Nerez said the destruction reflects the impact of anti-drug operations on communities. “Each gram of illegal […]
Bukidnon launches TF Energy Resiliency; drafts contingency plan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 8, 2026, 7:02 pm) – The Bukidnon provincial government on Wednesday launched a Task Force on Petroleum and Energy Resiliency (TF-PER) to draft a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of oil price hikes driven by Middle East tensions In a statement, TF-PER chairperson and Provincial Board Member Oliver Owen Garcia […]
NorMin’s first LGU-run septage plant in Bukidnon set to open
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Manolo Fortich nears completion of a P23.9-million Septage Treatment Plant (STP) in Barangay Alae, set to become Northern Mindanao’s first LGU-owned facility The project supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) mandate to expedite the development of modern sanitation infrastructure. Green GAIA Technology Development and Construction, OPC, began […]