Crowds rush to NFA-Bukidnon for cheap-priced rice
MARAMAG, Bukidnon (March 28, 2026) — Crowds have been flocking to the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse here, with some residents lining up overnight and even sleeping along the streets to secure access to subsidized rice under the government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” program A video posted by a local police officer showed people arriving […]
4ID cites EDCA’s role in strengthening defense, community resilience
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Strengthening national security is vital for economic growth and community development as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to enhance its capabilities through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and joint training exercises with allied forces 4th Infantry Division (4ID) spokesperson Lt. Col. Joe Patrick Martinez said the […]
Malaybalay unveils digital hub for Indigenous Artisans
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A landmark moment in cultural preservation and digital innovation unfolded on March 27, 2026, with the official launch of the 7 Tribes Museum Shops, a pioneering digital platform, at the People’s Hall, New City Hall, in Brgy. Casisang Spearheaded by the City Government of Malaybalay through the Local Economic Development and Investment […]
Bagong Pilipinas’ drive accelerates careers of 5,000 Bukidnon teachers
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — More than 5,000 public school teachers in Bukidnon took their oath on March 19 under a Department of Education (DepEd) reform that removes promotion bottlenecks and fast-tracks career growth, advancing the “Bagong Pilipinas” effort to strengthen the teaching workforce Teachers from the Schools Division Offices of Bukidnon, Malaybalay City, and Valencia […]
DSWD-10 advances child protection under PEACE project
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 has launched a three-day workshop on the Localization and Operationalization of the Protocol on Risk-Based Case Management for Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC) under the PEACE Project, held from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at Hotel Valencia In a […]
378 TUPAD beneficiaries in Malitbog receive payout
MALITBOG, Bukidnon – A wave of gratitude filled the Malitbog Cultural Center on March 26, 2026, as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-X) Bukidnon Provincial Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Malitbog, successfully conducted a payout under the TUPAD program In a press release, DOLE Bukidnon said a total of […]
Whole-of-government approach boosts social welfare delivery in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 23, 2026) — Collaboration among national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), and civil society organizations is shaping the delivery of social welfare programs in Northern Mindanao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 officials said during the office’s 75th founding anniversary DSWD-10 recognized partners through its “Panata Ko […]
NorMin leaders align strategies to hit PH goal of single-digit poverty
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 18, 2026) — Northern Mindanao leaders joined forces to lift more families out of poverty during a series of provincial summits held throughout February 2026 The Regional Development Council in Region 10 (RDC-10) spearheaded the move to align local actions with the national goal of cutting poverty to single-digit levels […]
Building hope one goat at a time
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – In the quiet farming community of Lingion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, a young woman is rewriting her story — one goat at a time At 23 years old, Jieselle Bheb Vicariato is proving that resilience can transform setbacks into new beginnings. A proud member of the Higaonon tribe and daughter of a […]
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills In Kalilangan, disaster preparedness dominated the day as the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-10 led the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 12, testing the community’s disaster readiness. Rescue teams and volunteer workers from the local […]