Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Malaybalay invests P50M in tech upgrades for disaster readiness

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — The city government of Malaybalay is investing P50 million to build a disaster operations center, upgrade communication systems, and launch community programs to strengthen disaster preparedness under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Alan Comiso said all 46 barangays will soon receive Starlink satellite connectivity […]

DSWD, San Fernando LGU launch peace project for children affected by conflict

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the San Fernando, Bukidnon LGU have joined forces to launch the Peace Project for Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC), aiming to rehabilitate and support children affected by armed conflict On the Facebook page of the 89th Infantry Battalion, it was reported […]

1 dead, 5 Nuns hurt in Damulog road mishap

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Tragedy struck in Damulog, Bukidnon, on August 11, 2025, when a Nissan passenger van collided with a speeding trailer truck, claiming the life of the driver and injuring six passengers from a monastery in Barangay San Jose, Malaybalay City According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of […]

Police raid nets 15 firearms in Quezon, Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a major law enforcement operation, police seized a total of fifteen assorted handguns and high-powered firearms from an armed group in Purok 15, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, on August 7, 2025 According to the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, authorities also recovered a significant cache of ammunition, hand grenades, battle dress uniforms, […]

189 NPA guerrillas surrender in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

QUEZON, Bukidnon – In a landmark peace event held on Friday, 189 members and supporters of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon Out of the 189 surrenderers, 141 were regular NPA members, 44 Milisyang Bayan members and four were urban operatives.   Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, […]

NNC urges sustained implementation of nutrition programs

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 4, 2025) — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in Northern Mindanao has called on its government and private sector partners, along with other stakeholders in the region, to continue implementing nutrition-related initiatives beyond the annual National Nutrition Month observance held every July During the Regional Nutrition Month Culmination Program, NNC […]

DOST to launch 3D lab for NorMin innovators

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 1, 2025, 8:32 p.m.) – The Department of Science and Technology in Northern Mindanao (DOST-10) is set to launch a government-funded three-dimensional (3D) laboratory to aid startup companies and inventors in the region In a statement on Friday, DOST-10 said the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) is positioned to become the […]

Livelihood program for Indigenous women wins national CSR award

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — A sewing-based livelihood initiative empowering Higaonon women in Impasugong, Bukidnon, was named “Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture” at the 2025 CSR Guilds Awards The program, Project Tahi ‘Ta!, is rooted in cultural traditions and provides skills training to Indigenous women. It was spearheaded by Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and the […]

Couple brutally slain inside home in Lantapan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A senior citizen couple met a gruesome end after they were brutally hacked to death inside their home in Purok 7, Brgy. Kaatuan, Lantapan, Bukidnon Police Captain Vernie S. Corpuz, officer-in-charge of the Lantapan Municipal Police Station (LMPS), reported that the grisly discovery was made at around 9:45 a.m. on August […]

Cash aid ready for 657 farmers, fisherfolk affected by floods in Malaybalay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The city government of Malaybalay has earmarked over ₱4.44 million in financial assistance for 657 farmers and fisherfolk from seven barangays in the Basakan District who suffered losses due to flooding on June 26, 2025 City Agriculturist Richard B. Leono confirmed the allocation during the Kapihan Media Forum held on July […]