DOST rolls out Project SARAi providing climate data to NorMin farms
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (December 31, 2025) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched Project SARAi-Northern Mindanao on December 15 in Malaybalay City, bringing localized crop advisories to help farmers adapt to changing weather and improve yields Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry (SARAi) delivers climate forecasts and decision-support tools, enabling farmers […]
DAR NorthMin reports progress in land distribution, debt condonation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Northern Mindanao reported significant progress in land distribution, debt condonation, and support services for farmers during the Kapihan sa PIA on Dec. 22, 2025 DAR Regional Director Zoraida O. Macadindang stated that the office has achieved 97.4% of its regular land distribution target, […]
Traffic jam at landslide area in Bukidnon’s zigzag road stretches to 2km
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 6, 2026 – 9:28 pm) — Stalled vehicles stretching for at least two kilometers approaching the landslide area in Bukidnon have prompted the local government of the municipality of Quezon to appeal to the Department of Public Works and Highways to hasten the construction of the detour road Lyle […]
HIV care now accessible across NorMin —DOH
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) has expanded its Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and treatment services across the region. This initiative is part of the agency’s 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028), which aims to achieve a “Healthy Pilipinas” and end the HIV epidemic “Right […]
N. Mindanao wage board OKs pay hike for workers, kasambahays
MANILA (December 31, 2025, 12:09 pm) – Minimum wage earners and kasambahays (domestic workers) in Northern Mindanao will receive a salary increase after the regional wage board approved the measure In a social media post Wednesday, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) affirmed Wage Order No. RX-24, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and […]
N. Mindanao has 31-day buffer stock of rice – DA
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 17, 2025, 6:26 pm) – Northern Mindanao has a stable and sufficient rice supply, a regional agriculture official assured the public on Wednesday Department of Agriculture (DA) 10 (Northern Mindanao) Executive Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan said the region maintains a 31-day buffer stock, attributing it to strong local production and […]
North Mindanao forum links researchers, farmers to new innovations
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (December 15, 2025) — Researchers and farmers held the 37th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH) from Nov. 27 to 28 at the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) to coordinate research and field applications aimed at strengthening agriculture and livelihoods The two-day event, organized by the […]
Construction of detour near damaged Buda highway 65% complete, DPWH says
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 16, 2025 – 7:29 pm) — Here is a welcome relief for truckers and vehicle owners The Department of Public Works and Highways in Region 10 said the construction of the detour road near the damaged highway linking Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Davao is now “65 percent” completed. […]
Bukidnon nurses touch lives with their innovative patient care
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA) — Nurses at the Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) are introducing new approaches to healthcare that aim to improve service delivery and reach more patients across the province Marilou M. Lapuz, acting chief nurse and emergency medical technician, emphasized that nursing is not just a job but a calling driven by empathy […]
Valencia City OKs ₱2.7-B Budget for 2026
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – Valencia City has officially approved its ₱2,725,500,000.00 annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026, following the ceremonial signing led by Mayor Amie G. Galario on December 16, 2025 According to a Facebook post by the city government, the signing marked the final step in adopting a spending plan designed to sustain basic […]