Saturday, September 27, 2025

‘Handog ng Pangulo’ caravan serves 1,667 Bukidnon residents

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — A total of 1,667 residents from remote villages in Bukidnon received government services during the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” caravan held Sept. 13 at the Kaamulan Open Theater The caravan, organized by the Presidential Management Staff in partnership with the Bukidnon provincial government and various national agencies, provided […]

Aboitiz grant produces 13 college graduates in Bukidnon, Albay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (September 23, 2025) — Thirteen college scholars from Aboitiz Foundation’s rural host communities in Bukidnon and Albay recently graduated through an education grant supported by Aboitiz Renewables, in partnership with the Foundation One scholar earned a degree in Agriculture at Central Mindanao University, while the others completed degrees in Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, […]

From Marawi to Bukidnon: 89IB marks 8 years of service

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The 89th Infantry (Makatao) Battalion of the Philippine Army proudly celebrated its 8th Founding Anniversary on September 19, 2025, underscoring its steadfast role in securing peace and fostering development in conflict-affected communities Activated in 2017 in the wake of the Marawi Siege, the battalion has since been at the forefront of peacebuilding […]

Floods caused ₱65 million in damage in Bukidnon as 3 remain missing

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (September 24, 2025) – A week after the devastating September 17 flash floods here, families of the three missing victims remain hopeful as combined search and retrieval operations continue Military troops, Coast Guard personnel with expertise in water search operations, K9 units, and responders from Cagayan de Oro City, Bukidnon province, and […]

Bukidnon farmers, LGUs get ₱278-M agri support

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Strengthening its thrust toward agricultural sustainability and rural development in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) has turned over ₱278.1 million worth of agricultural interventions to the Salvacion Multipurpose Cooperative (SMC), the Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PLGU), and the City Government of Malaybalay The turnover ceremony was […]

Northern Mindanao food prices continue to drop

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Consumers across northern Mindanao are seeing continued relief as food prices, particularly rice and corn, continue to drop, helping push the region’s overall inflation rate to -0.5 percent in August 2025 According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10, this marks the second straight month of negative inflation in the region, […]

Theft tops crime list in Northern Mindanao; PNP urges use of CCTV, tighter security

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 17, 2025) — Theft remains the most reported crime in Northern Mindanao, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)-10, which is urging business owners and communities to install CCTV cameras, hire security personnel, and strengthen neighborhood watch systems During the Lambo Dyes radio program on Sept. 12, PNP-10 spokesperson Police […]

₱4.15-M fuel aid boosts Valencia farmers

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – To ease the burden of rising fuel costs and strengthen mechanized farming, the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) has released ₱4.152 million in fuel subsidies to 1,384 farmers in Valencia City The assistance was distributed during the Fuel Assistance to Farmers Project (FAtFP) Caravan held on September 9–10 in […]

Son who killed parents, younger bro arrested in Malaybalay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – After nearly four months, police have arrested a 23-year-old man, a dropped-out criminology student, identified as the prime suspect in the brutal killings of his parents and 14-year-old brother The victims were attacked with a sledgehammer and steel tube while asleep inside their home in Sitio Andohon, Purok 11, Brgy. Managok, […]

Bukidnon leads 2024 agrifishery output among provinces

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANILA (September 24, 2025, 3:03 p.m.) – The province of Bukidnon recorded the highest agriculture and fisheries production among all provinces in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) In a statement released Wednesday, the PSA said the country’s overall agrifishery production reached PHP2.41 trillion, with crops contributing the largest share.   Bukidnon emerged […]