Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia highway officially closed, but motorists defy DPWH order
SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon (MindaNews / 13 August 2026) — With local governments fromeither side of the highway connecting Bukidnon and Davao del Norte absent to implement policepowers, vehicles could still pass through a landslide portion of the Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia(KTV) Road at certain hours, MindaNews learned. This, despite the Department of Public Works and Highways announcing in […]
Safe Conduct Passes issued to 74 former rebels in Bukidnon
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Seventy-four former combatants of the New People’s Army(NPA) referred to as “Friends Rescued” received Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) during a ceremonyin Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on Aug. 11. The SCPs were distributed at the Masikhay Hall of the 1st Special Forces Battalion in BarangayMampayag as the beneficiaries continue their transition toward reintegration […]
Lantapan farmers get PhP10.9-M agri aid from DA-10
LANTAPAN, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao (DA-10) hasturned over more than PhP10.9 million worth of agricultural assistance to two farmers’cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Lantapan, Bukidnon, to boost farm mechanization,production, postharvest handling and market access In a statement, the DA-10 said the assistance provided through the DA-10 Corn Program, wasformally turned over on […]
12,415 Valencia City farmers, fisherfolk get presidential cash aid
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A total of 12,415 farmers and fisherfolk in this agricultural city have received presidential cash assistance aimed at cushioning production costs and helping sustain farm operations, as the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10), in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Valencia City, rolled out the first batch of […]
IFAD, DTI showcase RAPID Growth impact in Bukidnon
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon — The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) showcased how the Rural Agro-enterprisePartnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project raises farmers’incomes, expands market access, and strengthens agro-enterprise development during a July 17demonstration visit Conducted alongside representatives of the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department […]
Valencia City secures P2.74-B LandBank loan for major projects
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Land Bank of the Philippines has approved a P2.74-billionterm loan for the Valencia City government to fund major infrastructure and public serviceprojects, local officials said The LandBank Bukidnon Lending Center formally turned over the Notice of Loan Approval(NOLA) to the Valencia City government on Aug. 10, paving the way for […]
18 POs receive ₱6.14M livelihood aid in San Fernando
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – A significant step toward strengthening community-based economicdevelopment was marked as eighteen People’s Organizations (POs) in the Municipality of SanFernando received a combined ₱6.14 million in Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) grantsfrom the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during a ceremonial turnoverheld on 23 July 2026 at the Barangay Halapitan Tourism Eco […]
Sumilao youth dance out town’s 70-year history into the streets
SUMILAO, Bukidnon – For decades, Sumilao town’s anniversary celebration followed a familiarscript of speeches, parades, and civic programs. This year, however, the local governmenttransformed the streets into an open-air stage as young residents brought the town’s 70-yearhistory to life through dance during the maiden Sidlak Festival Dance Competition early thisJuly Instead of performing routine dance […]
Valencia City strengthens grassroots disaster response through RescueMERGE
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (PIA) — Valencia City strengthened the disaster responsecapabilities of barangay rescue teams and emergency responders through the 6th RescueMERGE (Massive Emergency Response Group Exercise), reinforcing local preparedness andinter-agency coordination in observance of National Disaster Resilience Month. The exercise, themed “Golden Harvest Rescue Olympics and Fire Suppression” gathered rescueteams from barangays and government […]
Cabanglasan poverty rate drops to 31.6% in support of PBBM’s inclusivedev’t agenda
CABANGLASAN, Bukidnon (PIA) — Mayor Bernie C. Castillanes delivered his 2026 State ofthe Municipality Address (SOMA) at the Cabanglasan Municipal Gymnasium early this July,highlighting his administration’s first-year achievements and priorities for local development insupport of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda for inclusivegrowth and poverty reduction. Reflecting on his first full year in […]