NFA releases 32K rice sacks in N. Mindanao under P20/kg. program
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 17, 2026, 6:58 p.m.) – The National Food Authority (NFA) 10 (Northern Mindanao) reported Tuesday that it has distributed 32,400 sacks of well-milled rice in the region since January under the government’s PHP20 per kg rice program In an interview, NFA-10 Manager Miguel Tecson stated that the January to March […]
DA-10 holds coordination meetings in Bukidnon to align 2026-2027 programs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Aiming to streamline its programs and services, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) recently conducted a coordination meeting with stakeholders in Bukidnon province to align programs and projects for 2026 and 2027 On March 6, the DA-10 team, headed by Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. […]
DOH-10 urges women to get regular health screening
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) is urging women to undergo regular health screenings, emphasizing the importance of early disease detection for long-term health protection Dr. Vaniza E. Bagolbol, medical officer of DOH-10’s Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, said many people today develop lifestyles that increase the risk of serious illnesses. […]
NorMin launches program to cut adolescent pregnancies by 25%
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in Northern Mindanao, together with partner government agencies, launched Project 25@28 on March 13 to address adolescent pregnancy The program targets young girls and women and aims to reduce adolescent live births in the region by 25% by 2028. It also seeks to […]
P1.7-M cash aid released to 115 FRs in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In partnership with the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), the Provincial Government of Bukidnon successfully conducted the release of Provincial Livelihood Financial Assistance for former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) at the Covered Court, Barangay Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, on March 18, 2026 A total of 115 beneficiaries, also known […]
89IB supports tribal mediation to resolve local conflict
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a significant move to promote peace among Indigenous Peoples communities, troops from the 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB), alongside representatives from the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, participated in a tribal settlement meeting on March 15, 2026, at Sitio Natampod, Barangay Namnam, San Fernando, Bukidnon The gathering sought to mediate a local tribal conflict […]
Gov’t, research partners link Indigenous expertise to SERP-P platform
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (March 18, 2026) – For generations, Indigenous communities throughout the Philippines have cared for forests, rivers, and ancestral lands. Their traditions guide how families farm, settle disputes, and care for nature. Today, experts argue that these practices offer valuable lessons that can help shape more inclusive and sustainable development across the country […]
NorMin InfraCom endorses P184.8B budget to boost 2027 projects
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 9, 2026) — The Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao Infrastructure and Utilities Development Committee (RDC-X InfraCom) endorsed a P184.87-billion budget for 2027 to accelerate regional connectivity and modernize public utilities The endorsement, finalized during a first-quarter meeting on February 25, covers priority programs for Northern Mindanao’s 10 infrastructure agencies, […]
Collaboration underway to protect Sumalsag Cave
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – To strengthen efforts in conserving, protecting, and managing caves and cave resources, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region X, the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Manolo Fortich and Sumilao, Bukidnon, and the Mount Palaopao and Upper Mangima-Upper Kulaman Ancestral Domain (MPUMATRIC) have partnered to formulate the Sumalsag Cave […]
DA-10, CMU showcase rice tech, soil solutions at harvest fest
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture–Region 10 (DA-10), in partnership with Central Mindanao University (CMU) and 19 participating companies, showcased innovative rice technologies and sustainable soil solutions during a harvest festival on March 3, highlighting gains in productivity and profitability In a press release, DA-10 said initial results from the soil ameliorant demonstration sites […]