Building hope one goat at a time
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – In the quiet farming community of Lingion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, a young woman is rewriting her story — one goat at a time At 23 years old, Jieselle Bheb Vicariato is proving that resilience can transform setbacks into new beginnings. A proud member of the Higaonon tribe and daughter of a […]
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills In Kalilangan, disaster preparedness dominated the day as the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-10 led the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 12, testing the community’s disaster readiness. Rescue teams and volunteer workers from the local […]
IP leaders seal peace in “Maghat” conflict
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A long-standing tribal conflict locally known as “Maghat” between Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from Talaingod and San Fernando has been peacefully resolved following the continuation of an IP Settlement Agreement held on March 21, 2026, at the covered court of Barangay Namnam, San Fernando In a statement, the 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) […]
2 alleged fake gold bar sellers nabbed in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Two individuals allegedly involved in selling fake gold bars were arrested by police during an entrapment operation in Barangay Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, on the afternoon of March 21, 2026 Authorities identified the suspects by their aliases “Jonel,” 29, and “Ronie,” 32, while three of their companions remain unidentified and at large. […]
Number of communist insurgents drops to record low in NorMin — Army
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 24, 2026) — The 4th Infantry ‘Diamond’ Division (4ID) said the number of active communist insurgents in Northern Mindanao has fallen to 18, and 22 in Caraga, down from what officials say were thousands in previous years “This is another milestone for the Philippine Army, nga nahimo na nga partner […]
BIR-Bukidnon assures continuous services amid hybrid workweek
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (09:43 PM March 14, 2026) — Frontline services at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 99 in Bukidnon will remain available from Monday to Friday even with the implementation of the four-day workweek as part of efforts to conserve energy amid rising global oil prices The setup is […]
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 […]