NorMin HIV testing at 20%; DOH to close gap
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying its efforts to close the gap in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and treatment in the Northern Mindanao Region T In a forum on Friday, August 15, 2025, nurse June Erika Obsioma, regional coordinator of the DOH National AIDS/STI Prevention and Control Program, […]
25 former rebels enroll in TESDA Welding Course under E-CLIP in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Twenty-five former rebels, referred to as Friends Rescued (FRs), were formally enrolled in a Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW NC I) course under the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) on August 18, 2025, in Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon According to a press release from the Police Regional Office […]
Malaybalay opens Snake Anti-Venom Center after decades of need
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Malaybalay took a historic step in healthcare recently with the inauguration of its first Snake Anti-Venom Center here in the provincial capital The facility is based at the City Health Office (CHO) in Barangay 4, where the Animal Bite Center is also located. The initiative was highlighted during the hour-long […]
NFA launches P118-M rice hub in Bukidnon to aid farmers, stabilize prices
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The National Food Authority (NFA) has started constructing a P118-million rice processing facility in Musuan, Maramag, under the Masagana Agri-Food Infrastructure Modernization (MAFIM) Program NFA Deputy Administrator John Robert Hermano said the project is intended to increase rice procurement, reduce post-harvest losses, and provide farmers in Northern Mindanao with access to drying, […]
PBBM’s flood control order speeds up Bukidnon projects
MALAYBALAY CITY — Bukidnon has accelerated its flood control projects following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s (PBBM) directive to protect lives, property, and local economic activity During a press conference on Aug. 11 in Malacañang Palace, President Marcos instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to expedite construction and reinforce infrastructure in flood-prone […]
6 NPA Rebels killed in Impasug-ong clashes
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Six New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas, including two female combatants, were killed in a series of encounters with government forces in Barangays Dumalaguing and Guihean, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, on August 13 and 17, 2025 Brig. Gen. Seigfred Tubalado, commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, reported that troops first engaged members of the […]
Malaybalay invests P50M in tech upgrades for disaster readiness
MALAYBALAY CITY — The city government of Malaybalay is investing P50 million to build a disaster operations center, upgrade communication systems, and launch community programs to strengthen disaster preparedness under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Alan Comiso said all 46 barangays will soon receive Starlink satellite connectivity […]
DSWD, San Fernando LGU launch peace project for children affected by conflict
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the San Fernando, Bukidnon LGU have joined forces to launch the Peace Project for Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC), aiming to rehabilitate and support children affected by armed conflict On the Facebook page of the 89th Infantry Battalion, it was reported […]
1 dead, 5 Nuns hurt in Damulog road mishap
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Tragedy struck in Damulog, Bukidnon, on August 11, 2025, when a Nissan passenger van collided with a speeding trailer truck, claiming the life of the driver and injuring six passengers from a monastery in Barangay San Jose, Malaybalay City According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of […]
Police raid nets 15 firearms in Quezon, Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a major law enforcement operation, police seized a total of fifteen assorted handguns and high-powered firearms from an armed group in Purok 15, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, on August 7, 2025 According to the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, authorities also recovered a significant cache of ammunition, hand grenades, battle dress uniforms, […]