189 NPA guerrillas surrender in Bukidnon
QUEZON, Bukidnon – In a landmark peace event held on Friday, 189 members and supporters of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon Out of the 189 surrenderers, 141 were regular NPA members, 44 Milisyang Bayan members and four were urban operatives. Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, […]
NNC urges sustained implementation of nutrition programs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 4, 2025) — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in Northern Mindanao has called on its government and private sector partners, along with other stakeholders in the region, to continue implementing nutrition-related initiatives beyond the annual National Nutrition Month observance held every July During the Regional Nutrition Month Culmination Program, NNC […]
DOST to launch 3D lab for NorMin innovators
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 1, 2025, 8:32 p.m.) – The Department of Science and Technology in Northern Mindanao (DOST-10) is set to launch a government-funded three-dimensional (3D) laboratory to aid startup companies and inventors in the region In a statement on Friday, DOST-10 said the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) is positioned to become the […]
Livelihood program for Indigenous women wins national CSR award
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — A sewing-based livelihood initiative empowering Higaonon women in Impasugong, Bukidnon, was named “Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture” at the 2025 CSR Guilds Awards The program, Project Tahi ‘Ta!, is rooted in cultural traditions and provides skills training to Indigenous women. It was spearheaded by Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and the […]
Couple brutally slain inside home in Lantapan
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A senior citizen couple met a gruesome end after they were brutally hacked to death inside their home in Purok 7, Brgy. Kaatuan, Lantapan, Bukidnon Police Captain Vernie S. Corpuz, officer-in-charge of the Lantapan Municipal Police Station (LMPS), reported that the grisly discovery was made at around 9:45 a.m. on August […]
Cash aid ready for 657 farmers, fisherfolk affected by floods in Malaybalay
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The city government of Malaybalay has earmarked over ₱4.44 million in financial assistance for 657 farmers and fisherfolk from seven barangays in the Basakan District who suffered losses due to flooding on June 26, 2025 City Agriculturist Richard B. Leono confirmed the allocation during the Kapihan Media Forum held on July […]
Largest BUSECO District now split into two
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) of the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) have approved the long-awaited division of its largest service area, the Malaybalay District, into two separate districts to ensure fairer representation and improved service for its growing membership The decision was sealed during the 41st Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) on July […]
4.5M NorMin residents stand to benefit from YAKAP’s expanded healthcare services
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 1, 2025) — More than 4.5 million Filipinos and their dependents in Northern Mindanao will benefit from the expanded coverage for primary and outpatient care services under the new Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) This aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive […]
Northern Mindanao project committee reviews infrastructure, education projects
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) of Northern Mindanao addressed infrastructure and project implementation issues during its 3rd Quarter 2025 meeting held on July 24, 2025, under the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Northern Mindanao The meeting was conducted in a hybrid setup at the RDC Main Conference Room and […]
DepEd integrates safety education into curriculum
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (July 30, 2025) — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Northern Mindanao is integrating safety and disaster preparedness into classroom instruction and school systems as part of the agency’s observance of National Schools Safety Month 2025 Speaking at a “Talakayan sa PIA” session, Mell Heiston Genson, DepEd Regional Disaster Risk Reduction […]