Thursday, February 05, 2026

DA-10, Bukidnon agri sector set 2026 priorities

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) convened provincial, municipal, and city agriculturists, together with Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs) from across Bukidnon, during a program coordination activity held on January 20 at the Provincial Farmers Training Center here Through its program coordinators, DA-10 presented its proposed 2026 interventions covering key […]

Bukidnon set to host NorMin athletic meet for the first time

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Education (DepEd) Bukidnon Schools Division and the provincial government are coordinating preparations for Bukidnon’s hosting of the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) Meet, scheduled for the first time from March 18 to 24, 2026 The regional meet is expected to draw thousands of student-athletes, coaches, and officials. […]

P3.4-M smuggled cigarettes intercepted in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Personnel of the 1003rd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10 (RMFB10), in coordination with several police units, intercepted an estimated PhP 3.4 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes during an intensified checkpoint operation at the Regional Border Control Point in Barangay Omonay, Damulog, Bukidnon on January 13, 2026 […]

Bukidnon turns over P181-M infra projects to 2 towns

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 20, 2026, 8:25 pm) – Bukidnon province delivered more than PHP 181.7 million worth of new infrastructure to two of its municipalities, officials reported Tuesday The provincial government turned over nine projects worth PHP 111.7 million to Talakag and five projects worth PHP 70 million to Baungon. Most are farm-to-market […]

DA-10 boosts veggie production in Impasug-ong town thru spring dev’t project

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

IMPASUG-ONG, Bukidnon – To enhance high-value crop production in the locality, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) turned over a Spring Development Project to the Kibenton High Value Crops Farmers Association (KHVCFA) in Barangay Kibenton, this town Funded under its High Value Crops Development Program, the PHP 1.8 million worth […]

Envoys support Bukidnon’s coffee farmers, strengthen EU-PH ties

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — Sixteen European Union (EU) ambassadors visited Bukidnon on January 15 to support coffee farmers and cooperatives The trip highlighted how stronger market access and value-chain support can boost farm incomes while strengthening EU–Philippines relations through agricultural investments, trade cooperation, and joint development under the SPADe Project. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo […]

Malaybalay water district ends joint venture with PrimeWater

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (January 20, 2026 – 6:53 pm) — The Malaybalay City Water District (MCWD) has officially issued a notice to pre-terminate its 25-year Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation, the utility said in a public advisory Monday MWCD said the decision to end the agreement “comes after a thorough evaluation of […]

DOH urges regular testing for liver disease to prevent cancer

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Hepatitis B and C can affect the liver without showing symptoms in the early stages, making testing and regular checkups essential to prevent liver cancer, the Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) said Dr. Tristan Jediah Labitad, head of the DOH-10 Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, underscored the importance of liver health during […]

PNP Bukidnon destroys P114K worth of illegal firecrackers

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Bukidnon provincial police destroyed ₱114,333 worth of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices on January 6 at Camp Ramon Onahon, concluding weeks of intensified enforcement aimed at curbing firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season The ceremonial disposal capped police operations conducted from December 1, 2025, to January 5, 2026—a period when […]

Farmer who beheaded girl in Bukidnon surrenders to tribal leaders

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

COTABATO CITY (January 11, 2026 | 3:27pm) — A farmer who beheaded a 15-year-old girl in Barangay Dagat Kidavao, Valencia City, Bukidnon, surrendered to leaders of indigenous tribes in the province on Saturday, January 10, exactly two days after the discovery of the gruesome incident Marlon Abdon Rosaot yielded to leaders of highland ethnic groups, […]