Thursday, April 23, 2026

₱108-M grains center rises in Bukidnon, boosting rice sector

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a significant stride for the province’s agricultural future, Gov. Rogelio Neil P. Roque led the testing and commissioning of the ₱108,041,371.00 Bukidnon Provincial Grains Center in Barangay Sinabuagan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, on April 8, 2026 The event marked the unveiling of a modern and efficient facility poised to revitalize the […]

BFAR cites Bukidnon’s strong potential in tilapia production

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – With its rich and abundant water resources, Bukidnon holds vast potential for aquaculture—particularly in tilapia production—an official of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) emphasized during Bukidnon’s 2nd Tilapia Festival, held April 15, 2026, at the Centennial Backstage, Kaamulan Park in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Gekie S. Sy, senior agriculturist […]

DA assures ample food supply in NorMin despite price hikes

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao has assured the public of sufficient food supply in the region despite rising prices driven by higher transport costs DA Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan said rice and other key commodities remain adequate to meet local demand in the coming […]

DOH certifies 32 workplaces in NorMin as ‘Mother, Baby Friendly’

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development–Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) reported that 32 workplaces in Northern Mindanao were certified as “Mother-Baby Friendly” in 2025 The update was presented at a meeting with members of the technical working group of the Regional Nutrition Committee-10 on March 17.   Through quarterly monitoring […]

PDEA destroys P142M worth of illegal drugs in Northern Mindanao

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed illegal drugs and expired medicines worth P142,109,254.33 on March 25 in Cagayan de Oro City, removing them from circulation and preventing reuse PDEA Director General Isagani R. Nerez said the destruction reflects the impact of anti-drug operations on communities. “Each gram of illegal […]

Bukidnon launches TF Energy Resiliency; drafts contingency plan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 8, 2026, 7:02 pm) – The Bukidnon provincial government on Wednesday launched a Task Force on Petroleum and Energy Resiliency (TF-PER) to draft a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of oil price hikes driven by Middle East tensions In a statement, TF-PER chairperson and Provincial Board Member Oliver Owen Garcia […]

Arms caches uncovered in Quezon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a significant intelligence-driven operation, the 89th Infantry (Makatao) Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Antonio G. Bulao I, successfully excavated a cache of firearms and explosives on March 27, 2026, in the barangays of Kipaypayon and Mahayag, Quezon, Bukidnon The operation marks a major step in maintaining peace and security in […]

NorMin’s first LGU-run septage plant in Bukidnon set to open

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Manolo Fortich nears completion of a P23.9-million Septage Treatment Plant (STP) in Barangay Alae, set to become Northern Mindanao’s first LGU-owned facility The project supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) mandate to expedite the development of modern sanitation infrastructure.   Green GAIA Technology Development and Construction, OPC, began […]

Crowds rush to NFA-Bukidnon for cheap-priced rice

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MARAMAG, Bukidnon (March 28, 2026) — Crowds have been flocking to the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse here, with some residents lining up overnight and even sleeping along the streets to secure access to subsidized rice under the government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” program A video posted by a local police officer showed people arriving […]

4ID cites EDCA’s role in strengthening defense, community resilience

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Strengthening national security is vital for economic growth and community development as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to enhance its capabilities through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and joint training exercises with allied forces 4th Infantry Division (4ID) spokesperson Lt. Col. Joe Patrick Martinez said the […]