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 […]
Mindanao groups seek renewable energy growth
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (July 24, 2025, 10:33 p.m.) – Civil society groups in this city and the Northern Mindanao region have expressed their readiness to collaborate with government agencies to facilitate Mindanao’s transition to renewable energy sources In an interview Thursday, Ben Cyrus Ellorin, head of the Consumers for Renewable Energy Action in Mindanao […]
Army, CHED formalize ROTC reservist pact
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (July 23, 2025, 8:57 PM) – The Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) and the Commission on Higher Education in Northern Mindanao (CHED-10) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) Wednesday to formalize a process for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) graduates to become automatic reservists in the Armed Forces of the Philippines […]
Bukidnon ECLIP panel heeds PBBM’s call to expedite reintegration of ex-rebels
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (July 28, 2025) — The Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) committee in Bukidnon has stepped up support for the reintegration of former rebels or “friends rescued” (FRs) through the province’s Balay sa Kalinaw program, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen peacebuilding efforts National and local agencies met during […]
₱1.77-B BUSECO CAPEX gets MCO nod
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — In a landmark decision during its 41st Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) on July 26, 2025, the Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) of the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) approved Resolution No. 25-04, endorsing a proposed ₱1.77-billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan spanning 2026 to 2028 The assembly, synchronized across 173 barangay sites, was anchored […]
DSWD NorMin delivers goods for 2025 feeding program
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office in Northern Mindanao commenced, on July 11, the delivery of food supplies to the provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, and Lanao del Norte as part of the 2025 implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) The deliveries mark the start […]
Bukidnon ups coffee game with farmer training
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (July 18, 2025, 3:32 a.m.) – Bukidnon province has kicked off a comprehensive training program for 30 farmer-leaders and nursery operators, a key step in its ambitious coffee roadmap Governor Rogelio Neil Roque announced Thursday that the Provincial Agricultural Office is spearheading efforts to unite coffee farmers and groups, aiming to […]