Sunday, June 14, 2026

San Fernando marks 2nd anniversary as insurgency-free municipality

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon – The Municipality of San Fernando commemorated its second anniversary as an insurgency-free municipality on May 28, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium, marking two years of sustained peace, strengthened security, and steady community development According to the 89th Infantry Battalion, the celebration was led by Mayor Rogelio C. Yeke andattended by Indigenous […]

Bukidnon launches first coffee festival, hosts national competition

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (May 29, 2026, 5:31 pm) – The province of Bukidnon on Friday launched its first coffee festival and hosted the national round for the Southeast East Asia (SEA)competition At its launch here, Gov. Rogelio Neil P. Roque said the festivity marks the realization of hisadministration’s Coffee Roadmap, which centers on the province […]

37 ex-Reds undergo E-CLIP profiling in San Fernando, Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The 89th Infantry Battalion “Makatao” Battalion, in partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), facilitated the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) application and profiling of 37 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA), now referred to as “Friends Rescued,” […]

Malaybalay balances growth, environmental protection

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Malaybalay City government in Bukidnon vowed on Tuesday to explore all possible measures to address the environmental risks threatening one ofits tourist spots amid ongoing infrastructure projects In a statement, Mayor Warren Jay Pabillaran said he has tasked the City Environment andNatural Resources Office (CENRO) to investigate further and […]

7 Bukidnon sitios get free power from PBBM electrification program

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (PIA) — For decades, nighttime in the remote areas of Manolo Fortich town meant a difficult and costly routine. When night fell, mothers lit candles, and children huddled around kerosene lamps, blinking through smoke to finish their homework For 180 families across seven far-flung sitios (sub-villages), relying on temporary lighting notonly drained […]

Over 700 Bukidnon PUJ drivers receive PBBM fuel aid through AICS

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — More than 700 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in Bukidnon received P5,000 each in fuel aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)program to help them cope with rising fuel costs. A total of 769 drivers from Cabanglasan, Impasugong, Lantapan, Sumilao, and Malaybalayreceived the cash aid on May 18 at […]

Forest fire hits Sitio Incalbug, Brgy. Can-ayan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net/22 May 2026) Local firefighters wrestle for almost an hour with a forest fire in Sitio Incalbug,Brgy. Can-ayan, Malaybalay City on May 21, 2026(Thursday) Veteran forest firefighter Elmer dela Cerna shares videos about the incident on his social mediaaccount and noted that village-based forest fire fighters served as first responder.About three hectares of […]

NorMin employment rate rises to 96.3% in 2025 — PSA

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Northern Mindanao posted a 96.3 percent employment rate in 2025, while labor force participation also increased, according to preliminary results of the 2025Labor Force Survey presented by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 on May 20 PSA data showed that the region’s labor force population among individuals aged 15 years oldand […]

Malaybalay naghandom sa ika-81 nga Liberation Day

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Malampusong gisaulog sa City Government of Malaybalay ang ika-81 nga Liberation Day sa Malaybalay isip pagpasidungog sa mga bayani ug beterano nga nakigbisog alang sa kagawasanatol sa Ikaduhang Gubat sa Kalibutan Gihimo ang programa sa Kampo Kasisang sa Barangay Casisang niadtong Mayo 20, 2026, diingipasidunggan ang mga beterano pinaagi sa wreath laying ceremony ug 21-gun […]