DSWD-10 advances child protection under PEACE project
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 has launched a three-day workshop on the Localization and Operationalization of the Protocol on Risk-Based Case Management for Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC) under the PEACE Project, held from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at Hotel Valencia In a […]
378 TUPAD beneficiaries in Malitbog receive payout
MALITBOG, Bukidnon – A wave of gratitude filled the Malitbog Cultural Center on March 26, 2026, as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-X) Bukidnon Provincial Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Malitbog, successfully conducted a payout under the TUPAD program In a press release, DOLE Bukidnon said a total of […]
Whole-of-government approach boosts social welfare delivery in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 23, 2026) — Collaboration among national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), and civil society organizations is shaping the delivery of social welfare programs in Northern Mindanao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 officials said during the office’s 75th founding anniversary DSWD-10 recognized partners through its “Panata Ko […]
NorMin leaders align strategies to hit PH goal of single-digit poverty
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 18, 2026) — Northern Mindanao leaders joined forces to lift more families out of poverty during a series of provincial summits held throughout February 2026 The Regional Development Council in Region 10 (RDC-10) spearheaded the move to align local actions with the national goal of cutting poverty to single-digit levels […]
Building hope one goat at a time
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – In the quiet farming community of Lingion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, a young woman is rewriting her story — one goat at a time At 23 years old, Jieselle Bheb Vicariato is proving that resilience can transform setbacks into new beginnings. A proud member of the Higaonon tribe and daughter of a […]
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills
From ‘duck, cover, and hold’ to a way of life: Building Bukidnon’s quake survival skills In Kalilangan, disaster preparedness dominated the day as the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-10 led the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 12, testing the community’s disaster readiness. Rescue teams and volunteer workers from the local […]
IP leaders seal peace in “Maghat” conflict
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A long-standing tribal conflict locally known as “Maghat” between Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from Talaingod and San Fernando has been peacefully resolved following the continuation of an IP Settlement Agreement held on March 21, 2026, at the covered court of Barangay Namnam, San Fernando In a statement, the 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) […]
2 alleged fake gold bar sellers nabbed in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Two individuals allegedly involved in selling fake gold bars were arrested by police during an entrapment operation in Barangay Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, on the afternoon of March 21, 2026 Authorities identified the suspects by their aliases “Jonel,” 29, and “Ronie,” 32, while three of their companions remain unidentified and at large. […]
Number of communist insurgents drops to record low in NorMin — Army
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 24, 2026) — The 4th Infantry ‘Diamond’ Division (4ID) said the number of active communist insurgents in Northern Mindanao has fallen to 18, and 22 in Caraga, down from what officials say were thousands in previous years “This is another milestone for the Philippine Army, nga nahimo na nga partner […]
BIR-Bukidnon assures continuous services amid hybrid workweek
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (09:43 PM March 14, 2026) — Frontline services at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 99 in Bukidnon will remain available from Monday to Friday even with the implementation of the four-day workweek as part of efforts to conserve energy amid rising global oil prices The setup is […]