Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Over 9,600 Bukidnon farmers receive PAFFP aid

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10(DA-10) continued the distribution of financial assistance under the Presidential Assistance toFarmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) on July 16–17, benefiting more than 9,600 farmers inthe Bukidnon towns of Maramag, Don Carlos, and Dangcagan. In a statement, the DA RFO 10 said implemented in partnership with […]

Bukidnon farmers join Agri-10 caravan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Reinforcing its commitment to building a more resilientagricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) conducted an Information Caravan on July 15, equipping Bukidnon farmers with knowledge and strategiesto address the growing challenges posed by climate change and other threats to agriculture. The DA-10 said nearly 200 participants—including farmers, […]

Bukidnon inflation slows to 8.6%; PBBM’s P20 rice program helps ease food costs

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — Bukidnon’s overall inflation rate slowed to 8.6 percent in June 2026 from 8.9 percent in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Bukidnon reported at a July16 press conference. Inflation means prices go up, so money buys less. When it stays high, families spend more onbasic needs and have less left for other expenses, […]

Philippine Eagle rescued in Bukidnon dies

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 18 July 2026) – The Philippine Eagle rescued by members of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan tribe in Malaybalay City has died, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon. PEF said the female raptor died while undergoing rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center inDavao City. Wildlife“After her rescue, she […]

NCIP vows action on Bukidnon IP ancestral domain concerns

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) hasvowed to take action on longstanding ancestral domain concerns raised by Indigenous Peoples(IPs) in Bukidnon, committing to work closely with relevant government agencies to addressissues involving land registration, overlapping claims, and the implementation of IndigenousPeoples’ rights The commitment was made during a community […]

Plantation worker killed by lightning bolt in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A laborer died instantly after he was struck by lightningwhile working in a pineapple plantation in Sumilao town in Bukidnon province on Thursday,June 11 Local executives in Sumilao and officials of the Bukidnon Provincial Police Office separatelytold reporters on Sunday that the male victim was piling newly-harvested pineapples at the cargodeck […]

Libona local bank loses ₱1.7-M in daring highway robbery in Manolo Fortich

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a brazen daylight assault, three employees of SouthBank Libona fell victim to a highway robbery that cost the institution a staggering ₱1,677,000.00on June 17, 2026, at 9:40 a.m. along the Secondary National Highway in Sitio Miranda, Brgy.Damilag, Manolo Fortich. According to Police Lt. Col. Rogie C. Ortenco, chief of the […]

3 nabbed as authorities dismantle alleged drug den in Malaybalay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a decisive strike against the illegal drug trade, anti-narcotics operatives dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested three suspected drugpersonalities during a buy-bust operation on June 12, 2026 The joint operation was spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)Regional Office 10 – Bukidnon Provincial Office, in coordination with the […]

Malaybalay eyes new growth hub with Eco-MICE Innovation Park dev’t

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A new landmark development aimed at transformingMalaybalay City into a premier destination for business, innovation, recreation, and sustainableurban growth is set to rise following the unveiling of the proposed Eco-MICE Innovation Parkproject. Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran announced the ambitious development plan during his messageat the celebration of the city’s 149th […]

Hiker goes missing in Mt Kalatungan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews/15 June 2026)— A massive search and rescue operation isunderway in southern Bukidnon for a 31-year-old hiker who has gone missing while climbingthe 9,450-foot Mt. Kalatungan, the country’s fifth-highest peak. The Bukidnon Provincial Police Office has distributed high-alert flyers seeking information onthe whereabouts of Alkharj Gomez Zamayla, 31, a resident of Jasaan, […]