PhilHealth to roll out expanded ‘Gamot’ coverage in Bukidnon under YAKAP
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Bukidnon will launch an expanded “Gamot” initiative, increasing outpatient drug coverage to 75 medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) Twenty-five Bukidnon pharmacies are now accredited under PhilHealth’s new Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) system. Targeting a Kaamulan Festival launch, […]
Bukidnon’s Mackoy FC hoists men’s open title at 20th Thirsty Football Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines (February 23,2026 – 07:45 PM) — Mackoy FC of Bukidnon captured the men’s open crown of the 20th Thirsty Football Cup last Sunday, February 22, at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) pitch The championship clash against Cebu’s Conquistadors FC went down to the wire, with Mackoy FC edging out the hosts, […]
2 reds surrender to Army in Manolo Fortich
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Two remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur voluntarily surrendered to troops of the 1st Special Forces (Hunter-Killer) Battalion under the 4th Infantry Division on February 21, 2026, in Barangay Mampayag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon In a press release, the division identified the surrenderers as […]
Bukidnon launches gender dev’t tool to modernize public service
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 20, 2026, 6:12 pm) – The provincial government of Bukidnon launched a gender and development tool on Friday aimed at modernizing public service and ensuring equality in access to programs and projects During the commencement of a three-day training for key staff and officials, Provincial Administrator Cherry Pepito said the […]
ATI convenes Bukidnon livestock planners to align regional output with national demand
MALAYBALAY CITY (February 20, 2026) — The Agricultural Training Institute–National Livestock Program (ATI-NLP) is holding a four-day Consultative and Planning Workshop in Malaybalay City, bringing together livestock focal persons from across the country to align regional output with national demand The February 17–20 workshop links regional programs to a national roadmap to boost local meat […]
DA-AMAD links NorMin coffee farmers to U.S. buyer
BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10), through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), facilitated the visit of U.S.-based Teofilo Coffee Company to key coffee-growing communities in Northern Mindanao from February 11 to 13 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s coffee industry Led by AMAD representatives […]
Manobo tribe holds 17th ‘Sunggod Teh Kamanga’ in Quezon, Bukidnon
QUEZON, Bukidnon (06:49 PM February 23, 2026) — Hundreds of Manobo tribespeople filled the national highway with music, chants and ritual dances on Monday, February 23, as they celebrated the 17th “Sunggod Teh Kamanga,” an annual cultural festival honoring their indigenous heritage and farming traditions Wearing traditional attire, participants performed ceremonial dances while playing native instruments such […]
Senate probe on construction of Bukidnon hydropower plant sought
MANILA (Feb 23, 2026 07:10 PM PHT) – Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday called for a Senate investigation into the construction of the Cabanglasan Hydropower Plant in San Fernando, Bukidnon, saying the facility was built without permission from the local government “The Local Government of San Fernando, Bukidnon did not issue a building or construction […]
Love runs deep: 550 runners tackle Bukidnon trails for dialysis patients
LANTAPAN, Bukidnon — While many celebrated Valentine’s Day with flowers and gifts, more than 550 runners chose to spend Saturday morning on rugged mountain trails, turning love into action for patients battling kidney diseases Residents and visitors joined the Lantapan Kidney Trail Run in this vegetable capital of Lantapan, Bukidnon. The activity is an […]
Kaamulan festival wields culture, competition to reach world-class stage
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Every year, Kaamulan transforms Malaybalay—Bukidnon’s capital—into a vibrant stage of color, rhythm, and tradition This 2026, the month-long Kaamulan Festival intensifies the challenge as nine local government units (LGUs) compete in street dancing, float, and ground presentation, drawing crowds eager to see former champions reclaim or defend their titles. Malaybalay […]