DOST, UPLB launch SARAI CENTRO to shield farmers from climate losses
MALAYBALAY CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and theUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) launched a nationwide agricultural hub networkon August 17 to help farmers protect crops from severe climate impacts. Project SARAI CeNTRO (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry –Centralized National Hub for Regional Operations) links science and […]
Youth finds hope, rebuilds dream at Bahay Pag-asa
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – One mistake can change a young life. But it does not have todefine it. For 17-year-old ‘Bonoy’ (not his real name), the past year and five months at the Valencia CityYouth Home, or Bahay Pag-asa, have been a difficult chapter marked by uncertainty following adrug-related case.Yet behind the walls of the […]
Bukidnon’s Centenarians increase, 34 still living
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The number of centenarians in Bukidnon continues to rise, with56 registered beneficiaries in the province, 34 of whom are still living. In a Facebook Post, the Provincial Government of Bukidnon said data from the Provincial SocialWelfare and Development Office (PSWDO) show that the number of registered centenarians hassteadily increased over the […]
Roque calls for unity as Bukidnon turns 112
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque called onresidents to remain united and resilient as the province celebrated its 112th FoundingAnniversary on Sept. 1 In his anniversary message, Roque highlighted the strength of Bukidnon residents in overcomingchallenges throughout the province’s history, attributing its progress to the people’s resilience,hard work, cooperation, and shared […]
DA-10 seeks agri investments to build Mindanao food value chains
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10)is seeking private-sector investments in agricultural processing, post-harvest facilities, renewableenergy and digital agriculture to increase the value of farm products and support food security inthe region. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan said the government cannotaddress food security and agricultural development […]
Impasugong gets LGSF grant for youth, wellness complex
IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — The Municipality of Impasugong has secured P5 million underthe national government’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to rehabilitate and transforman existing municipal facility into a youth and wellness hub Mayor Jetaime Okinlay-Gumban confirmed that the municipal treasurer has already received thefunds, which was approved following the LGU’s project proposal presentation during theMindanao […]
Bukidnon Airport eyed to boost tourism, trade, investments
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The development of the Bukidnon Airport is being seen as amajor opportunity to expand tourism, business and market access in the province, with improvedair connectivity expected to open new doors for trade and investment During a multi-stakeholders forum in Valencia City on August 19, the provincial government,led by Governor Rogelio Oneil […]
2,063 rice, corn farmers in Kitaotao receive PAFFP cash aid
KITAOTAO, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10)continued the distribution of cash assistance under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers andFisherfolk Program (PAFFP) to rice and corn farmers in Kitaotao, Bukidnon on Aug. 19, 2026 In a statement, the DA said a total of 2,063 small-scale rice and corn farmers from themunicipality received […]
70 Bukidnon POs to receive P300K each under PAMANA
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Seventy people’s organizations (POs) representing sevenIndigenous tribes in Bukidnon are set to receive P300,000 each in livelihood seed capital underthe Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) PAMANA LGU LivelihoodProgram. The program was formally launched at the Kaamulan Theater here, with government officialsand representatives of beneficiary organizations attending the rollout.Bukidnon Provincial […]
Reg’l body endorses P184-B infra budget N. Mindanao projects
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Regional Development Council in Northern Mindanao (RDC-10) has endorsed a PHP184.8 billion budget for 2027 infrastructure projects to accelerateregional growth, with upgraded energy infrastructure and power reliability identified as keypriorities. This was raised by Bukidnon Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque, who serves as chairperson of RDC-10’sInfrastructure and Utilities Development Committee (InfraCom), […]