Friday, October 17, 2025

Army urges remaining NPA rebels to surrender, rebuild lives

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Philippine Army has called on the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Bukidnon to surrender and take advantage of government programs offering amnesty, livelihood assistance, housing, and legal support Brig. Gen. Seigfred C. Tubalado, commander of the Army’s 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade, reiterated the call in support […]

House damaged after ground cracks, collapses in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

DAMULOG, Bukidnon (September 03, 2025 7:49 PM) – A house was damaged after the ground cracked and collapsed in Sitio Kipaling, Barangay New Compostela in Damulog, Bukidnon According to the house owner, the cracks appeared after they felt vibrations on the ground morning on Sunday, August 31, 2025.   The cracks reportedly widened in the […]

Dagyaw 2025 in Bukidnon to highlight youth crime prevention

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) flagship town hall series, Dagyaw 2025, will center on preventing youth involvement in crime, with over 500 participants expected on Sept. 18 at Robinsons Place Valencia DILG Bukidnon Director Rhona Pedraza-Abadilla said Dagyaw, now in its seventh year, seeks to build public […]

Bukidnon most solid waste compliant in NorMin – EMB

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 4, 2025, 7:15 pm) – The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) 10 (Northern Mindanao) recognized Bukidnon province as the most compliant with Republic Act (RA) 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, in the region In an interview on Thursday, September 4, 2025, EMB-10 Director Reynaldo Digamo Jr. said that, […]

DOH urges public to access free diagnostic, treatment services for TB

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) is calling on the public to take advantage of free tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic and treatment services available in government facilities “Until now, we are still in the battle of that silent epidemic,” said Dr. Wellaflor Kindom-Brito, head of the Infectious and Communicable Diseases Cluster of […]

DA-10 inaugurates first mobile soil lab in NorMin

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Region 10 (DA-10) inaugurated the first-ever mobile soil laboratory (MSL) in Northern Mindanao today, September 1, at the DA-10 Compound, this city Acquired through the National Soil Health Program of the DA-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM), the MSL features a ten-wheeler truck equipped […]

Ex-detainee rearrested in P2M Bukidnon shabu bust

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

A former detainee was arrested anew during a drug buy-bust operation in Maramag, Bukidnon, the Philippine National Police Region 10 (PRO 10) said Thursday, August 28, 2025 In a statement, PRO 10 reported that the suspect was reportedly previously nabbed for illegal drugs in 2023. During the buy-bust operation on Wednesday, August 25, authorities seized […]

DSWD, LGU launch PEACE Project for conflict-affected children

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Northern Mindanao and the local government of San Fernando sealed early last month a partnership to launch the PEACE Project, or Protect, Empower, Assist, Care, and Educate children affected by armed conflict Formalized last August 7 at Pearlmont Hotel in Cagayan de […]

Miss Malaybalay crowned Miss World Philippines – Bukidnon 2025

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Kaamulan Open Theatre sparkled with lights, music, and celebration on the night of August 31, 2025, as Miss Malaybalay 2025, Gwen Marie Perion, emerged victorious and was officially crowned Miss World Philippines–Bukidnon 2025 Carrying the pride of Malaybalay City, Perion captivated the judges and audience alike with her blend of […]

2 treasure seekers electrocuted in Kibawe

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

KIBAWE, Bukidnon — What began as a quest for hidden fortune turned tragic when two treasure hunters lost their lives after being electrocuted inside a makeshift digging site in Purok 3, Barangay Marapangi, Kibawe, on the morning of August 27, 2025 KIBAWE, Bukidnon — What began as a quest for hidden fortune turned tragic when […]