Wednesday, August 05, 2026

PBBM directs rapid quake response; Bukidnon resumes classes after inspections

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. ordered an immediate government response after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani on June 8, prompting disaster and relief operations across Mindanao “A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Sarangani this morning, and a tsunami warning is now in effect across several coastal […]

Bukidnon tribal leaders reject CPP-NPA-NDF

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Higaonon tribal leaders and indigenous communities from eight local government units in Bukidnon have collectively declared their firm commitment to peace and formally withdrew support from the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army–National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) The declaration was made during the historic Higaonon Peace Assembly held on June 4, […]

Mindanao farmers dominate coffee quality competition

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 8 June 2026) — Mindanao farmers dominated the Arabica category of the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) 2026, with the winning entries coming from Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, and Cotabato Province Ten of the 12 winning coffee entries were from Mindanao, as announced during the awarding ceremonies in […]

Public-private partners back PBBM education thrust through Bukidnon BrigadaEskwela

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — Local stakeholders pooled resources for Brigada Eskwela on June 2, turning over school supplies and repair materials to Capitan Bayong National High School and Elementary Extension in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s national educational unity campaign This corporate-led donation by Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Renewables,aligns with the administration’s […]

37 ex-Reds undergo E-CLIP profiling in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The 89th Infantry Battalion “Makatao” Battalion, in partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), facilitated the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) application and profiling of 37 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA), now referred to as “Friends Rescued,” […]

Agri-10, PRRI seal partnership to strengthen rubber industry in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

DANGCAGAN, Bukidnon – A stronger push for the development of the country’s rubber industry gained momentum as the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DARFO 10), through its High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), formalized apartnership with the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) to boost rubber farming productivity in Bukidnon The collaboration was cemented through […]

Bukidnon infirmary serves 128K cases, aligns with Bagong Pilipinas health program

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

QUEZON, Bukidnon — The Quezon Health Center Infirmary continues to strengthen healthcare delivery through its integrated municipal health system, advancing the national government’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda to expand healthcare access Established in 2022, the facility offers free checkups, admissions, medicines, laboratory andradiology services, and animal-bite vaccinations to ease residents’ financial burden.Data showed that in 2025 […]

San Fernando marks 2nd anniversary as insurgency-free municipality

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon – The Municipality of San Fernando commemorated its second anniversary as an insurgency-free municipality on May 28, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium, marking two years of sustained peace, strengthened security, and steady community development According to the 89th Infantry Battalion, the celebration was led by Mayor Rogelio C. Yeke andattended by Indigenous […]

Bukidnon launches first coffee festival, hosts national competition

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (May 29, 2026, 5:31 pm) – The province of Bukidnon on Friday launched its first coffee festival and hosted the national round for the Southeast East Asia (SEA)competition At its launch here, Gov. Rogelio Neil P. Roque said the festivity marks the realization of hisadministration’s Coffee Roadmap, which centers on the province […]