Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Ex-Bukidnon lawmaker gets 187 years over ‘pork’

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a former congressman in Bukidnon to 187 years in prison in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting to P36.9 million from 2007 to 2008 In a 77-page decision promulgated on April 14, the anti-graft court declared former congressman […]

DA-10 supports small-scale gardening, food security efforts in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) helmed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, turned over an assortment of vegetable seeds to the Office of Congressman Jonathan Keith T. Flores of the 2nd Legislative District of Bukidnon province, at the agency compound on April 3, […]

City Nutrition Committee evaluates 46 brgys for ‘2022 Green Banner Seal of Compliance

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

To promote healthy living and proper nutrition among its constituents, the City Nutrition Committee recently searched the 2022 Green Banner Seal of Compliance recipients in 46 barangays on March 21-31, 2023 The two-week search was carried out through the Monitoring and Evaluation on Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI), which assessed the program efficiency of barangay […]

Malaybalay city gov’t launches new office to attract more investors

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

The City Government of Malaybalay successfully launched the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO) on March 28, 2023, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City The office was created to facilitate the preparation, coordination, and execution of local economic development and investment promotion policies, programs, and activities. More so, it will assist the […]

1st business forum kicks-off to promote agri-tourism, business investments

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

To promote Malaybalay City’s investment and incentives and opportunities to business partners and stakeholders, the City government held its first business forum last March 31, 2023, held at the People’s Hall of Malaybalay City Hall with the theme” Grow with Us, Invest in the City of Malaybalay.” The 1-day activity was spearheaded by the Local […]

Army vows strengthened ties with IP communities

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army on April 5, 2023, vowed to continue strengthening relations with the indigenous peoples (IP) communities in the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions In a statement, MGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, 4ID Commander, said part of his leadership includes working closely with […]

2nd Igpaaha-Malaybalay Short Documentary Film Competition held

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

In line with the celebration of the city’s 25th Charter Day, the City Government of Malaybalay has once again held the IGPAAHA – Short Documentary Film Competition The 2nd IGPAAHA – Short Documentary Film Competition have 4 categories: Inspiring stories of sports achievement (1st category); Outdoor Adventure Promotion (2nd category); Culture and Arts, Histories and […]

5 outstanding photos taken from 25th Malaybalay Charter Day fireworks competition awarded

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

The photographers of the top 5 excellent images captured at the City Hall Grounds on March 22, 2023, for the 25th Charter Day FIREWORKS COMPETITION received awards With the #25thCharterDay, the participants uploaded their best-captured photos during the Fireworks Competition on Facebook and the City Admin – Info Division chose the top photos. The winners […]

DA-10 exec discusses agri interventions supporting transitions from arms to farms

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-10) OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado convened with officials from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 10 and National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) 10 on March 28, 2023, at the agency compound In PLTCOL Isralene Z. Lauren of RMFB 10 and NAPOLCOM 10 assistant […]