Thursday, October 01, 2026

Bukidnon enhances measures to contain RSSI

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) has intensified its campaign against the Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) following the directive of Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque, chairperson of the RSSI Steering Committee, to enforce stricter surveillance and continuous monitoring of the pest, which has been affecting the province’s sugarcane plantations […]

BUSECO 25-year Franchise renewal bid moves forward in Congress

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – The long-awaited renewal of the franchise of the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) is gaining momentum in the House of Representatives, with the application now moving through the legislative process five years before the expiration of its existing authority. The development was disclosed by Engr. Rey-ann A. Baul, manager of the […]

Highway in Bukidnon’s southernmost town shows cracks after heavy rains

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —  Vehicles passing through Damulog town in Bukidnon couldexpect delays after a portion of the highway there measuring around 100 meters cracked due toheavy rains on Friday night that almost led to its closure Damulog borders Carmen town in Cotabato province in Region 12, an alternative route to andfrom Davao City whenever portions […]

DOLE facilitates payment of P1.9-M back wages for Bukidnon workers

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (NorthernMindanao) facilitated the settlement of PHP1.9 million in back wages for workers in Bukidnonprovince on Tuesday In a statement, DOLE-10 said the 30 workers and their employer settled the final pay disputesthrough DOLE’s Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program.The workers coursed their complaints to […]

City Vet vaccinates over 10,800 dogs, cats in first 6 days of anti-rabies campaign

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The City Veterinary Office (CVO) has successfullyvaccinated 10,850 dogs and cats during the first six days of its Year 10 High-Density House-to-House Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign, reinforcing the city’s commitment to protecting bothanimals and communities from rabies. From July 6 to 11, CVO veterinary teams conducted free house-to-house anti-rabies vaccinationsin the barangays […]

367 Bukidnon PUV drivers receive P2.75M in TUPAD aid under PBBM livelihood program

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — A total of 367 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers from the NorthernBukidnon Transport Service Cooperative (NOBTSCO) received P2,752,500 under the TulongPanghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Tuloy Pasada program during theJuly 7 payout in Barangay 9 Covered Court, supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’sdirective to strengthen social protection and safeguard workers’ livelihoods. […]

Over 9,600 Bukidnon farmers receive PAFFP aid

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10(DA-10) continued the distribution of financial assistance under the Presidential Assistance toFarmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) on July 16–17, benefiting more than 9,600 farmers inthe Bukidnon towns of Maramag, Don Carlos, and Dangcagan. In a statement, the DA RFO 10 said implemented in partnership with […]

Bukidnon farmers join Agri-10 caravan

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Reinforcing its commitment to building a more resilientagricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) conducted an Information Caravan on July 15, equipping Bukidnon farmers with knowledge and strategiesto address the growing challenges posed by climate change and other threats to agriculture. The DA-10 said nearly 200 participants—including farmers, […]

Bukidnon inflation slows to 8.6%; PBBM’s P20 rice program helps ease food costs

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY — Bukidnon’s overall inflation rate slowed to 8.6 percent in June 2026 from 8.9 percent in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Bukidnon reported at a July16 press conference. Inflation means prices go up, so money buys less. When it stays high, families spend more onbasic needs and have less left for other expenses, […]

Philippine Eagle rescued in Bukidnon dies

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 18 July 2026) – The Philippine Eagle rescued by members of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan tribe in Malaybalay City has died, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon. PEF said the female raptor died while undergoing rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center inDavao City. Wildlife“After her rescue, she […]