PDEA destroys P142M worth of illegal drugs in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed illegal drugs and expired medicines worth P142,109,254.33 on March 25 in Cagayan de Oro City, removing them from circulation and preventing reuse PDEA Director General Isagani R. Nerez said the destruction reflects the impact of anti-drug operations on communities. “Each gram of illegal […]
Bukidnon launches TF Energy Resiliency; drafts contingency plan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 8, 2026, 7:02 pm) – The Bukidnon provincial government on Wednesday launched a Task Force on Petroleum and Energy Resiliency (TF-PER) to draft a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of oil price hikes driven by Middle East tensions In a statement, TF-PER chairperson and Provincial Board Member Oliver Owen Garcia […]
Arms caches uncovered in Quezon
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a significant intelligence-driven operation, the 89th Infantry (Makatao) Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Antonio G. Bulao I, successfully excavated a cache of firearms and explosives on March 27, 2026, in the barangays of Kipaypayon and Mahayag, Quezon, Bukidnon The operation marks a major step in maintaining peace and security in […]
NorMin’s first LGU-run septage plant in Bukidnon set to open
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Manolo Fortich nears completion of a P23.9-million Septage Treatment Plant (STP) in Barangay Alae, set to become Northern Mindanao’s first LGU-owned facility The project supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) mandate to expedite the development of modern sanitation infrastructure. Green GAIA Technology Development and Construction, OPC, began […]
Crowds rush to NFA-Bukidnon for cheap-priced rice
MARAMAG, Bukidnon (March 28, 2026) — Crowds have been flocking to the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse here, with some residents lining up overnight and even sleeping along the streets to secure access to subsidized rice under the government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” program A video posted by a local police officer showed people arriving […]
4ID cites EDCA’s role in strengthening defense, community resilience
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Strengthening national security is vital for economic growth and community development as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to enhance its capabilities through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and joint training exercises with allied forces 4th Infantry Division (4ID) spokesperson Lt. Col. Joe Patrick Martinez said the […]
Malaybalay unveils digital hub for Indigenous Artisans
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – A landmark moment in cultural preservation and digital innovation unfolded on March 27, 2026, with the official launch of the 7 Tribes Museum Shops, a pioneering digital platform, at the People’s Hall, New City Hall, in Brgy. Casisang Spearheaded by the City Government of Malaybalay through the Local Economic Development and Investment […]
Bagong Pilipinas’ drive accelerates careers of 5,000 Bukidnon teachers
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — More than 5,000 public school teachers in Bukidnon took their oath on March 19 under a Department of Education (DepEd) reform that removes promotion bottlenecks and fast-tracks career growth, advancing the “Bagong Pilipinas” effort to strengthen the teaching workforce Teachers from the Schools Division Offices of Bukidnon, Malaybalay City, and Valencia […]
DSWD-10 advances child protection under PEACE project
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 has launched a three-day workshop on the Localization and Operationalization of the Protocol on Risk-Based Case Management for Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC) under the PEACE Project, held from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at Hotel Valencia In a […]
378 TUPAD beneficiaries in Malitbog receive payout
MALITBOG, Bukidnon – A wave of gratitude filled the Malitbog Cultural Center on March 26, 2026, as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-X) Bukidnon Provincial Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Malitbog, successfully conducted a payout under the TUPAD program In a press release, DOLE Bukidnon said a total of […]