DOH-10 intensifies immunization vs measles, rubella, polio
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH)-10 aims to further increase the immunization status of children in Northern Mindanao with the conduct of a month-long immunization campaign against measles, rubella, and polio this May According to the health department, immunization coverage for children aged 0–59 months had lowered during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading […]
Mindanawon marathon runners bag silver, bronze in 32nd SEA Games
MALAYBALAY CITY — Mindanawon marathon runners from Tupi, South Cotabato, and Malaybalay City bagged the silver and bronze medals on May 6, 2023, in the men’s and women’s marathon in the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia Arlan Arbois Jr. of Tupi, South Cotabato bagged the silver medal in the men’s marathon […]
Hedcor completes P1.3-M water system for Higaonons in Bukidnon
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – Hedcor, one of the leading renewable energy operators in the Philippines and a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), collaborated with this municipality for a P1.3-million water system project meant to bring clean and potable water to Higaonon families living in Barangays Maluko and Guilang-Guilang Representatives from Hedcor and Barangays Maluko […]
DPWH to build temporary lane beside Iligan-Bukidnon road’s collapsed portion
ILIGAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started work on a temporary road beside the collapsed portion of the Iligan-Bukidnon highway in Barangay Besigan, in the hinterlands of Cagayan de Oro City, so it can soon accommodate vehicular traffic Engr. Maria David, DPWH district engineer for Iligan City, said the […]
CDO, Bukidnon farmers now directly sell corn to SMC
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Farmers in this city and Bukidnon province are among the 13 areas in the country to become direct sellers for a giant food company In a statement on May 9, 2023, the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its nutrition division San Miguel Foods (SMF), bared they have been directly buying […]
NGCP energizes P52-B Mindanao-Visayas interconnection
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has energized the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) —an initiative aimed to improve power stability and reliability across the country In a statement, the NGCP said an initial load of 22.5 megawatts (MW) was carried by the high-voltage submarine and overhead lines from Mindanao to Visayas during the […]
Mindanao economy posts 7.2% GRDP growth in 2022
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao has once more demonstrated its worth as a key contributor to the country’s economic growth by posting 7.2 percent Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) last year In a statement on May 03, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) pointed to the “much-improved peace and order” situation in Mindanao in recent years as […]
Northern Mindanao tourism bounces back by 177% in 2022
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Tourism in Northern Mindanao Region bounced back by 177 percent last year following the easing of restrictions from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) protocols, an official said on April 28, 2023 Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, the region’s National Economic Development Authority (NEDA-10) director, said the exceptional achievement can be attributed to […]
DOT mulls ‘tourism summit’ in Bukidnon amid opening of new routes
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) is eyeing a “tourism summit” in Bukidnon province in line with the opening of new air routes this year In an interview, DOT-10 Director Marie Ellaine Salvaña-Unchuan said the summit was proposed by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri during his recent visit to […]
OFW from Bukidnon awaiting repatriation from war-torn Sudan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – An overseas Filipino worker from Impasug-ong town in Bukidnon province has requested repatriation from war-torn Sudan Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Northern Mindanao (Region 10) Director Harry Borres confirmed that there is one OFW from Bukidnon awaiting evacuation from Sudan. Borres did identify the OFW. He assured assistance to the OFW but […]