Women Unite in its 1st Organic Agriculture in Asia Summit
KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte – Over 30 dedicated women representing diverse organizations and agencies across the Philippines convened for the 1st Women in Organic Agriculture (WOA) in Asia Summit The summit aims to foster engaging discussions and exchange valuable insights regarding the various strategies employed by women in the field of organic agriculture. Launched on […]
DOST deploys drones to reforest Bukidnon’s Mt. Kalatungan
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10, in collaboration with Galansiyang Inc., launched a reforestation project in a 4-hectare area at Mt. Kalatungan Range, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, May 31 The project showcases the use of drones for planting tree embryos, also known as “seed balls,” coated with soil and organic manure. These seed […]
Bukidnon solon pushes for bamboo as cash crop
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The bamboo industry in Northern Mindanao region is a rich untapped source of raw materials for the construction industry, Bukidnon 1st District Rep. Jose Manuel Alba has said In an interview on June 13, 2023, Alba said he and other bamboo industry leaders in Mindanao are engaged in ongoing information […]
Blessing, Ceremonial Turnover of Combine Harvester and Heavy Equipment held in Malaybalay
Malaybalay City, June 9, 2023 – A momentous event unfolded at the Malaybalay City Hall Ground as the city government organized a blessing and ceremonial turnover of four combine harvesters for the benefit of corn farmers, as well as units of heavy equipment for engineering operations. This occasion marks yet another milestone in the city’s […]
Sandigan affirms conviction of ex-Bukidnon register of deeds head
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal filed by the former chief of the Register of Deeds in the province of Bukidnon and affirmed the ruling of the Bukidnon regional trial court (RTC) finding him guilty of graft and sentencing him to up to 10 years imprisonment In a decision dated June 6, the […]
Mindanao coffee farmers sweep PCQC 2023
ILIGAN CITY — Farmers from Mindanao garnered all 12 winning entries in the Arabica category during Sunday’s awarding ceremonies of the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition 2023 held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, according to announcements from the Department of Trade and Industry offices in the Northern Mindanao and Davao regions Garnering the […]
DA clarifies no ASF in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – There had been no cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Region 10 for the past four months, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 in an episode of Talakayan sa PIA in celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolks Month Novie T. Suello, regulatory division of DA-10, shared that the last […]
DA-RCPC celebrates 47 years of continued protection of plant pests, diseases services in NorMin
MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Crop Protection Center 10 (DA-RCPC 10) celebrated recently its 47th anniversary in providing services to the local government units (LGUs), farmers, and other stakeholders in Northern Mindanao and nearby regions Services lodged at the center range from the production and distribution of entomopathogens, Trichoderma, egg […]
NorMin inflation eases to 6.4% in April
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The inflation in Northern Mindanao eased for three consecutive months due to slower increases in prices of food, transport, and utilities In a press conference, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 reported that the region’s inflation slowed down to 6.4 percent (%) in April from 7.4% in March, this year. PSA-10 […]
DOLE, ChildFund Phils vow to eradicate child labor in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY – Bukidnon, an agricultural province with the highest incidence of child labor, is taking strong measures to combat and eliminate child labor The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that in 2021, the number of working children in the country engaged in child labor was estimated at around 935,000. Fifteen in every 100 child […]