Friday, March 28, 2025

Tag: Bukidnon

Gihangyo sa gobyerno ang mga rebeldeng NPA nga mosurender sa dili pa matapos ang amnestiya

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Ang taas nga opisyal sa militar sa Bukidnon nag-awhag sa mga myembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) nga molihok dayon

Sumala sa report sa PIA Bukidnon, si Brig. Gen. Michele B. Anayron Jr., komandante sa 403rd Infantry Brigade, niingon nga ang amnestiya dili magpadayon hangtod sa kahangturan. Gipahibalo kini ni Anayron sa panahon sa pakigsulti sa Bukidnon Interaction niadtong Enero 12, 2025, nga nadungog sa 15 KBP-accredited radio stations sa Bukidnon

Gipadayag sa gobyerno ang 2025 peace and development road map, nga naglakip sa usa ka programa sa reintegration sa mga kanhi myembro sa NPA pinaagi sa pagtanyag sa pinansyal nga tabang ug pagbansay sa panginabuhi.

Ang pag-awhag sa mga rebeldeng NPA nga nagpadayon sa paglihok sa mga hinterland nga mosurender sa dili pa matapos ang programa sa amnestiya sa Marso sunod tuig. Ingon ni Anayron, ang plano bahin sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) usa ka haligi sa reintegration ug peacebuilding efforts.

Gisubli niya ang gibug-aton sa paglihok karon aron makuha ang usa ka malinawon ug mabungahon nga kinabuhi, tungod kay ang bintana sa amnestiya naghatag og gamay nga higayon alang sa pag-usab sa mga rebelde nga dili mahadlok sa pag-prosekusyon. (melbmadera)

Ang programa naglihok ubos sa Executive Order No. 70, nga nag-organisar sa tibuok nasud nga pamaagi aron maabot ang paglakip ug malungtaron nga kalinaw. Ang direktiba nagtukod sa National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), nga nag-uswag sa kolaborasyon sa mga ahensya sa gobyerno. (melbmadera)

Agri-10 4k Program nagbubo sa mga interbensyon sa agri sa IP org

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Ang Department of Agriculture (DA-10), pinaagi sa programa sa Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kabayang Katutubo (4K), nihatag og duolan nga Php318,000 nga kantidad alang sa agricultural interventions sa Panasalan Dagumnaan Talaandig Tribe Association (PADATTA)

Sumala sa kasayoran sa DA-10, ang programa nagsuporta sa paghatag gahum sa mga komunidad sa mga lumad sa Northern Mindanao.

Niadtong Enero 24, 2025, sa Sitio Kawilihan, Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon, ang departamento, nga gipangulohan ni Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan pinaagi ni April Grace M. Racines, program focal person, sa kooperasyon sa Municipal Agriculture Office sa Maramag, nihatag sa unom ka carabao nga nibalor og Php300,000 ug nagkalain-laing mga binhi sa utanon nga nagkantidad og Php17,995.00 ngadto sa PADATTA, nga girepresentahan sa iyang presidente nga si Bae Vilma Morena.

Sa ilawom sa Production and Livelihood nga bahin sa Programa, ang mga probisyon sa agrikultura, nga kaniadto gikuha gikan sa research complex sa DA-10, nagtinguha sa pagpauswag sa produktibidad ug kita sa mga mag-uuma nga IP pinaagi sa pagpalambo sa mga sustainable nga negosyo sa agrikultura, pinaagi sa lig-on nga pakig-uban sa mga miyembro sa asosasyon alang sa pag-uswag sa agrikultura.

Ang maong turnover nagtimaan usab sa laing alon sa tabang sa PADATTA. Sama sa nahinumduman, niadtong Nobyembre, ang pipila ka mga napiling miyembro sa asosasyon nakasalmot sa isa ka pagbansay sa produksyon sa mais ug postharvest nga teknolohiya, nga gihimo sa Malaybalay City. (melbmadera)

Interfaith prayer rally alang sa Demokrasya ug Kontra Korapsyon gipahigayon

Posted on by Melchor Madera

Kaniadtong hapon sa Enero 26, 2025, gipahigayon ang province-wide Interfaith Prayer Rally nga gi-organisar sa Barug Maisug Bukidnon – Kontra Korapsyon, Duterte for Democracy (BMBKKDD)

Ang kalihokan nagsugod sa usa ka motorcade gikan sa PCC Covered Court ngadto sa Maramag Integrated Bus Terminal, diin ang mga partisipante naghiusa sa usa ka kusganong pagpahayag batok sa korapsyon.

Ang mga lider sa Iglesia ni Cristo, Roman Catholic Church, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Islam, Fundamental Baptist Church, ug United Pentecostal Church nanguna sa pag-ampo alang sa hustisya ug kalinaw.

Si Romy P. Tiongco, kanhi Parish Priest ug kanhi Mayor sa Damulog, ang nagpasundayag sa highlight sa kalihokan, nga nagpaila kang kanhi Executive Secretary Atty. Vic Rodriguez isip dinapit nga mamumulong.

Ang Bukidnon IP artist nga si Datu Waway Saway naghatag sa iyang pasundayag.

Ang kalihokan natigayon sa paningkamot ni Gordon Torres, nga organizer sa BMBKKDD.

Si Mr. Herman Santillan mipadayag sa mga hagit sa mga mag-uuma, si Vee Olivarez nagdala og paglaom alang sa kabatan-onan, si Dr. Fe A. Torres nag-awhag alang sa empowerment sa kababayen-an, ug si Atty. Ruby Melecio Villejo nagpasiugda sa papel sa legal nga komunidad.

Si Atty. Arbie S. Llesis, kasamtangang Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) sa provincial Sanggunian, naghatag og garbo ug determinasyon alang sa mga Lumad, samtang si Alpio G. Dacut Jr. mipadayag sa tingog sa akademya uban ang tawag sa kaalam ug kalambuan.

Ang adlaw nagtapos uban ang usa ka pinasahi nga panumpa sa pagpakigbisog batok sa korapsyon ug pagpanalipod sa demokrasya, nga nagbilin og dili malimtan nga marka sa kasingkasing sa mga nanambong. (melbmadera)

Coffee stakeholders scale up NorMin’s coffee roadmap, to brand Bukidnon as Arabica capital

Posted on by cmn

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10), led by Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan, recently convened coffee stakeholders for a public-private consultation to consolidate plans, programs, and funding for scaling up Northern Mindanao’s coffee roadmap

The consultation was attended by representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry – Region 10 (DTI-10), local government units (LGUs), farmers’ cooperatives, agribusiness enterprises, and DA Undersecretary for the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero.

DA-10’s RED Pacamalan emphasized the need for a unified direction among stakeholders to drive the development of the region’s coffee industry.

A resolution to adopt the Bukidnon Coffee Roadmap for 2025, aiming to establish the province as the Arabica capital of the country, is poised for approval, as disclosed by Kimberly A. Bacasma, senior trade-industry development specialist at DTI-10.

She also identified challenges in coffee cultivation, such as outdated methods, fragmented growers, limited marketing avenues, and insufficient financial resources for expansion as focus areas for roadmap development.

Undersecretary Natividad-Caballero recommended consolidating existing interventions at the farmer, firm, and industry levels to ensure effective operationalization.

Furthermore, the undersecretary advocated for the strategic utilization and maximization of the Competitiveness Enhancement Measures Fund (CEMF) to attract public investments.

The CEMF can fund coffee-related projects up to PhP50 million, subject to the proponents’ eligibility, with a 20% counterpart required from qualified proponents. These grants can support initiatives in production, postharvest handling, processing, marketing, infrastructure development, and the acquisition of equipment and facilities.

For its part, RED Pacamalan vowed that DA-10’s drone team would undertake drone mapping to identify coffee farming areas, determine coffee varieties, and profile the farmers operating in those areas.

“Through this digitization, we can establish baseline data to consolidate coffee farmers, which will serve as a foundation for the region’s coffee industry development over the next 2 to 3 years,” he said.

After the consultation, the executive director advocated for provincial-level dialogue to explore specific action plans, align initiatives, and identify essential government infrastructure investments for the undertaking.

Key partners and stakeholders, including Nestlé Philippines’ Coffee+Project, Mindanao Development Authority’s (MinDA) Ancestral Domain Investment Plans, and DTI-10’s Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project, shared their initiatives aligned with the Northern Mindanao Coffee Roadmap.

Also present during the consultation were DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga, HVCDP Director Joseph C. Manicad, national and regional DA personnel, and representatives from Bayanihan Millenium Multipurpose Cooperative, Kauyagan Savers Multipurpose Cooperative, Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative, MM Cares, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Harbest Agribusiness Corp., and the local government units of Misamis Oriental, Iligan City, and Bukidnon. (BJCE)

Army installs new 4ID commander, pledges peacebuilding efforts

Posted on by Heber Quinco

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 28, 2025, 7:21 pm) – The Philippine Army on Tuesday installed Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as the new commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), overseeing parts of Northern Mindanao and the Caraga region

In his inaugural speech, Anayron emphasized his commitment to advancing peace and development in collaboration with various stakeholders and ensuring robust security measures within the division’s areas of responsibility.

“Through peace and development zones, we implement high-impact programs with the aid of national agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector,” he said.

Anayron underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder support in addressing the root causes of insurgency, which is a priority under his command.

He succeeded Brig. Gen. Consolito Yecla, who served as acting commander after the retirement of Maj. Gen. Jose Ma. Cuerpo II earlier this month.

Prior to his appointment, Anayron commanded the 403rd Infantry Brigade in Bukidnon province, leading battalions and special forces that played a crucial role in dismantling New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla fronts.

His military career began in 1992 when he served as a civil-military operations officer in the Visayas. He later held prominent leadership roles in Mindanao, including assignments with the Eastern Mindanao Command and the Mechanized Infantry Division.

Anayron is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Tanglaw-Diwa” Class of 1992 and has completed specialized military training, including the Scout Ranger and Armor Officer Basic courses, with distinction. He also trained internationally, participating in Special Operations Team training in Queensland, Australia, and completing the Grade 2 Staff Officer Course.

Alongside his military credentials, Anayron holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Xavier University, a Master’s in Public Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines, and a Master’s in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines.

“Under my leadership, the 4ID will continue its mission to foster peaceful and resilient communities,” Anayron said.

Agri-10 eyes strengthened beef cattle marketing innovations among NorMin industry stakeholders

Posted on by cmn

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — As demand for beef cattle production and marketing grows, the Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-10), led by Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan, hosted a beef cattle marketing innovations seminar and workshop on January 24 to foster networking and collaboration among stakeholders

Following a memorandum from the DA Office of the Assistant Secretary highlighting the need for innovative marketing strategies and technological advancements to support the beef cattle industry, DA-10 aims to equip producers with modern marketing tools to enhance product visibility and consumer engagement.


In his message, DA Assistant Secretary for Ruminant Livestock Benjamin C. Albarece, DVM, emphasized the market’s importance as a foundation for improving livelihoods in the livestock industry.


“We are here today to address marketing challenges and explore collaboration to create effective plans that will serve as a foundation for our guidelines and policies. It is essential to hear from farmers at the grassroots level about how we can assist them,” he stated.
Guest speakers Raymund Mirabueno and Allan Noel S. Bernales

highlighted the importance of social media platforms in marketing and discussed marketable cattle breeds in the region, such as the Brahman-based bloodline.


The seminar-workshop provided a venue to navigate challenges such as changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and increased global competition, emphasizing social media’s role in the long-term success of the beef cattle industry.


Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) Market Specialist I Mariflor A. Balabat outlined key market destinations for large animals in Mindanao between September and November 2024, including Agusan del Sur with 426 heads, Davao del Sur with 195 heads, and Davao del Norte with 112 heads.


Livestock focal person Jamaica L. Docdoc presented the livestock growth rate by production volume, noting that Northern Mindanao was the top cattle-producing region in the second quarter of 2024, generating 10,635.8 metric tons, which contributed 17.4 percent to the national total.
The consolidated data from the seminar will be submitted to the DA Office of the Assistant Secretary to serve as a reference for a multi-year plan and future guidelines and policies to support the livestock industry.


The event was attended by representatives from the DA Office of the Assistant Secretary, the National Livestock Program Directorate, the Provincial Veterinary Office of Bukidnon, the Local Government of Manolo Fortich, large ruminant commercial raisers, and beneficiaries of the Artificial Insemination Program. (MAC)

87 NPA Rebels Surrender in Bukidnon

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SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon (January 27, 2025) — Eighty-seven members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, on Friday

Lt. Col. Antonio Bulao, commander of the 89IB, introduced the former rebels and presented 17 firearms they surrendered during a ceremony in Barangay Nacabuklad, San Fernando. The group includes 54 regular NPA members, 29 Militiang Bayan members, and four mass supporters from the NPA’s Sub-Regional Committee 2 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (SRC 2, NCMRC).

Each of the 87 former rebels received ₱10,000 as immediate cash assistance, along with individual identification cards.

Datu Jimboy Mandagit, also known as Waway and a former high-ranking NPA member, encouraged his former comrades to surrender and take advantage of the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip) and amnesty offerings.

“I extend my gratitude to the Army for providing a wonderful opportunity for those of us who were victims of a false communist doctrine and became insurgents,” Mandagit stated in the local vernacular. “I urge the rest of our comrades to surrender because the government is always ready to help us,” he added.

The ceremony was witnessed by Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, MGen. Allan Hambala, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, BGen. Marion Angcao, commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, Municipal Mayor Rogelio Yeke, and other local officials.

In his message, Hambala assured the returning rebels of government support to help them start new lives. Yeke also promised to deliver projects aimed at improving farm-to-market roads and education for families in remote villages.

Flores expressed his gratitude and support for the former rebels’ return to the fold of the law. (The Manila Times)

Kalabera sa tawo napalgan sa Kadingilan

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Nadeskubri ang kalabera sa Sitio Tipokol, Brgy. Cabadiangan, Kadingilan, Bukidnon udto sa Enero 15, 2025

Ang Kadingilan Municipal Police Station gipahibalo sa Kadingilan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) kabahin sa nadeskubri.


Sumala sa report sa kapolisan, ang pelvic ug mga bukog sa paa na lang ang nakuha, lakip ang short pants nga gituohang gisuot sa biktima.


Ang asawa sa biktima, sa pagtan-aw sa sapot, gilayon nga gikumpirma nga ang shorts iya sa iyang bana.
Ang biktima naila sa ulahi nga 39-anyos ug residente sa Sitio Tipokol, Brgy. Cabadiangan.


Sa pasiunang imbestigasyon, nasayran nga posibleng nahulog gikan sa pangpang ang biktima, kinsa gidudahang lango sa ilimnong makahubog atol sa hitabo.


Wala’y nakit-an nga timailhan sa foul play, ug ang insidente determinadong isa ka aksidente nga nahitabo sa biktima. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

2 Babayeng Drug Pushers Gisikop

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Nasikop sa kapolisan ang duha ka babaye sa buy-bust operation gabii sa Enero 12, 2025, sa Purok 1, Brgy. Bangcud, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Ang duha, kinsa newly identified drug suspects, nag-edad og 37 ug 43-anyos.


Nasikop sila sa mga membro sa Malaybalay CPS, Bukidnon PIU, ug Bukidnon PPO.


Nibalor sa Php 39,032.00 ang kantidad sa shabu nga nasakmit sa kapolisan.


Nakuha usab sa kapolisan ang P500.00 nga buy-bust money gikan sa mga suspek.


Gidala ang nasikop nga mga suspek uban sa mga ebidensya sa Malaybalay CPS alang sa saktong disposisyon.


Pagkahuman, ang mga ebidensya giduso ngadto sa Provincial Forensic Unit para sa qualitative ug quantitative nga eksaminasyon.


Mga kaso sa paglapas sa Seksyon 5 ug 11, Art. II sa R.A. 9165 ang giandam na batok sa mga dinakpan nga suspek. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

No. 1 Bukidnon PNP-PDEA watch-listed drug suspect nakorner sa buy-bust

Posted on by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Nakorner sa hiniusang puwersa sa kapolisan ug PDEA ang usa ka high-value individual (HVI), kinsa No. 1 sa watchlist sa PNP-PDEA sa Bukidnon ug Top 7 usab sa Regional level

Ang lalaking nasikop, usa ka 35-anyos, may kapuyo, ug residente sa Purok 6, Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
Nasignit siya sa Purok 5, Brgy. 9, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon hapon sa Enero 11, 2025.
Nakuha gikan sa iyang posisyon ang gidudahang shabu nga nagkantidad og P272,000.00 ug P500.00 nga bill isip buy-bust money.
Kasong paglapas sa RA 9165 ang giandam batok sa suspek.
Gidala sa Provincial Forensic Unit ang mga nakumpiskang droga alang sa qualitative ug quantitative examinations.
Ang suspek nakorner sa hiniusang puwersa sa Malaybalay CPS, Bukidnon PIU, ug Bukidnon PDEA 10. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)