Friday, February 13, 2026

14 Northern Mindanao businesses receive Halal certification

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 10, 2026) — Fourteen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao received Halal certificates during the 8th Regional Halal Committee Meeting on Feb. 4 at N Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City The certifications were issued after the MSMEs completed requirements and evaluation under the Halal Certification Assistance […]

DOH-10 steps up measles immunization in rural areas

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 11, 2026, 8:10 pm) – The Department of Health in Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) targets to reach more qualified children in rural communities to be vaccinated against measles and rubella During a media briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Elma Oclarit, head of the DOH-10 Family Center, said they have so far vaccinated […]

BPAT member sa CDO gipatay sa Talakag

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Kaniadtong Enero 25, 2026, sa alas 3:35 sa buntag, usa ka 24-anyos nga miyembro sa Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) sa Barangay Besigan, Cagayan de Oro City, ang gipusil-patay sa Sitio Migpait, Barangay Indulang, Talakag, Bukidnon Sumala sa imbestigasyon sa Talakag Municipal Police Station, ang biktima mitambong sa “likod-likod” (usa ka tradisyonal nga aktibidad sa […]

Bayanihan SIM Project connects remote schools in Bukidnon to free internet

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — For schools in remote parts of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte, internet access is no longer out of reach The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Northern Mindanao has begun distributing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to 30 public schools under the Bayanihan SIM Project, providing free mobile […]

RMFB-10, DA-NorMin to collab for agri support to Bukidnon farmers

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The 1004th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10 (RMFB-10) and the Department of Agriculture–Region 10 (DA-10) met for an interagency collaboration to lay down proposed projects and programs aimed at supporting local farmers in Bukidnon on January 26 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan led the […]

Bukidnon to impose stricter measures vs. racing events in highways

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 2, 2026, 6:55 PM) – The provincial government of Bukidnon is set to implement stricter regulations for highway travel within its jurisdiction during major race events During Monday’s convocation program, Gov. Rogelio Neil P. Roque said he is delegating to the Provincial Legal Office, in coordination with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan […]

BPAT member sa CDO gipatay sa Talakag

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Kaniadtong Enero 25, 2026, sa alas 3:35 sa buntag, usa ka 24-anyos nga miyembro sa Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) sa Barangay Besigan, Cagayan de Oro City, ang gipusil-patay sa Sitio Migpait, Barangay Indulang, Talakag, Bukidnon Sumala sa imbestigasyon sa Talakag Municipal Police Station, ang biktima mitambong sa likod-likod (usa ka selebrasyon sa dili pa […]

DOLE pays out P1.56B in TUPAD wages to 87K workers in Northern Mindanao

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 22, 2026) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Northern Mindanao paid ₱1.56 billion in wages to 87,473 workers in 2025 under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program TUPAD provided short-term emergency jobs to displaced, disadvantaged, and underemployed workers affected by economic disruptions, calamities, and other […]

Bukidnon turns over P181-M infra projects to 2 towns

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 20, 2026, 8:25 pm) – Bukidnon province delivered more than PHP 181.7 million worth of new infrastructure to two of its municipalities, officials reported Tuesday The provincial government turned over nine projects worth PHP 111.7 million to Talakag and five projects worth PHP 70 million to Baungon. Most are farm-to-market […]

DOH urges regular testing for liver disease to prevent cancer

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Hepatitis B and C can affect the liver without showing symptoms in the early stages, making testing and regular checkups essential to prevent liver cancer, the Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) said Dr. Tristan Jediah Labitad, head of the DOH-10 Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, underscored the importance of liver health during […]