DA-10 seeks agri investments to build Mindanao food value chains
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10)is seeking private-sector investments in agricultural processing, post-harvest facilities, renewableenergy and digital agriculture to increase the value of farm products and support food security inthe region. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan said the government cannotaddress food security and agricultural development […]
4ID hosts social media summit to combat disinformation in digital era
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Aligning military public information with the nationalgovernment’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda, the 4th Infantry ‘Diamond’ Division (4ID) gatheredMindanao’s state communicators, military public affairs personnel, and digital content creatorsfor the 3rd Mindanao Leg of the Digital and Social Media Summit (DASMES) 2026 from Aug.13 to 14 at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de […]
Reg’l body endorses P184-B infra budget N. Mindanao projects
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Regional Development Council in Northern Mindanao (RDC-10) has endorsed a PHP184.8 billion budget for 2027 infrastructure projects to accelerateregional growth, with upgraded energy infrastructure and power reliability identified as keypriorities. This was raised by Bukidnon Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque, who serves as chairperson of RDC-10’sInfrastructure and Utilities Development Committee (InfraCom), […]
Highway in Bukidnon’s southernmost town shows cracks after heavy rains
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Vehicles passing through Damulog town in Bukidnon couldexpect delays after a portion of the highway there measuring around 100 meters cracked due toheavy rains on Friday night that almost led to its closure Damulog borders Carmen town in Cotabato province in Region 12, an alternative route to andfrom Davao City whenever portions […]
DOLE facilitates payment of P1.9-M back wages for Bukidnon workers
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (NorthernMindanao) facilitated the settlement of PHP1.9 million in back wages for workers in Bukidnonprovince on Tuesday In a statement, DOLE-10 said the 30 workers and their employer settled the final pay disputesthrough DOLE’s Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program.The workers coursed their complaints to […]
NCIP vows action on Bukidnon IP ancestral domain concerns
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) hasvowed to take action on longstanding ancestral domain concerns raised by Indigenous Peoples(IPs) in Bukidnon, committing to work closely with relevant government agencies to addressissues involving land registration, overlapping claims, and the implementation of IndigenousPeoples’ rights The commitment was made during a community […]
Hiker goes missing in Mt Kalatungan
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews/15 June 2026)— A massive search and rescue operation isunderway in southern Bukidnon for a 31-year-old hiker who has gone missing while climbingthe 9,450-foot Mt. Kalatungan, the country’s fifth-highest peak. The Bukidnon Provincial Police Office has distributed high-alert flyers seeking information onthe whereabouts of Alkharj Gomez Zamayla, 31, a resident of Jasaan, […]
Malaybalay balances growth, environmental protection
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Malaybalay City government in Bukidnon vowed on Tuesday to explore all possible measures to address the environmental risks threatening one ofits tourist spots amid ongoing infrastructure projects In a statement, Mayor Warren Jay Pabillaran said he has tasked the City Environment andNatural Resources Office (CENRO) to investigate further and […]
NorMin employment rate rises to 96.3% in 2025 — PSA
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Northern Mindanao posted a 96.3 percent employment rate in 2025, while labor force participation also increased, according to preliminary results of the 2025Labor Force Survey presented by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 on May 20 PSA data showed that the region’s labor force population among individuals aged 15 years oldand […]
DOH expands PuroKalusugan to improve healthcare access of NorMincommunities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health DevelopmentNorthern Mindanao (DOH-10) is expanding its PuroKalusugan program to bring health servicescloser to communities, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA)across the region Dr. Angeli Loren W. Caguioa, head of the Local Health Systems Development Cluster, said theprogram aims to ensure residents […]