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 […]
PBBM tasks DENR to transform forest dependents into eco-partners
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-10) is turning forest-dependent communities in Northern Mindanao into environmental partners through livelihood and reforestation programs In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to balance environmental protection and economic growth, DENR-10 hires residents for tree planting and maintenance and helps them secure […]
DOH-10 warns public against waterborne, vector-borne diseases during El Niño
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health in Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) warned the public against waterborne and vector-borne diseases as El Niño conditions develop The move follows the issuance of an El Niño Alert by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), prompting health authorities to monitorrelated health risks.DOH-10 Non-communicable Diseases Cluster […]
Northern Mindanao sustains trillion-peso economy
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 27, 2026) — Northern Mindanao has sustained its position in the country’s trillion-peso economy group after posting a P1.095 trillion Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 . The region recorded 4.9% growth, higher than the national average of 4.4%. It remained thesixth-largest […]
DAR land distribution, debt relief drive boost farmer empowerment in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 27, 2026) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Northern Mindanao distributed land titles, canceled debts, and provided farm support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries during a stakeholders’ forum on April 23 at the Corpus Christi Gym The activity, led by DAR Finance, Management and Administration Office UndersecretaryAmihilda Sangcopan, […]
DMW, DepEd roll out reintegration programs for returning OFWs in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) —The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)-10 and Department of Education (DepEd)-10 rolled out reintegration programs for returning overseas Filipino workers during the Balikbayang Manggagawa National Reintegration Network Regional Fair on April 13 in Cagayan de Oro City The activity brought together government agencies to provide employment services, livelihood support, and […]
DENR ‘Permitting on Wheels’ speeds up processing of environmental permits in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Northern Mindanao (DENR-10) conducted its “Permitting on Wheels” caravan in this city from April 14 to 15, allowing businesses and residents to access faster processing of environmental permits, clearances, and related documents The initiative, done in partnership with the regional offices of the […]
DA-10 gives farmers fuel aid, expands Kadiwa to lower farm products prices
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao is providing fuel assistance and expanding food access programs as rising transport and farm input costs push inflation higher in the region During the March 2026 Inflation Report virtual press conference on April 14, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 reported that inflation in Northern […]