DOLE pays out P1.56B in TUPAD wages to 87K workers in Northern Mindanao
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
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
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 […]
Bukidnon eyes ‘Arabica Capital’ title with 10-year plan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 12, 2026, 7:55 pm) – Bukidnon will continue advancing its coffee industry as a primary economic driver in 2026, with officials aiming to establish the province as the country’s Arabica capital A 10-year plan targets expanding Arabica coffee plantations to over 10,000 hectares by 2035. The Bukidnon Coffee Roadmap is […]
DAR NorthMin reports progress in land distribution, debt condonation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Northern Mindanao reported significant progress in land distribution, debt condonation, and support services for farmers during the Kapihan sa PIA on Dec. 22, 2025 DAR Regional Director Zoraida O. Macadindang stated that the office has achieved 97.4% of its regular land distribution target, […]
HIV care now accessible across NorMin —DOH
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) has expanded its Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and treatment services across the region. This initiative is part of the agency’s 8-Point Action Agenda (2023–2028), which aims to achieve a “Healthy Pilipinas” and end the HIV epidemic “Right […]
N. Mindanao has 31-day buffer stock of rice – DA
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 17, 2025, 6:26 pm) – Northern Mindanao has a stable and sufficient rice supply, a regional agriculture official assured the public on Wednesday Department of Agriculture (DA) 10 (Northern Mindanao) Executive Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan said the region maintains a 31-day buffer stock, attributing it to strong local production and […]
Construction of detour near damaged Buda highway 65% complete, DPWH says
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 16, 2025 – 7:29 pm) — Here is a welcome relief for truckers and vehicle owners The Department of Public Works and Highways in Region 10 said the construction of the detour road near the damaged highway linking Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Davao is now “65 percent” completed. […]
DA-10 partners with Argentina, Bionova experts to elevate NorMin’s cattle industry
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Aiming to improve bovine genetics in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture of Argentina and Bionova for a consultation meeting on December 4 at the DA-10 compound, this city DA-RFO 10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo […]
CPD intensifies actions to curb rising adolescent pregnancy in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD)-10 is intensifying efforts to address adolescent pregnancy in Northern Mindanao, which has the highest percentage of girls aged 15–19 who have begun childbearing in the country In marking Population and Development Week, the agency held activities from November 23 to 29, with a […]