Wednesday, December 10, 2025

53 NorMin LGUs receive Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 22, 2025) — Fifty-three local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao received the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance for 2023 on Nov. 14, during the 33rd National Children’s Month celebration here The awards were conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10, as chair of the Regional […]

DOH NorMin pushes for early breast cancer screening

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health–Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) is intensifying its campaign for early detection and prevention of breast cancer Dr. Vaniza Bagolbol, medical officer III and cancer program manager of DOH-10, said during Talakayan sa PIA that breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Filipino women, with fear and lack […]

DOH: NorMin still malaria-free, public must maintain vigilance

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Northern Mindanao has remained malaria-free since 2019, the Department of Health–Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Northern Mindanao said, but officials urged the public to stay vigilant against the disease During the Nov. 6 episode of Talakayan sa PIA, Dr. John Daniel R. Estandarte, medical officer III of DOH-CHD Northern Mindanao, […]

NorMin farmers get PhP140-M Farm Mechanization Aid

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, fifty-three (53) farmers’ associations and cooperatives (FCAs) across Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental received over ₱140 million worth of pre- and post-harvest farm machinery under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Component on Wednesday, October 2 The comprehensive aid package, aimed […]

NorMin survives ‘Opong’ with zero casualties, minimal damage

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 26, 2025, 7:04 p.m.) – The Northern Mindanao Region reported zero casualties or major damage on Friday after the passing of Severe Tropical Storm Opong While the local governments of Talisayan and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental suspended classes, no injuries were reported amid morning winds and rain.   In […]

Bukidnon registers highest poverty incidence in NorMin

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 29, 2025) — Despite being known as the “fruit basket of Mindanao,” Bukidnon has the highest poverty incidence in the region, together with Lanao del Norte, according to the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that Bukidnon led all provinces in agriculture and fisheries […]

Bukidnon most solid waste compliant in NorMin – EMB

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 4, 2025, 7:15 pm) – The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) 10 (Northern Mindanao) recognized Bukidnon province as the most compliant with Republic Act (RA) 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, in the region In an interview on Thursday, September 4, 2025, EMB-10 Director Reynaldo Digamo Jr. said that, […]

DA-10 inaugurates first mobile soil lab in NorMin

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Region 10 (DA-10) inaugurated the first-ever mobile soil laboratory (MSL) in Northern Mindanao today, September 1, at the DA-10 Compound, this city Acquired through the National Soil Health Program of the DA-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM), the MSL features a ten-wheeler truck equipped […]

256 NorMin barangays retain drug-cleared, drug-free statuses

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A total of 256 barangays in the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Bukidnon have retained their drug-cleared and drug-free statuses, following the approval of their applications by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) on Aug. 27 The ROCBDC, chaired by the Philippine Drug Enforcement […]

NTC adopts NorMin broadband mapping system for nationwide use

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 26, 2025, 6:51 p.m.) – The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) launched the nationwide broadband mapping system here on Tuesday, developed by engineers and information technology professionals from Northern Mindanao NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez said the operation of the Quality of Service (QoS) and Broadband Mapping System serves as a […]