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 […]
53 NorMin LGUs receive Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]