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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]