DOT mulls ‘tourism summit’ in Bukidnon amid opening of new routes
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) is eyeing a “tourism summit” in Bukidnon province in line with the opening of new air routes this year In an interview, DOT-10 Director Marie Ellaine Salvaña-Unchuan said the summit was proposed by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri during his recent visit to […]
OFW from Bukidnon awaiting repatriation from war-torn Sudan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – An overseas Filipino worker from Impasug-ong town in Bukidnon province has requested repatriation from war-torn Sudan Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Northern Mindanao (Region 10) Director Harry Borres confirmed that there is one OFW from Bukidnon awaiting evacuation from Sudan. Borres did identify the OFW. He assured assistance to the OFW but […]
NPA weapons seized in Bukidnon, Surigao
BUTUAN CITY – The military recovered high-powered firearms in two encounters with the New People’s Army in Bukidnon and Surigao del Sur on April 30 and May 2 Major Francisco P. Garello Jr., chief of the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office (PAO), said the 1st Special Forces Battalion led by Lt. Col. Roger Anthony […]
Miss Philippines Earth dazzles in Bukidnon preliminary events
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – People in four Bukidnon towns were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle as the Miss Philippines Earth 2023 preliminary competitions came to Mindanao’s food basket for the first time Twenty-nine Miss Philippines Earth candidates showcased their poise and physique, donning Bukidnon native dresses and swimsuits, during a summer-themed preliminary event before […]
Bukidnon cop chief relieved
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The head of the Bukidnon police has been relieved from his post Col. Reynante Reyes’ relief is effective April 15 as ordered by Northern Mindanao police director Brig. Gen. Lawrence Coop. Col. Danildo Tumanda was named Bukidnon police officer-in-charge. Maj. Joann Navarro, Northern Mindanao police spokesperson, said Reyes was […]
OPAPRU: Success of Mindanao peace process due to stakeholders
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) on April 17, 2023, attributed the success of the Mindanao peace process to the support provided by local and international stakeholders “The success of the Mindanao peace process has vibrant support from the stakeholders as well as the international community,” […]
DA fosters local production of veggie seeds for increased food sufficiency, income in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) under the leadership of OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, received an assortment of vegetable (ampalaya, pole sitao, cucumber, okra, upo) seeds from the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) last March 31, 2023, at the agency compound, in this […]
Army vows strengthened ties with IP communities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army on April 5, 2023, vowed to continue strengthening relations with the indigenous peoples (IP) communities in the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions In a statement, MGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, 4ID Commander, said part of his leadership includes working closely with […]
DA-10, URC strengthens sustainable potato project in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To scale up the potato production in the province of Bukidnon, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 in partnership with the Universal Robina, Corp. turned over potato seed tubers to the different farmers’ associations (FAs) in Bukidnon on March 23, 2023 A total of 27,000 kilograms (kg) […]
DA-10 veggie seeds aid food security efforts in Mt. Kalatungan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In an effort to meet the need for food security among the region’s indigenous peoples communities, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA RFO-10) headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado turned over assorted vegetable seeds to the Xavier Science Foundation (XSF) A total of 60 […]