PIA-Bukidnon

IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon  (PIA) --Six firearms were seized during the military operation against the remnants of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in the hinterlands of Sitio Kamaca, Barangay Bontongon, Impasugong, Bukidnon on Friday, September 22, 2023.   In a determined bid to end the local insurgency in its area of operation, the 8th Infantry (Dependable) Battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel Anthony A. Bacus, launched a focused military operation, which resulted in a 15-minute gunfight with seven CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at 10:47 Friday morning.   The troops scoured the area after the clash and successfully confiscated one Cal .30 M1 Garand Rifle; Cal .45 M1911 Pistol; Cal .30 M1 Garand Rifle Clip loaded with eight rounds of ammunition; Cal .45 Pistol Magazine loaded with two rounds of ammunition; Improvised Explosive Device (IED); Fuse; Detonating cord; and a backpack with personal belongings.    At 1:20 in the afternoon on the same day, while conducting an extensive search for addi

DALWANGAN, Malaybalay City--National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen led the ceremonial planting of coffee in Nestlé Bukidnon Integrated Coffee Center (NBICC), Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) at Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.    This visit will serve as a venue for widening the agricultural potentials of fruit-bearing trees such as coffee and cacao to promote sustainable farming to augment the income of our rice farmers.    In his message, the administrator noted that this event is significant as it shows that there are other private sectors who are expressing their utmost support to the National Irrigation Administration and its farmer-beneficiaries.   “This event is significant as it shows that there are other private sectors who are expressing their utmost support to NIA and its farmer-beneficiaries and I would like to appreciate the Nestle Philippines, dahil sa paglalaan nila ng efforts

BARONGCOT, Dangcagan, Bukidnon (PIA)--The agriculture department of Northern Mindanao (DA-10) led by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, in partnership with private seed companies, stages the first in the series of its Corn Derby Field Day for this year's wet season, showcasing promising hybrid corn cultivars here on Friday, September 22.   Seated at about a 1.9-hectare portion of DA-10's Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD), 15 corn varieties from seven companies exhibited their entries to gauge the products' performance and adaptability in a low elevated area.   "Mapuslanon ni siya [technology showcasing] para sa atong mga mag-uuma," Carlota S. Madriaga, DA-10 regional technical director for operations, in her message to about the 150 farmers and agricultural extensionists participating from the towns of Dangcagan, Damulog, Kibawe, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Kitaotao, Maramag, and Kalilangan of Bukidnon province.   Yellow corn varieties along w

Bernadith G. Epan MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)--In a resounding display of unity and shared aspirations, Atty. Arbie "Bagani" Saway Llesis, the Provincial Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Bukidnon, laid out his vision for the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community during the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan 2023-2028 (NMRDP) Roadshow.    Highlighting a crucial step towards a "Matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay" (Stable, prosperous, and secured life) for all Filipinos, the NMRDP Roadshow was a platform that brought together various sectors integral to realizing the long-term development plan's objectives.    Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño, the Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region X, provided valuable insights into why Bukidnon is a key contributor to Northern Mindanao's economic growth and how the province can play a pivotal role in the 2023-2028 development plan.    Llesis underlin

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon--The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10), through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, facilitates the crafting of the 2024-2028 Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP) plan for the province of Bukidnon.   Chona Nacalaban, Rice Program focal person of DA-10 explained that MRIDP is formulated to address the present challenges in the rice industry. It is set to improve agricultural production in the country to achieve the government's target of 97 percent rice self-sufficiency by 2028.   Following the program’s briefing earlier this August, the DA-10’s Rice Program led the convergence planning workshop of OneDA, comprising ATI, PhilMech, NIA, and PhilRice, which seeks to create a rice industry in the region that is thriving, resilient, and sustainable while boosting the productivity of farmers.   The program was designed to prioritize the welfare of Filipino farmers, boost the rice value chain, and improve agr

PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon (PIA)—In pursuit of a clean and sustainable water resource for agriculture, industry, and the economy, the Regional Convergence Initiative - Technical Working Group (RCI-TWG) spearheaded the final review and critiquing of the Muleta Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) on August 24, 2023.   This meeting followed the CADP writeshop organized by the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) on May 16 to 19 in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City.   Discussed during the meeting were salient points of the Muleta CADP, presented by Pangantucan Municipal Agriculturist Teodoro B. Quirante III, including the watershed profile, primary goals and strategies of the CADP, and the budgetary requirements for implementation from 2023 until 2027.   The RCI-TWG meeting had main participants, including the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10, led by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado as the lead convener. Also present were representat

  By Bernadith G. Epan   MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)--The provincial government of Bukidnon, led by Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque, has strongly affirmed its commitment and support for the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan (NMRDP) 2023-2028.   It was reiterated during the NMRDP 2023-2028 Roadshow on September 5 at the Kaamulan Folk Arts Theater in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.   In his message, Governor Roque emphasized the province's determination to excel both in governance and regional progress.    He urged all agencies to follow the "game plan" outlined in the NMRDP and work together as a united force to achieve the province's goals and contribute to the broader ambitions of AmBisyon Natin 2040.   Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque stands firmly behind the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan (NMRDP) 2023-2028, showcasing unwavering commitment and support for a brighter future. (JBAdviento/PIA-10/Bukidnon) "Bukidnon is fully committed t