Zubiri files P150 daily wage hike Bill
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri filed the Across-the-Board Wage Increase Act of 2023, or Senate Bill No. 2002, which seeks to raise wages of private sector employees in all regions by P150 a day. “A decent life costs a decent wage. If workers put in long hours of work daily and still cannot afford […]
Villar inspires Bukidnon women, cites enabling laws
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Senator Cynthia Villar has left a lasting impression of inspiration as she spoke to thousands of women from various groups joining in the 18th Provincial Summit, March 9, in celebration of National Women’s Month with the theme ‘WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.’ Villar, a staunch advocate of women’s rights and welfare, […]
Super health center to rise at far-off village in Bukidnon
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon (PIA)–Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Super Health Center facility in far-off barangay Bacusanon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, March 3. Go said the center would offer important health services at the local level, like an outpatient department, laboratory, x-ray, ultrasound, birthing services, diagnostics, pharmacy, and emergency services. Asked about the […]
SSS Lapasan signs MOA with Manolo Fortich for KaltaSSS project
by Jasper Marie O. Rucat CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Social Security System (SSS) Cagayan de Oro Lapasan Branch held a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing, March 20, with the Local Government of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, to commence the KaltaSSS Collect Program, which allows job orders that are not covered by the Government Service Insurance […]
Normin upskills Bukidnon corn farmers as farmer scientists
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)–A farmer scientist refresher training course was conducted recently by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC)-10 through its Career Development and Management Services (CDMS) in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Twenty-four farmers in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, most of whom grow corn, were trained to become farmer scientist trainers. These trainers will then run the […]
Bukidnon price watchdog
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–To stabilize market prices of basic needs and prime commodities (BNPCs), Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque, chairperson of the Provincial Price Coordinating Council (PPCC), recently convened the Council members to discuss the roles of Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs). Supported by the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7581 (Price […]
DA-10 trains counterpart on bio-control, pest mgmt
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–The Department of Agriculture-Regional Crop Protection Center (DA-RCPC)-10 recently extended training on mass production for Trichogramma sp. to its DA-RCPC counterpart in Region 11 (Davao Region). Four technical staff were housed in the center in Bangcud, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and trained in proper practices and methods for mass production of Trichogramma sp. and […]
DOT-10 celebrates Tagolwanen women weavers resilience, triumphs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Department of Tourism (DOT)-10 celebrates this women’s month with the stories of resilience and triumphs of some women of northern Mindanao from whom the public could draw inspiration. In this year’s first episode of its “Kababaihan Para sa Kalambuan” (Women for Progress) talk show, DOT-10 showcases the Tagolwanen Women Weavers […]
DOST upskills Bukidnon agriworkers on equip’t calibration, maintenance
MARAMAG, Bukidnon (PIA)–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10 recently conducted training on equipment maintenance and calibration at Farmind Asia Banana Corporation (FABC) in La Roxas, Maramag, Bukidnon. On February 8 and 9, the company trained 17 plant calibration officers and supervisors on how to calibrate electronic scales, thermometers, and volumetric wares. This group of […]
DOLE orients Bukidnon GIP interns on roles, responsibilities
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Sixty-nine interns in the province went through an orientation on their roles and responsibilities as beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE)-10 Government Internship Program (GIP) in a series of sessions from February 13-17. Raul Valmores, chief of the DOLE-10 Bukidnon Provincial Field Office (Buk PFO), clarified that the beneficiaries signed […]