Manobo-Matigsalug tribe gets P613K agri aid from DA-10

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon (PIA)–The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO)-10, through its Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4Ks) program, turned over P613,000 worth of agricultural interventions to the Minole Tigwahanon Manobo Matigsalug Tribe Association (MINTIGMAMATA) of San Fernando, Bukidnon, May 11. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene Collado and Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota […]

DA-10 distributes P4.8M in cash aid to Bukidnon farmers

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Each of the 965 rice farmers in Maramag, Bukidnon, received P5,000 in cash aid from the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene Collado said that the Department of Agriculture granted P4.825 million in cash aid to eligible rice farmers in Bukidnon through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) program. “The […]

DOLE, ChildFund Phils vow to eradicate child labor in Bukidnon

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Bukidnon, an agricultural province with the highest incidence of child labor, is taking strong measures to combat and eliminate child labor. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that in 2021, the number of working children in the country engaged in child labor was estimated at around 935,000. Fifteen in every 100 child laborers […]

BUKTIA hosts TVET forum, TESDA tackles scholarship programs by Jessa M. Cleopas

by Jessa M. Cleopas   MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has honored the Bukidnon Technical-Vocational Institutions Association (BUKTIA) for hosting the forum that serves as a channel for disseminating information and updates related to technical-vocational education training (TVET) programs, scholarships, job opportunities, and industry demands. TESDA-10 Regional Director Dan M. […]

DA clarifies no ASF in Normin

by Jasper Marie O. Rucat CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–There had been no cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in region 10 for the past four months, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 in an episode of Talakayan sa PIA in celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolks Month. Novie T. Suello, regulatory division of DA-10, […]

Zubiri pushes for AFP modernization program

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri recently visited the Philippine Army for an information briefing regarding the Army’s modernization plans, particularly as it transitions from mainly addressing internal threats to addressing territorial defense under the Pagkakaisa 2023–2028 plan of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This visit comes on the heels of Zubiri’s […]

P28.5M SBDP, FALGU projects turned over to Cabanglasan residents

CABANGLASAN, Bukidnon (PIA)–Residents of Barangays Canangaan, Mandahican, and Mandaing are already enjoying the P28.5 million worth of infrastructure projects funded under the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) and Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (FALGU) after the conduct of simultaneous turnover ceremonies in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon. These infrastructure projects are four water supply systems, three […]

Davao Global Township officially opens its roads to the public

Proximate to downtown Davao City and the Francisco Bangoy International Airport, the P33-billion Davao Global Township (DGT) opened to the public on May 25. DGT comes to life with future-proof design and engineering principles, including sustainability and green features, designed to provide Davao with an elevated new-normal-ready retail, cultural and residential experiences. DGT serves as […]

Oil spill-displaced fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Fishermen displaced by a recent oil spill in this province will get the opportunity to learn a new skill vital to their line of work, thanks to the joint efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). In an interview on Saturday, […]

The All-New XL750 Transalp: The Best Choice for All-Around Excitement

Here’s why The XL750 Transalp checks all the boxes when it comes to adventure bikes  The All-New XL750 Transalp: The Best Choice for All-Around Excitement    Manila, Philippines – Saturday, May 13, 2003 – Among all motorcycle style variants, the adventure bike is one of the best choices for all-around riding mainly due to its unique […]