
Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Bukidnon, Philippines
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for a 31-year-old hiker who went missing on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, Philippines, a week after he was last seen on June 12.
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Search and rescue operations are ongoing for a 31-year-old hiker who went missing on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, Philippines, a week after he was last seen on June 12.

The Philippine Army's 88th Infantry Battalion issued a public apology after soldiers mistakenly shot and killed a civilian woman during operations in a remote village in Bukidnon on June 15.

A resort in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, has temporarily halted its adventure operations to conduct a safety review following a zipline accident on June 14 that injured a 25-year-old Indian tourist.

Search efforts are ongoing for a missing hiker on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, two fishermen off the coast of Kemaman, and a California hiker in Costa Rica. Authorities and rescue teams are actively involved in these separate search operations.

Government authorities conducted an anti-illegal drugs operation in Sitio Salumayag, Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, uprooting 800 fully grown marijuana plants.

A town in Bukidnon, Philippines, has launched a P18.36-million government-funded feeding program to provide daily nutritious meals for 4,000 daycare children over six months, aiming to combat malnutrition.

The province of Bukidnon in the Philippines launched its inaugural coffee festival, which also served as the venue for the national round of the Southeast Asia (SEA) coffee competition.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has intervened to resolve frequent and prolonged power interruptions in Valencia City, Bukidnon, following complaints from consumers and the city council.

A 73-year-old businessman was fatally shot during the annual fiesta celebration in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Police are investigating a property dispute as a possible motive for the tragic incident.

Various regions across the Philippines are implementing relief measures for agricultural damage, bracing for high heat indices, and preparing for the anticipated effects of El Niño. Farmers in areas like Pagadian City and Bukidnon are making preparations for the impending dry spell.

A truck caught fire in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, on Friday morning, causing thick black smoke and alarming residents. The incident occurred in a commercial area amid extreme heat.

Firefighters in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon are working to contain grassland and forest fires as the dry season intensifies, navigating steep and slippery terrain.

The Kaamulan Festival in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, saw large crowds despite intense heat and increasing costs, with nine contingents participating in one of its main highlights.

An all-women Army unit in Bukidnon, Philippines, conducted a successful raid on a New People's Army (NPA) rebel lair, marking a combat breakthrough in efforts to clear the province's border with Agusan del Sur.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter vigil, calling for harmony and peace, and also led a traditional torch-lit procession at the Colosseum before Easter.

Competitors engaged in traditional games, known as Kag-alu-alu tu Kaamulan, at the Kaamulan Festival in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, drawing large crowds and boosting heritage recognition.

Public transport in Valencia City, Bukidnon, continued normally despite a nationwide transport strike in other parts of the Philippines, where drivers are demanding fuel subsidies and fare adjustments due to rising fuel prices.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Some 5,260 public school teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd) divisions of Malaybalay City, Valencia City, and Bukidnon took their mass oath before Regional…

The dust had barely settled on the makeshift tents along the national highway when gunfire rang out. It was April 19, 2022, in Quezon town, Bukidnon.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — A party-list lawmaker has urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to consider a temporary pause in apprehending traffic violators amid rising fuel prices, but the…

The local government of Maramag, Bukidnon, expects to cut its electricity expenses by up to 80% through the full operation of solar panels installed across major government buildings, potentially saving millions annually.

Officials and residents in Bukidnon, Philippines, have expressed support for the 2026 tax campaign launched by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District No. 99.

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON — The city’s sanitary landfill in Barangay Barobo has reached full capacity for residual waste, prompting the local government to fast-track the construction of a second disposal cell, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) here said. City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Julius Parian said the increasing volume of garbage

Seven individuals were arrested and P5.5 million worth of allegedly adulterated, unlabeled, and unregistered cooking oil was seized during enforcement operations in Valencia City, Bukidnon.

A 31-year-old hiker, Alkharj Gomez Zamayla, is still missing after a week-long search operation involving 127 volunteers, soldiers, police, drones, and K9 units on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, Philippines.

Armed robbers ambushed three rural bank employees along a highway in Barangay Damilag, Bukidnon, carting away approximately P1.7 million in cash.

The provincial government of Bukidnon has provided P1.5 million in financial assistance to General Santos City. This aid is intended to support relief and recovery efforts following a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast.

The National Food Authority (NFA) in Bukidnon has prepared 20,000 bags of rice for auction as part of a nationwide plan to dispose of aging rice stocks.

Valencia City Central School, the largest public elementary school in Bukidnon, is struggling with persistent classroom shortages and recurring flooding issues.

The municipality of San Fernando in Bukidnon, Philippines, celebrated its second year as an insurgency-free town, maintaining its status as the first in Northern Mindanao to achieve this.

Thousands of consumers in Valencia City, Bukidnon, expressed frustration after a nearly 27-hour power interruption affected households and businesses.

The town of Quezon in Bukidnon, Philippines, is shifting its agricultural focus from traditional crops like sugarcane and pineapple to a more diverse range of farm products, supported by expanded rural infrastructure. This initiative aims to strengthen the local economy and protect farmers.

A four-year-old child was tragically killed after being struck by a train near Lake Constance in Germany. The incident occurred when the child reportedly rode a balance bike onto the tracks.

A farmer was found dead on Tuesday, April 28, in Impasugong town, Bukidnon, Philippines, with authorities confirming a venomous snake bite as the cause of death.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Officials of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAgrO) had sought to address the controversy surrounding the…

The Lechon Festival, part of the Kaamulan Festival 2026 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, has drawn online criticism after roasted pigs were decorated with "salay," traditional beaded necklaces, sparking debate over the misuse of cultural symbols.

Over 1,400 motorized tricycle drivers in Valencia and Malaybalay cities, Bukidnon, received cash assistance as part of a government relief program to mitigate rising fuel prices. The aid was distributed on April 8.

Pope Leo XIV personally carried the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, marking his first such act as pontiff and reviving a decades-old tradition.

Articles discuss the traditions and Christian significance of Palm Sunday, also known as Pūpolsvētdiena or Kvetná nedeľa, highlighting its two strong stories and associated customs.

The Kaamulan Festival 2026 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, showcased the region's cultural identity through its inaugural "Hulagway sa Yuta: Soil Painting Competition." Artists gathered at the Bukidnon Center for Culture and the Arts for the event.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Dawn broke over the Bukidnon Capitol Grounds as the “Pamukalag Ha Pangampo” ritual formally opened the Kaamulan Festival 2026 on Thursday.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Frontline services at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 99 in Bukidnon will remain available from Monday to Friday even with the implementation of the four-day workweek as part of efforts to conserve energy amid rising global oil prices. The setup is implemented pursuant to Revenue Memorandum

MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Tuesday announced that it will be adopting a four-day onsite work arrangement to conserve energy due to rising fuel prices caused by escalating military conflict in the Middle East. According to the operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) in a statement, non-frontline

DON CARLOS, Bukidnon — Sugar planters and other agricultural producers in Bukidnon are bracing for higher production costs as fuel prices rise amid escalating Middle East tensions.

A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide.

Police in Cagayan de Oro City have recovered an abandoned pickup truck believed to be the getaway vehicle used in a recent robbery in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

The red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) has infected approximately 30 hectares of sugarcane plantations in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines, raising concerns about potential widespread devastation.

A 25-year-old Indian tourist sustained injuries after falling 39 feet when a zipline cable allegedly snapped due to age and prolonged use at a resort in Kitaotao, Bukidnon.

Line workers from the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) have been deployed to General Santos City to help restore electricity following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Higaonon tribal leaders and Indigenous Peoples from several Bukidnon towns in the Philippines formally declared their rejection of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and reaffirmed their commitment to peace.

A woman died in Bukidnon while waiting in line for government-subsidized P20-per-kilo rice, prompting calls for a safer and more accessible selling process.

Local government units in Bukidnon are awaiting official instructions from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding the lifting of the four-day workweek arrangement.

The House of Representatives has sent articles of impeachment against Sara Duterte to the Senate, which is preparing to convene as an impeachment court to hear the case amidst political maneuvering allegations.

A 101-year-old woman from Valencia City, Bukidnon, was documented by authorities and received a P100,000 cash incentive, making her the 20th centenarian in the province.

A fire, believed to be caused by a lightning strike, destroyed three houses and damaged another in Maramag, Bukidnon, during a rainy and gusty Sunday afternoon.

More than 2,000 tricab drivers in Quezon, Bukidnon, received P5,000 each in cash assistance as part of a government initiative to alleviate the impact of increasing fuel costs.

Government agencies and industry partners gathered in Valencia City, Bukidnon, for the NorMinRIPE 2026 exhibit, showcasing market-ready technologies to foster regional development.

Authorities have issued a heat warning for the Kaamulan Festival's major events in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, where thousands of spectators and participants are expected to face extreme temperatures.

Motorists in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, formed long lines at gas stations to refuel before a significant increase in petroleum prices is set to take effect.

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — As early as 6 a.m. on Wednesday, residents flocked to this city’s two main public markets — the Farmers Market and Central Market — to buy ingredients for traditional Holy…

Residents in Maramag, Bukidnon, are flocking to the National Food Authority warehouse, with some lining up overnight, to secure access to government-subsidized rice.

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — For the first time, Bukidnon province is able to host the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) meet that kicked off here on March 19.
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Sugar millers in Bukidnon have increased the fuel subsidy provided to planters to support the delivery of freshly harvested sugarcane to milling plants.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Kaamulan Festival is featured in the third release under the P100 Philippine Festivals Commemorative Coin Series, highlighting the culture and unity of the seven…

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Rising fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East are beginning to strain sugarcane farmers and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Bukidnon, prompting local…

ILIGAN CITY–Some 1,000 hills of fully grown cannabis were uprooted by policemen following a raid in a remote village of Bukidnon province on Saturday morning. The raid happened at 6:30 a.m.

QUEZON, Bukidnon — Hundreds of Manobo tribespeople filled the national highway with music, chants and ritual dances on Monday, February 23, as they celebrated the 17th “Sunggod Teh Kamanga,” an annual cultural festival honoring their indigenous heritage and farming traditions. Wearing traditional attire, participants performed ceremonial dances while playing native instruments such as the kuglong