BUKIDNON VIEWS: Exploring Conflict-Sensitive Communication in Former President Duterte’s Case

MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net/ 16 March 2025) — Conflict is unavoidable, but how we talk about it determines whether we deepen divisions or open paths to peace. Johan Galtung, a pioneer in peace and conflict studies, cited that poorly framed messages can escalate tensions, deepen divisions, and fuel resentment. As Galtung argues, “Peace journalism gives peace […]

Line fishing along Pulangi River, under an unfinished bridge

Residents try their luck in line fishing under the unfinished Old Batangan Bridge construction project, along the Pulangi River in Valencia City. BukidnonNews.Net photo Fishing out of nature’s bountry in Pulagui River. BukidnonNews.Net photo VIEW FROM THE WEST SIDE. Both approaches of the Old Batangan Bridge remains to be constructed. Based on the DPWH-Bukidnon 4th […]

Heirs of Datu Mansikyabo, Datu Mampaalong hold Panendan Ta Sakub ritual

Datu Maayun-ayun Arthur “Tiboy” Melendez, president of the clan of the Bukidnon Tribe leads the conduct of the annual Pamuhat or ritual dubbed as Panenden ta Sakub in the site in Bahada, Brgy. 7 Malaybalay City on January 29, 2025. According to accounts, as qouted by Erlow Talatala from author Ludivina R. Opeña and Arturo […]