Back in 2017, travelers from Brgy. Can-ayan to neighboring barangays Kibalabag and Manalog have to use a hanging bridge or ride a gakit (bamboo raft) to cross the Can-ayan River /BukidnonNews.Net file photo Travelers now find an ally in the spillway to cross Can-ayan River in this photo taken on May 17, 2026. Construction workers […]
Market Day in Malaybalay: Sweet Potato from Can-ayan
Sweet potato (kamote) from farmers in Can-ayan, Malaybalay City sells for around P40 to P50 per kilo at the vegetable section of the Malaybalay City Public Market in Barangay 9. The photo was taken on Sunday, May 17, 2026. BukidnonNews.Net photo
Forest fires burn 56.4 hectares of NGP areas in Bukidnon – DENR report
MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.Net / 16 May 2026) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported at least 16 forest fire incidents across Bukidnon during the height of the dry season. The fires burned an estimated 125.49 hectares, including about 56.4 hectares of National Greening Program (NGP) reforestation areas, based on consolidated data as […]
BFAR eyes Bukidnon tilapia industry expansion; 3M fingerlings released
Despite having nearly 3,000 fishponds, Bukidnon still depends on tilapia from outside regions, pointing to strong unmet local demand that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) says could drive industry expansion.
Soil painting winner urges land access, stronger support for Bukidnon farmers
MALAYBALAY CITY (02 April 2026/Bukidnon News) — An award-winning soil painting depicting the gathering of leftover corn has sparked calls for stronger government support for farmers in Bukidnon, where 27 percent of residents remain in poverty despite the province’s reputation as a food basket. Phel Picao Salmasan, a public school teacher and soil artist, won […]