DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to receive a significant budgetary boost for Fiscal Year 2026 — a 36% increase under the Marcos administration — signaling a renewed national commitment to Mindanao’s long-term growth and stability. Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) show that ₱363.409 million has been … [Read more...] about MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts
Health and Science
Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10) — The Iligan City Government is ramping up its disaster preparedness with new equipment and modernization programs aimed at strengthening emergency response. On Wednesday, Mayor Frederick Siao led the turnover of a ₱1.5-million Type 1 ambulance to the Bureau of Fire Protection – Iligan City Fire Station to boost its emergency … [Read more...] about Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear
Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
DAVAO CITY (October 9) — Senior citizens here received a warm tribute and easier access to government services as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Regional Office 11 rolled out its “Serbisyo Caravan” for the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week. The event, held in partnership with the City Government of Davao, Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), and City Health … [Read more...] about Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur (October 9) — For decades, residents of this province had to travel hours to seek specialized medical care. This week, that changed. The Bangsamoro Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) officially opened on Tuesday, transforming the 52-year-old Maguindanao Provincial Hospital into a fully equipped tertiary medical facility — the … [Read more...] about ‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 7) — At the heart of Northern Mindanao’s drive toward more inclusive governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Region 10 (DILG-10) is working to move gender equality from policy paper to daily practice. This week, regional officials reaffirmed their “obligation” to advance Gender and Development (GAD) as a core … [Read more...] about Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
