VALENCIA, Bukidnon—The city's local legislative body has passed a resolution declaring political analyst Richard Heydarian persona non grata after he compared the living conditions in Mindanao to those of sub-Saharan Africa, a remark that sparked outrage among local officials and residents. Heydarian’s comment, which was made in a public discussion, was met with mixed … [Read more...] about Bukidnon town declares political analyst ‘Persona Non Grata’ over controversial comment
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A love cut short: First Lieutenant April John Dadulla’s sacrifice in service
DAVAO CITY --- Ten days from now, First Lieutenant April John Dadulla was set to walk down the aisle with his fiancée, a fellow fighter jet pilot. Their wedding was scheduled for March 15, a carefully planned celebration of love and commitment. However, duty called, and the official mission on the night of March 4 in the hinterlands of Bukidnon tragically shattered the … [Read more...] about A love cut short: First Lieutenant April John Dadulla’s sacrifice in service
Missing FA-50 aircraft and burned bodies discovered in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon
Mt. Kalatungan Bukidnon.-Wikipedia DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The wreckage of the missing FA-50 aircraft (Tail No. 002) and the burned bodies believed to be of the missing pilots were found in the foothills of Mt. Kalatungan Complex, near Barangay Mirayon, Talakag, Bukidnon The Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Special Forces Team 103 “ISAAC”,1SFC,1SFB, discovered … [Read more...] about Missing FA-50 aircraft and burned bodies discovered in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon
NPA leader, follower slain in Agusan Sur Encounter
DAVAO CITY— A suspected ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his follower were killed in an encounter in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, on Thursday. Larry Garcia, reportedly the chief of the Sentro de Gravidad Group of the NPA’s Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee, and his aide, Garing Opriyano, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the … [Read more...] about NPA leader, follower slain in Agusan Sur Encounter
Bukidnon mayor arrested for alleged rape charges
DAVAO CITY ---– Authorities have arrested Pangantucan Mayor Miguel Silva in connection with two rape cases filed against him by a minor. Members of the Bukidnon Provincial Police Command apprehended Silva on February 2, 2025, in Compostela, Davao de Oro, where he had allegedly been hiding. Silva, a resident of Everlasting Village, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, currently serves … [Read more...] about Bukidnon mayor arrested for alleged rape charges
