2035 stories
Bukidnon's economy expanded by 2.7 percent to ₱274.85 billion in 2025, driven by steady gains in services and agriculture despite a sharp contraction in construction and mining.
Three community associations in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon received ₱900,000 in DSWD-PAMANA grants to establish post-harvest and agrivet supply projects.
Northern Mindanao’s poverty rate fell to 20.3% in 2025, though 1.07 million people in the region remain below the poverty line.
Camiguin is pursuing Geographical Indication recognition by March 2027 to set strict quality standards and boost lanzones values.
Eighty-six business establishments in Northern Mindanao earned DTI Bagwis Awards for exemplary compliance with fair trade laws and consumer protection.
DA-10 and Nestlé Philippines partnered in Malaybalay City to boost regional coffee yields and address Northern Mindanao’s 25,000 MT coffee deficit.
DHSUD and Pag-IBIG Fund launched the largest National Housing Expo at the SMX Convention Center, bringing more than 50,000 ready-for-occupancy homes and low-interest loans to Filipino workers.
Minimum-wage earners in Northern Mindanao could face uncertainty over future pay increases if legal challenges to wage orders delay their implementation, a labor leader has warned.
Misamis Occidental is focusing on tourism expansion and targeted agricultural assistance to sustain economic momentum after posting a 3.8% growth rate in 2025.
A court injunction halting Metro Manila's minimum wage increase has raised concerns among Northern Mindanao labor groups that similar legal challenges could delay future pay hikes in Cagayan de Oro and across Region 10.
Pag-IBIG Fund partnered with DMCI Homes to give members access to up to 3,990 condominium units under affordable financing rates as part of the Expanded 4PH Program.
Kauswagan plans to develop six major water sources worth ₱20 million and expand organic farming initiatives to protect local agriculture from Super El Niño.