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Muslim senatorial bet Atty. Adel Tamano pushes for more pro-women laws and opportunities in government

Muslim senatorial candidate Atty. Adel Tamano today urged for more pro-women laws and more opportunities for women to work and serve in the government, saying that empowered women help form better societies and that the same are part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The Nacionalista Party senatorial bet and spokesperson made this statement today, March [...]

BukidnonOnline.com Exclusive: Is Governor Zubiri eyeing a transfer to another party?

BUKIDNON | BUKIDNON NEWS | BUKIDNON ONLINE | BUKIDNON ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – This is the million dollar question here in Bukidnon these days. Is it true that incumbent Bukidnon Governor Jose Ma. Zubiri, Jr. (who’s seeking the vice gubernatorial seat come May 2010) is now eyeing a transfer of political party?
Sources say that Zubiri, a [...]

Senatorial bet from Bukidnon reportedly alarmed over Villar’s jingle

BUKIDNON | BUKIDNON POLITICS | MANOLO FORTICH | BUKIDNON NEWS – “Nakaligo ka na ba sa dagat ng basura? Nagpasko ka na ba sa gitna ng kalsada?” We all know how that song goes. It’s Nacionalista Party standard bearer Sen. Manny Villar’s famous (or infamous, however you choose to see it) jingle. While Villar’s supporters [...]

BukidnonOnline.com will feature Kaamulan Festival 2010 news, updates, photos and videos!

KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2010 | BUKIDNON NEWS – Bukidnon Online, your Bukidnon community blog, will feature Kaamulan Festival 2010 related news, updates, select photos and videos!
Starting February 26, 2010 (the grand opening of the Kaamulan 2010), this Bukidnon blog will deliver the latest updates straight from Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
We currently have additional writers and we also [...]

Advertise your business, candidacy this Kaamulan 2010 through BukidnonOnline.com

The Kaamulan Festival in the Province of Bukidnon is a big crowd drawer. Every year, thousands of people visit the province to witness this gathering of Bukidnon’s 7 hill tribes. The Kaamulan is such a big and unique event that Department of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano even dubbed it as the only authentic ethnic festival [...]

Sixty Bukidnon policemen reassigned to Maguindanao

BUKIDNON NEWS | BUKIDNON UPDATES | GOVERNMENT | CONTROVERSIAL – A total of 60 policemen from Bukidnon have reportedly been reassigned to Maguindanao. This was confirmed by Bukidnon Provincial Police Chief Nerio Bermudo with Bukidnon Online today.
The police chief said that thirty Bukidnon cops have already been sent to Maguindanao before the start of 2010. [...]

BUSECO general manager withdraws libel suit versus Bukidnon priests

BUKIDNON | BUKIDNON NEWS | CONTROVERSIAL – Here’s a welcome piece of news. News reports say that Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) general manager Edgardo Masongsong has reportedly withdrawn the libel case that he filed against several priests in Bukidnon.
This is definitely a good sign! At least this signals the first step towards an amicable [...]

Valencia City councilor Atty. Oliver Owen Garcia questions new VCWD manager Joel Fernandez background

VALENCIA CITY | BUKIDNON NEWS | CONTROVERSIAL | SERVICE | PERSONALITIES – There’s an ongoing controversy over at the Valencia City Water District (VCWD). Its newly appointed general manager, Joel Fernandez, reportedly seems to lack the necessary number of years of managerial experience and there allegedly seem to be other “irregularities.” So now, the members [...]

Valencia City mayor orders a “smoke free environment”

VALENCIA CITY | BUKIDNON NEWS | COMMENTARY – Re-electionist Valencia City Mayor Leandro Catarata has reportedly recently ordered the full implementation of a “smoke free environment” in all areas of the Valencia City Hall – from the grounds to the buildings. This, to ensure a healthy and clean environment as well as a productive work [...]

Did Bukidnon send a contingent to the Sinulog 2010?

MUSINGS | KAAMULAN FESTIVAL | BUKIDNON NEWS | EVENTS IN BUKIDNON – Couldn’t help but wonder if the Province of Bukidnon sent a contingent to the recently concluded Sinulog 2010 Street Dancing Competition. Remember this article that Bukidnon Online posted last year?
Senator Juan Miguel “Migs” Zubiri said that, along with the Department of Tourism and [...]

Kaamulan 2010 schedule of activities – Kaamulan Festival 2010 schedule

KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2010 | 2010 KAAMULAN | KAAMULAN 2010 | FESTIVAL IN BUKIDNON | KAAMULAN FESTIVAL BUKIDNON 2010 SCHEDULE – So yes, it’s that time of year again! The much-awaited Kaamulan 2010 is right around the corner and BukidnonOnline.com is happy to share with you all the tentative schedule of Kaamulan Festival 2010 activities. Please [...]

Congressional candidate Jess Paras is one very busy bee

BUKIDNON | POLITICS – It seems moneyed albeit neophyte politician Jess Paras is really doing the rounds these days and is absolutely bent on winning the hearts of voters in the First District of Bukidnon. Currently, he’s serving as an undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture but Jess Paras will also run for Bukidnon First [...]

How is it to fight against a Goliath?

COMMENTARY | BUKIDNON | OPINION | PERSONALITIES | POLITICS – “How is it to fight against a Goliath?”
This was BukidnonOnline.com’s question to Malaybalay City mayoralty hopeful Provo “Jun” Antipasado. Antipasado, a former long-time Malaybalay City Councilor and currently a chairman of one of this city’s barangays, is one of the three mayoralty candidates for the [...]

Merry Christmas, Bukidnon!

Hello Bukidnon! Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat! Merry Christmas! How was Noche Buena?
As we celebrate Jesus’ birthday today, December 25, 2009, here’s wishing that you and your respective families feel the love and warmth of His embrace. It really doesn’t matter whether or not you have a festive feast on your table, whether or not [...]

Official COMELEC List of Candidates – President, Vice President and Senator

In an effort to help you guys decide which candidates to vote come May 2010, Bukidnon Online presents you this official list of presidential, vice presidential and senatorial candidates:
Please remember…these days, more than ever, you MUST vote wisely!
Candidates for president:
1. Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III
2. Olongapo City Councilor Juan Carlos “JC” de los Reyes.
3. Former [...]