English News
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Northern Mindanao, through Regional Director Dr. Mark Lemuel L. Garcia and DOST Bukidnon Provincial Director Ritchie Mae Guno, presented the Project SARAI (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry) to the Economic Development Council (EDC)-10 during its 3rd Quarter Meeting on August 26, 2026 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, highlighting its potential to strengthen data-driven and climate-resilient agriculture in the region.
The EDC-10 has expressed its full support for the initiative, recognizing the importance of timely, reliable, and actionable agricultural information in improving planning, decision-making, and interventions through science, technology and innovation.
DOST-10 also proposed collaboration seeking strengthening the integration of Project SARAI with existing agricultural programs and systems, including the Department of Agriculture’s AMIA (Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture) and other related DA programs, and support the development of IAMIS-10 (Integrated Agricultural Monitoring and Intelligence System for Northern Mindanao).
Through the integration of data from farmers, LGUs, government agencies, research institutions, satellites, drones, and smart agricultural technologies, IAMIS-10 aims to transform fragmented agricultural data into actionable intelligence, throughout the whole value chain. Ultimately, the initiative envisions improved science-based information, faster decisions, and more targeted interventions: contributing to stronger food security, increased agricultural resilience, and evidence-based development for Northern Mindanao. Connecting Data. Connecting Institutions. Connecting Farmers. (DOSTNorthernMindanao )
For food businesses, good products begin with safe and proper practices behind every step of preparation and production.
On August 24, MJS Foods Inc. strengthened the food safety practices of its team through a Training on Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) held at Aruma Coffee Lounge, Poblacion, Iligan City.
A total of 17 food handlers, including two owners, participated in the training. The activity is part of DOST’s continuing support to food businesses in applying safe and proper ways of handling and producing food.
The training covered common food hazards, proper food handling, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, record-keeping, and Good Manufacturing Practices. These practices help businesses maintain cleaner work areas, prevent food contamination, improve consistency in production, and ensure that food is handled properly from preparation to serving or processing.
For MJS Foods, the knowledge gained can be applied to both its restaurant and food processing operations, helping the company strengthen its food safety practices and work toward safer, more consistent products for its customers.
Safer food starts with better practices. Connect with your nearest DOST Office to learn about available training and consultancy services.(DOST Lanao del Norte)
On August 19, 2026 a Medical and Dental Mission was successfully conducted in Brgy. Iba, Silang, Cavite, providing free health services to residents in the community.
A total of 629 patients were served during the mission. The services included medical consultations and dental services. In addition, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) testing, while ECG services were also provided.
The activity was attended by local officials, including 5th District Board Members Aidel Belamide and Ivee Jane Reyes, and the local officials of the Municipality of Silang, who showed their support for the health mission and its efforts to bring essential medical and dental services closer to the community.— OPIO
Healthcare services came closer to home for residents of Barangay Poblacion 2, General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) as the Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) conducted another leg of its continuing medical outreach program on August 26, 2026.
The community-based mission served 418 patients, with 341 receiving medical consultations, 50 underwent fasting blood sugar (FBS) testing, and 27 availed electrocardiogram (ECG) services.
Medical professionals from the General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital (GEAMH) and CarSiGMA District Hospital provided the services, bringing essential healthcare closer to residents and giving them an opportunity to have their health concerns assessed within their own community.
The activity was supported by 5th District Board Members Aidel Paul Belamide, Ivee Jane Reyes, and a municipal councilor, whose cooperation helped facilitate the successful health outreach.
The medical mission forms part of the PGC’s continuing efforts to promote health and wellness through accessible, community-based healthcare. — OPIO
Tagalog News
Nagsagawa ng Palíhan sa Pagbuo ng Ortograpiya ng wikang Mënubù Dulángan ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) noong 6–8 Agosto 2026 sa Paraiso Verde Hotel, Lungsod Koronadal.
Ang mga gawain ay pinangunahan ng mga mananaliksik ng KWF na sina Dr. Jose Evie G. Duclay, Rolien Mark M. Balisi, at Christian DS. Nayles; SWK ng University of Southern Mindanao (USM); mga gurong manunulat mula sa DepEd Sultan Kudarat, at mga elder ng komunidad ng Mënubù Dulángan mula sa pitong (7) bayan ng Sultan Kudarat.
Naging katuwang ng KWF sa pananaliksik na ito ang mga kinatawan mula sa Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK) ng USM para matiyak ang maayos na implementasyon ng mga gawain at mapalakas ang ugnayan ng dalawang institusyon sa mga proyektong pangwika.
Sa unang araw ng palihan, tinalakay ni Dr. Jose Evie G. Duclay ang introduksiyon sa proyekto ng KWF na pagbuo ng ortograpiya, kabilang ang henetikong ugnayan ng mga wika sa Pilipinas. Ipinakilala naman ng mananaliksik na si G. Rolien Mark M. Balisi ang International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) at ginabayan ang mga kalahok sa pagtuklas ng mga tunog na ginagamit sa wikang Mënubù Dulángan at mga prosesong morpoponemiko.
Sa ikalawang araw, pinangunahan naman ng mananaliksik na si G. Christian DS. Nayles ang pagsulat ng mga kabanata ng ortograpiya, kabilang ang pantig at pagpapantig, pagbaybay na pabigkas at pasulat, at paggamit ng mga tuldik at bantas.
Ang Pagbuo ng Ortograpiya ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas ay isang patuluyang programa ng KWF sa ilalim ng Sangay ng Lingguwistika, Publikasyon, at Promosyon (SLPP) na naglalayong paigtingin ang dokumentasyon, pagpapaunlad, at pagsusulong sa paggamit ng mga katutubong wika sa Pilipinas.
ARESTADO ang isang indibidwal na hinihinalang nagmamay-ari ng hindi rehistradong baril sa gitna ng gun ban para sa espesyal na halalan sa Dasmariñas City, Cavite, kamakailan.
Ang suspek na si alyas Emman ay naharap sa paglabag sa Republic Act No. 10591, kilala rin bilang Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition, at gayundin sa paglabag sa gun ban ng Omnibus Election Code kaugnay ng Special Election sa Dasmariñas City, Cavite.
Nabatid na dakong alas-4:30 ng hapon nitong Setyembre 1, sa Fatima Proper Road, Barangay Fatima 1, Dasmariñas City, ay nagsagawa ng operasyon laban sa mga iligal na baril sa pamamagitan ng isang buy-bust operation ang mga tauhan ng Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), bilang nangungunang yunit, kasama ang mga tauhan ng Dasmariñas City Police Station.
Nagresulta ang operasyon sa pag-aresto kay Emman, na kasalukuyang naninirahan sa Barangay Molino 4, Bacoor City. Narekober mula sa kanyang pag-iingat ang isang yunit ng .45 caliber pistol (LLAMA GABILONDOY CIA VICTORIA ESPAÑA, LLAMA MAX-I 45 L/F) na may nakasalpak na magazine na naglalaman ng dalawang piraso ng bala; isang ekstrang magazine na may dalawang piraso ng bala; isang holster para sa magazine; isang holster para sa baril; at isang sling bag na naglalaman ng isang holster para sa baril.
Kabilang pa sa mga narekober ang isang pitaka, dalawang Android cellphone, at apat na iba’t ibang identification card; isang tunay na P1,000.00 bill na ginamit bilang buy-bust money, na isinama sa dalawampu’t siyam na piraso ng P1,000.00 boodle money; at isang motorsiklong Yamaha na kulay asul at itim.
NADAKIP ang isang wanted na may kasong rape sa operasyong ikinasa ng mga awtoridad kamakailan sa Naic, Cavite.
Ang akusadong si alyas Ronald, na isang Regional Most Wanted Person, ay naaresto ng mga warrant officer ng Naic Municipal Police Station dakong alas-4:05 ng hapon nitong Setyembre 1 sa Barangay Ibayo Silangan, Naic.
Inaresto ang akusado batay sa warrant of arrest para sa kasong rape sa ilalim ng Artikulo 266-A, Talata 1 ng Revised Penal Code, kaugnay ng Artikulo 266-B ng nasabing Kodigo, na sinusugan ng Republic Act No. 11648.
Ang warrant ay inilabas at nilagdaan ni Hon. Ralph S. Arellano, Presiding Judge ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 132, Naic, Cavite, na may petsang Enero 30, 2024, at walang inirerekomendang piyansa.
NAGING matagumpay ang isinagawang search warrant operation ng pulisya na nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto sa isang lalaki at pagkakarekober ng baril na walang kaukulang lisensya at mga bala kamakailan sa Trece Martires City, Cavite.
Kinilala ang naarestong indibidwal bilang si alyas Arvin, 29, at kasalukuyang naninirahan sa Trece Martires City.
Ang operasyon ay nagmula sa search warrant na inisyu at nilagdaan ng Executive Judge ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 23, Trece Martires City, Cavite, na may petsang Agosto 24, 2026.
Isinagawa ng mga tauhan ng Trece Martires Component City Police Station ang operasyon nitong Agosto 30 kaugnay ng paglabag sa Republic Act No. 10591, o ang Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Nagresulta ang matagumpay na operasyon sa pagkumpiska ng isang revolver na kalibre .38 na walang serial number at dalawang piraso ng bala na kalibre .38.
