Filipino eye surgeon and photographer Dr. Miguel David De Leon has named his new discovery of a spectacular, rare, and “stunningly beautiful orchid species” after the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) in UP Manila.
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Bukidnon’s Joeffrey Mambucon overcomes discrimination to become 1st Tigwahanon-Manobo doctor
Lumad Joeffrey S. Mambucon of San Fernando, Bukidnon, has overcome discrimination to earn the honor of being the first Tigwahanon-Manobo doctor of medicine.
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A new Agusan del Norte and Bukidnon connecting road to reduce travel time by 2 hours
More economic development coming to Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon and nearby areas, as the 39-kilometer Buenavista-Lawan Lawan-Boundary Bukidnon Road project that reduces travel time by 2 hours is around 64 percent complete.
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Bukidnon’s Talaandig tribe musical heritage preservation aided by UP, PNU, DOST scientists
Bamboo Musical Instrument (BMI) maker and performer Datu Rodelio “waway” Saway is not called “Tatay” for nothing – he is a Master to his apprentice for keeping the Talaandig musical heritage intact by mentoring young members of their tribe.
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Sagada, Bukidnon coffee win 2019 International Contest of Coffees Roasted in Milan
Good news is brewing in Italy as two Philippine coffee firms were given Top Awards at the 5th International Contest of Locally Roasted Coffees. SGD Coffee grown in Northern Sagada received the Gourmet Bronze Medal (rond equilibre category) and Mirabueno Coffee harvested in Bukidnon received the Gourmet medal (puissant doux category) in awards ceremonies organized […]
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Filipino innovation takes Bukidnon mat weaving to next level
Mat weavers from Bukidnon are improving their products with innovative techniques introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The mat weaving innovation has allowed the weavers to raise their incomes after enhancing the mat designs and producing globally competitive and marketable products. Previously, weavers sold the traditional mats at Php 137.00 per span […]
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Globe Telecom, Disney volunteer program making a difference in people’s lives
Over 22 million hours have been recorded at the end of the Time Please volunteering program to help plant trees, contribute in various events like disaster relief projects and school drives, clean up rivers, and assist persons with disability (PWD) in various community events conducted all over the country.
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Globe and Hineleban Foundation “rainforestation” now covers 34 hectares in Bukidnon
Globe is stepping up its “rainforestation” efforts in partnership with Hineleban Foundation, which now covers 34 hectares in Bukidnon. The leading telecommunications provider committed to donate P30 million within a 5-year period to cover 300 hectares of denuded primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. “Our partnership with Hineleban Foundation for this initiative is […]
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