Category Archives: Government

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Thousands in Bukidnon lose chance to vote in 2016

As you may all know by now, voters who did not have their biometrics taken will not be allowed to vote during the 2016 elections. “No bio, no boto,” according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). People were given until October 31, 2015 (more than

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Ex Kibawe Bukidnon officials fined for malversation of funds

The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division has ordered former Kibawe, Bukidnon Municipal Mayor Luciano Ligan and three other former officials to pay a fine after finding them guilty of diverting funds for tourism activities. Also penalized with Ligan were former municipal treasurer Ma. Asuncion Codilla, budget officer

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New fountain at Kaamulan Grounds Malaybalay

Three years ago, I shared some photos taken at the Kaamulan Grounds in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. A couple of things have changed since then. Remember that wooden sign that listed the 7 Bukidnon hill tribes? That is now unfortunately gone. Why the government felt there

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PHOTOS: Kaamulan Festival 2015 Ethnic Street Dancing

Here are some photos taken during the Kaamulan 2015 Ethnic Street Dancing Competition, held today, October 24, 2015, at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The Kaamulan 2015 street dancing is one of, if not the, most awaited events every year during this Bukidnon festival, which is a

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Robinsons to open Valencia Bukidnon mall

Robinson’s Land is set to open a mall in Valencia City, Bukidnon. This was revealed by Robinsons Land Corporation Vice President for Leasing Lourdes Alano during a recent real estate event. In 2017, the Gokongwei-owned corporation will open a mall in Valencia. That same year,

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Photos: Kaamulan Festival 2015 Rodeo

Still a crowd drawer. That’s the recently concluded Kaamulan Festival 2015 Rodeo competition. The Grandstand area in Malaybalay City, where the rodeo was held, was not as packed as last year but the spectators (and I’m pretty sure the participating Bukidnon cowboys as well) looked

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Elections 2016 – Candidates in Talakag, Bukidnon

The following filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the local elections in Talakag, Bukidnon. The selection for the mayoralty seat is pretty interesting, especially since the controversial Allan Lynard Bigcas has filed candidacy. Bigcas, who lost when he ran as Bukidnon governor, previously faced

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