Bukidnon Digital News

10/01/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐱-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟗 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲!
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Valencia City Bukidnon

‎Authorities have apprehended a former convict who confessed to the gruesome killing of a 15-year-old Grade 9 student in Purok Sinait, Barangay Dagat Kidavao, Valencia City, Bukidnon.
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‎The suspect, identified as Marlon Rosaot, a resident of Purok 6 in the same barangay, was captured in the mountainous area of Buco, Banlag through the coordinated efforts of tribal leaders (datus), traditional warriors (bagani), barangay tanods, local police, and military personnel.
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‎Rosaot admitted to committing the crime but did not disclose his motive. It was later revealed that he had recently been released from prison after serving time for the killing of his former partner’s child.
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‎The victim’s body was discovered around 11:00 AM on January 8, 2025, in a riverside area of Sitio Sinait. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting swift action from law enforcement and local leaders.
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‎Police Colonel Oliver Navales, Provincial Director of the Bukidnon PNP, confirmed during a press conference that the suspect will undergo a drug test as part of the ongoing investigation. Rosaot is currently detained at the Valencia City Police Station after voluntarily surrendering to authorities.
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09/01/2026

𝘽𝙍𝙐𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙔 𝙆𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙀𝘿: 𝙈𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙎 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙀 15-𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙!

Cries of anguish echoed in Sitio Sinait Dagat, Valencia City as a mother demanded justice for her daughter, Jenniffer Encarnacion, a 15-year-old Grade 9 student who was found beheaded in a sugarcane field—two days after she went missing.

Jenniffer was last seen on January 6, 2026, around 4:00 PM, walking home from Buco-Sinait Integrated High School.She never made it back.
On January 8, at 11:00 AM, her decapitated body was discovered in a sugarcane field in Purok Sinait Dagat, Kidavao.

Jenniffer Encarnacion, 15, was a quiet, diligent student and resident of Sitio Sinait Dagat. Her sudden disappearance and gruesome death have left her family and community in shock.

Desperate to find her, the family cleared the land and sought help from a local seer, who allegedly pointed to the exact location of her remains.
The body was found with the head severed, confirming the family’s worst fears.

This was not the first attempt. According to the family, Jenniffer had previously escaped an assault in the same area.
Barangay Councilor Zapanta confirmed they have a person of interest and are pursuing leads.

The crime scene lies within a sugarcane field in Purok Sinait Dagat, a quiet farming area in Valencia City, Bukidnon.

Over ₱200,000 reward has been raised for anyone who can identify the suspect.
Valencia LGU, barangay officials, and residents have condemned the brutal killing.
The Philippine National Police is now conducting a deeper investigation.
The family also reported suspicious deletion of Jenniffer’s social media files and photos,raising further concerns.

This case is more than a tragedy—it’s a wake-up call.
A young girl’s life was taken in a place she once called home.
Now, a mother’s cry for justice becomes a community’s call for truth, safety, and accountability.

30/12/2025

TOP 3 REGIONAL MOST WANTED KILLED IN SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE!

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON

A high-stakes police operation turned deadly early Tuesday morning as two men, including a Top 3 Regional Most Wanted, were killed in a shootout during the service of arrest warrants in Purok-1, Barangay Vintar.

The primary target Johnny Looc, a man police describe as a “notorious killer” with five standing warrants for Murder, Frustrated Murder, and Attempted Murder.

“He was dangerous. We had to act,” said PCpt. Jonel Antique, Chief of San Fernando Municipal Police Station.

The joint operation was led by PLt. Christopher Ybañez, Team Leader of the Valencia City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) and Chief Intelligence Officer of Valencia City Police Station.

“As our team moved in, the suspects opened fire. We returned fire in self-defense,” Ybañez confirmed.

Recovered at the scene were two .45 caliber pistols, live ammunition, and multiple magazines. The second suspect, whose identity and background are still under investigation, also allegedly resisted arrest and was fatally shot.

Authorities are now conducting a full probe into the incident, including forensic analysis and background checks on the second fatality.

19/12/2025

LOOK | Zubiri Couple’s Education Advocacy Ignites Hope: From Ashes to Classrooms at New Nongnongan NHS

Don Carlos, Bukidnon — A renewed sense of hope rises at New Nongnongan National High School as Congresswoman Audrey “Inday” Tan Zubiri, 3rd District Representative of Bukidnon, formally turned over two newly constructed classrooms—an initiative completed even before the school suffered another devastating fire that destroyed five more classrooms.

The turnover ceremony became more than a symbolic handover—it became a moment of reckoning and renewal. School Principal Dr. Niel Tabamo laid bare the school’s urgent needs: two buildings remain unrepaired since the 2019 earthquake, the Computer Science Laboratory was lost to fire last year, and just recently, another blaze gutted five more classrooms.

Congresswoman Zubiri, deeply moved by the school’s resilience, reaffirmed her and Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri’s shared commitment to education—one of the couple’s core advocacies. “Education is not just a program—it’s our mission as public servants and as partners in nation-building,” she said. “Like ashes to Phoenix—we will rise stronger.”

She assured the school community that she and Senator Zubiri will work together to secure funding for the construction of additional classrooms and facilities.

The event was also attended by Mayor Ma. Victoria O. Pizarro, Provincial Board Member Hon. Minerva Casinabe, the School District Supervisor, Barangay Chairwoman of Barangay New Nongnongan, DPWH officials, and the dedicated faculty of New Nongnongan NHS—all united in support of the school’s recovery and future.

Principal Tabamo expressed heartfelt gratitude: “This is more than a building—it’s a symbol of hope, of being heard, and of rising again. We are deeply thankful to the Zubiri family for standing with us.”

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Inday Audrey Zubiri
Senator Migz Zubiri

19/12/2025

LOOK | Zubiri Couple’s Education Advocacy Ignites Hope: From Ashes to Classrooms at New Nongnongan NHS

Don Carlos, Bukidnon — A renewed sense of hope rises at New Nongnongan National High School as Congresswoman Audrey “Inday” Tan Zubiri, 3rd District Representative of Bukidnon, formally turned over two newly constructed classrooms—an initiative completed even before the school suffered another devastating fire that destroyed five more classrooms.

The turnover ceremony became more than a symbolic handover—it became a moment of reckoning and renewal. School Principal Dr. Niel Tabamo laid bare the school’s urgent needs: two buildings remain unrepaired since the 2019 earthquake, the Computer Science Laboratory was lost to fire last year, and just recently, another blaze gutted five more classrooms.

Congresswoman Zubiri, deeply moved by the school’s resilience, reaffirmed her and Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri’s shared commitment to education—one of the couple’s core advocacies. “Education is not just a program—it’s our mission as public servants and as partners in nation-building,” she said. “Like ashes to Phoenix—we will rise stronger.”

She assured the school community that she and Senator Zubiri will work together to secure funding for the construction of additional classrooms and facilities.

The event was also attended by Mayor Ma. Victoria O. Pizarro, Provincial Board Member Hon. Minerva Casinabe, the School District Supervisor, Barangay Chairwoman of Barangay New Nongnongan, DPWH officials, and the dedicated faculty of New Nongnongan NHS—all united in support of the school’s recovery and future.

Principal Tabamo expressed heartfelt gratitude: “This is more than a building—it’s a symbol of hope, of being heard, and of rising again. We are deeply thankful to the Zubiri family for standing with us.”







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Senator Migz Zubiri

10/12/2025

NEW HOSPITAL FOR VALENCIA: DOH Approves 116-Bed Facility to Serve the Less Fortunate
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‎Valencia City, Bukidnon. A new chapter in public health is about to begin as the Department of Health officially approved the construction of the Valencia City Good Samaritan General Hospital, a 116-bed government facility set to rise at the New Terminal Complex, Brgy. Poblacion.
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‎The permit, signed by DOH Director Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi Jr. on November 24, 2025, allows the city to build a Level 1 hospital with a Tertiary Clinical Laboratory a much-needed upgrade for Central Bukidnon.
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‎Vice Mayor Cecil Galario announced the news with pride, calling it a “milestone for accessible healthcare.”
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‎For years, many residents—especially those from far-flung barangays and less fortunate families—have struggled to access timely medical care. This new hospital aims to change that by bringing essential services closer to the people.
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‎Construction must begin within a year. Once completed, the facility is expected to ease overcrowding in existing hospitals and provide life-saving care to those who need it most.
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‎Hope is on the rise. Healing is coming home to Valencia.

05/12/2025

Bukidnon Press Club Reorganizes, Elects New Officers
“Veritas vos Liberabit — The truth will set us free.”

A joyful milestone for Bukidnon’s media community: the Bukidnon Press Club (BPC) is now officially active once again, with a newly elected set of officers ready to uphold the values of truth, service, and solidarity.

In a meaningful gathering of journalists and communicators, the BPC held its reorganization meeting and election of officers, reaffirming its commitment to ethical journalism and public trust.

Newly Elected Officers:
- President: Randie Makiputin
- Vice President: Jun Maban
- Secretary: Bing Tenorio
- Assistant Secretary: Marie Codino
- Treasurer: Roderick Tubio
- Assistant Treasurer: Herbie Lumanog
- Auditor: Janifai Failago
- PIOs: Ching Casturea, Neline Lambayan

Advisers:
1. Rudy Tagimacruz
2. Nonet Rosales
3. Walter Balane
4. Jun Aroa
5. Ruby Balistoy

This renewed chapter brings fresh energy and unity among Bukidnon’s media practitioners—anchored in the enduring mission to serve Mindanao and humanity through responsible and fearless journalism.

“Bukidnon Digital News extends heartfelt congratulations to the Bukidnon Press Club. May your words illuminate truth and unity across Mindanao.”

Congratulations, BPC! Padayon sa pagserbisyo, padayon sa kamatuoran.

Photo Courtesy to SM and BPC Auditor: Sir Janifai Failago

02/12/2025

122 Suspected Ma*****na Plants Uprooted in Impasugong,Two Male Suspects Identified but Remain at Large

IMPASUGONG, BUKIDNON — Authorities uprooted an estimated Php265,350 worth of suspected ma*****na during an anti-illegal drugs operation conducted at Purok 9, Brgy. Poblacion, at 8:25 AM on December 1, 2025.

The operation was led byPMAJ DOMINADOR V. ORATE JR., Officer-in-Charge of Impasugong Municipal Police Station, in coordination with Bukidnon PIU 10, RDEU 10, PDEU 10, and 1st PMFC 10.

Seized during the operation 122 fully grown suspected ma*****na plants 2,000 grams of suspected dried ma*****na leaves , 35 suspected ma*****na seedlings
10 grams of suspected ma*****na seeds
One One improvised air gun
One water container

Two male individuals, aged 40 and 32, were identified as suspects but are currently at large.

All uprooted plants are now under the custody of Impasugong MPS for proper disposition. The confiscated drug evidence was turned over to the Provincial Forensic Unit in Malaybalay City for qualitative and quantitative examination.

PCOL OLIVER SOTTO NAVALES, Provincial Director of Bukidnon PPO, commended the swift action of the responding units and urged the public to remain vigilant and supportive of law enforcement efforts.

This operation is a strong statement that the fight against illegal drugs in Bukidnon is far from over. While the seizure is a victory, the suspects remain free—and that’s a reminder that vigilance must continue. A drug-free province isn’t just a dream—it’s a shared responsibility.




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01/12/2025

25 INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED IN ILLEGAL COCKFIGHTING OPERATION
Valencia City Police Strike in Brgy. Batangan—Charges Under PD 449 Filed.

At around 5:30 PM on November 29, 2025, personnel from thebsg alencia City Police Station, under the leadership of PLTCOL Bryan Mesa Panganiban, Chief of Police, together with operatives from BUK PIU and RSOU 10, conducted a decisive Anti-Illegal Gambling Operation in Purok 2, Brgy. Batangan, Valencia City.

25 suspectswere apprehended during the raid.Charges for violation of Presidential Decree 449 (Cockfighting Law) are being prepared for court filing.
Public Reminder:
Illegal gambling undermines peace and order. Let’s uphold the law and protect our communities.

01/12/2025

4M Residential Fire in Valencia City
Arson Angle Under Investigation

A residential fire erupted at 10:58 AM on November 30, 2025, in Purok 7, Barangay Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon. The blaze consumed a wooden house and caused an estimated ₱4,080,000 in damages. No fatalities or injuries were reported.

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection Valencia City, the incident is now being investigated for possible arson. Residents claim the house may have been intentionally burned by its owner following a heated argument with his partner who is currently working abroad.

The fire affected the households of Mr. Dexter Villas Mr. Eddie Badoquillo Mr. Omar Madriaga Mr. Rodrigo Cababan and Mrs. Conchita Cababan.
Responding fire units included Valencia City Fire Station,Aglayan Fire Sub Station,Maramag Fire Station,CORRMO Tanker,MM Firetruck.

Firefighters arrived within minutes and raised the alarm to 3rd level, coordinating with nearby stations to contain the blaze.

As of latest update, BFP Valencia City Bukidnon assures the affected residents that the incident will be thoroughly investigated, and whoever is found responsible will be held accountable once evidence confirms intentional burning.

01/12/2025

Six Injured in Maramag Stabbing Incident Involving Two Drinking Groups

Six individuals were rushed to different hospitals after a heated altercation between two groups of men drinking together escalated into a stabbing incident in Maramag, Bukidnon.

Two groups of men reportedly involved in a drinking session; one suspect identified as alias “Jericho.”

A violent confrontation broke out, resulting in multiple stabbings and injuries.Past 10:00 PM, December 1, 2025.
Purok-1, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon.

According to police reports, a disagreement during the drinking session led to a commotion and eventually to violence.

The suspect allegedly used two bladed weapons—each about five inches long—recovered from his possession, believed to have been used in the attack.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident and to hold those responsible accountable.

04/11/2025

Twitter officially end this November 10,2025

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 10, 2025

After almost two decades of tweets, trends, and shared moments—Twitter says goodbye.
Mula pa noong March 2006, naging tahanan ito ng balita, opinyon, katuwaan, ug koneksyon.
Ngayon, Twitter.com is officially closed.

Kitang mga tao may hangganan.
Si Twitter, nga kauban nato sa mga diskurso ug kasaysayan,
karong Nobyembre 10, mipahulay na.

The bird that once soared with every hashtag now fades into silence.
Ang mga tweet nga imong gi-share, gi-like, gi-reply—nahimong memorya.
Ang mga thread nga nagsugod sa “I don’t usually do this but…”—wala na.
Ang mga reply nga “This!” ug “Mood.”—nahimong alaala.

Twitter’s Final Tweet: A Goodbye Full of Memories.

Twitter was never just an app. It was a diary, a protest, a punchline, a hug.
Ngayon, tahimik na ang tinig niya. Pero ang mga koneksyon nga iyang gitukod—padayon pa.

Reminder for All Users:
✅ Check if your account has migrated to X
- ✅ Save your important threads and posts
- ✅ Continue your voice—on X or wherever truth still flies

Final Tweet:

“This is my last tweet. Thank you for the memories.

Paalam, Twitter.
You gave us chaos, clarity, and connection.
Now, we tweet in silence.





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